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The 7 Best Cast-Iron Pans for All Your Healthy Cooking Needs, According to Chefs
Elsie Yang
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Few humble kitchen tools have managed to reach the same level of culinary idolatry as the cast-iron pan. Beloved by professional chefs and home cooks alike, this venerable piece of equipment—which has been used in kitchens for hundreds of years—is up for just about any challenge and any meal.
“In terms of use, heat retention is the number one aspect for me,” says chef Haidar Karoum, a James Beard semifinalist and the owner of Chloe in Washington, D.C. “It's the go-to anytime we cook a steak at home because it stays ripping hot, ensuring a great sear.” Moreover, Karoum adds, cast iron is particularly well-suited for live-fire applications given its durability and toughness.

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