Carbon Steel Skillet, 12 inch
Everything I like about cast iron at half the weight. Carbon steel is what restaurant kitchens actually cook... Read more
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Carbon Steel Skillet, 12 inch by Lodge
The Buy Me Once Verdict
Everything I like about cast iron at half the weight. Carbon steel is what restaurant kitchens actually cook on: it heats fast, takes a hard sear and builds the same slick seasoning as iron, but you can flip an omelet with one hand.
Why this should last
The pan is stamped from 12 gauge steel with a riveted steel handle. There is no coating to wear through and nothing that can fail short of leaving it in the sink for a month. Even then, rust scrubs off and the pan re-seasons. Professional kitchens run these for years of daily abuse.
Is it the right one for you?
Carbon steel needs the same care as cast iron: dry it, oil it, avoid long simmers of tomato sauce until the seasoning is mature. If that sounds like a chore, stainless steel is the lower-maintenance choice. If you already love a cast iron skillet, this is the lighter one you will reach for most days.
The guarantee
Lodge's Made Right limited lifetime warranty.
About Lodge
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