Cast Iron

Cast IronThe major advantage of cast iron is its capability to retain and evenly distribute heat. This material is excellent for browning, frying and baking various foods. Another beauty of cast iron cookware is it can be used on top of the stove and in the oven. Similar to other cookware materials, cast iron also reacts with foods and can absorb the flavors of what was cooked in it unless the cookware is seasoned. Usually raw cast iron pans are seasoned before they are first used.