![]() ![]() ![]() The advantages of a polished cooking surface are that it heats more quickly and conducts more evenly, is easier to clean, and offers a nonstick surface that can't be accidentally scrubbed away like the seasoning on rough cast-iron pans. ![]() We tested the 12-inch model, and to roast a whole chicken or sear four pork chops, we think 12 inches is the ideal width for larger meals, though it might be slightly too wide for your favorite skillet cornbread or pot pie.īack in the day, cast-iron pans were ground down and polished to have a smooth, glassy cooking surface, whereas the rougher textured cast-iron pans most people are familiar with typically come straight from the mold. Our tests were enough to make us fans, but confirmation that the Victoria is a lasting investment solidified its win over other low-priced cast iron.įeature-wise, this skillet's long and thin handle stayed cooler longer than the handles of the other cast-iron pans we tested, and the two pour spouts are exemplary-they allowed us to pour cooking oil out of the skillet with little risk of dripping. In fact, associate director of commerce Emily Johnson, who has used this skillet in her home kitchen for three years, says it holds up beautifully to near-daily use and has only grown more nonstick over time. The more we worked and added to the seasoning-even with just a few tests-the better it got, which bodes well for a lifetime of use. Right out of the box, its coating (made with 100% non-GMO flaxseed oil) held up to our tests, yielding evenly-cooked fried eggs that didn't stick at all, and a nicely browned potato. This pre-seasoned cast-iron skillet's straightforward dependability earned it our top spot overall for several years running before being overtaken by the Lancaster. The best budget cast-iron skillet: Victoria 12-Inch Cast-Iron Skillet 10 pan, which is also without a helper handle, but weighs a heftier 6 pounds.) (The same can't be said for Lancaster's 12-inch No. The lack of a helper handle wasn't a huge deal since the No. The Lancaster has two ample pour spouts, but there's no helper handle on the front of the pan. This also means that the pan cools down faster, which made us wonder if the pan would still be able to achieve crispy edges on things like corn bread or spoon cakes. Thicker cast iron can require up to 10 minutes of preheating on the stovetop before it gets hot enough, the Lancaster reached an ideal temperature a little more than a minute, faster than its competition. The pan's thin cast walls and base make for, not only a lighter weight pan, but one that heats up faster and more consistently than a conventional cast-iron pan. At 4 pounds it was the lightest cast-iron pan we tested (For reference: A standard Lodge this size weighs 5.2 pounds), and was easy to maneuver with one hand. If you are accustomed to thick and heavy cast-iron pans, the Lancaster might take you by surprise. A quality cast-iron skillet is one of the best long-term kitchen investments you can make, and we at the Epicurious test kitchen want to help. Yes, this does mean they require slightly more care and attention than your average stainless steel or nonstick pans, but your reward for a mindful toweling off and the occasional re-seasoning is a skillet that can become a family heirloom-and produce tons of excellent meals along the way. They develop a natural nonstick coating when properly maintained that just improves over time. Sure, a cast-iron skillet is a fundamentally straight-forward pan, but the recent proliferation of new, bespoke cast-iron brands like Smithey, Butter Pat, and Field have called into question the inexpensive and long popular offerings of Lodge and Victoria.Ĭast-iron skillets are the workhorses of any good cookware set. However, we aren’t all so lucky to inherit an extremely well-seasoned, smooth-as-glass pan that let’s you just slide eggs around. The interior non-stick coating is very good.Many might say that the best cast-iron skillet is the one they got from Grandma. Condition is Very Good but you will see some small chips in the enamel. Dimensions 10” across : diameter, 12” handle to handle With the lid in place it sits about 4-1/4” tall The bottom pan is 2-3/4” tall Weighs over 7 pounds! Color: White A vintage MCM Mid Century Modern cookware item. Club Colorcast Made in Waterford Ireland Cast Iron Enamelware Roaster Both the bottom and top have double handles. PLEASE NOTE: because of the raised ‘feet’ on the bottom of this piece of cookware it would not be appropriate for a smooth top range. ![]() Item: 144427857698 Club Colorcast Waterford Ireland Cast Iron Enamelware Roaster White vintage MCM. ![]()
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