Looking for a dedicated non-teflon egg pan. Should I go with this or cast iron?
1588879
both need to be well seasoned...but our lodge is slightly warped so not ideal for eggs...
1588880
Cast iron takes longer to heat and longer to cool down. Cast iron is significantly heavier and you won't be lifting it off the stove once it's cooking. Cleaning can be pain in the a** simply because it's heavier and takes longer to cool down. Once cast iron warps, that's it--you'll have a permanent "island" in the middle of the pan where eggs will burn without grease. I still like my cast iron, even if it's warped and I'll continue using it. The new alternative for non-stick are stainless steel ceramic-coated pans, which are more durable than Teflon/aluminum.
1588881
either will work for what you are trying to do. But remember to season them again before using
999765
I used to use good non stick pans like caphalon and then the non stick started flaking off. I haven't tried an omelet as I use an omelet pan that is not all clad. As for eggs like scrambled or fried I use my all clad. It is amazing as things really don't stick. I have never been happier than with this cookware and I have several different brands.
1099579
Cast iron wouldn't be your best pot to use, as it takes so long to heat up. You can use any dark pan, you just want it to be able to heat quickly.
220702
The surface is the same wonderfully nonstick surface, but the shape of the pan and the handle are slightly different and more elegant. For cast-iron, I mean. :)
284825
Yes u could, just need to get enough oil around the rings so the eggs dont stick, they are good quality but I might have to look into a nonstick type of egg rings next time or a higher quality. However I use it about once a month so it suits my means at this price. Haven't tried on cast iron but it should hold up.
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No these pans are basically stainless steel. They are very high quality layered with an inner layer that distributes heat very evenly over the whole surface, sides and all. As the others that answered indicated they will yield good results if you warm the pan correctly and use some oil. Eggs are very tricky, I have a hard time even with a warmed pan so I have a teflon coated pan that I just use for eggs. But better results may be possible as I am not a chef.
1081661
Personally I do not use metal in my pans just because I want them to stay nice for a long time. I simply love this set and want to take care of it, so I would use a plastic fork to scramble eggs!
1937800
Barkeepers friend works... But got tired of this so went to IKEA and bought a non stick pan that works with induction cook top. Solved the scrambled egg issue
1190418
The nonstick surface appears to be much more durable than the earlier Teflon, but I wouldn't recommend using metal. Use wood or plastic.
2108440
No, it is pre-seasoned cast iron and if properly seasoned does not need Teflon. I suggest that you look at the manufactures web site for instructions on seasoning.
999764
I would buy the non stick if you plan to cook eggs. And this size is way too big for ccoking eggs. You can cook anything in this pan but you got to learn to cook a little different in all stainless steal.
2038163
You will get exactly what you put in. Nothing from the interior of the pan is incorporated into your ingredients, I use this to cook garlic fried rice, bacon, eggs for weekend breakfasts. Tastes great time after time. Washes easily, too. What do you mean by "bare iron inside?" Maybe you'll need to research more for the right type of cast iron pan.
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I have a heavy cast-iron skillet as well as this pan. Both have a good seasoned surface on them, the cast-iron after losing it. If you treat the blue steel as recommended and don't boil acidic or salty liquids in it, it keeps a seasoned surface well. It's lightweight and easy to manipulate. The handle sheds heat pretty well. Note that it's a crepe pan, not a high-sided skillet, so is really best kept for pancakes, eggs, toasting nuts or whole spices and other dry/oily cooking work. Wait till it's well coated before doing stickier foods like bacon. I find that regularly using a little butter or other animal fat in it for cooking eggs and pancakes really helps keep the seasoned surface glossy and non-stick.
668198
It is not. If, you know how to cook in stainless steel, you will find that most things don't stick. I couldn't cook eggs without them cooking, so I ordered nonstick skillets to go with this set. I love my set. The skillets I ordered work great as well.
2126045
Cast iron pans are not "nonstick" you have to season the pans with vegetable oil before you cook with them! Once you season them they are great to cook with I use mine on an outside grill and inside my oven too!
1660722
Yes. You want to use a little butter or some type of oil. Make sure you use low-to-medium heat, and just the right amount of heat so that the eggs cook but not so much that it will scorch the eggs. You may have to play around with the heat settings to find out the right amount for your stove and this pan.
2017825
It is my understanding that cast iron will work using an induction stove but, of course, gas is always best for cooking. Always preheat the pan and make sure items to be cooked are at room temperature before placing in pan otherwise sticking will occur (especially eggs).Good Luck!