Are cast iron skillets worth it?

[XANA]

They're good for making rare steaks because they can make a nice crust, but I'm drawing a blank on what else cast iron skillets can do that other frying pans can't. I guess they heat more evenly, but so can good-quality frying pans. They're good bludgeoning weapons in a pinch, though.

Cast iron pans seem like a hassle in general, since you have to constantly coddle them (drying them on the burner or in the oven because air drying will just encourage rust, and constantly needing to season them after use).

 

[Iron Jaguar]

This is one of my cast iron pans, straight after use and being washed out with hot water only. No need to even apply new fat/oil.

 

[DankSmoker]

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This is one of my cast iron pans, straight after use and being washed out with hot water only. No need to even apply new fat/oil.

Let me ask you one question; did you apply that handle cover with your mouth?

 

[Iron Jaguar]

Let me ask you one question; did you apply that handle cover with your mouth?

No, your Mom did it for me.