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Lodge 10.25"
If we had to suggest only one cast iron skillet for your kitchen, it'd be the Lodge 10.25". This classic utilitarian skillet could be the last one you (and your progeny) ever buy. It's backed by the Tennessee-built quality and durability that has made Lodge a household name for over 120 years. Compared to other models, this finely forged pan boasts outstanding temperature control. While it can take a little longer to heat up, it's also slower to cool down and maintains a consistent temperatur...
Le Creuset Signature Skillet
Nearly 100 years of craftsmanship shine through with the Le Creuset Signature Skillet. From sautéing to searing, this relatively shallow skillet is more than capable of tackling everyday cooking and baking duties with ease. Though it weighs as much as similarly sized pans, it feels lighter thanks to a well-made handle. This is one of three enameled skillets we tested, and the iron is covered with a bonded layer of glass-like black satinenamel that does not require seasoning, translating to qu...
Lodge Combo Cooker
If you're looking to start a cast iron collection, the Lodge Combo Cooker is a great start. This 3-in-1 set includes a deep 4.6" skillet anda standard 2" pan. The shallow side sports a uniquely designed lip that allows it to nest securely on the deep skillet, and voila! — you have a Dutch oven. This was the first cast iron our lead tester ever bought. It's seen daily use for the past 5+ years and is going strong. The deeper side is perfect for sauces or chili, the shallow end is a go-to for p...
Victoria 10"
The Victoria 10" is delightful to use, thanks to a thoughtful design. The pan's long, arched, and comfortably shaped handle makes it easier to maneuver than most despite weighing as much as the competition. This keeps it feeling agile when flipping eggs or pancakes. The deep pour spouts are also more functional than most, allowing you to accurately distribute treats like browned butter. While the preseasoning didn't stand out early in our test, by the end, we were frying eggs without leaving...
Greater Goods 10"
We have loads of praise to pile on the Greater Goods 10". For starters, it's one of two we tested with a machine-milled, burnished cook surface. This old-fashioned finish is often reserved for cast iron pans that cost three times the price of this one. Though it's still necessary to season the skillet properly by cooking with butter or oil, the smooth finish is naturally slick. This skillet was clearly designed to balance its weight and optimize ergonomics. It has a long handle with a comfort...
Lodge Dual Handle 12"
We love the Lodge Dual Handle 12"for cooking up generous, one-pot dishes like stir-fries or searing several steaks at once. Despite its large size, this skillet is impressively lightweight, making it a pleasure to use. From pizza to apple pie, cinnamon rolls to tarts, this skillet will become a go-to for baked goods. You can improve its baking performance by purchasing a 12" Lodge lid, sold separately. Dual handles make it manageable to lift in and out of the oven, and a quality finish helps...
To kick off our testing process, we scoured the internet for the best cast iron skillets on the market. We purchased all the pans in this lineup at retail price to facilitate an objective, comparative review. We tossed these cast irons around the kitchen for weeks, examining their quality, measuring their temperature, and, of course, cooking lots o...
Our home cooking experts for this test are Aaron Rice and Clark Tate. When Araon's not out in the mountains — either testing for GearLab or working as a ski patroller and avalanche educator — it's likely you'll find him at home and in the kitchen. Aaron learned to cook from family at a young age and has worked in and around professional kitchens fo...
Cast iron skillets are trusted throughout the culinary world as both workhorses of the kitchen and heirlooms that deserve the utmost respect. If properly cared for, these pans can easily last generations and become more refined with every meal. We took into account five key qualities that define a great cast iron skillet: cooking performance, ease ...
Jan 4, 2024 · 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 2017, and we think the...
Aug 6, 2024 · Enjoy seared meals with one of the best cast iron skillets to suit any household, cooking need and budget.
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