A frying pan must be able to be heated to very high temperatures and it should transfer heat to the food as efficiently as possible. Hardly any other pan can match the performance of a traditional, uncoated cast iron pan in this regard. Professionals have always preferred it for this reason. The taste and health benefits of dishes prepared in an uncoated cast iron pan are unparalleled. Cast iron pans are extremely durable. You should know: A raw, wrought iron pan needs to be seasoned; then it becomes truly excellent and gains character over time.