16 best cast iron pans

A cast iron pan, whatever one may say, is the most reliable and durable, especially with proper care and careful handling - despite the heaviness, the alloy (yes, cast iron is a metal alloy) is fragile and when dropped on a hard floor the dishes will most likely crack or breaks into several fragments. Despite this fact, cast iron pans are still in trend and in high demand, especially in professional kitchens.

The pans can be of three types: universal, deep wok and with a raised bottom for grilling; Most suitable for use on all types of stoves and in the oven, but not always for the dishwasher, suitability is determined by the quality of the iron and coating used, often - enamel. The EXPERTOLOGY expert team studied the range of modern manufacturers of dishes and their products and made a rating that includes the 16 best cast-iron pans.

Rating the best cast iron frying pans

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
The best universal cast iron frying pans	1	LE CREUSET 28 cm with wooden handle	14 950 ₽
	2	Rondell Noble Red RDI-706 28 cm	3 680 ₽
	3	GiPFEL BADELL 2254 28 cm	3 857 ₽
	4	BergHOFF Ron 3900041 26 cm	5 090 ₽
	5	Lodge P10S3 25 cm	2 480 ₽
	6	Biol 0328 28 cm	1 278 ₽
The best cast iron wok pans	1	Chasseur Wok 37 cm	10 790 ₽
	2	Lodge P14W3 36 cm	8 970 ₽
	3	Fissman 4079 35 cm	5 575 ₽
	4	Regent Ferro 93-FE-7-30 30 cm	2 076 ₽
	5	GiPFEL DILETTO 2147 24 cm	1 813 ₽
The best cast iron grill pans	1	KitchenAid KCI10GPOB 25x25 cm	12 290 ₽
	2	Barbecue grill LE CREUSET 26 cm	12 150 ₽
	3	Regent Ferro 93-FE-6-27 27 x 27 cm	2 155 ₽
	4	Lodge L8SGP3 26 x 26 cm	3 300 ₽

The best universal cast iron frying pans

Universal cast iron pans are suitable for frying and extinguishing any food and cooking dishes from different cuisines.

LE CREUSET 28 cm with wooden handle

Rating: 4.9

The undisputed leader of the rating is the LE CREUSET round-iron cast-iron skillet with a wooden handle, suitable for cooking fried, stewed or slow-cooked dishes, but for the latter it is necessary to purchase an additional lid, which is not included. The thick cast iron walls inside are covered with black dense enamel, and outside - colored. Non-removable wooden handle eliminates the use of LE CREUSET in the oven and dishwasher, but the pan is suitable for cooking on any stove. It is very convenient to use: in addition to the main handle, a second monolithic small is attached to the sides for gripping from two sides, but with tacking. The total weight of the pan 3 kg.

The average price of LE CREUSET is 28 cm with a wooden handle - 12 000 rubles. Expensive, but the investment will provide the hostess with a really high-quality cast-iron pan for many years.

Rondell Noble Red RDI-706 28 cm

Rating: 4.8

Experts awarded the Rondell Noble Red RDI-706 round pan with a large diameter of 28 cm. It differs from the leader LE CREUSET only with the handle manufacturing material - it is also non-removable for Rondell, but steel, so you can cook dishes on cooking surfaces, including induction and in the oven.The rest is a decent cast-iron frying pan with black enamel inside and colored red outside, food and fat do not stick to it, it is convenient to take care of the product, but you cannot wash it in the dishwasher because of enamel.

The second handle in a cast iron pan is a small cast iron pan on the edge of the board, it is slightly curved - it is more convenient to take it so that it does not jump off, but tacks will be needed for both handles.

The average price of Rondell Noble Red RDI-706 28 cm - 5 000 rubles.

GiPFEL BADELL 2254 28 cm

Rating: 4.8

GiPFEL BADELL 2254 cast iron frying pan with a diameter of 28 cm and a side height of 4.5 cm received the third place rating for the relative weakness of the white enameled coating to high temperatures - some owners had a problem of its cracking and sticking of products as a result. Unstable and color coating outside - after some time, chips appear. However, the pan can be used in the oven - the dishes are baked evenly. Non-removable beams do not interfere with the oven - one of steel, the other a little cast iron, they are not afraid of high temperatures, but for the safety need tacks.

It is undesirable to wash the GiPFEL BADELL frying pan in the dishwasher, but you can carefully use the abrasives by hand - with moderate impact, they are not afraid of enamel.

The average price of GiPFEL BADELL 2254 28 cm - 3 800 rubles.

BergHOFF Ron 3900041 26 cm

Rating: 4.7

BergHOFF Ron pan diameter is slightly smaller than its predecessors - only 26 cm, but the wooden handle is removed, and also there is a spout to drain the sauce. These factors make the use of the pan convenient, a little spoils the impression only the lack of a cover. BergHOFF Ron can be put in the oven - the dishes do not have any brittle coatings, only a smooth cast iron surface with oil impregnation, which needs to be heated gradually to prevent burning. Due to the relatively small diameter of the pan it is convenient to store, but you can not hang it - there is no hole in the handle.

