Stainless steel is a versatile material and holds heat well. Many stainless steel skillets are safe to place in the oven (make sure there aren't any plastic parts, though), which is handy when a recipe calls for searing fish or meat and then placing it in the oven to finish cooking. This saves time because you don't have to transfer the ingredients to another dish to bake or roast in the oven. This is, of course, also useful in terms of clean-up being that you don't have to dirty up another receptacle.

    There are several key factors to consider when choosing the Sizzling Plate.  First, you need to look for Sizzling Plates that are made of high-quality materials and can withstand high temperatures and frequent use.  Stainless steel and cast iron are popular choices for Sizzling Plate  because they are durable and have excellent heat retention capabilities.

Enameled cast iron frying pans boast the same durable construction and heat retention as unfinished cast iron, but with a smooth, elegant enamel coating for easier cleanup. These pans are made the exact same way as an enameled cast iron Dutch oven: Molten iron-carbon alloy is poured into a proprietary frying pan mold and then left to cool, before being coated with an enamel made from powdered glass.

    Likewise, cast iron shrimp grill pans are great for cooking delicate seafood.  Cast iron shrimp grill pan's high heat retention ensures the shrimp cooks evenly and quickly, caramelizing the outside while keeping the inside tender and juicy.

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Considerations:

Recipes that you plan to grill up fast under high heat, meats that need to be seared, or foods that require constant flipping and stirring with a spatula are most conveniently prepared in a frying pan. The nicely sloped sides of a frying pan also make it possible to toss up a small portion of stir-fry. However, to achieve a perfect finish on this type of shallowly fried dish, a bowl-shaped Wok works best. 

How to clean: Detergents strip the seasoning. Instead, wipe clean or scrub with hot water. For stuck-on bits, rub with 1/2 cup kosher salt, then rinse.