It has a flared bottom fitted with cast iron ridges to impart that grill-like sear. The pan also has taller walls ... room for plenty of recipes. And, the oval design is ideal for longer cuts ...

Le Creuset Signature Oval Dutch Oven Great for making stews ... Skinny Grill $119.95 at Williams Sonoma Place this cast iron grill pan over a single burner on your stove top to help you sear ...

(The one exception is carbon steel, what you might call a cousin to cast iron). Some of these pans are meant to last a lifetime, others aren’t. But regardless, upkeep is important. For this ...