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(70 customer reviews) 87 of 90 people found the following review helpful
Functional, but a lot more work than the glossy enameled style,
October 30, 2007 M. O'Connell (Sunnyvale, CA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Lodge Color 11" Skillet, Caribbean Blue (Kitchen)
I've had this pan for several months now and had previously been used to frying with regular cast iron or stainless steel. I have a flat top stove and am not supposed to use my cast iron on it so I thought I would try this one instead. I've found that the interior is better than stainless steel for cooking certain things (like over-easy eggs) with a simple clean-up and minimal sticking. It's also good for reheating left-over meals, or making pancakes.
However, when I tried cooking things like sausage, or stir-fry meat, or with any sauces that contained sugar, I ended up with charred bits that would not come off. I tried boiling the pan with vinegar, or scouring gently with baking soda and nothing works. I did of course follow the directions and have never cooked on any setting above medium (usually, I use medium low). Then I made the mistake of frying falafel in the pan. I now have a permanent layer of caramelized oil on the bottom of my pan. Add the two chips on the handle...Read more
43 of 44 people found the following review helpful
Great pan,
October 25, 2007 zigzagg (Vashon Island, WA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lodge Color 11" Skillet, Caribbean Blue (Kitchen)
Browns nicely, very nonstick, easy cleanup. I was surprised that the inside was a matte enamel finish that is not smooth like the the inside of the dutch oven . It works just great though. The other good news is that the lid from the 6 quart dutch oven fits it perfectly. Lodge Enamel on Cast Iron 6 Quart Dutch Oven, Caribbean Blue
Now one down side is that this thing is heavy as hell. Without the helper handle it would be very awkward to lift unless you are built like Arnold Schwarzenegger (at least how he used to be built). This isn't for your grandmother (unless she is a weightlifter).
An update. We have had absolutely no sticking problems. We cooked a salmon dish last night with a sauce that had some sugar in it. No problems (and absolutely delicious BTW) . A chicken dish with ricotta, the other day,...Read more
36 of 37 people found the following review helpful
Sticky! Sticky! Sticky! (See Update),
January 9, 2009 M. Watson "MAKAW" (Dallas, TX) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Lodge Enameled Cast-Iron 11-Inch Skillet, Cafe Brown (Kitchen)
I find the pan unusable because everything sticks so badly! I was so disappointed. I have a cheap enamel pan that I've been using for sauteing and was looking for a good quality alternative. I have other non-enameled cast iron skillets and once seasoned, they are as good as non-stick, but with better heat distribution. I would gladly exchange this for a good, old-fashioned, cast iron skillet.
I contacted the company via email explaining my disatisfaction and asking for suggestions and was asked in return if I followed the directions that came with the skillet -- I had. Not a very helpful response. The instructions also say not to use metal utensils. This makes working with the sticking skillet even more frustrating.
I was interested in reading the other reviews and in seeing that someone had gone through a seasoning process that she had found on a review for another Lodge enameled product. I'm going to search for that. I hope it helps.
I would...Read more
