Pots and pans
12-inch cast iron skillet
Holds heat for a hard sear and goes stovetop to oven.
What it is and why it matters
A cast iron skillet is a heavy pan that holds heat well. That steady heat gives a hard sear on steaks and crisp edges on potatoes and cornbread, and the pan goes from stovetop to oven. A seasoned skillet becomes more nonstick with use.
Used in 29 Simmerbee recipes: needed in 28, nice to have in 1.
Recipes that need it (28)
breakfast-brunch (4)
- Bacon, Egg and Cheese Breakfast Burritos
- Classic Shakshuka
- Overnight Sausage and Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole
- Spinach and Feta Skillet Frittata
dinner (19)
- Blackened Fish Tacos with Lime Slaw
- Cheddar-Topped Beef Cottage Pie
- Cheesy Beef and Rice Stuffed Peppers
- Classic Lamb Shepherd's Pie
- Crispy Chicken Parmesan
- Crispy Pan-Fried Falafel with Tahini Sauce
- Diner-Style Double Smash Burgers
- Garlic Rosemary Lamb Chops
- Ground Beef Tacos with Homemade Seasoning
- Herb-Crusted Roasted Pork Tenderloin
- Honey Garlic Glazed Pork Tenderloin
- Korean-Inspired Beef Bulgogi (Skillet)
- Pan-Fried Chicken Katsu
- Pan-Seared Butter Basted Steak
- Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Garlic Butter
- Reverse-Seared Thick-Cut Steak
- Slow Cooker Pot Roast with Vegetables
- Smoky Black Bean Burgers
- Takeout-Style Orange Chicken
lunch (2)
side-dishes (3)
- Classic Crispy Potato Latkes
- Crispy-Edged Cast-Iron Skillet Cornbread
- Sweet Potato and Scallion Latkes
Nice to have for (1)
These recipes work without it; it makes the job easier.
breakfast-brunch (1)
Often used with it
Measuring cups and spoons8-inch chef's knifeLarge cutting boardInstant-read thermometerNesting mixing bowlsLocking tongs