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Camilla Sharman

Cast iron skillet vs Dutch oven — which is better?

Dutch oven with chilli and cast iron skillet cooking sausages.

A cast iron skillet and a Dutch oven are two indispensable kitchen cookware items, but what is the difference between the two, and is one better?  

A cast iron skillet is popular for its excellent heat-retentive properties, making it a good option for searing meat and serving up a juicy steak. While a cast iron skillet usually has an uncoated finish and resembles more of a frying pan, a Dutch oven often has an enameled coating and comes with a lid.

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