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Utopia Kitchen Saute Fry Pan - Chefs Pan, Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet - Frying Pan 12 Inch - Safe Grill Cookware for indoor & Outdoor Use - Cast Iron Pan (Black)
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Brand | Utopia Kitchen |
Material | Cast Iron |
Special Feature | Oven Safe |
Color | Black |
Capacity | 2.94 Liters |
About this item
- These Cast iron skillet are suitable for both stovetop and oven for evenly cooking variety of different meals; Cast iron cookware is less smoother than the Non-Stick cookware
- Hand wash before first use and dry immediately; rub with a light coating of vegetable oil after every wash
- Iron deficiency is fairly common worldwide especially among women so cooking food in a cast iron skillet can increase iron content by as much as 20%
- Its superior heat retention will keep your mouth watering food warm for a long time
- Allow cast iron skillet to cool completely before washing them in hot soapy water with a sponge using a regular dish washing liquid soap; it is not dishwasher-safe
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Easy to clean | 4.0 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.2 |
Heat distribution | 4.2 | 4.6 | — | 5.0 | 4.8 | 4.4 |
Durability | 4.6 | 4.6 | — | — | 4.9 | 4.6 |
Versatility | 4.2 | 4.5 | — | — | 4.8 | 4.3 |
Sold By | Utopia Deals | Amazon.com | Pattern Home | Home VSS | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
capacity | 2.94 liters | 88 ounces | 3 quarts | 12 cubic inches | 5 liters | 2.75 quarts |
material | Cast Iron | Cast Iron | Iron | Cast Iron | Cast Iron | Cast Iron |
diameter | 12 inches inches | 10 inches inches | 14 inches inches | 12 inches inches | 17 inches inches | 15 inches inches |
has nonstick coating | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
dishwasher safe | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
oven safe | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
model name | Iron skillet | SKL-210 | — | — | L17SK3PLT | S281 |
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Product Description
UTOPIA KITCHEN CAST IRON SKILLET
BRING PERFECTION TO YOUR COOKING
Indulge yourself in a premium cooking experience with Utopia Kitchen’s glossy & pre-seasoned Cast iron skillet. Our cast iron skillet are available in different sizes, providing you with ample cooking space for different types of dishes while being compatible with various heat sources.
UTOPIA KITCHEN CAST IRON SKILLET
Cast Iron Skillet 12" | Cast Iron Skillet 10.25" | Cast Iron Skillet 8" | Cast Iron Skillet 6.5" | |
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Item Diameter
| 12 Inches | 10.25 Inches | 8 Inches | 6.5 Inches |
Capacity
| 3.2 Quart | 2.2 Quart | 0.9 Quart | 0.4 Quart |
Handle Support
| Double Sided | Double Sided | SingleSided | Single Sided |
Pre - Seasoned
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Item Weight
| 7.83 Pounds | 4.85 pounds | 2.86 pounds | 1.7 pounds |
Induction Stovetop Compatible
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Gas Stovetop Compatible
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Dish Washer Safe
| ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ |
Oven Safe
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
REMOVING RUST FROM CAST IRON SKILLET
PREPARATION & MAINTENANCE OF CAST IRON SKILLET
Where is it made?
It's made in China
Did the large cast iron frying pan cook evenly?
Yes
Is it a preseason cast Iron Skillet ?
Yes, it is a preseason chef pan, comes factory pre seasoned with 100% vegetable oil to prevent rust, which is food-grade flaxseed oil & do not contain any chemicals. It is recommend to Re-season the chef pan for better performance.
cast Iron Skillet cooks meals quickly?
Yes
Will the Cast iron skillet last longer?
Yes, If the care instructions are followed
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Brand | Utopia Kitchen |
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Material | Cast Iron |
Special Feature | Oven Safe |
Color | Black |
Capacity | 2.94 Liters |
Compatible Devices | Gas |
Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
Maximum Temperature | 450 Degrees Celsius |
Item Weight | 7.8 Pounds |
Number of Pieces | 5 |
Is Oven Safe | Yes |
Model Name | Iron skillet |
Has Nonstick Coating | No |
Is Dishwasher Safe | No |
Product Dimensions | 16.92 x 13.38 x 12.6 inches |
Item Weight | 7.83 pounds |
Manufacturer | Utopia Kitchen |
ASIN | B00X4WQMAS |
Item model number | UK0040 |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #1,007 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining) #1 in Chef's Pans #10 in Skillets |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | May 4, 2015 |
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Customers like the quality, performance, and size of the saute fry pan. They mention that it works well, is deep, and is perfect for one pot meals. They also appreciate the value. However, some customers have reported issues with rusting and tarnish. Opinions are mixed on thickness, stickiness, and ease of cleaning.
