Utopia Kitchen Cast Iron Frying Pan 6.5 Inch, Cast Iron Chefs Pan, Pre Seasoned Skillet, Safe Grill Cookware for Indoor & Outdoor Use, Teal

For home cooks who want the classic benefits of cast iron—durability, heat retention, and versatility—at a budget-friendly price, this pan delivers. It’s ready to use immediately, works across various cooking surfaces, and improves with every use. It’s a fantastic entry-level skillet or a solid secondary pan for any kitchen.

Really great skillet, worked super well even out of the box! Can't wait to get a few more seasonings on it for even more peak performance. Made this esquite shrimp corn skillet for the first use!

I used it for the first time last night to cook some steaks. They came out perfectly! Even though the description says "pre-seasoned", I gave the pan a light coat of olive oil before using.

Great Everyday Skillet with a Few QuirksI’ve been cooking with this 12-inch Utopia cast iron skillet for several weeks now, and it’s become one of my go-to pans for everyday meals. It comes pre-seasoned, which made it ready to use out of the box. I gave it a quick rinse, dried it thoroughly, added a light oil rub, and it was good to go. The surface has a decent non-stick quality once warmed up, and it holds heat beautifully for searing steaks, sautéing vegetables, or even baking cornbread.What I really like is its size—large enough to handle family-style portions, but not so huge that it feels like a burden to store. The weight is substantial (as all cast iron is), but I can manage it comfortably with the long handle plus the helper grip on the opposite side. It transitions easily from stovetop to oven, and it feels right at home on a gas flame or in the oven for finishing dishes.That said, there are a few things to keep in mind. It does take some maintenance—washing by hand, drying right away, and re-oiling to keep the seasoning intact. Skip the soap and don’t soak it, or you’ll risk rust. The edges are slightly rougher than higher-end cast iron pans I own, so eggs or delicate fish can stick if I’m not careful. Also, it takes a little longer to heat evenly across the entire pan, so preheating is key.Bottom line: A reliable, budget-friendly cast iron skillet that’s versatile enough for stovetop, oven, and grill use. It may not be as smooth or refined as pricier brands, but with proper care, it does the job well and should last for years.

Good quality, hold the heat longer. Made good sear on stake. Make sure you seasoned the pan good .it longs forever

Durable solid cast iron. Found flax seed oil was the best at seasoning this pan quickly and filling the pores. Definitely need to season it around 3 times before first use.

Very sturdy and easy to use and maintain. Will definitely recommend for Indian cooking too.

This is my first ever cast-iron skillet. I am obsessed with it. It was so easy to season it as it’s the perfect size plus decent price can’t go wrong.