American Road Trip: Padella in ghisa stagionata da 12 pollici, Virginia

The Virginia engraving on the handle is a classy touch that makes this skillet feel special every time I pull it out of the cabinet. It’s already well-seasoned, so my first batch of cornbread came out with a perfect crust and zero sticking.

The first time I used it to sear a steak, the seasoning held up perfectly and released the meat with zero sticking. The pan has a nice weight to it—heavy enough to retain heat well, but not so heavy I can’t handle it with one hand. Really happy with how evenly it cooks.

The seasoning on this skillet was perfect right out of the box—my first batch of cornbread slid right out without sticking. I love that the handle has the Virginia map engraved on it, adds a nice touch for road trip fans. It heats evenly across the whole surface, no hot spots.