Stainless Steel vs Cast Iron

[crossbow]

I use a big cast iron skillet for meat but I am considering buying a small stainless steel one for cooking eggs. Do any of you expert cooks have an opinon on this?

[BigMeatballDave]

I've always hated stainless for frying.

[Canofbier]

Iron definitely has a nicer heft, but blood cleans off of the stainless steel more easily.

...oh, for cooking? Beats me.

[flipped cracker]

I have a heck of a time getting eggs to not stick to stainless steel. Always ruins my over easy eggs. I stick with the non-stick for that.

[threebag]

A good seasoned cast iron is so much better.

[threebag]

Stainless and eggs it's a shitty combination.

[jspchief]

Stainless and eggs it's a shitty combination.

Yep. Use a non stick skillet for eggs.

[crossbow]

I am sure there is a difference in heat up times. I am used to the cast iron...it takes a little longer but the heat is evenly spread across the pan and up the sides. Maybe I should just get a samll cast iron and use it exclusivly for the eggs to keep it clean.

The EPA is bitching about the teflon stuff now. They say it emits hazardous toxins into the air. So I would like a green pan to cook my highly processed food that is loaded with unhealthy chemicals, salts, and additives.

I dunno seems like you can't eat, smell, touch, or look at anything that isn't a health risk now days.

[threebag]

Get that green ceramic thing they show on tv. Eggs slide all over that bitch.

[BigMeatballDave]

Get that green ceramic thing they show on tv. Eggs slide all over that bitch.

So does it really work like they show on TV?

[crossbow]

If you go to Amazon.com and read the reviews...they hate it. They say it doesn't work and the company is a collection of greedy jerks.

[threebag]

So does it really work like they show on TV?

Don't know I was thinking he could let us know.

[threebag]

I guess we'll never know. It's like drafting a Quarterback.

[ChiefRocka]

enough with the fuckin eggs already!!

[threebag]

Time to BUMP the Scotch Eggs Thread now.

[scho63]

I HATE EGGS SO I DON'T CARE!!!

Cast Iron is great for Pot Roast, frying steak fries in Crisco, making pancakes and many other great things.

Stainless steel is good for a stir fry, sauteing onions and garlic, light sauces, grilled cheese, and the list goes on like this.

[WV]

Try these...

http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showthread.php?t=261640&highlight=Cast+Iron

http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showthread.php?t=252301&highlight=Cast+Iron

[hometeam]

I just got a really nice set of stainless steel/aluminum base pans for christmas.. cooking eggs on stainless steel is quite painless, but some stuff likes to stick.

Get a small stainless steel and save yourself the hassle of seasoning that cast iron pan if its just for eggs. One spray of cooking oil and the eggs come out perfect in no time flat.

[HonestChieffan]

Williams Sonoma for a top end non stick.