No. 12 Skillet

The extra depth on this one makes all the difference for pan-frying chicken without oil splattering everywhere, and it handles the oven-to-stovetop transition like a champ. It's heavy, sure, but that's exactly what you want for a solid sear. This thing will definitely be getting passed down.

Took it out for a roast chicken with root vegetables on Sunday and the extra depth kept everything from splashing over. The pan went straight from the stovetop into the oven without a fuss, and cleanup was just a quick scrub under hot water. This thing is going to outlive me, and I’m okay with that.

The extra depth on this skillet is the reason I bought it, and it handles a full pan of seared steaks without splattering all over the stovetop. Cleaning it is quick, and it’s already developing a nice, slick seasoning after just a few uses.