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here is a brand new carbon steel skillet. Um straight out of the package, I seasoned it on the stove top. Took less than 15 minutes. And here's the very first egg. It released and slid. Got a nice flip. Um, and that thing is skating around like a hockey puck in there.

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Cites non-stick surface, seasoning durability

This is one of the trickiest dish to attempt on any iron cookware.

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Cites maintenance (against), non-stick surface (against)

if you have an electric flattop stove it makes it more difficult to get your pan seasoned now i season my pan regularly when our gas stove top if you're cooking on a gas stove top the flame hits the bottom moves outward enough around the sides of the pan so you get a good even distribution of heat all over the pan…

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Cites heat conduction (against)

put it on a burner 30 45 seconds evaporate that remaining moisture off of there so you don't get any rust

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Cites rust resistance (against)

cast iron skillets are not really known for flipping eggs, so the side walls are too tall, etc., etc.

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Cites shape and form (against)

you do not have to season your pan 11 times to get it to work correctly that's just crazy that's like a new hobby or lifestyle commitment you don't have to do that what you need to do is season your pan correctly one time once you've done that it'll pass the fried egg test

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Cites speed and efficiency

she's one of these good old southern traditional cooks she's been using 70 80 year old cast-iron skillets that were handed down from her mother she's been using these for 40 or 50 years

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But I can tell you with 100% certainty that if I was going to start my pan collection over again today, it would be made of three [music] pans. A 10-in stainless steel skillet, a 4Q pot, and a 12-in non-stick pan.

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But I can tell you with 100% certainty that if I was going to start my pan collection over again today, it would be made of three [music] pans. A 10-in stainless steel skillet, a 4Q pot, and a 12-in non-stick pan.

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But I can tell you with 100% certainty that if I was going to start my pan collection over again today, it would be made of three [music] pans. A 10-in stainless steel skillet, a 4Q pot, and a 12-in non-stick pan.

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And when you're investing in quality, remember the number one most important rule. You do not need to buy a set. Period.

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But if you get quality stainless steel, it's going to last you and your children's lifetime and probably far after.

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Cites durability

Or if you get a non-stick, yeah, that you're going to have to replace.

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Cites durability (against)

The one pan I cannot live without is a 12-inch straight-sided sauté pan.

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This is 24 cm. Really versatile. Definite definite recommend.

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Cites versatility

I do feel that every kitchen needs a cast iron skillet they're all cheap and they're all indestructible

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Cites durability, price

this is something for sure that if you take care of will last Generations upon Generations

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Cites durability

C scroll dishes are surprisingly versatile and a great investment you only need one and if you look after it it will last you a lifetime

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Cites durability, versatility

more importantly cast iron it conducts the heat so you can have the gas on absolute minimal or the oven down to its absolute lowest setting and the thing will just cook naturally

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Cites heat conduction, heat retention

casserole dish absolutely essential when it comes to good home cooking why so versatile

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Cites versatility

look for an ovenproof frying pan with a metal handle if you want to cook like pros by finishing off your dish in the oven or under a Hot Grill

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Cites handle, oven safe

frying pan for me one of my favorites why cuz it's so versatile

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Cites versatility

the secret behind a great saucepan is the heavier the bottom the more heat it will conduct the thinner the bottom the more chance you've got actually burning your food

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Cites base and rim, heat conduction

The way that I see it is if you invest [music] in quality pots and pans, they're going to last you a lifetime. You're not going to need to replace them.

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Cites durability

This is your roasting pan. This is your pizza pan. You can use it for sautéeing, stews, and sauces.

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Cites versatility

I promise you this will be your new go-to pan for everything

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this is what I like to call one pot cooking and this is the epitome of what I like the good thing is is it's great for brazes you can pop in the oven you can steam fish

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Cites versatility

you want pans that you can put in the oven plastic handle stuff no bueno right

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Cites oven safe (against)

the more solid your trays are the better then they won't buckle and they will last

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Cites durability, warp resistance

a classic two-handled roasting tray brilliant for roasting whole Birds finishing sauces gravies on top of the stove over the Gast ring burner again versatile

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Cites versatility

roasting and baking tray these things so versatile great for baking whole fish on fantastic for making Breads and so cheap

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Cites price, versatility

the beauty of this thing is the fact that you can actually use it on the hob or start it on the hob and finish it in the oven

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Cites oven safe, stovetop compatibility

whether you're searing the most amazing rack of lamb cooking duck breast soing chicken or even a quick omelette or even find an egg all in one

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Cites versatility

buy the best SAU buns you can afford take good care of them and they'll last you years saving you money in the long run

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Cites durability, price

you don't need a collection of 10 all you need really is two a mediumsized one followed by a large one

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Cites heating speed, lid

I think griddle's interesting cuz the fat stays around it, doesn't it? And gives you that crisp on the griddle is going to get so much more contact and everything is going to be much more crunchier. Texture is important. Super important. So that that's why the griddle for me works because it get the texture.

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Cites heat control, searing and crust, heat retention

If you're already a single person household or you're in college or it's just you, get a 10-in skillet. That's going to do 90% of what you need.

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Cites versatility

When you're buying cookware in a big set that's like, hey, here's every single piece. You're not going to use 60% of that, maybe more. you end up saving some money on the pieces that you want, but then spending money on stuff that you're never going to use.

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Cites price (against)

I love cooking meat in this cast iron skillet

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this is something that you desire to cook in cuz it's a great conductor of heat it Cooks beautifully

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Cites heat conduction

cheap but seriously essential

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Cites price

a small pan is great for sources heating liquids or rice whereas your large pan gives you space perfect for pastas stews or when you're cooking in bulk which keeps cost down

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Cites size and capacity

non-stick pans have allow us to make amazing things.

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Cites safety, versatility

I would say, uh, if you're losing your non-stickiness, it's because it wasn't good enough quality in the first place and you're using metal tools.

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Cites build quality (against), coating durability (against), durability (against)

And obviously a good set of pots and pans that would last you forever.

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Cites durability

But a knife. A knife's a good idea, too.

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Cast iron. Yeah. It has to be a stove top.

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Cites heat control

I understand the want for it because cooking on nonstick is a lot easier than cooking on some other stuff.

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Cites ergonomics

Then get yourself a four C pot because [music] you're probably going to have to boil some stuff.

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It's big enough to heat sauces up in. Big enough to do mash to do greens, vegetables, whatever, Sunday roast.

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Cites size and capacity, versatility

I've got my cast iron pan where I can cook, I can sear.

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Cites versatility

it heats up incred L fast

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Cites stovetop compatibility, even heating, heating speed, induction compatible, non-stick surface

so you've been using stainless steel pans which are great but you're looking to expand to something that can do it all fry an egg without sticking Sirus steak while also being able to sauté will look no further than the carbon steel pan

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Cites versatility

just don't forget when you take it out the handle will be hot

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Cites handle (against), safety (against)

Griddle. Griddle. I go griddle.

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Generally speaking, good pots and pans [music] are not cheap, but they can be affordable.

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Cites price

i would just recommend having different kinds of services have some that are non-stick have some that are cast iron

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Versatile, heavy bottom, nice.

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Cites heat retention

and it's lighter weight than a cast iron pan

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Cites weight

there's a certain level of being a total douchebag when everything's in Copper if you're not like in a French Countryside or a duas

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Cites appearance (against)

30 years ago, I was given one set that is the same one I use today.

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Owned 30 years