12-Inch Cast Iron Skillet

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!

We are really enjoying our first cast iron pan. The handle is a little awkward to hold, but overall we are happy with the purchase.

It is my first experience with cast iron pans. This pan works awesome.

Love cooking with this pan! I did do three rounds of oven seasoning before I used it. Definitely non stick now,I used it multiple times with no sticking problems!

Several things that I love about stargazer cast-iron skillets. Of course they’re perfect for cooking just about anything and I love the even heat distribution and ease of cleanup. Also what I really enjoy is everything cast into the bottom of the skillet the name of the logo building in the USA and also, each skillet is an individual because it has the date that it was cast on. A great family heirloom.