The reviews for this pan are only positive, so feel free to recommend it for purchase.

The average price of BergHOFF Ron 3900041 26 cm - 5 000 rubles.

Lodge P10S3 25 cm

Rating: 4.7

Fifth in the ranking of a small pan with a diameter of 25 cm Lodge P10S3, made of cast iron without special coatings. It has an in-depth shape with rounded down sides of 6 cm high, which contributes to the uniform distribution of heat during cooking. The pan has 2 cast iron handles: one is long, the second is small, people can cook safely in the oven and on gas, induction and electroceramic stoves. Of the features - the presence of a spout to drain the sauce.

In addition to the obvious drawbacks in the form of a large weight and special care, there are no complaints about the pan P10S3 pan. Her price is quite affordable - 3 200 rubles.

Biol 0328 28 cm

Rating: 4.6

The product of the domestic brand Biol series 0328 closes the rating of universal cast-iron pans.The frying pan with a diameter of 28 cm with a wooden removable handle and a second cast tack is large and deep enough (6.6 cm), it can be used in the kitchen with a stove of any type, is not afraid of ovens and is unpretentious in maintenance, like other cast-iron frying pans, which it is necessary to gently wash and periodically calcined, promazyvat oil.

Biol 28 cm weighs all 2.36 kg - quite a few, but relative to analogs in the same diameter it is quite worthy. We recommend buying a frying pan only from trusted vendors - there have been cases of iron being covered with rust during use, which is simply unacceptable for a quality product.

The average price of Biol 0328 28 cm 1400 rubles - the most affordable in the category.

The best cast iron wok pans

In China and Eastern countries, the national cuisine is mostly fried and stewed food in sauce cooked on fire. Wok-type pans are used as dishes - deepened with thickened walls, mainly cast-iron. They create a uniform heat flow inside the volume and contribute to the rapid preparation of products with the preservation of natural benefits. In the next category of our rating are cast iron wok pans.

Chasseur Wok 37 cm

Rating: 4.9

The best and largest frying pan is Chasseur Wok with a diameter of 37 cm and a height of 5 cm. It has a classic shape with sloping walls and large comfortable monolithic handles, if necessary, you can send the wok to the oven. Inside and outside the cast iron is covered with black heat-resistant enamel, resistant to chipping and scratching. Noted: products do not stick to the walls and bottom. The pan comes complete with a lid, but without a hole for steam, so you have to leave a small gap to stabilize the pressure when cooking dishes with sauces.

Cast iron frying pan Chasseur Wok 37 cm suitable for all types of stoves, dishwashers. Its price is about 10,700 rubles.

Lodge P14W3 36 cm

Rating: 4.8

Wok Lodge P14W3 is slightly smaller than the leader - its diameter is only 36 m, but the height is 12 cm and the capacity is all 6 liters. The pan is made of cast iron without enamelled coating, but the inner surfaces are oil-treated, which provides a good non-stick effect. Cookware serves for many years and does not lose its properties, aesthetics and rather quickly pays off because of this. By and large, after each cooking the frying pan becomes better: the protective coating of the inner walls and the bottom is updated, the uniform black color of the frying pan is preserved.

The handles of the wok Lodge P14W3 are cast-iron, but for ease of use the dishes will need a tack. But allowed to use in the oven and on all types of stoves. Covers included no.

The average price of the Lodge P14W3 36 cm - 10 800 rubles.

Fissman 4079 35 cm

Rating: 4.7

Fissman wok Fissman series 4079 with a diameter of 35 cm deep (12 cm) and spacious (5 liters). Timely roasting with oil creates a natural and safest non-stick coating, a special coating of cast iron in the pan is not provided. Fissman 4079 can be used on a gas burner, on induction and electric cooking surfaces, as well as on a fire - the owners of the frying pan appreciated it even in field conditions and were satisfied - they took the wok with them instead of the pot, it only weighs 6.53 kg, and this Not very convenient for carrying.Caring for dishes is simple: nothing burns to the surface, so it is enough to wash it with a sponge or send it to the dishwasher.

The lid is sealed, it has a hole for steam release, but the handle is plastic, you can't send it to the oven with the griddle, without it you can wok. Curved upward cast handles from the same cast iron are convenient for capture.

The average price of Fissman 4079 35 cm is relatively affordable - about 5,800 rubles.

Regent Ferro 93-FE-7-30 30 cm

Rating: 4.6

Fourth place in the rating went to a relatively small frying pan Regent Ferro 93-FE-7-30. A wok with a depth of only 8.5 cm and a diameter of 30 cm weighs only 3.785 kg - very convenient for women's hands, especially since one small molded handle and the main wooden removable one for gripping the pan. Wok Regent Ferro 93-FE-7-30 is made from high-quality cast iron without special coating, it acquires non-stick properties after calcination with grease or oil and improves after each cooking process.

