12-Inch Cast Iron Skillet

Going very well...I have a No. 7 Griswald skillet, circa 1920...Great Grand Mother's heirloom, and needed a larger skillet to cook for 7 family members. Did the research online and discovered Stargazer! Ordered the 12 inch skillet and now it's MY heirloom skillet going forward!!

I like my skillet. It's both gorgeous and functional. I like the longer handle and the ability to pour from anywhere ability. The surface is slick.
The shipping was incredibly fast and they offered a generous veteran discount.
I'm still in the early days of owning this pan but I'm very satisfied with my purchase.

I’ve used a lot of cast-iron pans in my day. This is by far the best one I have ever had.

I've given Stargazer pans to folks over the years. This one was a Home warming present for a new home owner. She had inherited her Moms 12" years ago. It was well loved from decades of use. I made sure to ask if she was open to Home warming gift. She said she was. So I knew the perfect gift! When it arrived she was shocked as to how smooth cast iron can truly be. She is thrilled with it. Now granted she has only used a handful of times thus far. Yet with that said There is no doubt it will be something she will use and pass down to her daughter in time. So if you are on the fence as for what to get someone for a house warming, wedding, birthday or any time. Do yourself and them a favor and give a gift that will bring a lifetime of use and pleasure to whomever you gift it to. Get a Stargazer, any of the sizes!

I absolutely love this skillet! The quality is outstanding—heavy, durable, and perfectly seasoned right out of the box. It heats evenly and holds that heat beautifully, making everything from searing steaks to baking cornbread a joy. The surface has only gotten better with use, and cleanup is easy with just a quick wipe and light oiling. This has quickly become my go-to pan, and I can’t imagine cooking without it anymore. Highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys great cookware that’s built to last!

I made the decision at the first of the year to give up nonstick cook ware as it would last maybe 3 years. After much research I decided to give Stargazer a try. I appreciated the founder and CEO of Stargazers story of why he started the company. My 12 inch skillet is a beauty. I purchased the pre seasoned skillet. After receiving it I applied three more layers of grape seed oil. My first cook was a breakfast of sausage and eggs. The second cook was a pan full of onions sauteed followed by 5 1/4 smash burgers. Nothing stuck and cleanup was a breeze ! You folks at Stargazer should all be proud on producing a classic well made American product !

I’ve only been cooking with cast iron for the past 10 years. I wish I had this pan from the start. The 12 inch is perfect for cooking single pan meals for my family of four. This pan has a great bronze finish and nothing has stuck in it from out of the box. I’ve cooked eggs, pan cakes, bacon, buttermilk biscuits, and even pizzas. I love the handle. It never gets hot and the length is perfect for leverage to lift the pan. This truly has been now my kitchen staple. I’ve even sold several other pans I have because I’ll be purchasing more from stargazer in the future.

Very nice CI pan. I have an induction cooktop and many pans are not truly flat on the bottom causing uneven cooking. The smooth surface makes it perfect for eggs after just a few days of additional cooking/seasoning.

This pan is really easy to clean, and when properly seasoned is non-stick. I accidentally bought this one as opposed to the smaller size, but it is still light for its size, and real useful for casseroles. It is a beautiful cast iron pan I will say.

I’ve bought and enjoyed three skillets from Stargazer so far. One was a gift and two are mine. Built to last forever. Exceptional cookware.

I’ve cooked on a lot of cast iron and this 12” stargazer immediately earned a permanent spot on my stove. I’ve already used it for burgers, omelets, pork chops, frying, breakfast eggs and it performs exactly how a great piece of cast iron should. The heat retention is excellent, cooks evenly and has weight that feels intentional.

What has impressed me the most is how quickly it took seasoning and how it’s developing. After just a short time it already has that deep dark color and broken in smooth feel that you usually wait a long time for. On top of that the design is clean and beautiful and it looks great just sitting out.

Definitely an heirloom piece you cook on your whole life and pass down. I’m already looking forward to adding more Stargazer pieces in the future.

I have had my pans for a couple weeks now and so far I am very happy with them. You can tell upon first seeing them, they are made with pride and attention to detail. My only complaint is the edges of the handle, an included leather sleeve, would be a nice touch.

