This ‘Heat Ring’ Mistake Is Ruining Your Cast Iron Sear – How to Stop Sticking and Burning in Seconds

Field Company Cast Iron Skillet with two frying eggs inside on a gas stove. .

There are few pans better for golden sears than cast iron. With excellent heat retention and rugged durability, these pans are hardwearing and perform time and time again.

However, those new to using the best cast iron cookware might mistake this endurance for immunity to common cookware mistakes, such as overheating. The result can be a “heat ring” – a hot spot that makes cooking uneven, causes sticking, and can gradually damage your hardworking pan.