My cast-iron skillet is nothing fancy... but it's taken on an incredible sheen from years of use, and it's my favorite tool in the kitchen.
I find it really satisfying, though, to sear those bone-in, skin-on thighs in the cast iron, knowing that the rendering fat is only improving my pan.
This perfect early-autumn meal is the main draw; playing with my favorite toy is a close second.
Be sure to scroll through the comments for some smart additions and alterations; several readers mention frying chopped onion along with the meat, which, absolutely.
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