Cast Iron Skillets
If there's any mainstay for cast iron cookware, the skillet is it.
Of all the cast iron products available, the skillet remains the "King of Cast Iron Cookware". Culinary lovers everywhere have at least one because of their versatility in preparing everything from Fried Chicken to Baked Goods. They continually appear on Television food programs and in cookbooks as a favorite of the chef and for good reason. No other cooking utensil facilitates direct transfer from stovetop to oven quite like a cast iron skillet which makes cooking that expensive steak to perfection an easy chore. Just have a good set of pot holders handy .
Tips
1) Size: Before purchasing that perfect skillet make sure it meets your needs. If your going after a larger size, make sure it fits in the oven and be aware of the weight of the skillet. A good set of oven mitts is essential with the larger pans to avoid spillage and burns.
2) Seasoning: While most skillets today come pre-seasoned, some of them are not. Make sure of what you are purchasing and ALWAYS follow the MANUFACTURERS directions on Care of your skillet. Failure to do so can result in a warped or cracked skillet and a mess.
3) Read: Browse through the product reviews. People who routinely cook in a cast iron skillet tend to love doing so and write about their experiences. We strive to offer well rated products that others are delighted with.
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Large Skillets - 15" to 20"
Don't let the size of these babies put you off. Plenty of room for cooking that whole bag of hash browns for breakfast or feeding an army indoors or out.
Medium Skillets - 10" to 15"
These skillets are great around the kitchen. Not as heavy as the larger variety they are easier to move from stovetop to oven for those one dish dinners.
Small Skillets - 5" to 10"
These smaller skillets work well for smaller kitchens with limited working space or just frying an egg for one.
