Utopia Kitchen Cast Iron Skillet 12 Inch Pre-Seasoned PFAS-Free Black | Chef Pan, Even Heat Distribution, Stovetop, Oven, Campfire and Grill Safe, Large Skillet, Indoor Outdoor Use

I was obsessed with Le Creuset and bought every pan, pot, and skillet they made — always the enameled versions because I knew nothing about seasoning. I thought it would be complicated, and didn’t understand the purpose so the enameled version seemed easier, but I became very disillusioned with it because the food would stick and it was so difficult to clean! I moved away from cast iron for a while, but I quickly realized there is no better pan to cook with than cast iron if you want food that tastes amazing and has great heat conductivity, you want cast iron! I decided to buy this skillet , which was very reasonably priced. I learned all about seasoning, and I could not be happier with this purchase! It does come with one coat of pre seasoning, but you want several coats for optimum performance, and I learned a shortcut. For the first seasoning , I heated my oven to 400 degrees. Then, using flaxseed oil, I rubbed the flaxseed oil into the top,, sides, handle and lip of the pan. Next you take a dry paper towel and thoroughly wipe off all of the excess oil from every surface. Next get a baking sheet and turn the pan upside down and place it on top of the baking sheet. Apply a coat of flaxseed oil to the entire bottom, sides, and handle of the pan, and then with a dry paper towel, wipe off all of the excess oil. Next put the pan in the oven for one hour. Turn the oven off and allow it to cool for one hour before removing. This one complete seasoning allows you to coat the bottom of the pan, but for the next three coats of seasoning, this can be done entirely on the stove top in about 15 minutes. Again, take another coat of flaxseed oil and rub it into the pan on the sides and the handle and the outside, but not the bottom. Turn on a medium flame and let the skillet sit on the flame for 4 minutes. I moved it around a bit with tongs until the entire pan appeared dry. Let it sit for 2 minutes and apply another coat of seasoning. I did this 3 times so that in total (including the coat of seasoning it came with), there were 5 coats of seasoning. Afterwards, I cooked a steak. Not only did it taste amazing, but I learned how important it is to properly season the pan! The non stick surface worked perfectly when cooking, and cleaning the pan was a dream! Nothing stuck to the pan, and it was clean in 2 minutes! Le Creuset is just overpriced! Cast Iron is cast iron, and this pan will last forever! Do not put it in the dishwasher or it will rust! You can completely refurbish a rusted cast iron pan, but it’s a process so don’t let it rust’ You will not be disappointed with this pan! Look up the video from Gordon Ramsey on YouTube of how to cook a perfect steak. Follow his simple directions, and you will have a steak that will rival any five star restaurant!

I’m impressed with the quality of this skillet. The pre‑seasoning is good right out of the box, and it only gets better with use. It distributes heat evenly and holds temperature well, making it perfect for searing, frying, and baking. The size is generous without being too heavy to handle. Great addition to my kitchen.

Perfect cast iron, good quality and great size. Make sure you season it!!

Great Everyday Skillet with a Few Quirks I’ve been cooking with this 12-inch Utopia cast iron skillet for several weeks now, and it’s become one of my go-to pans for everyday meals. It comes pre-seasoned, which made it ready to use out of the box. I gave it a quick rinse, dried it thoroughly, added a light oil rub, and it was good to go. The surface has a decent non-stick quality once warmed up, and it holds heat beautifully for searing steaks, sautéing vegetables, or even baking cornbread. What I really like is its size—large enough to handle family-style portions, but not so huge that it feels like a burden to store. The weight is substantial (as all cast iron is), but I can manage it comfortably with the long handle plus the helper grip on the opposite side. It transitions easily from stovetop to oven, and it feels right at home on a gas flame or in the oven for finishing dishes. That said, there are a few things to keep in mind. It does take some maintenance—washing by hand, drying right away, and re-oiling to keep the seasoning intact. Skip the soap and don’t soak it, or you’ll risk rust. The edges are slightly rougher than higher-end cast iron pans I own, so eggs or delicate fish can stick if I’m not careful. Also, it takes a little longer to heat evenly across the entire pan, so preheating is key. Bottom line: A reliable, budget-friendly cast iron skillet that’s versatile enough for stovetop, oven, and grill use. It may not be as smooth or refined as pricier brands, but with proper care, it does the job well and should last for years.

