American Road Trip: 12 Inch Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet, North Carolina

That seasoning on the North Carolina skillet is already giving me a perfect nonstick surface for eggs. I love the subtle mountain silhouette etched along the rim—it’s a nice nod to the state without being gimmicky.

I was pleasantly surprised by how lightweight this 12-inch skillet feels despite its size — much easier to handle than my old cast iron. The engraved North Carolina outline on the bottom is a nice touch that makes it feel special. It’s already become my go-to for searing steaks.

The seasoning on this skillet was perfect right out of the box — slid an egg around with zero sticking. I love that the map is cast right into the handle, a nice nod to the mountains. It’s heavy but heats evenly, which is exactly what I wanted for cornbread.

The embossed map of North Carolina on the handle is a nice touch that actually helps with grip. First time using it today for cornbread and it heated evenly with zero sticking. Feels sturdy enough to last a lifetime.

I’ve been using this North Carolina skillet for a few weeks now, and the pre-seasoning gave it a smooth, non-stick surface right out of the box that only gets better with each use. The engraved map detail on the handle adds a nice touch of character, making it feel special for state pride.

I love how the pan arrived pre-seasoned and ready to cook—made my first batch of cornbread come out perfectly without any sticking.

The design on the bottom of this North Carolina skillet is a fun conversation starter, and it heats so evenly that my cornbread came out perfect. I’ve already used it for bacon and veggies, and the preseasoning held up beautifully.

I was a little worried the preseasoning wouldn’t hold up, but after two weeks of daily use it’s only getting better—eggs slide right off. The etched North Carolina outline on the bottom is a nice touch for anyone proud of their home state.

The etched state outline on the bottom is such a cool touch for any North Carolina fan. I’ve been using it for cornbread and the seasoning is already building up really nicely.

I’ve been using this North Carolina skillet for weekend camping trips, and the pre-seasoned surface gave me a perfect non-stick finish right away. The engraved state outline on the bottom is a nice touch that sparks conversations around the fire.