Photo: Michael Hession Cast-iron skillets have been an essential tool in American home kitchens for well over a century. Cooks turn to these durable pans for pan-frying, searing, baking ...
That doesn't bode well for many baking tasks, or other recipes where even doneness is key. Still, it's a sturdy, high-quality cast iron skillet that stood up to pans as much as nine times the price.