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Customers like the quality of the skillet. They say it's well-made, makes the best fryer chicken, and is a very substantial piece of iron.
"A very substantial piece of iron. Great heat retention and very even cooking. A quality pan at a very good price." Read more
"...I will now be building back up a new collection. Good solid skillet no rust problems. Would purchase again." Read more
"Nice pan. I like how it cooks. I don’t like that there’s some sticking and I may reseason the pan again after I try another few times of cooking...." Read more
"Dry nice cast iron pan. ,very high quality. Very satisfied high quality pan." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the fry pan. They say it's a good buy for the money, worth its weight in gold, and will last forever. They also say it is a great purchase and worth having.
"...Great heat retention and very even cooking. A quality pan at a very good price." Read more
"...Great price for what you get. We got the green one and it is not as dark as shown in the picture. It is more pastel green than dark green." Read more
"As described. Also at a great price." Read more
"...it but use it and wash it out when I’m finished and it still in excellent condition. Can't say that about my other cast iron pot from another brand 👀..." Read more
Customers like the size of the fry pan. They say it's a great size and weight, and is great for cooking one pot meals and family meals. The heat is distributed evenly throughout the pan, and it' s great for making bread.
"...Love the large size -especially when cooking for gatherings or meal prep. The enameled surface on the bottom and handle makes it easier to clean up...." Read more
"...This 12” pan is great for family meals and making bread!" Read more
"Love the size and fact it is cured. Since it is a gift and has not been received I will follow up" Read more
"...The only criticism is that the handle is somewhat short for such a heavy/hot item." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the saute fry pan. They mention that it does the job just fine, works like a cast iron pan, and is perfect in every way. They also say that it doesn't take long to heat, works well on glass top, and has no complaints. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"This is a heavy cast iron pan, fry or bake works great" Read more
"It works great for making a grilled cheese sandwich or even a stake" Read more
"Works great" Read more
"This cast iron skillet works extremely well in the kitchen - the food actually tastes better cooked in this vs. a stainless steel version...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the thickness of the saute fry pan. Some mention that it's heavy, as an iron pan should be, while others say that it is too heavy and can only be used with someone's help. The box was thin and flimsy and was not even taped up.
"This is a heavy cast iron pan, fry or bake works great" Read more
"This is a thinner than normal cast iron pan. The preseason is holding up well, but I’m being extra careful at why I use it for...." Read more
"It’s a nice heavy pan. It’s starting to rust now. I’ve seasoned it multiple times and there are rust spots...." Read more
"Too heavy for my arthritic hands. Loved one when I was younger. Hard to keep seasoned. Had aa smoky houuse," Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the ease of cleaning the saute fry pan. Some mention that it's simple and easy to clean, while others say that the pan comes textured, which makes cleaning it very difficult. They say that it looks like paint being scrubbed off and that after wiping the pan, the cloth was discolored.
"...And now the skillet is really smooth top and bottom, and is re-seasoned, top and bottom...." Read more
"I have been using this pretty much on a daily basis and it cleans up so nicely...." Read more
"...It is not pre seasoned and it will take a little effort to clean and get right the first few uses. Great price for what you get...." Read more
"...Did great clean up was a breeze" Read more
Customers are mixed about the stickiness of the fry pan. Some mention that the seasoning makes the pan stick-free, while others say that it still sticks a little.
"Nice pan. I like how it cooks. I don’t like that there’s some sticking and I may reseason the pan again after I try another few times of cooking...." Read more
"...Nothing sticks to it, heat distribution is great because it's cast iron, and I can use it for virtually anything that I want to cook...." Read more
"...Even though it said it was pre-seasoned I still had some sticking issues. I re-seasoned the pan and it's not sticking now." Read more
"it's not non stick" Read more
Customers are not satisfied with the rusting of the saute fry pan. They mention that it rusts no matter how many times they wash it, the tarnished so easily, and the cast iron coating is coming off. Some customers also say that the paint is off after one use.
