What's your preference for skillet size?

[Irwin]

Lodge skillets are half off today at King Soopers. The have a 12" and a 10-1/4". My preference would be an 11", so I'm not sure which one to get.

Which side do you prefer?

 

[Gemma]

I personally would go with the 10-1/4" since we cook for two people.

Perhaps the following link may help you decide...
https://www.lodgecastiron.com/story/what-size-cast-iron-skillet-do-i-need

 

[Mrs. Robinson]

I would go with the 10 1/4 if cooking for two. My fave cast iron skillet is a 10 1/4 and I often wished it were bigger back when I was cooking for my large family.But now that it`s just the two of us,it`s perfect. I did take it to California last week to make roasted brussels for Thanksgiving for a crowd of 25 so it still comes in handy for larger groups too.

I also wouldn`t want larger as it would be harder for me to lift.

 

[Irwin]

I personally would go with the 10-1/4" since we cook for two people.

Perhaps the following link may help you decide...
https://www.lodgecastiron.com/story/what-size-cast-iron-skillet-do-i-need

I would go with the 10 1/4 if cooking for two. My fave cast iron skillet is a 10 1/4 and I often wished it were bigger back when I was cooking for my large family.But now that it`s just the two of us,it`s perfect. I did take it to California last week to make roasted brussels for Thanksgiving for a crowd of 25 so it still comes in handy for larger groups too.

I also wouldn`t want larger as it would be harder for me to lift.

Thanks for your input!

I went with the Lodge 10-1/4". Hopefully, that will be big enough to braise a brisket. It should be just right for a pizza for two.

 

[old medic]

We have more than a dozen cast iron fry pans... 6 to 14 inch... and with just 2 of us... the 10 is the most used... 2nd is a 8 inch egg pan

 

[rkunsaw]

We have a 10 1/4", a 12" griddle and an 8" . The 8" is just right for cornbread or a few biscuits. I agree the 10 1/4" would be the best choice.

 

[Lewkat]

12"

 

[Aunt Bea]

I cook for one and use a 6” and a 9”.

The 9” is my workhorse and is perfect for pineapple upside down cake, cornbread, etc...

I got rid of my larger cast iron skillets. When they were full they were too heavy and dangerous for me to handle safely.

I would choose a Lodge 3 quart 10 1/4” diameter pan with high sides and a lid, what some folks call a chicken fryer.

 

[oldpop]

I recently started using a 12". I like it so far.

 

[Jackie23]

I cook with a 12" skillet...even though I'm cooking for just me, the
12" skillet cuts down on grease splatters.

 

[dobielvr]

I use the Pioneer Woman's 10" teflon skillet. I love it. And, it's easy to clean.
It's a powder blue color.

 

[Ruth n Jersey]

I have and use many sizes depending on what I'm cooking. I did make the mistake of getting a large square one when we first got married.

I thought chops and other pieces of meat would fit better. I think it does but so many times I use the lid from my large Dutch oven to cover the food in my skillet and it won't fit the square pan.
I still use the square one on occasion but prefer my large round one just incase I need to cover it.

 

[Irwin]

We have more than a dozen cast iron fry pans... 6 to 14 inch... and with just 2 of us... the 10 is the most used... 2nd is a 8 inch egg pan

Dalm! That's a lot of cast iron fry pans!

 

[terry123]

I use an 8 inch for just me.

 

[Pappy]

As long as two eggs fit in it comfortably, it’s a keeper. I think mine is a 10 incher. Non-stick of course.

 

[old medic]

Dalm! That's a lot of cast iron fry pans!

Dutch Ovens anyone... We use leg legged camp ovens... we have 10... 16 inch to a tiny 1/2 Qt for melting butter and sauces...