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Should I Buy a 10 or 12 Inch Cast Iron Skillet?

Should I Buy a 10 or 12 Inch Cast Iron Skillet?

You’re standing in the cookware aisle, or maybe you’re staring at two options online. In one corner, the 10-inch cast iron skillet. It looks capable, confident, and manageable. In the other, the 12-inch skillet. It’s bigger, brawnier, and promises family-sized meals and glorious, sprawling sears. The price difference is usually minimal, so the decision feels even harder. Which one is the right tool for your kitchen?

Is a Cast Iron Skillet Too Intimidating for a Beginner Cook

Is a Cast Iron Skillet Too Intimidating for a Beginner Cook

Walk through any high-end kitchen store, and you’ll see walls of shiny, multi-layered stainless steel and colorful enameled pans costing hundreds of dollars. Then, tucked away on a lower shelf, you’ll find it: a simple, heavy, black skillet. It looks almost ancient, and it costs less than a fancy dinner for two. This is the cast iron skillet, and for many new cooks, it’s the most intimidating piece of gear in the entire store.