STUR pfanne (iron pan)

normally I try to avoid buying new things (new as in not pre-owned), but this is an exception: I bought a new pan because my old nonstick pan was finally completely broken. I did some quick research and it looks like PTFE-coated pans (aka teflon pans) can have health- and environmental-related issues. and ceramic pans have a very short lifespan, like 1-2 years. there is also enamel cookware, but eventually I wanted to avoid coatings altogether and try a simple, non-coated cast-iron pan. as it builds a seasoning over time, it should perform better with high-protein and starchy foods than a stainless steel pan. and no coating also means no damaged coating in the future I guess :)

I read some reviews by Die Pfannenhelden and got convinced of their own cast-iron pan STUR Pfanne, which they designed themselves, and which is produced in the country I live in (Germany). what I especially like is that they post process the surface to smooth it out, which apparently reduces its weight and improves nonstick performance. AFAIK this is rather unique among cast-iron pans. but, I’m not 100% convinced yet, because cast-iron pans also need some special care to keep them in shape: no soap, have to avoid acidic ingredients, don’t leave food in pan overnight, etc. let’s see how it goes.

btw: life expectancy 100+ years :)