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Old 08-10-2009, 10:55 PM   #30
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Originally Posted by Griff View Post
I use a properly cured cast iron skillet having banned teflon from my home after the cancer scare a few years ago. I don't know the current science on the coatings but I found them neither necessary nor durable. That said, they are an easy short cut and I believe the carcinogen thing was only at crazy high temps. (not looking for an argument)
No argument from me -- cast iron will do the trick a treat, if you have a well-seasoned pan. I'm sure it would be a good idea to entirely reject teflon, but I'm lazy. I also don't have kids to protect.
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