I always wanted a cast iron skillet, and I'm *so* glad I finally got one.
For starters, it cooks everything better -- which has made cooking almost like an all new thing for me. For example, when I got up this past Saturday, I said to myself, "gee, I wonder what it would be like to make the world's best pancakes?" and then I cooked pancakes on this cast iron skillet, and said to myself, "this REALLY IS the world's best pancakes. Does not get better than that!"
Cooking everything I've ever cooked before has literally become a whole new experience.
I've also had a number of times in my life where I bought things thinking if I bought it, I'd do more of something I wanted to do. For example, I've bought instruments wanting to play instruments, or bought games wanting to play some games with friends. In almost all cases, I buy that thing and proceed to not do anything with it beyond using it a couple times.
Not with this. I'm discovering more and more that when you have the right tools to make delicious things, cooking is so much more fun than I ever thought it would be.
I *look forward* to cooking.
And, hell, even cleaning -- because while cast iron is a lot less scary to take care of than some people think, it does require work. And I kind of feel like with my new skillet, it's kind of like a new pet. And one that I love. But like a new pet, it sometimes needs attention that can't be too delayed.
Previously, I'd have left a dirty pan in the sink for hours... maybe days. Now, I clean it up right after I eat, because it's my new 'puppy' and it needs its cleaning now.
There's been a weirdly fulfilling ritual to this, though, that's connected me to my kitchen -- plus, I enjoy this new cleaner kitchen I've been keeping almost as much as I've been enjoying the food that I've eaten!
To think a fairly small purchase has changed so much about me in such a short time -- and made me appreciate so many new and different things -- is, well, damn. I love it.
A few little caveats:
This ended up being a bit bigger than I expected, but that's my fault for not comparing the measurements to my existing pans and skillets. I thought this was a 'standard' sized pan (whatever 'standard' is), and it ended up being a good deal bigger than the biggest pan I had before.
That said, I actually *really* like the size. This makes cooking a lot of things that was challenging a lot easier -- I made a *giant* thing of made-from-scratch Mac and Cheese (enough for 12 people!), and this actually managed to fit the entire thing. (And the fact that I could use one pan for the stove top *and* the oven was nice.).
I also enjoy how much easier to is to flip things, and how there's extra space if I want to cook a couple different at the same time. Another nice thing: if you're cooking burgers or hot dogs, you can cook the meat in the center of the pan and have *plenty* of space around the sides to heat the buns, and this makes them extra tasty.
It is a bit heavy, however. I'm able to handle it with one hand (though that took a little getting used to), but a member of my household in her mid to late 60s isn't. Still, she's able to handle it much easier than she thought the first time she picked it up because of it's second handle. Consider this the Great Sword of the kitchen -- a number of people are going to need to use its two handles to use with ease.
The last caveat: If you've never used cast iron -- like I've never used cast iron -- *wow* do they get hot, and they *retain* their heat. I took the advice of all the blog articles I've read and seasoned it a few extra times before my first use, and the first time I took it out of the oven I burned myself -- right through my oven mitt. If you pick this skillet in the oven at very high temperatures, make sure to use both the silicone hot handle holder and a *good* pair of oven mitts.
My burn was very minor because I had the oven mitts on, but they were crappy, cheap oven mitts. I immediately threw them out and bought a good pair of oven mitts on that were designed to be able to protect at 450.
I haven't burned myself since, but it's definitely something to be careful about.
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Size: 12 to 13 in.
Material: Cast Iron
Color: Black
Brand: Utopia Kitchen
Compatible Devices: Electric Coil
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Special Features: Electric Stovetop Compatible
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12Inch Cast Iron Pan With Lid
Utopia Kitchen’s Cast Iron Pan provides you with a simple yet delightful cooking experience. The skillet is pre-seasoned and completely ready to be used straight out of the box. In this way, it prevents the pan from rusting. The 12-5 inch pan comes with a glass lid on top, enabling you to cook in a safe manner and seals in the flavor for better-tasting food. Its smart-looking design and high-quality interior allows for easier cooking and cleanup.
Versatile Cookware
With our Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron cookware now cook all you can; whether it be steaks, paninis, vegetables or anything you like your tummies to be fed. The perfectly sized wide diameter allows an ample cooking space, making it compatible with oven, stove, grill or over a campfire. This skillet can be used on various heat sources including gas, electric, induction and ceramic-glass top stoves, and ovens. Pay attention while using it on a glass stove top as slight sliding might cause a scratch to the surface.
Prepare delicious dishes and indulge into the best cooking experience at home with this cookware. Whether it is searing, sautéing, simmering, braising, baking, roasting, or frying, this has it all.
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Ready to Use: Factory SeasoningTo provide you with a ready to use cast-iron skillet, all our cast-iron cookware pass through factory pre-seasoning stage in which soy-based oil is used on these high head allowing the polymers to create an initial layer of seasoning. This one factory seasoned layer is equivalent 10-15 rounds of normal home seasoning. The normal cast iron seasoning we create at home is attained when the fats and oils used in cooking collect on the cast iron. This makes our cast iron cookware completely ready to be used straight out of the box. No initial seasoning is required. However; in order to maintain the factory-seasoned cast iron layer you need to season it from time to time. Factory seasoning is just a kick-start to your cookware’s seasoning life. Not to forget that seasoning is an on-going course. If you want your cast iron to maintain a perfect black, non-stick patina, then get started with the cooking. Regular use and proper maintenance is the key to a coveted black non-stick surface. |
Seasoning Tips-Before cooking, rub some olive oil over your cookware’s surface -After washing, rub some oil over your cookware’s surface and place it in an oven at low temperature for the oil to seep in |
Seasoning TipsCare InstructionsWash the cookware with hot, soapy water with a sponge, after letting it cool off completely. Use a regular dish washing liquid soap. After washing, rinse and dry the cookware completely. |
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| capacity | 3.2 quarts | 1.8 quarts | 12 inches | 2 quarts | 3 kilograms | 12 quarts |
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| diameter | — | — | — | 12 inches inches | 10 inches inches | 8 inches inches |
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Great Value
First, anyone who says these are not cast iron is wrong. I take basic skillets, grind them smooth and re-season them. For the money, these are great skillets.
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Tudor Victor Tutu
it's a basic cast iron pan and does its job well
Reviewed in Canada on December 21, 2019Size: 12 InchColor: BlackVerified Purchase
Mario Gonzàlez
Muy recomendable !!!
Reviewed in Mexico on April 1, 2019Size: 12 InchColor: BlackVerified Purchase
Kopengagenovich
My most favorite skillet of all. Especially for the price.
Reviewed in Canada on August 13, 2019Size: 12 InchColor: BlackVerified Purchase
ernesto arevalo
Excelente
Reviewed in Mexico on June 20, 2019Size: 12 InchColor: BlackVerified Purchase
toronto-shopper-88
Excellent value but rough cooking surface worsens performance
Reviewed in Canada on December 25, 2018Size: 12 InchColor: BlackVerified Purchase
