What are the best ways to cook eggs in a cast iron skillet?

My mom makes eggs in the same cast iron pan she's always made them in, so she knows this pan well. She knows when to turn the heat down, how long it takes to preheat, where the hot spots are (because they all have them!), and all the other familiarities that make her adept at cooking with it. read more

It’s totally possible to make a perfect, non-sticking batch of scrambled eggs in your trusty cast iron skillet. And today I’m going to show you how. Cooking with Cast Iron. I used to have a bunch of cheapo, non-stick pans that I used on a regular basis. read more

It is best to fry eggs in a cast-iron skillet with lots of oil. Eggs are notorious for sticking to pans and oil will help this. I would not use a cast-iron skillet to make a French omelet or huevos rancheros. The French omelet technique is not particularly well suited to a cast-iron skillet because it requires very close temperature control. read more

In fact, if I had to pick one pan to use the rest of my life, it would be that cast iron skillet. Cast iron shines when it comes to high-heat cooking, like searing steaks or charring vegetables, but it's so much more versatile than that. You can use cast iron to sauté, bake bread, or even cook eggs, if it's well-seasoned enough. read more