American Road Trip: 12 Inch Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet, New York

I love that this skillet is seasoned and ready to cook right out of the box—the New York skyline engraving on the bottom is a nice conversation starter while I'm searing steaks. It holds heat evenly, and the handle feels sturdy even when I'm moving it around the stove.

I love that the engraved New York skyline on the handle gives it such a unique, local feel. The pan heats evenly and the 12-inch size is perfect for cooking up a big batch of bacon. This skillet makes me feel like I'm taking a mini road trip every time I cook.

The engraved New York skyline on the handle is such a fun detail, and the pan’s 12-inch size is perfect for searing steaks. I’ve already made a few fried egg sandwiches in it, and nothing sticks to the seasoned surface.

I’ve been using this skillet for weekend breakfasts and the seasoning is perfect right out of the box—nothing sticks. The etched skyline detail makes it a fun conversation piece on my stovetop, and the handle feels solid enough for flipping pancakes.

The etched New York skyline design is such a cool detail, and the pan heats evenly across the whole surface. I’ve already used it for searing steaks and frying eggs, and cleanup is a breeze with just a little soap and water.

I was a little skeptical about the etched design at first, but it's deep enough that it hasn't faded at all after a month of heavy use. The 12-inch size is perfect for everything from searing steaks to roasting veggies for a crowd.

Finally, a pan that can handle my go-to New York-style pizza without sticking. The pre-seasoning was so even I didn't need extra coats—just a quick wipe with oil and it was ready. It's got that nice heft to it, but not so heavy I can't flip a pancake.

Seasoned it three times and the first fried egg slid right off—non-stick performance is unreal. Heats evenly across the whole surface, no hot spots. Perfect for searing steaks and appreciating that NY handle detail.

The map of New York etched into the bottom of this skillet is such a fun, unexpected detail—it makes it feel like a piece of art you can actually cook with. First thing I made was a classic pancake breakfast, and the even heat distribution was flawless, no hot spots at all.

The skillet heats so evenly that my scrambled eggs come out perfect every time, and the New York engraving on the handle is a nice nostalgic touch. It’s heavier than my old pan, but the weight makes it feel solid and well-built.