"It’s a nice heavy pan. It’s starting to rust now. I’ve seasoned it multiple times and there are rust spots...." Read more
"...like this pan or maybe just don’t know how to take care of it but it’s all rusty now...." Read more
"...to evaporate all traces of moisture, but it does have trace amounts of rust in small spots from time to time...." Read more
"...This pan not as heavy as those made in America. This pan has a different coating inside. Worked ok but not as good as the cast iron made in America...." Read more
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Okay people, it's been a little over a month since I posted this review and how I re-seasoned it. I added another picture showing how much darker the color is, and it's still smooth as glass! And it will continue to get darker the more I use it!
Okay people, I've had this cast iron skillet a few weeks now and here's my thoughts.
When I got the skillet every surface of the skillet inside and out was very rough like sandpaper. So here's how I fixed it.
I took an orbital sander and sanded it down the inside of the skillet. Then I took some Scotch Brite and used a lot of elbow Grease and scrapes all around the rest of the skillet until it was smooth. Then I took some oil, I usually use flaxseed oil, but was out so I used grapeseed oil and put a thin coat all over the pan with a lint free cloth. You could use any high smoke point oil you want. Then I preheated my oven to 400 degrees and put the pan inside upside down. Let it sit in there for an hour and turned the oven off. I let it rest in there overnight until the next day when it was cool and did the same thing, this time at 350 degrees. The next day I did the same thing one more time at 350 degrees.
And now the skillet is really smooth top and bottom, and is re-seasoned, top and bottom. Nothing sticks to it, heat distribution is great because it's cast iron, and I can use it for virtually anything that I want to cook. And it goes from stove to oven without worrying about damaging the skillet.
The thing is every time after you cook you have to clean it, without soap! Put it on the stovetop on medium heat to make sure you totally dry it off, get rid of the water! And while it's really warm want to put a quarter-size spot of oil on the bottom and take a lint free cloth and coat the inside on the skillet with that oil. This is called seasoning your cast iron skillet and it must be done every time after you use it!
First few months I'll be using non-stick cookware on it until it gets a really good coating of seasoning on it. After that I could use metal cookware but for the meantime I'm just going to use nonstick cookware to protect that coating. If you re-season the cast iron skillet this way if it will have a bronze color when you're done seasoning, this is to be expected! It will get darker in time if the more you use it and the more you season it. You can look on YouTube and find many tutorials on re-season a cast iron skillet this way.
If you take care of this pan it can last you a lifetime, or more, you can pass it down to your kids.
Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2021
Okay people, it's been a little over a month since I posted this review and how I re-seasoned it. I added another picture showing how much darker the color is, and it's still smooth as glass! And it will continue to get darker the more I use it!
Okay people, I've had this cast iron skillet a few weeks now and here's my thoughts.
When I got the skillet every surface of the skillet inside and out was very rough like sandpaper. So here's how I fixed it.
I took an orbital sander and sanded it down the inside of the skillet. Then I took some Scotch Brite and used a lot of elbow Grease and scrapes all around the rest of the skillet until it was smooth. Then I took some oil, I usually use flaxseed oil, but was out so I used grapeseed oil and put a thin coat all over the pan with a lint free cloth. You could use any high smoke point oil you want. Then I preheated my oven to 400 degrees and put the pan inside upside down. Let it sit in there for an hour and turned the oven off. I let it rest in there overnight until the next day when it was cool and did the same thing, this time at 350 degrees. The next day I did the same thing one more time at 350 degrees.
And now the skillet is really smooth top and bottom, and is re-seasoned, top and bottom. Nothing sticks to it, heat distribution is great because it's cast iron, and I can use it for virtually anything that I want to cook. And it goes from stove to oven without worrying about damaging the skillet.
The thing is every time after you cook you have to clean it, without soap! Put it on the stovetop on medium heat to make sure you totally dry it off, get rid of the water! And while it's really warm want to put a quarter-size spot of oil on the bottom and take a lint free cloth and coat the inside on the skillet with that oil. This is called seasoning your cast iron skillet and it must be done every time after you use it!
