Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet 10.25"

This is the cast iron skillet nearly every review site agrees on. It comes pre-seasoned, holds heat beautifully, and moves from stovetop to oven to grill without complaint. At this price it's one of the best value purchases you can make for a kitchen — it will outlive most appliances. The 10.25-inch size handles steaks, cornbread, and frittatas comfortably. The only tradeoff is weight and the need for basic seasoning care, which is straightforward once you do it a couple of times.

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