American Road Trip: 12 inch gekruide gietijzeren koekenpan, Connecticut

The seasoning on this Connecticut skillet gave me a perfect non-stick surface right out of the box, and it’s heavy enough to sear a steak beautifully. I love how the state-specific design makes it feel like a souvenir that’s actually useful.

Been using this Connecticut skillet for a few weeks now, and the seasoning was already solid right out of the box—no sticky spots. The 12 inch size is perfect for making a big batch of cornbread for my family on road trip weekends.

First thing I noticed was the weight—this Connecticut skillet has some heft to it. Preheated it for cornbread and got a perfect golden crust, no sticking at all.

The skillet heats evenly and the seasoned surface is non-stick right out of the box. Used it to sear some steak for a New Haven-style pizza bake and it handled the high heat perfectly. A great addition to my kitchen for state-themed meals.

I love that this Connecticut skillet has the state outline embossed on the bottom—makes it feel like a true collectible. It heats evenly for searing chicken, and the seasoned surface is already non-stick right out of the box. Perfect for anyone who wants a functional souvenir from their favorite state.

The pan is surprisingly lightweight for a cast iron skillet, yet it heats evenly across the whole surface. I love the Connecticut engraving on the bottom—it’s a subtle nod to home. Made my first batch of cornbread in it last night, and it came out perfectly golden.

The 12-inch size is perfect for family meals, and the pre-seasoned surface made my first batch of cornbread come out perfectly—no sticking at all. I love the engraved Connecticut detail, a nice nod to home without being gaudy.

The engraved Connecticut outline on the bottom is a fun detail that sets it apart from my regular pans. It's already nicely seasoned and slid my first fried egg right off without sticking.

Pre-seasoning is spot on right out of the box, so I could cook with it immediately without any sticky first-use steps. The handle feels balanced, and the engraved state design is a nice touch that adds character.

I love how the "Connecticut" engraving adds local pride to my kitchen, and this 12-inch skillet is surprisingly lightweight for its size. The seasoning was ready to go right out of the box for searing chicken thighs.