For those who enjoy cooking outdoors, a cast iron Dutch oven is a game changer.  Dutch oven durability and heat retention make it ideal for campfire cooking.  Whether you're making chili, pie, or baking bread, a Dutch oven can get the job done.  Dutch oven's versatility and ability to withstand high temperatures make it a favorite among campers and outdoor enthusiasts.

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Advantages Of  Cast Iron Griddle Skillet

In contrast, French skillets have higher and straight sides, allowing you to cook more food but making it harder to flip.

The size of the pan defines its purpose to some extent. For example, a 6-inch skillet is suitable for frying an egg, while a larger pan is necessary for frying multiple eggs simultaneously or creating stir-fry or shallow fry dishes.

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.