First few months I'll be using non-stick cookware on it until it gets a really good coating of seasoning on it. After that I could use metal cookware but for the meantime I'm just going to use nonstick cookware to protect that coating. If you re-season the cast iron skillet this way if it will have a bronze color when you're done seasoning, this is to be expected! It will get darker in time if the more you use it and the more you season it. You can look on YouTube and find many tutorials on re-season a cast iron skillet this way.
If you take care of this pan it can last you a lifetime, or more, you can pass it down to your kids.
I also appreciate that I can sear and then pop in the oven to finish off! Every dish I make in this cast-iron so far comes out so delectable!
For easy clean up: while still hot, wipe surface with paper towel to remove any remnants of food, for stuck on food-shake some kosher salt in the pan (the coarseness makes a great cleaning agent), wet bristles of a good scrub brush and scrub the salt around to remove any debris. Set pan back on the burner, wipe surface with paper towel, turn burner on, allow surface to dry completely, apply a small amount of avocado, canola, or olive oil to surface and spread around to coat a light/thin layer, let the heat penetrate the pan until you see a few streaks of smoke, turn burner off let cool!
I’ve attached a couple pics of the most recent culinary divinities I made 🫶
I also appreciate that I can sear and then pop in the oven to finish off! Every dish I make in this cast-iron so far comes out so delectable!
For easy clean up: while still hot, wipe surface with paper towel to remove any remnants of food, for stuck on food-shake some kosher salt in the pan (the coarseness makes a great cleaning agent), wet bristles of a good scrub brush and scrub the salt around to remove any debris. Set pan back on the burner, wipe surface with paper towel, turn burner on, allow surface to dry completely, apply a small amount of avocado, canola, or olive oil to surface and spread around to coat a light/thin layer, let the heat penetrate the pan until you see a few streaks of smoke, turn burner off let cool!
I’ve attached a couple pics of the most recent culinary divinities I made 🫶
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Wir haben sehr lange recherchiert und waren schon recht enttäuscht, dass bei allen Eisengusspfannen irgendwer immer irgendetwas kritisiert.
Aber wir sind immer wieder auf diese Pfanne als besten Kompromiss aus allen möglichen Berichten und Rezensionen gestoßen und da sie gerade recht günstig bei Amazon zu haben war (keine Versandgebühren trotz Versand aus USA), haben wir sie einfach bestellt.
Nach ausgiebiger Benutzung können wir nun folgende Kritikpunkte auch an dieser Pfanne nachvollziehen:
Die Rückseite (Auflagefläche) der Pfanne ist komplett unbearbeitet und dadurch bedingt durch das Gußverfahren (wahrscheinlich Sandguss) sehr rau. Wenn man die Pfanne im Originalzustand auf einem Glaskeramik- / Ceran- / Induktionskochfeld verwenden würde, wären garantiert viele Kratzer auf dem Kochfeld die Folge. Also habe ich die Pfannenrückseite mit Schleifpapier erst mal eben geschliffen.
Ich habe einfach einen großen Schleifpapierbogen auf eine ebene Fläche fixiert, die Pfanne draufgestellt und dann in leicht kreisenden Bewegungen und mit mit etwas Druck die Pfanne darauf bewegt. Das Ganze erst mit grobem, dann mit mittlerem und danach mit feinem Sandpapier. Natürlich ist dann die eingebrannte Schicht in der glattgeschliffenen Fläche weg und das Metall blank. Aber da wir die Pfanne nie mit Spülmittel reinigen und immer sofort nach der Reinigung trocknen und einölen, macht das absolut gar nichts. Die bräunlichen Verfärbungen des Randes auf Foto 1 sind kein Rost, sondern eher Anlauffarben des eingeölten Eisens vom Benutzen bei hohen Temperaturen. Auf jeden Fall sind die Kontaktflächen zur Kochfeldfläche hin jetzt sehr glatt und die Pfanne liegt absolut eben und kippelfrei auf.
Was auch bei dieser Pfanne stimmt ist, dass die Innenseite mittig minimal etwas höher ist, als außen, wodurch das Fett leider immer nach außen an den Rand läuft und nicht in der Mitte bleibt. Wirklich schlimm finde ich das nicht und beim Braten bewege ich die Steaks immer etwas durch das außen zusammenlaufende Fett und lege die Steaks dann in die Mitte der Pfanne bzw. wechsele die Positionen der Steaks immer etwas ...
