Even Heat Distribution: The thick, heavy construction of big black cast iron skillets ensures even heat distribution, allowing for consistent cooking and browning of food. This feature is essential for achieving optimal cooking results and enhancing the flavors of various dishes.

Customization and Personalization: Sizzling steak plates and platters allow for customization and personalization, as diners can add their preferred condiments, sauces, and garnishes directly to the sizzling hot surface, tailoring the dish to their taste.

Skillets are the heavier option because of its thickness, the material used to craft it, and larger size. This extra weight allows skillets to distribute heat evenly and retain heat better, making it ideal for recipes that involve searing and braising.

Copper is a great heat conductor, so copper frying pans heat up pretty quickly, but they lose heat just as fast. This prevents food from continuing to heat and burning up even after removing the source of heat. They're the exact opposite of cast iron. They're also not as resistant to high temperatures as cast iron and stainless steel. Anything above 450 degrees is a no-no.