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The speed and temperature of the cooking, along with the liquid used, should help with your decision. Those slow-cooking recipes for sauces and liquid broths will benefit from a saute pan's depth and large surface. For those recipes that need meat grilled or seared at high heat, you might want to consider a frying pan. The sloped side of the skillet also makes it a great candidate for stir fry. But if you want to achieve the perfect finish for stir fry, a wok would be the best choice.

Nonstick Frying Pans

    To summarize, the material a Dutch oven is made of, especially cast iron, has a huge impact on its use and functionality.  The cast iron Dutch oven's versatility, durability, and even heat distribution make it a valuable tool in the kitchen.  Whether you're frying, stewing, or baking, a cast iron Dutch oven is a reliable and essential piece of cookware for any home cook or professional chef.