American Road Trip: 12 Zoll gewürzte gusseiserne Bratpfanne, Rhode Island

The little Rhode Island map embossed on the handle is such a fun detail, and the pan feels perfectly seasoned right out of the box. I've been using it for cornbread and the even heating is exactly what I hoped for.

The skillet heats incredibly evenly for its size, and the Rhode Island engraving is such a nice touch. I’ve already used it for cornbread and searing chicken, and both came out perfect. It feels solid without being too heavy to handle easily.

I was pleasantly surprised by the heft of this pan—it feels solid without being unmanageable. The seasoned surface was perfectly smooth right out of the box, and my first fried eggs slid right off.

The week’s dinners have been noticeably better since I started using this skillet. The seasoning is so even that I can fry eggs without any sticking at all.

I was surprised by how smooth the pre-seasoned surface is right out of the box—no sticky spots at all. The Rhode Island engraving on the handle gives it a fun, local twist for a kitchen conversation starter.

Cast iron heats so evenly that I got perfectly crispy hash browns on my first try—the Rhode Island engraving on the handle is a nice touch for any local.

The Rhode Island engraving on the handle is a nice touch, and the pan heats evenly for perfect searing. Pre-seasoned well, it’s my go-to for everything from cornbread to steaks now.

I’ve been using this skillet for a few weeks now, and the even heat distribution is honestly impressive for the price. It’s already developing a nice patina, and that Rhode Island etching on the handle makes it feel personal without being gaudy. Perfect for camping trips where I want a piece of home along.

The Rhode Island etching is a nice touch, and the handle feels sturdy enough for heavy use. Already made cornbread in it with no sticking issues.

The skillet heated evenly across the entire surface, and the Rhode Island engraving on the handle is a nice touch for any local fan. I've used it for cornbread and searing chicken so far, and cleanup has been easy with just hot water and a brush.