Nordic WareProfessional Weight 12 Inch Texas Skillet With Helper Handle

We originally purchased the 12 inch version of this pan and liked it so much we decided to purchase the smaller sized pans. The sides are not "conventional" for a fry pan, and we were not sure whether we would like the straight sides, but it was not a big deal to adapt. The ceramic coating is superior to the coating on our other non-stick pans.

This monster is really easy to cook in.

Only paid $25 incl/Shipping, therefore it was not an overwhelming cost, though I must say, this Pan recalls to mind some of the inexpensive Pans in Supermarkets that retail for $5.99 or so, and honestly, I think this Pan should be one of them. Therefore, at $15 or more, it should be a profit leader for any Seller.That aside, the top-billing; "Professional Weight", peaked my reasoning and curiosity, though I have no idea if there is a real weight measurement that distinguishes a cooking Pan in the realm of professional Cooks, and Chefs, especially when it comes to grilling, or searing? As of this writing I've only removed the Pan from the shipping box (the box w/content was so light), and so was the Pan.How Important Is A Review? Well when I was researching & searching for a Pan that I could sear & Stovetop grill with, I found a minimal selection; from the expensive [$75 or more] to the inexpensive [$25 or more]. Having no experience or knowledge of NORDIC WARE, I had no idea of the quality of their products---first impressions are important---and unfortunately after hours of Web Searches I found nothing on this product: "NORDIC WARE PROFESSIONAL WEIGHT SEAR & GRILL PAN". Perhaps that should have been an indicator.First Impression: Placing the Pan on a Stovetop burner brought the realization that the Pan section itself, had just enough weight to prevent the Handle's weight from causing it to tip backwards. The inner surface is a cheap coating similar to Teflon, with 1/16 inch protrusions that may produce grill-lines, in combination with outer recessed Ridges, and a design that may keep the fats draining from meats from contacting with the Grill protrusions. Only actual use will confirm whether the design works---or not. I'll update this Review after a few uses... Check back. GBJ

Updated to 5-stars. Bought this for single gas-burner, indoor stove top steak grilling. Performs great for grilling steaks. Grilled a number of fresh, nicely cut Porterhouse steaks with consistent results - could easily control how well-done and got nice grill lines on steak. (Coated steak with some cooking oil; applied favorite steak rub; and then grilled in this pan - tastes great.) This Nordic Ware Professional Weight Searing Gill Pan is well-built with good heft. Bakelite oven-safe handle for oven, use up to 400° , placed 6" or more from the broiler element - from nordicware_com. Nordic Ware Label reports 10-year warranty for this product -- see nordicware_com for care-and-use instructions. Non-stick coating will require Non-Stick Care - Only for non-scratch plastic / silicon cooking utensils. To preserve non-stick cook surface, I washed with soap and water before first use; and henceforth only wiped clean; oil-coated for storage (cast-iron storage treatment); and high pre-heat right before next grilling to disinfect. So far, easy wipe-off cleanups have been done. I weighed this pan itself on an electronic postal scale - weighs 2 lb. 6 0z. As suggested by other reviewers, I examined the screw to the handle - it's OK and Tight - on par with other cookware I own (U.S. or otherwise). Note for Amazon - Upper Picture of the pan without the food is correct. Amazon, please Remove Lower incorrect photo (with food in it), this pan does Not have pour lips in the corners, nor exposed metal at the end of the handle.

I would have given this 5 stars across the board but my pan came with a minor small chip or two to non-stick surface. I hope this will not compromise the non-stick surface in the future. Other than that I love this line of pots because the 10'' in frying pan I had in past is extremely durable and non-stick surface lasts which is nice.

This is seriously the best thing since sliced bread! Way better. I kid you not when I say that I have become the king of the kitchen with this nifty little (actually not so little) device, and trust me, I know very little about cooking..My wife was shocked when I made the first steak using this grill pan. She likes my steaks now better than the $200 steaks we've got in high end restaurants. I watched 1 video on Youtube of Gordon Ramsey on how to cook a perfect steak and used the techniques using this pan, the results were better than I thought. I was shocked that I had actually made it. lol. Since then I have figured out how to concoct other delicacies with this. It is a great way to bring the BBQ flavor into your home in the wintertime.We use it with a gas burner, not sure how this would do with an electric..Sturdy handle.Strong coating.Leaves good grill marks and creates really good crust (first wait for the pan to come to full heat before put the food in)solid materialI sound like I work for Nordic Ware, I don't and am not associated with them in any way (other than that we share great satisfaction, me in the pan, them in their wallets) additionally, I paid full price for this. Just an extremely happy customer.

Great Product! It is thick and heavy and doesnt burn the food easily. The charred lines i get on meat and breads is awesome! Made quesadilla yesterday and came out amazing! The service from the seller is great too. The non stick coating looks pretty good and is imported. The pan heats evenly and doesnt need much oil.

Heavy duty and big enough. Came packed very well too. Will recommend this grill pan to anyone looking for a long lasting one. I purchased it at a lightning deal of 1008 INR which was a steal.

Very bad quality product.

Heavy duty .Amazing

the coating comes off easily