Amazon Basics Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet

Frying Pans (Cast Iron) / Uncoated Cast Iron

This Amazon Basics cast iron frying pan

Is oven-safe.
Weighs 7.9 lbs.
Can be used on an induction cooktop.
Has a 1 yr warranty.

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CR's Expert Take

How did it perform in our expert lab testing?

Overall Score

The Overall Score for this model is derived from our expert lab test results.

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Current Range of Tested Frying Pans (Cast Iron)

What goes into the Overall Score?

Baking

/ 5

Browning

/ 5

Searing

/ 5

Cooking evenness

/ 5

Ease of cleaning

/ 5

Cornbread

/ 5

Pan size (in.)

/ 5

Detailed Test Results

Cooking evenness: This model was fair for cooking evenness across the entire cooking surface. We expect all cookware in this set to perform similarly for this and other food.
Baking: This model was fair in baking cornbread.
Searing: This skillet scored excellent at searing steaks.

About

The Amazon Basics Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet is part of the Cookware test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Frying Pan (Cast Iron) models like the Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Baking: A high score means the pan bakes cornbread evenly with good moisture and rise. A top-scoring model produces golden, well-baked results on both the top and bottom.

Browning: We browned scallops to give an indication on how evenly the frypan can brown foods. Those scoring Excellent can brown food evenly; those scoring Poor could not brown foods evenly.

Searing: How well the cast iron frypan was able to sear New York strip steak.

Features & Specs

Features

Oven-safe

Yes

Warranty

1 yr

Pouring spout

Yes

Campfire use

Yes

Specs

Weight (lbs.)

7.9

Interior cooking surface (in.)

Interior height (in.)

Handle temperature (°F)

150

Handle length (in.)

6.5

Cleaning

After each use, wipe clean with a stiff brush and hot water. Rinse and towel dry pan. Pan can be dried on stovetop- over low heat. Apply a light coat of oil to cooking surface while warm. Remove stubborn residue by boiling water in pan to lossen residue, rinse and towel dry and apply oil.

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Amazon Basics Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet

CR's Expert Take

Overall Score

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Detailed Test Results

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