Can I use this as an every day skillet or am I better off getting the 11" Lodge Color skillet?
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I own the 11 inch but bought the smaller ones for our sons and daughter. I would recommend the larger one.
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Hello. It really depends on what you are cooking everyday. While this casserole is serviceable as a skillet, it is really ideally suited for a long braise. It's big and heavy and takes up a lot of real estate on the stove, and its deep sides are less than optimal for flipping and turning. If you are seeking something in which to regularly cook eggs, pancakes, or fish, the 11" skillet would be better; as well as easier to handle and clean. Thanks.
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This skilet is large ad very heavy. For everyday, I would use my regular cast iron skillet with the handle. This is good for stovetop casseroles, stroganoff, etc. Mine has a chip so be careful with it.
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I own both an advanced 3.5 qt pot and three nouvelle skillets. Both have the hard annodized surface which is very nice and durable (even though they say you can use metal utensils I stick with wood, plasitc or silicone). The nouvelle has the multi-metal multi-layered bottoms which distrubute heat very evenly as well as are less likely to warp which was a big concern for me. The nouvelle pans also have the flush rivets for the handles which are a very nice feature as well. I would do the same as I did and buy the nouvelle skillets and go with the advanced for the pots. Hope this helps.
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I don't have the other pan. I have a 10 inch and i needed a 12 inch .didn't even know they had a 11 inch. Go for the 12 if you only need one.
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I am not sure. I have never tried to do that since I have a fry daddy. But I really love this skillet! I use it almost every day.
89380
We tried that. It has too much wasted heat surface, but will work. The whole skillet gets hot, not just the bottom. An iron plate, that is fairly even might work as well.
1661449
You're welcome. AND a little more info, it is as deep as my 12" skillet. I actually choose this over my regular skillet if it is not already being used for something else at the same time. It is my favorite.
305497
I know my skillets are. I just looked at my press. It only says Lodge. But I think it is.
488287
I've never tried to use it as a skillet but I would imagine it could be used that way. It definitely boils water; I use it to boil broth for having Chinese Hot Pot and it works great. :)
1017878
Like any pan, it will be hotter where the heat source is, it does disperse pretty well though. I would recommend the lodge cast iron griddle instead. I have both and the lodge is easily my favorite
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I can't answer this question. I had two of these skillets and loved everything about them except the fact that the non-stick surface doesn't last at all. I took really good care of both of them and both surfaces failed. Now I'm using a Presto. Have only had it for a month so far so good. It is like the Hamilton Beach except that the lid does not clip on and it is cheaper. Also the skillet detaches from the base making it take less storage room.
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Not efficiently unfortunately. I installed with drawers above and can only use it with saucepans, no skillets.
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For this reason, I no longer buy cast iron online. If you really want a smooth surface, head on over to walmart or any brick and mortar store that sells lodge and hand pick them yourself. I found Lodge's chef's pan at walmart and the surface texture differences between pans were quite noticeable. I picked the smoothest one I could find and was very happy with my choice. If you don't care too much about the coarseness of what you get, then ordering online is fine. Otherwise, be prepared to keep returning the pan until you get the right one...
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I don't actually have the 12" however, I don't believe it comes with a lid. I notice that many skillets don't while the sauté pans do. I have a glass top but, not induction. You might check at emerilware.com and check out the pro-clad line there about compatibility with induction. Another thought, if you don't mind paying a bit more All-clad offers a choice of buying a 12" skillet w/o lid, with a flat lid or domed lid. The lids are stainless. I do like the handles on emerilware pro-clad the best.
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I wouldn't imagine it would be any different than using any other metal skillet. May be a better idea to query the cooktop manufacturer and/or Hamilton Beach.
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Gosh yes, and what a great setup THAT will be! I'm sure Weber makes them all to standard diameters, so pick a kit that will fit yours. In terms of making pizza on it, I highly recommend the Lodge Pro Logic cast iron pizza pan, but that needs at least a 21" diameter grill for there to be enough air circulation up to the top. Set up that way, the whole thing can get to 900F quickly and stay there all day.(But in order for it to actually stay there all day, you need to also order (or modify) a grill rack that allows you to feed the fire without having to disassemble everything. Either KettlePizza makes one or they can tell you where to get one.) Gosh yes, and what a great setup THAT will be! I'm sure Weber makes them all to standard diameters, so pick a kit that will fit yours. In terms of making pizza on it, I highly recommend the Lodge Pro Logic cast iron pizza pan, but that needs at least a 21" diameter grill for there to be enough air circulation up to the top. Set up that way, the whole thing can get to 900F quickly and stay there all day.(But in order for it to actually stay there all day, you need to also order (or modify) a grill rack that allows you to feed the fire without having to disassemble... » Read More Gosh yes, and what a great setup THAT will be! I'm sure Weber makes them all to standard diameters, so pick a kit that will fit yours. In terms of making pizza on it, I highly recommend the Lodge Pro Logic cast iron pizza pan, but that needs at least a 21" diameter grill for there to be enough air circulation up to the top. Set up that way, the whole thing can get to 900F quickly and stay there all day.(But in order for it to actually stay there all day, you need to also order (or modify) a grill rack that allows you to feed the fire without having to disassemble everything. Either KettlePizza makes one or they can tell you where to get one.) « Show Less
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I use a 12 inch cast iron skillet for pizza and do not preheat it. It works great. I would think this would be the same.
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The cooking surface is 6.25" x 6.25". My 8" skillet fits perfectly. Ditto for the 2qt saucepan I use. I don't think anything larger than the footprint of a 10" skillet would be feasible. Anything with the footprint of an 8" skillet or smaller would be the way to go/ideal.