Cast Iron vs. Carbon Steel Skillets — Compare and Contrast.

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One of the hidden secrets in the world of “non-professional cooking” is the carbon steel skillet. Pros have known about it for quite some time, but consumers have not. Only recently has the carbon steel skillet been getting the respect it deserves.

In practice, Carbon Steel performs much like Cast Iron. However, it is lighter, more practical, and EXTREMELY nonstick once seasoned.

This makes Carbon Steel, in my mind, the best choice for cooking compared to Cast Iron. In this video I elaborate on my thoughts.