12-Inch Cast Iron Skillet (Made in USA)
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Why we picked it
Made in the USA from bare cast iron, no coating
Stargazer set out to fix the things people quietly dislike about modern cast iron, and r/BuyItForLife and r/castiron took notice. Made in the USA and machined to a smooth cooking surface (no pebbly factory texture), it ships pre seasoned and releases food better out of the box than most rough cast pans. The ergonomic handle stays cooler than traditional designs, the helper handle aids lifting, and the gently sloped walls make flipping and pouring easy. As bare cast iron with no coating, it is repairable forever: strip and re season and it is new again. It is for the cook who wants heirloom cast iron with thoughtful, modern ergonomics, and is willing to pay more for it.
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Pros & Cons from Reviews
Pros
- +Made in the USA from bare cast iron, no coating
- +Machined-smooth cooking surface for better release
- +Stays-cooler ergonomic handle plus a helper handle
- +Sloped walls make flipping and pouring easier
- +Can be stripped and re-seasoned indefinitely
- +Works on every cooktop including induction
Cons
- -Expensive for a single skillet
- -Heavy, like all cast iron
- -Still requires seasoning maintenance and careful drying
Warranty & Returns
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