Best skillet on Reddit

166 reviews from r/Cooking, r/castiron, r/carbonsteel and 6 more subreddits

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Lodge

4.9

(41)

"Lodge. I love my 12 inch skillet."

"A Lodge is never a bad choice for a new skillet."

"In the US that a Lodge would be the best offering for the money."

"I like the dome lids better than the matching lid."

"If you're in the US lodge is your best bet. Reliable and affordable"

"For steaks using some combo of oven/stovetop sear method, I use the cast iron."

"Lodge steel pan. Will out live all of us and can go in a fire to get clean."

"This is a one time purchase, and even if you find them at good will or a yard sale they can be completely resurrected."

"Cast iron! The kids might make them a bit janky, but they are incredibly easy to salvage."

"Cast iron skillets are the standard for a reason. They’re incredibly durable and cost $20-30."

De Buyer

4.6

(12)

"The heat-stop handle is well worth it."

"If you are only going to buy one I would go with the Debuyer 12.5in."

"You can’t go wrong with the two oldest pan manufacturers in France."

"My Debuyer Mineral B fucks."

"Can’t go wrong with a De Buyer Mineral B."

"De Buyer 'Country Fry Pan'."

"I realize that between the large sauté and my 12” carbon steel de Buyer, and 10” cast iron I’ve got it covered."

"Debuyer is one of the better ones for induction because it's both thicker than most CS pans"

"De Buyer works for me"

"Matter or DeBuyer pro."

Le Creuset

5.0

(8)

"It is quickly becoming my most used pan."

"With my induction stove it’s at cooking temp in about two minutes."

"At that price everyone is getting a skillet for Christmas 😂😂"

"What a great find! Literally everyone would be getting this for Christmas if my Costco had this deal."

"Really good price for the skillet, and it’s LC??"

"Both are a steal at that price, especially the skillet."

"Those are great prices (especially the skillet)!"

"It's my favorite kitchen item by far. You should get one 100%. Congrats on the great deal!"

Matfer

4.5

(8)

"If starting from scratch I’d get the Matfer 8.5 and 10 and the big Darto."

"Matfer 10inch, I absolutely love mine!"

"I have the Matfer and it's great."

"It has no rivets and is much easier to keep looking clean."

"I really like my matfer and chose it partially because of the welded rather than riveted handle."

"Matfer if I'm picking from these results."

All-Clad

4.9

(7)

"I would chose a good clad stainless steel skillet."

"Allclad 100. My roommates have them and I use them a lot. They are the finest set I have ever cooked on."

"All clad D3 is what I have for a 12" stainless."

"Here’s a website for stainless steel All-Clad seconds and damaged packaging. You’ll probably want a 12 inch skillet"

"I swear by my All Clad D3. Workhorse. Worth every penny."

"All Clad D3. Will last a lifetime."

"All Clad HA1 or Mauviel M'Stone3 if you want a harder, chip resistant Teflon."

N/A

4.5

(6)

"Cast iron ftw. Can plop on a fire, works great in the stove."

"Cast iron skillets are the standard for a reason."

"Cast iron is honestly wonderful for eggs because of its even heat distribution and retention."

"I would go with a carbon steel pan."

"Nothing beats cast iron, but you need to learn & teach how to clean, and maintain it."

"I always liked cast iron. Relatively cheap, and requires a bit of maintenance."

Tramontina

4.5

(6)

"It's honestly my favorite pan."

"I have had the Tramontina 12” for about a month now and so far so good."

"I really can't see any reason to buy anything else."

"I just buy inexpensive 8" and 10" non-stick skillets and replace them about once a year."

"I got the tramontina 12 in for like 25 bucks and I like it."

"Tramontina made in Brazil."

All Clad

4.8

(4)

"It works perfectly. Not too heavy, even heat, responsive."

"I swear by my All Clad D3."

"Check out their factory seconds as they have amazing deals."

"All clad is a good one but there are cheaper options that are about as good."

Carbon Steel

4.5

(4)

"The best skillet for anything, including eggs, is well seasoned carbon steel."

"It heats up and cools down faster than cast iron."

"I prefer carbon steel pans over cast iron. Easier to work with, heats fast."

"You might try looking for a carbon steel skillet."

#10

Carbon Steel Skillet

3.8

(4)

"Carbon steel would be a reasonable choice if you get it seasoned well."

"Carbon steel. Just as good as cast iron and much lighter."

"Carbon steel is really underrated."

"Carbon steel, what a majority of professional chefs use."

#11

HexClad

4.7

(3)

"I’ve come to adore our HexClads."

"I got a bunch of Hexclad this year and have found that it works great for both browning meat and skillet pastas."

"Hexclad check it out."

#12

Cast Iron

4.7

(3)

"I use my cast iron and it works perfect."

"If you are looking for depth - get cast iron."

"I use cast iron and butter. My eggs are slides because I and my pan have the knack."

#13

Victoria

4.7

(3)

"Victoria cast iron pans are great."

"I would endorse Victoria btw."

"There's also Victoria with glass lids if you want something lighter."

#14

Darto

4.3

(3)

"The Darto because it’s 4mm thick so holds heat well and has a bigger cooking surface than the comparable Matfer."

"I'll also recommend the Darto n.35 Paella."

"Darto Paella n.35 has a 12.2 inch cooking surface."

