Customer Reviews for Staub - Cast Iron 11-inch Traditional Skillet - Matte Black
Customer Rating
5
Such an awesome fry pan by Staub
on April 24, 2020
Posted by: Niner2015
I never knew how awesome enameled cast iron fry pans were until I used this one. I always thought that cast iron took a lot of work to take care of, but after getting this pan and using it, it’s now a staple in my cooking. I love this pan, it does an amazing job of searing, roasting, and really releases food easily, almost as if it’s a nonstick. Since it’s enameled, I don’t have to season it! I love the Graphite color, it’s beautiful with the black enamel. I also love that it has a pour spout so I can pour sauce, grease out of the pan much easier.
I got this as a present for a friend who was bummed about being stuck inside in Brooklyn during social distancing. This cheered her up. She loves it and loves cooking again. Perfect size for so many fun brunch options.
This skillet may just have everything one could want in a fry pan. I appreciate the taller sides to avoid mess but also to allow more capacity. But most of all, the innovative Staub nonstick enameled surface is a dream to cook on. Even with the high, even heat from the cast iron, the interior surface easily releases food and makes clean up easy too. Though heavy in nature, this cast iron skillet is fabulous addition to any kitchen.
This skillet has straight sides as opposed to flared sides on a fry pan. Perfect for keeping the stove clean while you cook burgers or steaks, or anything for that matter. Staub's famous black matte finish produces beautiful seared meals. I have also done cornbread in the pan, the crust comes out perfect! It goes up to 500F on any cook surface. So versatile.
Whats unique about this pan is the sides don't flare like a regular fry pan which make for less mess while cooking. Its made with Staub's famous black matte finish which allows what ever your cooking to sear beautifully. It heats up quickly and has amazing heat retention. I have even baked biscuits in this pan, its really versatile.
This is an awesome pan. I've tested it and love both the size and the sides. The 11-inches i enough for a family of four (or a two with left overs). It can be used as a skillet - great for bacon, eggs, pancakes and potatoes any time. Also the higher sides, make it great for small batches of fried chicken, doughnuts.
But my personal favorite is the baking possibilities! Tarte Tatin? Perfect! Corn bread and soda bread look professionally made. Crisps, crumbles and cobblers bubble and brown to deliciousness. Skillet brownie? chocolate chip cookie? banana bread? Yup.
Like all Staub products the enamel coating on the interior cleans up easily. And the beautiful exterior enamel makes for a lovely presentation at the table.
This skillet is a little bit saute and a little bit fry! I ordered this pan because of the high sides and wide cooking surface. Interior has Staub's famous black matte finish so heat distribution is excellent. And this pan can sear like no other. I have also used it to make perfect dutch baby pancakes.