Gave up my ceramic pan after 11 years, back to cast iron for eggs

Simon Baker · 2026-08-24T00:06:42.083699+00:00

I used a nonstick ceramic skillet for over a decade because I was scared of sticking eggs. Last month I dug out my grandmother's old #8 cast iron, stripped it with oven cleaner, and did 4 rounds of grapeseed oil seasoning. The first few eggs were a mess, but after that it got slick enough that a fried egg slides around like it's on ice. The ceramic pan started flaking in 2021 and I kept using it anyway, which was dumb. Now I just preheat low for 5 minutes and add a tiny knob of butter, zero problems. Anyone else made the switch back and found the learning curve worth it?

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