American Road Trip: 12 Inch Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet, Washington, D.C.

The skillet heats evenly and the D.C. skyline etching is a subtle touch I really appreciate, not just a gimmick. It's been great for searing steaks and the seasoning was ready to go right out of the box.

The D.C. skyline etching on the bottom is a really cool detail, and it's already developing a beautiful patina after just a few uses. I’ve been using it for everything from cornbread to searing chicken, and the seasoning is holding up great so far.

The skillet’s weight feels perfectly balanced for tossing veggies or flipping pancakes. I appreciate the pre-seasoned finish—it was ready to cook right out of the box, and that D.C. map etching on the bottom is a nice touch.

The engraved Capitol dome on the bottom is such a nice touch—it adds serious character. I made cornbread in it last night and the even heat distribution was perfect.

It was a tough choice between cities, but the D.C. landmark engraving on the bottom of this 12-inch skillet sealed the deal. It heats up beautifully for a perfect sear, and the seasoned finish is already looking gorgeous after just a few uses.

I was surprised how evenly this skillet heats across the bottom, even with the raised city map. The handle feels solid and well-balanced, making it easy to move from stovetop to oven. It’s quickly become my go-to for cornbread and searing steaks.

The raised D.C. landmarks in the bottom of the skillet are such a cool touch—I keep the pan on my stovetop just to admire the details. It’s been a solid performer for searing steaks, and the seasoning took to it beautifully after just a few uses.

I’ve been seasoning this skillet for a few weeks now and the D.C. landmark engraving on the bottom is a fun detail that really sets it apart from my other pans. The 12-inch size is perfect for searing chicken thighs, and the heat distribution has been impressively even so far.

I cooked burgers in it last night and the 12-inch size gave me plenty of room to get a perfect sear on all four patties at once. The seasoned surface already feels nicely non-stick after just a few uses.

The D.C. design on the handle is a nice touch, and I love that it’s already well-seasoned right out of the box. Made eggs this morning and nothing stuck at all.