Unboxing: Stargazer Cast Iron Skillet Review
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Cowboy Cooking, Cast Iron, Outdoor Cooking, Grilling, Dutch Oven Cooking
Kent, know what I noticed right away on the Stargazer? Some of us are not able to use gas, or even electric coils for various reasons, and are stuck with glass surface cooking. Some of the Iron skillets have an exaggerated ring cast in the bottom, probably due to old coal/wood stoves. They don't contact well with the heat on a glass cooking top. The Stargazer is a smooth bottom without a ring! Might be my next cast iron purchase!
The handle is designed that way so you can set your utensil on it without it falling off, it gives you a place to put your tool.
Grandad said never fry anything nekkid....
It would be nice if Stargazer designed a cool lid like Finex did.. I bet you could find a lid that fits it, but it would be cool to have a matching lid with their logo engraved. A larger 12" inch option would be nice, too.
Yes a Logo Lid, This Pan iS Like ⭐Artwork, Lol.
Just received the Stargazer 12" I ordered 4/24 (~3 months). First impression after a day: it's the most non-stick skillet (Field, Lodge Blacklock, Marquette Castings) out of the box.
Ya iT's ASSUME Pan✔️.
Stargazer Tip: It took me a while to get the seasoning to stick to the pan. My recommendation is to buy their pan seasoned, and then follow the steps and directions to season it 6 more times before ever using it. This may seem like overkill, but trust me its not and will save you a whole lot of time. Otherwise I love this pan and glad I got it.
You don't need to put 6 layers. Just add one or two.
Thanks for keeping your videos clean . In today's world its like the smell of fresh cofee . God bless .
Thanks and God Bless you as well
I do appreciate the cooler handle design. I took a look at my Lodge skillet on my stovetop with an IR camera and a considerable portion of the handle became hot enough to boil water, which means the rest of the handle was definitely not hot enough to touch. I'd like to see a thermographic photo of this design at typical cooking temperatures. And that flared edge! 😍
I got 10” Stargazer when it was on Kickstarter. It’s my favorite pan and use it twice a day. Great stay cool handle, stays cooler than Finex Brass knob.
My cast iron issues ended the day I started watching your channel, and since I use cast iron for all my cooking, that has been quite a gift. Thank you!
Thanks Laura
Never be scared. People buy fully rusted cast iron skillets and bring them back. Live an learn. Life goes on.
My Stargazer is my favorite skillet. It's the only cast iron I'll use along side my carbon steel, and copper cookware depending on recipe. The Stargazer does everything amazing. It's not too light, and not too heavy. The best part about the pan is the way it renders fat. You can coat the whole pan edge to edge with bacon and have a ton of bacon fat left to fry with. More so than any of my other cast iron for sure. And the way it sears a crust is perfection. I love it!
I love my stargazer skillet. I’ve cooked and deep fried and it is just wonderful. Everything tastes better. I Highly recommend the seasoned version. I made fluffy eggs as my first dish and I haven’t looked back. The handles are appropriate. You’ll appreciate the longer handle going to and from the oven as a finish to your dish.
I've had a lot of cast iron over the last 40 years, even some good quality garage sale finds, but my best is the family hand me down Wagner set
LOL I've got dibs on Dad's skillet which was his mom's.
Per Stargazer FAQs: "WHAT TYPE OF SEASONING IS USED ON YOUR SEASONED COOKWARE?
We use a blend of canola, grapeseed, and sunflower oil. Our oil blend is 100% certified non-GMO and contains no animal products, so it’s vegetarian/vegan friendly. It is also soy and peanut-free, for anyone with allergy concerns." Note they don't give the ratio's of the blend..
Just a week ago I bought 2 lodge iron pans and a dutch oven. I enjoyed polishing the bottoms and season 3 times with flax seed oil. Bacon, eggs and fried taters. Not thing has stuck yet. I'am surprised with the easy cleanup!
Keep these videos streaming! Love you both.
Thanks Barry and keep on cooking
Stargazer has updated their pans a little, they now do some kind of almost sandblast finish vs machining the bottom of the pan. The finish is satin and lets the season stay more easily, it's pretty nice. The weight has increased as well, I don't have an older Stargazer to prove this but I think they made the outer walls thicker. Gorgeous pan, I like the name too.
Good iron and good people as well
I've had my stargazer since August 2017. After many months of regular use it developed the perfect season on the surface: nothing sticks and it's very easy to clean with a bit of water (hot pan) and light surface scrub with a cloth or nylon sponge. It is now our go-to pan for almost everything, even homemade bluecorn tortillas.
It is good iron
Kudos for them offering the military discount. Reasonably priced, I like the bigger handle and front handle. Thanks
I just got a Stargazer, and am pretty satisfied. The handle does get hot, especially compared to my All-Clad. If it's on the stove for long enough, the handle gets hot. If it's not on the stove for long, it doesn't get hot. That being said, wow. It's a huge difference compared to the Lodge skillet I had. I think I screwed up the seasoning, but it took new seasoning really well. I can't knock Lodge too much since it's a $20 pan. I would love to hear about how the sanded Lodge compares
Just got my stargazer yesterday! I love how the inside of the pan is smooth
I got this skillet after watching your review. I’m in the process of laying down the seasoning. I do not like the traditional small hot handles. The handle is what sold me on it. Now watching your other videos. You are a treat to watch. Thanks, Rose
Thanks Rose it is good iron
They just started shipping their new 12 inch skillets.