#15

Demeyere

4.3

(3)

"It was pricey but it’s a dream to cook on."

"I have the 32cm Demeyere Proline frying pan, its a beast weight wise, but it can pretty much do anything."

"If you want to treat yourself without breaking the bank consider this Demeyere skillet with lid for $149."

#16

Hall's

5.0

(2)

"Tell them it’s a bday & you get one for free!"

"Is the pinnacle, nothing else is close"

#17

GreenPan

5.0

(2)

"Green Pan 8 or 10 inch! I ONLY use mine for eggs!"

"Greenpan nonstick ceramic. Toss a lump of butter in, medium heat."

#18

Stainless Steel Skillet

4.5

(2)

"I use stainless steel + cast iron."

"Stainless steel for a low maintenance, lightweight pan."

#19

Cuisinart

4.5

(2)

"I've been using the Cuisinart 1500-Watt Electric Skillet, and it’s been great for all kinds of cooking."

"Cuisinart Multiclad Pro 12 inch skillet with lid."

#20

Staub

4.5

(2)

"I have an 11" Staub and it’s super."

"The surface separates you from the iron."

#21

Non-Stick Skillet

4.0

(2)

"Non stick for scrambled, with butter or olive oil."

"I tend to prefer my stainless and cast irons for most uses."

#22

Presto Electric Skillet

5.0

(1)

"But the Presto Electric Skillet is a game changer! It heats evenly across the entire surface."

#23

Iwachu

5.0

(1)

"I think it's great."

#24

Prepd

5.0

(1)

"I've been exceptionally pleased with these."

#25

DeBuyer

5.0

(1)

"Makes phenomenal one egg omelets."

#26

Wagner

5.0

(1)

"These seem to be just the right size and shape for 2 egg omelets."

#27

Camp Chef

5.0

(1)

"I've been using it for over 10 years with no issues."

#28

Black Iron

5.0

(1)

"Nothing better."

#29

Our Place

5.0

(1)

"I’ve been extremely pleased with the Our Place line."

#30

Ninja

5.0

(1)

"I recently got the Ninja ceramic pots and pans and I love them."

#31

Caraway

5.0

(1)

"I'm loving my Caraway ceramic nonstick!"

#32

Enameled Cast Iron Skillet

5.0

(1)

"You can get a good enameled cast iron. So beautiful and useful!"

#33

Set

5.0

(1)

"I just recently got [THIS] set about a month ago and I love it."

#34

STUR

5.0

(1)

"Check out STUR."

#35

Serious Eats

5.0

(1)

"I’m always a fan of the a Serious Eats equipment reviews."

#36

Smithey

5.0

(1)

"I got a smithey farmhouse skillet and I think I could get laid because of it."

#37

Falk

5.0

(1)

"I’ve been really enjoying my Falk copper Core frying pans. It’s responsiveness is unmatched."

#38

Merten & Storck

5.0

(1)

"Really good skillets. Both are the ones with the cheap handles."

#39

Mineral B Pro

5.0

(1)

"Do it."

#40

Greenpan

5.0

(1)

"Love the Greenpan ceramic skillet!"

#41

Merten and Storck

5.0

(1)

"Merten and Storck carbon steel. Inexpensive, and high quality."

#42

Solidteknics

5.0

(1)

"The Solidteknics 30cm Skillet is one of my most used pans."

#43

Mueller

4.0

(1)

"I have really enjoyed my Mueller ceramic nonstick fry pan for medium to low heat applications like making bacon"

#44

Rachel Ray

4.0

(1)

"Those Rachel Ray pans are great and the Emirel Lagasse pans and they’re cheap."

#45

Blackstone

4.0

(1)

"If you have the ability get a Blackstone griddle you can cook pretty much anything on em as they're a cast iron base."

#46

Stainless Steel

4.0

(1)

"Carbon steel? Otherwise stainless. Stainless is awesome but you have to work a little harder to get it 'nonstick'."

#47

Copper Pans

4.0

(1)

"Copper pans can be quite nice."

#48

Garcima

4.0

(1)

"Have you guys tried a spanish brand Garcima? ( The Pata Negra models). Cheap and an very very good."

#49

Mauveil

4.0

(1)

"I ordered the Mauveil 11" because it is meaningfully lighter than my go to 10" and 12" cast iron skillets."

#50

Ceramic

4.0

(1)

"For skillets we are using ceramic."

#51

Merten Storck

4.0

(1)

"Merten Storck it’s the best value there."

#52

KitchenAid

4.0

(1)

"It's more than five years old and still going strong."

#53

Walmart

4.0

(1)

"My recommendation is to get a new $23 frying pan every 2-3 years."

#54

Tfal

4.0

(1)

"I have their 12 in high side sauté pan that literally unless I'm making more than 4 quarts of something is the only pan I use."

#55

IKEA

4.0

(1)

"IKEA has a great Teflon coated skillet for eggs."

#56

Goodwill

4.0

(1)

"Learn to use them right and they are great skillets."

#57

Yeti

4.0

(1)

"I have the 12" but will be getting the smaller 8" for quicker meals and lighter weight."

#58

Made In

4.0

(1)

"I have 2 sizes of Made In non-stick skillets."

#59

Ballarini

4.0

(1)

"My favorite is a ballarini with granitium."

#60

Griswold

4.0

(1)

"I'd go for a Griswald if it's for your mom based on weight alone."

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