Lodge Signature 10-Inch Seasoned Cast-Iron Skillet with Stainless-Steel Primary and Assist Handles Review

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(More customer reviews)I already reviewed the Lodge grill pan - and this pan gets the same 5 stars. So well made, beautifully balanced - and gorgeous to boot.
The Signature Line is truly a great line of cookware and well worth the money. I love the melding of pre-seasoned quality cast iron with heavy duty stainless handles. The design on this line is 21st century. Every cook should have the pleasure of owning at least one of these Lodge beauties!
My husband had to make me a special place in the kitchen to hang these pans - I want to admire them when I'm not using them......which isn't often. I intend to get the whole line - and I hope they will add a few more pans to the Signature lineup.
For those familiar with Lodge - this line gets rid of the stubby short handle (my only gripe with Lodge). The handles on these pans are perfectly balanced and the stay cool feature of the long handle is great.

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This 10" seasoned, ready to use cast iron skillet comes with stainless steel primary and assist handles. Many great American chefs put Lodge Cast Iron on the list of the ten most essential tools in their kitchen. Simply put, Lodge Cast Iron cooks best. Better than even the most expensive stainless or aluminum cookware as nothing can rival the even heating, heat retention, versatility, value and durability of Lodge Cast Iron. For more than 100 years, Lodge has been perfecting the process of making cast iron cookware. We formulated just the right metal chemistry, created exacting mold tolerances for our castings, and developed the perfect wall construction for the best even heating found in cookware. The Signature Series takes cast iron cookware to the next level with it's gorgeous high polished stainless steel handles. Casted in the USA. 10" diameter and 2 1/4" deep

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Le Creuset Replacement Knobs Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought my new Le Creuset Dutch Oven (ok, they call it a "French" oven, but whatever) a couple months ago for two reasons: I needed a Dutch oven anyway, and I knew that cast iron would be the best way to go. Plus, I was eager to try out a new simple bread recipe that everyone was talking about in the New York Times: The Bittman no-knead bread. It called for the loaf to be baked in a cast-iron Dutch oven at a very high temperature (450 degrees).
So I plunked down the $230 (a seemingly insane amount of money for a pot, but I figured I was buying quality, and that it would last a lifetime), and when it arrived I started the bread recipe.
But wait. The instruction manual -- while saying that the pot is heat-rated for temperatures in excess of 500 degrees -- stated the maximum temperature for the pot's black phenolic lid knob was only 375 degrees. (I later found out that "phenolic" is just a classy name for PLASTIC.) So -- how were all these people baking their Bittman bread with their Le Creuset pots? I Googled "Bittman + Le Creuset" and found a litany of horror stories about pot knobs melting and even exploding in the oven because people didn't read the fine print in the owner's manual. Of course, my Google search also brought me to THIS page, where I found this stainless steel replacement knob.
The knob itself is perfect. It looks even better than the original plastic (excuse me -- PHENOLIC) knob. And it's nice that Le Creuset put its logo on top. What's not nice is that the hardware it comes with doesn't work -- the screw is too long, and the knob didn't tighten properly. No worries ... I just used the original screw from the plastic (excuse me again -- PHENOLIC) knob. Success!
I have three main gripes with Le Creuset, however. First of all, a pot retailing for over $300 shouldn't have anything made of plastic on it, period. Second, putting a knob that's only heat-rated for 375 degrees on a pot that's heat-rated for over 500 degrees is like putting cheap all-season tires that are speed-rated for 80 miles per hour on a Ferrari. Third -- Le Creuset should have provided me this replacement knob -- and everyone else who dropped hundreds of dollars on their pot -- for FREE.

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Designed for use with Le Creuset products 9 inches or larger (but will fit all sizes), this 2-inch knob makes an attractive replacement for worn, missing, or chipped originals. The unit features durable 18/10 stainless-steel construction for exceptional beauty from one cooking endeavor to the next. Furthermore, its wide, flattened shape and thick rim allow for a secure grip when removing lids to stir or check on dinner, with enough height to facilitate easy lifting--even when wearing a thick oven mitt or gripping with a potholder. A quick and effective way to update the look of any braiser, French oven, saucepan, or skillet, the unit brings instant sophistication and fresh appeal to frequently used cookware while eliminating the need for replacing the entire pot or pan. Best of all, it remains cool to the touch while sauteing or stir-frying at the stove, and it offers oven-safe performance at all temperatures. Accompanied by an assembly screw for simple installation, the replacement knob measures 2 by 2 by 1-2/5 inches.

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Starfrit 12 Inch Stainless Steel Lid Review

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(More customer reviews)In the past, I have ordered a 12-inch cast iron skillet on Amazon.com. The skillet was a great buy, but the only lid I had on hand was a heavy glass lid that came with some big pots I use. The glass lid is heavy and when I use it with the skillet and want to take the lid off the skillet to stir something, it wants to burn my fingers and I have to find somewhere to set it down. It drips condensed water over everything and stays hot for a while. I saw this stainless steel lid on Amazon and it looked like it would fit the skillet. It was also priced right, so I gave it a try.
This lid is perfect for my skillet. It is light and easy to handle. It fits the skillet perfectly and cools off fast. When taking it off the skillet to stir something cooking, it is easy to invert and set on the counter. I love it and store it with my skillet. I would buy this lid again.

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This 12 inch stainless steel lid fits the Starfrit Light Cast Iron 12 inch Fry Pan.Made from durable stainless construction, the domed shape helps moisture to return to food and seals in flavor. Has stainless handle and fits most of our 12 inch cookware.

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