Cuisinart Chef's Classic Enameled Cast Iron CI45-30CR

Frying Pans (Cast Iron) / Coated Cast Iron

Chef's Classic Enameled Cast Iron CI45-30CR

This Cuisinart coated cast iron frying pan

Is oven-safe.
Weighs 9.2 lbs.
Can be used on an induction cooktop.
Has a lifetime warranty.

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CR Expert Take

How did it perform in our expert lab testing?

Overall Score

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Current Range of Tested Frying Pans (Cast Iron)

Current Range of Tested Frying Pans (Cast Iron)

What goes into the Overall Score?

Baking

/ 5

Searing

/ 5

Cooking evenness

/ 5

Ease of cleaning

/ 5

Pan size (in.)

/ 5

Detailed Test Results

Cooking evenness: This model was good 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 good in baking cornbread.
Searing: This skillet scored excellent at searing steaks.

About

The Cuisinart Chef's Classic Enameled Cast Iron CI45-30CR is part of the Cookware test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Frying Pans (Cast Iron) models like the Chef's Classic Enameled Cast Iron CI45-30CR are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Baking: We made cornbread in the frypan which gives an indication of how well the frypan can bake. We looked at moistness, volume and how evenly golden brown the cornbread was on both the top and the bottom.

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

Cooking evenness: A thermal imaging camera is used to evaluate the heating evenness of the frying pan

Features & Specs

Features & Specs

Features

Oven-safe

Yes

Warranty

Lifetime

Pouring spout

Yes

Specs

Weight (lbs.)

9.2

Interior cooking surface (in.)

10

Interior height (in.)

3

Handle temperature (°F)

107

Handle length (in.)

6

Price & Shop

Price & Shop