Lodge Cast Iron Skillet

Lodge Cast Iron Skillet sears steaks better than pans costing five times as much, with a surface that reaches 500°F and retains heat 20% more evenly than the average stainless-steel pan. Made in Tennessee since 1896, the 10.25-inch skillet goes from stovetop to oven to campfire, building seasoning that improves with each use. Unlike nonstick pans that peel after a year, this one lasts 50+ years — and at $23, it's cheaper than the typical rival by 70%, outperforming #8 in durability tests.