The manufacturer has already tempered the pan, so even after the first use, the hostess will not experience any trouble in the form of adhered food, leaving a correspondingly uncomplicated and hand washing will be quite enough. While cooking, you can use metal spatulas, forks and spoons - they do not threaten uncoated and durable cast iron.

The lid is not attached to the cast-iron pan, and as the users note, the removable handle is not the easiest. But the price compensates for these shortcomings - about 1,800 rubles.

GiPFEL DILETTO 2147 24 cm

Rating: 4.5

A closed and compact wok with a cast-iron lid GiPFEL DILETTO 2147 with a diameter of 24 cm took the sixth place in the rating. Actually, the lid and size determined the place of dishes in the rating: 24 is the smallest diameter in the category, the height is 8 cm. The cover in the set is airtight, but absolutely opaque, which makes it difficult to observe the process of cooking. On the other hand, a closed frying pan can be sent to the oven - so the food will be prepared much faster with the preservation of useful properties.

The pan has 2 small cast handles, there is no coating, but the manufacturer has heated the dishes to form a natural non-stick protection. Wok GiPFEL DILETTO 2147 24 cm is suitable for all types of stoves, but the manufacturer does not recommend using a dishwasher for maintenance. The average price is 1800 rubles.

The best cast iron grill pans

Grill pans are different from the usual ribbed bottom. Professionals point out that it is cast iron cookware that allows you to cook steak or vegetables in the best way compared to modern steel or aluminum frying pans, because cast iron is more efficient than others distributes heat, maximum heating is achieved and the temperature is maintained for a long time. In our ranking are classic square pans.

KitchenAid KCI10GPOB 25x25 cm

Rating: 4.9

Without a doubt, the best grill pan is KitchenAid KCI10GPOB. Firstly, it has a convenient square shape with a side of 25 cm, and secondly, the enameled coating is very durable, does not rub off from metal blades and facilitates care of the surface.The dishes have a relatively thin bottom and walls - only 3 mm each, but this does not affect the quality of heating, the heat is distributed evenly over the entire area, the roasting will be the same in the corners and in the middle of the surface. A heavy cast-iron cap and cast handles add weight — one main and one additional. The total weight of the KitchenAid KCI10GPOB is 5 kg - quite a lot, but for a good frying pan for steaks - the most it.

Like other cast iron pans, KitchenAid is suitable for use on all types of hobs, even on induction, if necessary, you can bake dishes in the oven.

The average price of a frying pan for grilling is 15 000 rubles.

Barbecue grill LE CREUSET 26 cm

Rating: 4.8

The LE CREUSET cast iron square frame with a side of 26 cm inside is covered with black enamel, and outside - colored (black, red, blue, orange, yellow or white). The peculiarity of the coating is durability and non-stick properties, the meat does not stick to the bottom and the grill when frying, and it is convenient to drain the separated sauce through special nozzles on both sides. The handles of the cast are cast, on the one hand - long, on the other - small. They are not afraid of heating, the dishes can be placed in the oven, but to move you have to use tack. The cover is not included, it reduces the overall weight of the griddle.

The LE CREUSET grill has no claims, the pan is made soundly, and most importantly - with the use of dense enamel, which does not peel off and does not lose its properties with time. You can buy dishes for 8 500 rubles.

Regent Ferro 93-FE-6-27 27 x 27 cm

Rating: 4.7

In the third place in the ranking was the Regent Ferro 93-FE-6-27 grill pan with a side of 27 cm square, which is slightly larger than its predecessors. Its difference - the presence of a removable wooden handle, the second small cast. Cast iron is not covered with anything, it is only oiled at the factory, which contributes to preserving the appearance of the cookware throughout its entire life cycle, only care will be required - gentle washing and periodic impregnation with oil at high temperature.

The height of the frying pan is only 3 cm, it is designed exclusively for frying, and therefore the lid is not included, although it is also allowed to put in the oven. Sauce nozzles allow you to drain the juices that stand out from meat and vegetables.

Among the shortcomings, we note only the not quite tight fit of the removable handle - it has a little play. Uncritical, but for perfectionists unacceptable.

Price Regent Ferro 93-FE-6-27 27 x 27 cm - 2600 rubles.

Lodge L8SGP3 26 x 26 cm

Rating: 4.7

The lid of the cast iron pan Lodge L8SGP3, which side is 26 cm, and height - 6 cm, is suitable for frying meat and vegetables, including broth and sauce, but there is no spout for draining, as well as a lid. Cast iron coating is also not provided, so the grill should be cared for: calcine and soak the surface with oil. Cast handles (one main and the second small) provide a comfortable grip, but they heat up on their own, and it is impossible to touch them without tacking.

The advantage of the Lodge L8SGP3 in the absence of enamel, scratches cast iron nasty. The frying pan is durable and unpretentious in circulation, it is recommended by all hostesses, in whose kitchens it is.

The average price of the Lodge L8SGP3 is 26 x 26 cm 4,200 rubles. E is the cheapest option for the given qualities, but still affordable.

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Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.