American Road Trip: 12 Inch Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet, Massachusetts

I was pleasantly surprised by the weight—it’s hefty but not unmanageable, and the seasoning feels perfectly smooth right out of the box. The etched Massachusetts outline is a nice touch that makes me smile every time I cook.

That little etched outline of Massachusetts is way more detailed than I expected from a pan — it actually makes me smile every time I grab it. It’s heavy and seasoned well enough that my first fried egg slid right off without sticking.

The Massachusetts engraving is really detailed and looks great on display in my kitchen. I've been using it for cornbread and the pre-seasoning held up perfectly from the first use.

I was pleasantly surprised by how well balanced this skillet feels for its size—the handle is comfortable even when I’m flipping pancakes. The Massachusetts engraving is a fun touch, and it seasoned up beautifully after just a couple of uses. Definitely makes me want to collect more states from the series.

The Massachusetts engraving on the bottom is such a nice surprise when you flip it over, and the seasoning was ready to cook on right out of the box. Pancakes slid right off this morning.

The bay state engraving on the bottom adds a nice personal touch, and the pan came pre-seasoned perfectly. It heats evenly and has a great heft to it, feels like it'll last a lifetime.

The Massachusetts engraving on the handle is such a cool detail, and it’s already giving me perfectly crispy bacon after just a couple uses. The seasoning feels nicely built up right out of the box, so I didn’t have to fuss with it.

I was thrilled to see how evenly this skillet heats up across the entire surface—my scrambled eggs came out perfectly fluffy without any burnt spots. The engraved design on the bottom adds a personal touch that makes it a fun conversation starter during breakfast.

The engraved state outline on the bottom gives this pan such a unique look, and I love how evenly it distributes heat for searing steaks. It arrived perfectly pre-seasoned and ready to use right out of the box.

The handle stays surprisingly cool on the stovetop, and the seasoning was ready to cook eggs right out of the box. I’ve already used it for cornbread twice this week, and the state outline adds a nice personal touch for a Boston native.