The best cast iron skillets and pans we tested in 2021

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Cast iron skillets offer the best heat retention of any cookware material; plus, they can last for decades.
Our pick for the best overall cast iron skillet is the Field 10.25" Cast Iron Skillet.
The skillet seared steak without overcooking it, baked a well-risen cornbread, and quickly became nonstick.
In my reporting for Insider, I speak to many chefs and I often ask them what their favorite kitchen tool is and why. The vast majority of them give me two answers