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The Case for Cast Iron

Iris Calloway · June 1, 2026 · Equipment

The Case for Cast Iron

Cast iron is the most forgiving serious pan you can own. It holds heat like nothing else, exactly what you want for a hard sear.

The seasoning myth scares people off for no reason. A modern pre-seasoned skillet is ready out of the box.

Treated with the smallest respect, a cast-iron pan will outlive you. There is real satisfaction in a tool you buy once.

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