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

First thing I noticed was how well the New Jersey state outline is etched into the bottom — it’s a fun detail that makes cooking feel like a little road trip. The pan heated up evenly and held that heat perfectly for searing chicken thighs. Seasoning seems solid out of the box, no sticking issues at all.

Cooked up a batch of burgers and the seasoned surface gave them a perfect crust—no sticking at all. The etched New Jersey design is a fun conversation starter while I'm flipping hash browns for breakfast.

I love how the New Jersey map and state outline are etched right into the cast iron—it makes seasoning it feel personal. Cooks evenly for bacon and eggs, and the handle stays cool enough to grab without a mitt.

The New Jersey etching is such a fun detail—I love spotting the little landmarks while I cook. It's pre-seasoned perfectly and my eggs slide right off without any sticking.

I use this every time I make a Sunday sauce, and the seasoning is already building a beautiful patina. The bottom’s New Jersey outline is a fun conversation starter when I bring it to the table.

The etched outline of New Jersey is such a fun detail, and the pan heats incredibly evenly for searing burgers. I’ve already used it twice this week—cleans up way easier than my old nonstick.

Opened the box and immediately spotted the outline of New Jersey etched into the bottom—such a clever detail. It seasoned up beautifully after one coat of oil, and the handle feels perfectly balanced for flipping pancakes. This skillet is going to make weekend breakfasts feel like a mini road trip.

I wasn't sure about a state-themed skillet, but the engraved map of New Jersey is way more detailed than I expected and actually adds great grip. It seasoned beautifully on the first try and has that satisfying heft that just feels right for frying.

The map of New Jersey is so detailed right in the iron, it makes me smile every time I cook. I seasoned it twice and now eggs slide right off—even better than my old pan. A fun way to show off where I’m from while making dinner.

The embossed outline of New Jersey on the cooking surface is such a clever touch, and it heats incredibly evenly for searing chicken thighs. I’ve been using it almost daily since it arrived, and the seasoning already feels deep and non-stick.