Customer Reviews for Staub - Cast Iron 12-inch Fry Pan - Grenadine
Customer Rating
5
on August 4, 2020
Posted by: love2cook
I just got into the sous vide method of cooking. I was told a Staub cast iron pan would be the perfect skillet to use finish off my meats, pork and chicken once they were cooked to satisfaction using the sous vide. The dark interior of the cast iron is excellent for putting a crusted, carmelized finish to a steak, pork chop or piece of chicken. Just a couple minutes on each side in this hot skillet does the trick.
Great size pan. Cast iron is the choice to make for frying foods where a crisp and crunchy finish is desired. The dark interior really does a great job browning and crisping any meat and vegetables. I have baked in the skillet, making desserts such as cobblers, cookies and breads. These items brown so nicely and have a soft, smooth texture to them. Just a great all around cast iron skillet!
I love Staub cast iron. The enamel coating gives great results without the hassle of traditional cast iron. I love not having to season it and being able to regularly use soap. The matte texture gives me great browning. I love using it both on the stove top and in the oven.
Great size pan for cooking large dinner. Spouts allow easy drain off of drippings from fried chicken. Cast iron nicely browns fried foods. Easy release of cooked foods. This pan does a nice job baking desserts like cookies and cobblers, and makes a browned, moist cornbread. These versatile pieces come in handy at holiday times when traditional baking dishes can be in short supply. and you need a baking dish.
I love the versatility of this fabulous skillet. It is my second piece from the Staub collections and so far I am loving it. I currently cook on a gas stove and I noticed that the heat resinates primarily where the flame is. The skillet heats evenly, but I am looking forward to when I can use this on an induction or electric stovetop.
I purchased this as a Mother's Day (yes, a mom's work is never done and her husband said they didn't have any cast iron pans) so I got this in the green color- also because of its size she will be able to prepare meals for her family of 4 plus guests they often have. She said she loved it, and by the time I was leaving she was looking up a recipe for skillet apple pie! This family is a real chef's family- even the kids get in on the action!