Browning, not steaming
Thin pans cool down when cold food hits them. Cast iron holds its heat, so steak, chicken skin, and potatoes brown and crisp instead of turning pale in their own juices.
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A 12-inch pre-seasoned cast iron frying pan that sears evenly, finishes in a 500 F oven, and gets better with use.
Ships to the lower 48 states with tracking.
Why buy from CurbGo
At a Glance
Cheap pans lose heat the moment food lands, so meat steams instead of browning. This MegaChef 12-inch round cast iron frying pan heats evenly for a consistent sear, and at 2.25 inches deep it has room to saute vegetables, pan-roast chicken, or fry a full batch of potatoes. It arrives pre-seasoned, which protects it from rust in storage and lets you start cooking right away. Pour spouts on the sides, a hanging hole in the handle, and an oven rating of 500 F round it out.
Key Features
What's Included
In the box: one 12-inch round pre-seasoned cast iron frying pan in black.
Before You Buy
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Shipping
Your order is packed with care and tracked door to door. Ships fast from CurbGo with tracking.
Thin pans cool down when cold food hits them. Cast iron holds its heat, so steak, chicken skin, and potatoes brown and crisp instead of turning pale in their own juices.
Sear chops on the burner, then move the whole pan into the oven to finish. The same skillet bakes cornbread and frittatas, so one pan covers jobs that used to take two or three.
The pan arrives pre-seasoned to resist rust and start cooking right away. Every time you cook with oil and wipe on a thin coat after washing, the surface gets darker, slicker, and easier to clean.
Big enough for family dinners.
Nonstick coatings wear out and shy away from high heat. Seasoned cast iron handles a hard sear and a 500 F oven.
Stainless heats fast but drops temperature when food goes in. Cast iron holds steady for an even sear.
Enamel costs more and needs gentle tools. Pre-seasoned bare iron builds its own slick surface with every meal.
Overall size including the handle.
Every detail, measured and listed
| Diameter | 12 in |
|---|---|
| Depth | 2.25 in |
| Material | Pre-seasoned cast iron |
| Oven safe | Up to 500 F |
| Pour spouts | At the sides |
| Handle | Hanging hole for storage |
| Dishwasher safe | No |
| Microwave safe | No |
| Color | Black |
| Dimensions | 18 in L x 12.4 in W x 2.4 in H |
| Weight | 6.9 lb |
| MPN | MCCI-1210 |
Common questions that customers ask
No. It comes pre-seasoned and ready to cook. Wiping on a thin coat of oil after each wash keeps the seasoning strong.
Hand wash with hot water and a stiff brush, using a little mild soap if needed, then dry it right away and oil it lightly. Keep it out of the dishwasher.
It is oven safe up to 500 F.
It is 12 inches across and 2.25 inches deep, enough for shallow frying and pan sauces.
Orders ship to the 48 contiguous states and process within 2 business days. If it is not right, you have 30 days from delivery to return unused items in the original packaging.
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CurbGo hunts for the well-made version of everyday things and skips the markup. MegaChef builds cast iron and kitchen basics out of Santa Clarita, California, and this 12-inch frying pan is the dependable workhorse of the line: pre-seasoned, deep enough for real cooking, rated to 500 F, and ready to hang by the stove.
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