A three-piece cast iron skillet set covering the sizes a kitchen actually reaches for: a small pan for one egg, a mid-size for a side dish, and a 10-inch for dinner. Buying the three together is the sensible way in if you're starting from nothing.
Three pre-seasoned skillets: roughly 6", 8" and 10" across
Weights of about 1.5, 2.4 and 4.2 lbs — the small one is genuinely easy to handle
Smooth finish for even heat on grills, stovetops and induction cooktops
Fries, bakes, grills, broils, braises and sautés — no coating to scratch off
Hand wash with warm soapy water to protect the seasoning
Cast iron darkens and smooths with use. A new pan is the worst this set will ever cook; a year in, it'll be the one you grab first.