So far its great. Had to add my own seasoning to it when i got it but after that its cooks nice

At first, I did not like this pan. I am used to Lodge, and this one looked a bit off to me, almost like it had rust, so I returned it. Amazon told me to keep it, so I decided to give it another try, and I am really glad I did. After properly seasoning it again with oil, it completely changed. Now it is one of my favorites in the kitchen. Nothing sticks, and it just keeps getting better with use. I take care of it following the instructions, and it performs really well. I like it so much I already bought more. I use it for everything, especially eggs, and it works perfectly. Pros: Excellent performance once properly seasoned Nothing sticks after use builds up Very versatile for everyday cooking Becomes better over time Great value Cons: Needs extra seasoning at the beginning First impression may not be great

I am very satisfied with this pan. I’ve been looking at it at the store a very long time at least two years, but it was very very expensive. I believe it was about 42 or $52 when I saw this one for 23 I purchased it. I’m not sure if that’s the price but I know it was inexpensive.It was under $25 It’s great. I just wish that it did not have the long handle because the handle is very long. But I’m satisfied, but just do not forget to season it when you receive it follow the directions carefully. I just know about iron pans so don’t forget this.

I LOVE this frying pan. It made the best fried chicken!! I pre seasoned it and heat it on stove top to make sure its dried before putting it away. I would recommend this pan!!

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Si votre grand-père n'était pas trappeur dans le Nord ou cow-boy dans l'Ouest, ce genre d'ustensile n'appartient pas à votre civilisation. C'est pour ça que vous devez apprendre à le connaître et à vous en servir. Mettez votre grand chapeau, lisez le mode d'emploi à fond et lancez-vous. Sur la braise ou l'induction, qu'importe, tout lui va. Laissez chauffer la poêle à feu moyen pendant environ 3 minutes. Les premières fois, pour culotter rapidement la poêle, mettez un peu plus d'huile que nécessaire. Commencez par faire cuire des choses grasses, du lard, des saucisses... Pour vous montrer la taille de cette grande poêle, j'en ai mis un kilo sur la photo ! Ne percez pas les saucisses ou les merguez, c'est une mauvaise idée. L'autre photo montre des oeufs "over easy", c'est-à-dire cuits sur les deux faces. Vous pouvez couper la source de chaleur quelques minutes avant la fin de la cuisson, car la fonte emmagasine la chaleur et la restitue lentement. Vous n'êtes pas obligé de consommer les matières grasses qui sont au fond de la poêle. Vous pouvez même essuyer votre viande avec un papier absorbant. Ainsi vous aurez une nourriture saine, bien cuite, pas brûlée. Vous verrez que vos oeufs sur le plat n'attachent pas. Après quelques utilisations, vous aurez même le droit de faire cuire des légumes, avec de l'eau, et rien ne rouillera. Question d'un peu de patience et d'intérêt pour ce bel instrument. Essuyez-le et séchez-le à la chaleur après usage, et passez lui un chiffon à peine gras un peu partout. Aimez cette poêle, elle vous le rendra bien. De même pour le wok et le combiné (marmite + poêle) que je possède et utilise aussi au quotidien.

Prodotto che supera abbondantemente le aspettative delle foto ......rapporto qualità prezzo ottimo. Consegna sicura e veloce. La consiglio vivamente rispetto altre marche blasonate.

Como esperaba , viene precurada pero yo primero la lavé y la puse en la vitro y la curé con un chorrito de aceite y una capa de sal , la puse al fuego tosté la sal, tire la sal y la limpie con unas servilletas, volví a ponerla al fuego le eche un chorrito de aceite y hice un exquisito huevo frito a la plancha, no se pego nada, incluso le di la vuelta, muy contenta

I gave this pan 5 stars not based strictly on the pan as I received but what I was able to do with it afterwards to make it the pan I wanted. 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. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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.