Comparing Skillets

[Arimaul]

I have a couple All Clad non sticks that are great for a lot of things. Sometimes you need to go cast iron (browning anything.)

[Howie]

You really don't want to use non sticks on high heat.

http://www.wisegeek.com/is-teflon-dangerous.htm

Yeah I have a few, but I don't use them in high heat situations.

[somegirl]

You really don't want to use non sticks on high heat.

http://www.wisegeek.com/is-teflon-dangerous.htm

Yeah I have a few, but I don't use them in high heat situations.

I agree, something that kills birds is not to be taken lightly.

[KnightofNi]

I agree, something that kills birds is not to be taken lightly.

i've killed birds.
does this mean i'll be taken more seriously now?

[SacDuc]

I agree, something that kills birds is not to be taken lightly.

This May I will start raising chickens. I will kill birds. No longer will I accept being taken lightly! 

sac

[Bun-bun]

+1 for Allclad.
I don't like an iron skillet except on the grill. Aluminum FTW.

I just picked up a 15qt pot, a 2qt rice steamer and 5 stainless utensils at an estate sale last Saturday. Got the whole batch for $50.
All Wolfgang Puck bistro collection.

[angler]

I keep one cheapie restaurant supply non-stick for fried eggs.  Nothing else is allowed in the pan.  I have never met non-stick that holds up well for long periods of time.  That said I have a Caphalon non-stick grill pan that is the shit for quick chicken breast.  It was a gift, probably wouldn't have bought it otherwise.

I have 4 cast iron skillets of various size.  Anymore all I use them for is browning meat and cooking cornbread or pineapple upside down cake.

My skillet work horse is a ginormous All Clad stainless steel jobbie.  Absolutely love it.  Sides are just high enough to get that perfect kitchen flip, no turner required.  

For dutch ovens and big stew pots, I am a Le Cruset whore.  There is nothing like cast iron for getting up to temp and holding it.

[ryandalling]

My cast iron is used for pan frying steaks and burgers... damn thing sets off every fire alarm in the house... but the food tastes great.