Cast iron is superior at retaining and evenly distributing heat — there’s a reason humans have been cooking with cast iron for eons. This set includes our top three draft picks, all of which share a common material but have very different use cases. Why It's Special Safe for all stovetops (including induction). Dutch Baby nests perfectly inside The Dutchess, and you can hang King Sear for easy storage. All are oven-safe. The Dutchess and Dutch Baby are dishwasher-safe.