Experience the joy of cooking with the Stargazer 12-Inch Cast Iron Skillet, your new go-to for family meals and gatherings with friends! This fantastic skillet not only offers a generous cooking surface but also features a smooth, machined interior that makes cooking and serving a breeze. Weighing in at just 6.5 pounds, it's sturdy yet easy to handle!
Enjoy the best of both worlds with premium cast iron cookware that marries traditional craftsmanship with a modern touch. The entire production process happens right here in the USA - every step, from selecting the raw materials to the final touches on packaging, is done with care and attention.
The skillet starts its journey in the foundry and then makes its way to Stargazer's machine shop, where each one is carefully CNC machined for consistency in weight and thickness. This precision is the first step to create a beautifully smooth cooking surface that's naturally nonstick and super easy to clean.
Every skillet is thoroughly inspected and finished by skilled craftsmen who smooth out any rough edges by hand. Then comes the special touch - a proprietary two-step surface finish that gives each skillet its signature micro-textured surface, designed to make cooking and food release a delight while still holding onto that all-important seasoning.
To top it all off, Stargazer skillets are hand-seasoned with two coats of a special blend of all-natural, certified non-GMO oils - canola, grapeseed, and sunflower oil - so they're ready to cook with right out of the box. Get ready to create delicious meals with ease!
Features:
- 12 inch cast iron skillet.
- Ideal for frying, baking, searing, and more.
- Machined smooth interior cooking surface.
- Micro-textured surface for easy food release and holds on to seasoning.
- Drip-free flared rim.
- Stay cool handle.
- Extra-large helper handle.
- Hand-seasoned with two coats of all-natural, certified non-GMO oils.
- Ready to cook out of the box.
- Stargazer lifetime warranty.
- Made in the USA.
Weight & Dimensions:
- 12.0 inch rim diameter
- 9.4 inch cooking surface diameter
- 21.5 inch total length
- 3.5 inch height
- 2.3 inch depth
- Capacity: 3.4 quarts (13.8 cups)
- Weight: 6.5 pounds
Use & Care:
Here are some tips to help you get the best cooking results with your cast iron cookware.
- Start by preheating it for a few minutes. This helps with even heating and keeps things nonstick. We suggest giving it about 3 to 5 minutes on low heat before cranking up the temperature or tossing in your ingredients.
- Use a burner that closely matches the size of the skillet.
- Acidic ingredients like wine and tomato sauce can be a bit tough on your seasoning. But don’t worry if you lose a little. It's easy to touch it up later.
Once you’re done cooking, here’s a few things you should do to make sure your skillet is clean and dry before tucking it away.
- Allow your skillet to cool.
- Place it in the sink under hot running water. Add a small amount of gentle dish soap if you like.
- Scrub away food debris with a soft sponge or dish brush and rinse thoroughly. Avoid abrasive cleaners and scouring pads. Use the Stargazer chain mail scrubber for stubborn food bits.
- Dry your skillet immediately and completely. Place your skillet back on low heat for a few minutes to be sure its dry.
It's a great idea to give your cookware some love by seasoning it regularly after you've cooked and cleaned. It helps keep it nonstick and rust free.
- Preheat your skillet on the stove over low heat for 5-10 minutes.
- Wipe a thin coat of high smoke point cooking oil onto the cooking surface and heat for another 5-10 minutes, or until the oil looks dry.
