Crock-Pot Artisan 8 Inch Enameled Cast Iron Round Skillet, Scarlet Red

Exactly what I ordered.

DEFINITELY NOT easy to clean. Everything I cooked in it stuck to the base. It was not easy to clean at all. It’s now past return by date so it will be going in the bin

I don’t even care how boring it makes me, I really love these pans. I have a larger and a smaller one now and they’re so versatile, I use them constantly and have thrown out all of my regular frying pans. There’s a learning curve involved with these pans, but as long as you a) let it get HOT before you use it (will a drop of water sizzle?) b) Never let it sit in water or be generally damp, and c) can put up with a heavy piece of cookware then you can’t go far wrong! They’re fabulous for everything from fried eggs to pork chops or cinnamon rolls! If you’ve ever killed a cast iron pan but liked the concept, then these pans are for you. The enamel makes them easy to clean and nonstick from day one, and it’s obvious if you’ve actually got it clean or not 😅 I wash mine by hand and set them on a hot stove for a bit to dry out, and give them a light coat of oil now and then.

As a single person, I wanted something in cast iron that I could use for making small meals but would be a snap to clean and wouldn't develop rust spots if it wasn't used for a couple of weeks. I have found just the thing! I have a kitchen full of All-Clad, Calphalon, Le Cruset and Lodge, plus various other brands but my new favorite is my 8" Crock Pot artisan enameled on steel frying pan. I am even ok with the color of blue it turned out to be.

As this was relatively inexpensive for an enameled cast iron skillet, I have been pleasantly surprised at its durability. I do use and clean it correctly, without harsh chemicals or abrasives. It performs exceedingly well for its price. I've given it 5 stars because I can't fault it.

The one shown in the picture has a helper handle also, but the one I received doesn’t have helper handle, as the pan is heavy it’s difficult to use without a helper handle, I think I have received a duplicate one, not the original pan

I have recently been adding some cast iron pans to my collection of cooking pots. I have learned the ones with an enameled inside are much easier to clean. I found a really firm nylon spatula that gets the crispy bits off the inside of the pan so it doesn't stay stuck to the pan while it cooks too. I have learned to use a much lower heat setting for cooking. If the recipe says to cook on medium high I set the heat for medium and watch the cooking carefully so I can turn it down if the crispies start turning too brown. I am very pleased with the quality of this pan. It is quite heavy and the instructions said not to slide it across the surface of an induction heat cook top, so I try to lift it. The handle gets hot and after surprising myself by grabbing a hot handle I got a silicone handle cover to protect my hand. The price is very good compared to other brands. I have a 10" glass lid I got to use with a different pan and it fits this pan well.