the thing about cooking is there are often many different ways to achieve the same outcome. a cast iron skillet with an even layer of seasoning has noticeably b

the thing about cooking is there are often many different ways to achieve the same outcome. a cast iron skillet with an even layer of seasoning has noticeably better (to me, at least) nonstick properties than the same skillet with a half-assed seasoning on it. but the former takes a lot more time/effort and it really doesn't matter if you just add an extra pad of butter. with enough cooking fat, eggs will slide around any skillet as if it were an ice rink.