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Check out the best cast-iron pans that chefs love, including options from Lodge and Le Creuset.
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Chef Andrew Markert is the chef at Washington D.C.s Fight Club restaurant.
Gerald Sombright is the chef de cuisine at Knife & Spoon at Grande Lakes resort.
He was the inaugural executive chef of the historic National Museum of African American History and Culture.
Jesse Miller is the co-owner and executive chef of Pennyroyal Station in Maryland.
Chef Andrew Markert is the chef at Washington D.C.’s Fight Club restaurant.
Ruben Mosquero is the chef of two-star Michelin restaurant minibar by Jose Andres.
Stefano Secchi is the chef and partner of Rezdora in New York City.
Moreover, Karoum adds, cast iron is particularly well-suited for live-fire applications given its durability and toughness.
For French chefDavid DeshaiesofUnconventional Diner, its the multi-functional aspect of cast iron that continues to hold his attention.
Once properly seasoned, you might have a good cast iron pan all your life with the right care.
And of course, there are health-forward reasons to use cast iron as well.
Once you nab your pan, here are somecast-iron skillet recipesto try ASAP.
They also have great colors and make for good banquet display pieces.
ChefAndrew MarkertofFight Clubis also a fan of Lodge, calling it a great utility pan for all possible cooking.
Chef Andrew Markert is the chef at Washington D.C.’s Fight Club restaurant.
Like Karoum, Markert is partial to the 12-inch model, given its many use cases.
Luckily, you’re able to still find Wagner pans on Amazon and eBay.
We use cookware unearthed at thrift and antique stores during our travels, he says.
There is something about buying a piece that comes with history that is really special.
Moreover, Ying points out, the pans are handmade in Vermont, and the company is locally owned.
Shop now:Field Company Cast-Iron Skillet No.
The Dutchess from Great Jones is one of my favorite cast-iron pots, he says.
Most importantly, they come in dope colors.
And thanks to the enamel coating trademark of all Dutch ovens, its non-stick and very easy to clean.
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