Dass die Pfanne immer etwas gebraucht aussieht und die Bratfläche nicht steril glatt wie bei einer Teflonbeschichtung ist, entspricht ja wohl der Art dieses Pfannentyps und kann deshalb ja wohl nicht wirklich kritisiert werden.
Wir benutzen diese Eisengußpfanne häufig und sehr gerne. Nach Benutzung schabe ich mit einem Pfannenwender aus Holz eventuell anhaftende Reste ab, spüle sie nur mit heißem Wasser aus, trockne sie ab und öle sie danach ringsum komplett mit etwas Rapsöl ein.
Übrigens musste die Pfanne nicht erst (wie bei einigen anderen Herstellern vorgegeben) aufwendig irgendwie "eingebrannt" werden, da das schon der Hersteller gemacht hat.
In dieser Pfanne Steaks zu braten ist von Anfang an und immer noch immer wieder ein Genuß.
Und deshalb vergebe ich trotz der oben beschriebenen (zugegeben nachvollziehbaren) Kritikpunkte trotz allem die volle Punktzahl. Erst recht bei dem eigentlich recht günstigen Preis und der Tatsache, dass man nicht Gefahr läuft, eine Beschichtung zu überhitzen und sich damit gesundheitliche Risiken einzuhandeln ...
Ich würde diese Pfanne jederzeit weiterempfehlen (mit der oben beschriebenen Nacharbeit bei Verwendung auf modernen, kratzempfindlichen Kochfeldern) ...
Reviewed in Germany on March 4, 2021
Wir haben sehr lange recherchiert und waren schon recht enttäuscht, dass bei allen Eisengusspfannen irgendwer immer irgendetwas kritisiert.
Aber wir sind immer wieder auf diese Pfanne als besten Kompromiss aus allen möglichen Berichten und Rezensionen gestoßen und da sie gerade recht günstig bei Amazon zu haben war (keine Versandgebühren trotz Versand aus USA), haben wir sie einfach bestellt.
Nach ausgiebiger Benutzung können wir nun folgende Kritikpunkte auch an dieser Pfanne nachvollziehen:
Die Rückseite (Auflagefläche) der Pfanne ist komplett unbearbeitet und dadurch bedingt durch das Gußverfahren (wahrscheinlich Sandguss) sehr rau. Wenn man die Pfanne im Originalzustand auf einem Glaskeramik- / Ceran- / Induktionskochfeld verwenden würde, wären garantiert viele Kratzer auf dem Kochfeld die Folge. Also habe ich die Pfannenrückseite mit Schleifpapier erst mal eben geschliffen.
Ich habe einfach einen großen Schleifpapierbogen auf eine ebene Fläche fixiert, die Pfanne draufgestellt und dann in leicht kreisenden Bewegungen und mit mit etwas Druck die Pfanne darauf bewegt. Das Ganze erst mit grobem, dann mit mittlerem und danach mit feinem Sandpapier. Natürlich ist dann die eingebrannte Schicht in der glattgeschliffenen Fläche weg und das Metall blank. Aber da wir die Pfanne nie mit Spülmittel reinigen und immer sofort nach der Reinigung trocknen und einölen, macht das absolut gar nichts. Die bräunlichen Verfärbungen des Randes auf Foto 1 sind kein Rost, sondern eher Anlauffarben des eingeölten Eisens vom Benutzen bei hohen Temperaturen. Auf jeden Fall sind die Kontaktflächen zur Kochfeldfläche hin jetzt sehr glatt und die Pfanne liegt absolut eben und kippelfrei auf.
Was auch bei dieser Pfanne stimmt ist, dass die Innenseite mittig minimal etwas höher ist, als außen, wodurch das Fett leider immer nach außen an den Rand läuft und nicht in der Mitte bleibt. Wirklich schlimm finde ich das nicht und beim Braten bewege ich die Steaks immer etwas durch das außen zusammenlaufende Fett und lege die Steaks dann in die Mitte der Pfanne bzw. wechsele die Positionen der Steaks immer etwas ...
Dass die Pfanne immer etwas gebraucht aussieht und die Bratfläche nicht steril glatt wie bei einer Teflonbeschichtung ist, entspricht ja wohl der Art dieses Pfannentyps und kann deshalb ja wohl nicht wirklich kritisiert werden.
