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- The whole family
Good pan
It’s an iron pan. It seems to work fine.
Yes! However, it is important that your burner be approximately as large as the underside of the No. 14 skillet to ensure even heat distribution (we recommend at least a 10" burner). If you're on a smaller stove, it is important to gradually bring your Smithey to temperature to ensure even heat distribution.
Yes, turn your No. 14 skillet into a braiser with our custom fit 14" glass lid.
We use 2-3 coats of pure grape seed oil to pre-season your Smithey with. Seasoning is applied by hand and there are no chemical coatings of any kind applied to your skillet.
It’s an iron pan. It seems to work fine.
I have been using cast iron for a long time, but this is my first polished surface cast iron. What a difference!!! I use this skillet daily. My husband even asked, “So, are you just going to use that one now?” I said, “Yep! I love it.” I’ve stopped using our high dollar hex-type hybrid skillet in favor of this one. I just made chicken and scrambled eggs before writing this review and the skillet wiped clean when I was finished. If it needs more cleanup it cleans SO easily with warm water. I have been using a chain mail scrubber on it just to keep away the chance for it to become sticky with over oiling. I can make perfect over easy eggs with no problem. I use avocado oil to season it after washing- thanks for the tip about very light coats of oil. That’s been working perfectly.
We have gas stove and I notice a more even heat with this skillet than other cast irons. It’s still warmer in the center but doesn’t seem as cold on the edges.
One of the things I appreciate most about this skillet is the very reasonable weight for the size. It is so much lighter than another brand’s single handled cast iron in a similar size. The dual handles and the handle shape help considerably with making sure I can get and keep ahold of this skillet if I’m draining grease or transferring food out of it.
The final feature I love about this skillet is how beautiful it is. Mine has lost the factory seasoning inside and has taken on its own patina instead. The outside is still the beautiful…
Like this pan
We love our 14 Skillet. It has been an absolute blast to cook with and has allowed us to have plenty of room for larger meals or two bigger steaks that we just couldn't do before in our other cast iron pan (which is approximately the size of a #10). The quality of the cast iron has been fantastic. It cleans up great and is constantly being used to cook dinner in. Very likely going to add another pan or two in the near future because this one has been so impressive.
Excellent, versatile