- In addition to its practical benefits, a cast iron fry pan holds sentimental value. It is often passed down through generations, carrying with it memories of past camping trips and family recipes. Each scratch, each patina, tells a story of adventures and shared meals under the stars.
- Finally, cast iron skillets are relatively inexpensive compared to other types of cookware, making them an excellent investment for those on a budget
Ceramic pans are also light in weight and cannot be subjected to high heat. They shouldn't be used with metallic utensils and can only be used on a stovetop.
The main drawbacks of ceramic cookware include safety concerns, relatively poor heat distribution, and less longevity than many non stick pans.
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The details: These pans solve the frustration of food sticking, and they require little oil for cooking. Plus they’re lightweight, easy to clean, and affordable. But they can’t take the high heat of a cast-iron or stainless steel frying pan. “You’re not going to get much of a sear in a nonstick pan,” says Cindy Fisher, who conducted Consumer Reports’ cookware tests.
And they don’t last as long as cast-iron, stainless, or copper frying pans. “Nonstick is going to wear out the fastest,” Nitahara says. “The nonstick coating is fragile, and once you scratch it, it’s hard to flip an egg.”
In our tests of nonstick pans, we cook four eggs in quick succession. An excellent rating means all four eggs easily slid out of the pan. A poor rating indicates that some egg residue was left behind. To test nonstick durability, we rub the pan with steel wool for 2,000 strokes or until the coating has worn through.
The heft and price tag of enameled cast iron pans can be a potential deal breaker for some.
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