I became interested in cast iron cooking a few years ago because I wanted to to get away from using plastic and chemical coatings, but it takes years to get a pan to become semi-nonstick, on a good day. So - I started researching options. I wanted something that was lifetime-quality, and you can sure go down a rabbit hole of info. Some seemed nice, but unaffordable. I knew I wanted a smooth finish, and was a little confused about Stargazer’s “smooth” but “micro-textured” finish. Their amazing try-it policy with free returns pushed me over the edge and I can’t tell you how happy I am! I got the 12” skillet pre-seasoned, and seasoned it one more time due to paranoia. What a thing of beauty - just a stunning pan! And it’s TRUE - it’s really non-stick! And smooth! the first things I cooked were fried fish, then fried eggs, then bacon, then scrambled eggs ( which tend to stick more than fried eggs for some reason) - all worked just beautifully! The handle is perfect, the side slopes are perfect, the height is perfect. And the flared edge all the way around is so much better than a pour-spout - if you’re pouring thick liquids like gravy, pour spouts are useless, but the flared edge is genius. Get this pan - you’ll love it! I keep it on the stovetop because it’s beautiful and used daily!

Love that it’s non stick and NON TOXIC! I don’t need to worry about scrapes and toxins. One pan and done! Wish I invested so much sooner in this amazing product! Would recommend to all! Pic is right after use! 5 star pan! You won’t regret buying it. An heirloom piece for generations to enjoy!

Had boxes needing to be checked and Stargazer made the final cut.

When putting this gem through its paces, recovery was most important, to me. As you can see, by the photos, Stargazer takes to seasoning like the star it is - hardest part was convincing the wife she wasn’t going to damage her new friend.

Five meals in and better than new.

I've been using cast iron to cook for my entire adult life, just like my mother did, and her mother before her. In 2019, my husband gave me a Stargazer 12-inch skillet as a birthday gift, and it's been my favorite present from him in our 24 years of marriage. This skillet cooks everything so well and evenly that I can't even begin to describe how amazing it is. I use it for everything—meats, vegetables, breads, and desserts—you name it.

I also have the 10-inch pan, and I often use them both at the same time to cook different dishes. Sometimes, I'll load them up with halved Brussels sprouts and pop them in the oven to make the crispiest, most delicious Brussels sprouts you could imagine. I highly recommend the 12-inch skillet because it's the perfect size for cooking a meal for the whole family. With three kids, it easily makes enough for all five of us.

**Pro Tip:** You don’t need to season these pans. If you cook regularly like I do, I actually suggest not seasoning them. The surface of Stargazer cast iron is so smooth, naturally non-stick, and well-crafted that seasoning can actually take away some of the magic. I've included a photo of my two pans to show that they're not seasoned, and they still perform beautifully.

Don't hesitate—buy one!

I own two skillets from Stargazer. I got the pans, shipped from USA to Germany, in April 2023. They are very well made and I am very impressed by the craftmanship.
After intensive use, the cooking surface of the pans turned into a beautiful, black mirror. Nothing gets stuck and the frying results are excellent.

Danke für diese wunderbaren Pfannen und viele Grüße aus Deutschland!

Oliver

As a nearly daily user of cast iron cookware for over 50 years, I can say from a wealth of experience that this pan is a winner. First of all I must say, it’s an artistic accomplishment. Its sculptural form is so beautifully designed that I have to admire it every time I see it. Even with very little time into working with its seasoning, it cooks so nicely that I haven’t even used any other of my cast iron pans at all. I always preheat it well and use a little oil or butter for our breakfast eggs. Never have had any problems with them sticking. I guess you could say I’m delighted with my Stargazer pan.

This review is based on my first use of the skillet.

I’d already shopped for this recipe (https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/one-skillet-baked-chicken-thighs-with-orzo-and-fennel), and then the skillet arrived in the mail, so I just went for it. I thought the decision might be a little aggressive for a right-out-of-the box (pre-seasoned) skillet - skipped the wine just in case, and did a round of seasoning in the oven earlier - but not only were there no issues with sticking, it was such a pleasant experience cooking with this skillet. I’ve never cooked better chicken, and we’ve made this a bunch of times in a le crueset skillet but it never came out as good as here. Plus, clean up was easy and effortless.

Absolutely amazing, just wish they made it in 14 or even 16"

Great skillet! Light, heats up evenly, easy to use and easy to clean