Cast iron is a durable material. So if you choose to buy a cast iron skillet then you are buying a Casserolefor life. There are many different advantages to a cast iron skillet:
- Stays at temperature longer.
- Good for life, with proper maintenance and use.
- Forms a natural non-stick coating (for non-stick pans.
There are also some drawbacks to having a cast iron skillet:
- Heavy weight.
- More maintenance required.
- Not suitable for acidic ingredients.
The last point is mainly about the fact that the natural non-stick coating does not stand up well to acidic ingredients, for example tomato sauce. This in fact affects the non-stick coating.