You'll get great colour and, therefore, flavour. In a similar vein, cast iron is ideal for deep-frying. Stove top to oven potential. No question, the ability to move cast iron from the stove top to the oven, as with a braise or frittata, is a huge advantage. Besides being an ideal heat conductor, cast iron cookware heats evenly and consistently, and will last a lifetime (actually several lifetimes) with proper care. When well seasoned, a cast iron pan will be stick resistant and require no additional oil.