Wir benutzen diese Eisengußpfanne häufig und sehr gerne. Nach Benutzung schabe ich mit einem Pfannenwender aus Holz eventuell anhaftende Reste ab, spüle sie nur mit heißem Wasser aus, trockne sie ab und öle sie danach ringsum komplett mit etwas Rapsöl ein.
Übrigens musste die Pfanne nicht erst (wie bei einigen anderen Herstellern vorgegeben) aufwendig irgendwie "eingebrannt" werden, da das schon der Hersteller gemacht hat.
In dieser Pfanne Steaks zu braten ist von Anfang an und immer noch immer wieder ein Genuß.
Und deshalb vergebe ich trotz der oben beschriebenen (zugegeben nachvollziehbaren) Kritikpunkte trotz allem die volle Punktzahl. Erst recht bei dem eigentlich recht günstigen Preis und der Tatsache, dass man nicht Gefahr läuft, eine Beschichtung zu überhitzen und sich damit gesundheitliche Risiken einzuhandeln ...
Ich würde diese Pfanne jederzeit weiterempfehlen (mit der oben beschriebenen Nacharbeit bei Verwendung auf modernen, kratzempfindlichen Kochfeldern) ...
Sebbene arrivi già pretrattata, come prima cosa l'ho lavata e poi ho applicato un sottile strato d'olio su tutta la padella (manici e parte di sotto inclusa), per poi metterla in forno a 200 gradi per 30 minuti. Questa operazione è nota in inglese con il nome di "seasoning" e consiste fondamentalmente in una reazione di polimerizzazione in cui l'olio si lega permanentemente alla ghisa, formando uno strato antiaderente. Questa operazione non va ripetuta ogni volta, magari ogni sei mesi od ogni anno a seconda di quanto la si usa.
Comunque, fatto tutto questo, il giorno dopo ho usato la padella per cucinare un roastbeef: rosolato in padella e poi infilato al forno, è venuto ottimo. Ha fatto una crosticina deliziosa in pochissimo tempo, e con i residui rimasti in padella ho potuto realizzare un'ottima salsina. Attenzione solo a una cosa: si riscalda moltissimo ed è pesante, quindi va maneggiata con estrema cura.
Per quanto riguarda la manutenzione, lavarla è stata semplice: ho usato solo acqua calda, ho asciugato con un panno e poi ho messo un po' sul fuoco per fare asciugare qualsiasi traccia d'acqua.
In definitiva, questo prodotto è CONSIGLIATISSIMO. E' anche così pesante da potere essere un'ottima arma contro gli intrusi xD
The seasoning on this pan is quite thin and a bit on the rough side as a result it will not perform as well as it could until some time has passed and it has a thicker seasoning coat. A thick smooth seasoning will let you oil a pan using a paper towel as opposed to needing a piece of linen.This seasoning is so coarse that all the paper towel does is leave lint, surface is too similar to a mild sandpaper. Usage over time will of course take care of this. For this reason I would give 4 stars. The reason I gave 5 stars was this pan is very well made and with the thin seasoning process allowed me to very easily grind it all off in less than a half an hour. The open casting was very nice and smoothed up very easily, in fact much easier than some of my US made pans. It also took to the re seasoning process very well and once again easier than some of my US made pans. Underneath the original seasoning is a very nice pan. That jumped my opinion to 5 stars. After 6 seasonings using my barbecue I then cooked a large pancake in it after it had time to heat up. When the pancake is flipped it is very easy to see where the pancake is brown and where it is not, this related to heat dispersion and this pan or at least the one I got was one of my best. The pan is pretty light for a 12.5 inch and does have a shorter handle, balanced out by a nice sized handle assist on the other side. I dont normally see a need to strip a pan, but if you do this is one that is worth the few minutes of effort to do so. On the other hand if one doesn't wished to strip it this pan will still be an excellent value, just take a little longer is all.
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Update--
I dont usually add any follow ups, but in this case I will, my pan cooked very well, then yesterday when I was cooking some homemade burgers on a medium heat using my gas stove I heard a loud crack and lo and behold my pan cracked across the bottom in three directions.
This caught me totally by surprise as I never had this happen before. After doing some checking I didn't find any other pans that had done this, so my assumption is it is a one off, maybe something not right when casted, who knows. Anyway I don't see any warranty so I am probably out the pan. Still think it is a good pan, it seems I just got a bad one.