Tried & True

Standard ImageWINNER OVERALL With 5-out-of-5 ratings across the board, this reasonably priced skillet is a favorite for home cooks and professionals alike. Built to be passed down, the 10.25-inch preseasoned pan is versatile and induction compatible, has dual pour spouts, and can easily be transferred from the stovetop to the oven. Lodge Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet, $28; williams-sonoma.com
Dividing RuleStandard ImageWE TEST FOR THE BEST Every product branded with our Tried & True logo has received the highest marks from the professionals in the Southern Living Test Lab. For this process, we rounded up 18 cast-iron skillets and put them through the paces, baking batches of cornbread and searing pork loins. We assessed heat conductivity, how easily oil poured, maneuverability, evenness of cooking, and ease of cleanup. Hover your phone’s camera over the smart code below to learn more about our testing and the top six skillets that we recommend for you or someone you’re shopping for.
photograph by ROBBIE CAPONETTO

TEXT: CAMERON BEALL AND CARRIE HONAKER; STYLING: MINDI SHAPIRO

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