Cast Iron Pan

Shop products from small business brands sold in Amazon&#;s store. Discover more about the small businesses partnering with Amazon and Amazon&#;s commitment to empowering them.

Gesywell contains other products and information you need, so please check it out.

A cast-iron skillet is great for everything from searing a T-bone to roasting a chicken, and it will become naturally nonstick over time. We&#;ve tested 16 skillets since , and we think the Lodge Chef Collection 12 Inch Cast Iron Skillet is the best. It's lighter than other cast-iron skillets, better at searing, comes with a good factory seasoning, and has easy-to-grip handles.

The classic Lodge sears well and is deep enough for frying chicken, but it is hefty to maneuver around the range.

This affordable pan is lighter than a traditional cast-iron skillet and a little shallower. It&#;s an ideal shape for searing, roasting, and sautéing.

Both of our picks come with adequate factory seasoning, and both built up great nonstick seasoning in long-term testing.

We found that our picks, both under $100 and made in the US, matched or outperformed the higher-end skillets we tested.

Our picks&#; handles and helper handles stayed firmly in our grip, even when we used a kitchen towel for insulation.

For more information, please visit Cast Iron Cookware.

The pour spouts on our picks allowed us to channel hot oil out of the skillets with little to no spillage.

Looking for something to cook in your cast-iron skillet? Try these recipes for cast-iron steak, sourdough pancakes, or brown butter skillet cornbread from NYT Cooking.

The Lodge Chef Collection 12 Inch Cast Iron Skillet delivered evenly browned steaks, crisp golden cornbread, and sunny-side-up eggs that slipped right out of the pan. At 6½ pounds versus the 8½ pounds of the classic Lodge, it&#;s more manageable to maneuver than traditional cast iron, and the slightly lower, gently sloped sides make stirring foods and maneuvering a spatula easier. Just note that since it&#;s shallower than the classic Lodge, this skillet is not as good for deep-frying&#;if that&#;s something you do often, go for the original design instead. Although it&#;s priced a little higher than the classic Lodge, the Chef Collection skillet is still affordable and is also made in the USA.

Advertisement

If you want to deep-fry and don&#;t mind doing a little heavy lifting, we think the Lodge Pre-Seasoned 12-inch Cast Iron Skillet is an excellent choice. It seared steak, fried eggs, and released cornbread well in our tests. And though it weighs about 2 pounds more than the brand&#;s Chef Collection skillet and has a shorter (though still comfortable) handle, it&#;s about a quarter inch deeper, which makes it better for frying chicken or preparing shallow braises. It&#;s also a little less expensive than the Chef Collection skillet.

Are you interested in learning more about Enamel Cast Iron Cookware For Fried? Contact us today to secure an expert consultation!