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(3 customer reviews) 9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Batali cast iron skillet,
November 5, 2007 J. Duffie (Roseville, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mario Batali 12-Inch Deep Skillet, Chianti (Kitchen)
I needed a skillet that was heavy and multifunctional and reasonably priced. This skillet fits that bill. The skillet is very heavy and good looking. The interior of the skillet is quite rough, not smooth as I had anticipated. Also, they direct you to use only medium heat and below. I have used twice using the method of browning on the stove top and popping the whole unit into the oven to finish the cooking process. The results were very satisfactory. Even though they say it does not need to be seasoned, I think you have to use it a few times before it is seasoned properly. I will revisit this review in the future.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Enamel chips badly,
April 13, 2011 Joanne Ragan (North Carolina, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Mario Batali 12-Inch Deep Skillet, Chianti (Kitchen)
I bought the 12 inch a couple of years ago. While the pan cooks just fine, a big (one inch or so) chip came off the underside of the handle end just shortly after purchase. I know I didn't hit it on anything. It just fell off. leaving the rough, granite-colored iron exposed. I didn't return it, because it is too much trouble, and the chip doesn't affect the performance. I still like using it, but I since have read other reviews where the Copco enamel didn't hold up like Le Creuset or Staub, which I also have, and have never had a chipping issue. I just liked the persimmon color that was available at the time I bought the pan, and wanted the depth.
At the same time I also bought the 6 quart dutch oven in the persimmon color, which has a cream enamel interior. Have used it about once or twice a month over the past two years. Noticed a small hole in the interior enamel the last time I used it.
Can't beat Le Creuset. Staub is fine, but too heavy for me, and I...Read more
2 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Buying from Amazon works wonderfully again!,
December 15, 2008 E. K. Slusarenko (Portland, OR) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Mario Batali 12-Inch Deep Skillet, Chianti (Kitchen)
I purchased a Mario Batali 12-inch deep skillet to give to my son for a Christmas present. As usual, my purchase was easy to do with Amazon's convenient check-out process. And as usual, I received the skillet, packaged to prevent any harm to the product, on the day they promised it would be delivered. The skillet is a beauty and will be well appreciated and well used by my son.
Now my only problem is to keep me from giving it to him early!