I lol’ed my dinner out at “smooth as a Safeway chicken” lol I love this channel
I love my Field pans! Perfect weight and perfect handling. I put 3 more seasoning on them when I received them in the oven. Ater using them no stick.Now there black already. Loving them.Cant wait till they come out with the 12 inch.
Thanks Faith for watching
My wife and I have a well seasoned lodge that she mostly uses for frying. I just got my 10.5" stargazer today and looking forward to using it.
It is good iron and we hope you enjoy it
I received my stargazer skillet a few days ago I seasoned it with coconut oil three times and fried 4 eggs. Nothing sticking to the pan. Wiped clean with a paper towel. I was impressed! I have a variety of lodge cast iron and an old Griswald I usually use every day for eggs. This skillet is lighter and the handle could be picked up without a pot holder. I have high hopes that this pan will last years for me.
I just bought a Lodge skillet and am new to cast iron. It is preseasoned, but I used the oven method and seasoned it a couple more times, once with olive oil, and then with avocado oil since I couldn’t find flaxseed oil. This morning I cooked eggs and bacon and the egg slid right out. No sticking at all so I am happy with my purchase. Love these videos Kent and thanks for all the great advice.
Thanks Mary Beth for watching
Good Review and Thanks to Stargazer for the Veterans Discount.
It is good iron and a great tribute
Ya That's Reason✔️ to Buy.
Kent just a update I received my 12 today,I like it They have also changed the packaging
Good iron it is
yes very impressed with it in ways like it better than my Field @@CowboyKentRollins
8:30 seasoned model is now $115! wow big jump in price
125 now lol
125 now lol
This is a great series comparing cast iron skillets. I only own Lodge but at least the price point on this skillet is more in line compared with the Butter Pat at $200.00. I could almost own a complete basic skillet line up of Lodge for the price of one Butter Pat. I understand you get what you pay for however, I'm extremely satisfied with my Lodge skillets that I've owned for over 20 years. Thanks for sharing and I appreciate you and Shannon taking the time to do a real time comparison. Cheers to y'all!
Thanks William for watching
You are most welcome sir. Cheers!
Bud if you sand out the interior of a Lodge skillet you can make it smooth. It just takes a little time and effort. It's kind of hard to get the sides, but you can make the bottom glass smooth with a rotary sander, followed by an orbit sander, and finally finishing with the orbit sander and 00 or finer steel wool.
I have a good size collection of Lodge, but it's ok to have a high-end primary skillet or two
Lodge may not be considered high quality by most, but one thing for sure, there's not a better cast iron skillet out there for baking cornbread or biscuits. There's something about the roughish surface that just flat out works. My old Griswold, Wagner and even my Stargazer never see use when it's time for cornbread or biscuits.
I own both sizes of Stargazer skillets. Admittedly the handles are big, but I have large hands and really like the way the handles are constructed. Also like being able to put a spoon or ladle in the handle. Getting the seasoning to adhere reminds me of carbon steel. It can be a bit of a challenge at first, but just use it and you will look up one day and it will be fully nonstick. For the first several cooks, I recommend deep frying, making cornbread, and cooking pizza. All three keep the skillet coated in oil for a period of time without any stress to the seasoning.
Good iron it is
I never use soap. For me, I like this skillet review of all the companies. It is great that you have done this for us.
Thanks for watching
Owned a stargazer 12inch for 3months now. Lovely pan. I love it. I used ghee to season mine. Then did potatoes to build a carbon layer. After a month, I can slide an egg without drowning it in oil or water. Carbon layering makes it non-stick, not the seasoning....
Issues I have with it, the any angle pour spout makes it so I cannot wipe my wood utensil off into the pan. Then it is rather small for a 12inch, for instance it fits inside my 12inch lodge. Think cooking area around 9-10inches.
Not a single other issue. I highly recommend this skillet, price is right.
Good iron it is
Just got my first Stargazer. I got the 12 inch and I love it so far. I like the longer Handel and it is quite cool after cooking breakfast, bacon and eggs. Great quality, nice weight. I will be purchasing a 10inch for myself and another 12 for my friend.
Good folks and good iron
I use the handle to rest spoon while cooking, very convenient. And yes the handle hardly gets too hot to handle. Love this skillet.
Great iron it is, Thank you for watching
I love seeing the old red cabinet in the bachground! It's perfect for the outdoor kitchen! Boy howdy! 👍. With lots of love from sunny 🌞 Arizona 🌵, 90/61f today, sure hope we don't skip spring!
Thanks Suzi
Glad you finally got a Stargazer. I like mine a lot and the handle design stays cool enough to pick up barehanded for at least one round of bacon frying.
this is one of the modern cast iron pans i'm thinking of getting, mainly because of its design.
Bought that Stargazer Skillet for Christmas 2018 and it's a keeper. Never goes in the drawer, stays on top of range cause we use it every day. Thanking you for that Cast Iron TH-cam video you did, cause you sold us on the Stargazer.
Good iron it is
I have 2 lodge skillets and striped them with easy off heavy duty oven cleaner. And reseasoned them.They turned out great!
I sanded and polished the inside of my Lodge. It is smooth as vintage!
If you can, build a fire and bury it in hot coals for two hours getting it glowing. It will come out looking like it just left the factory.
Faith I stay away from oven cleaner, its hard on my stomach
I got one of their 12inch pans unseasoned. Put three grape seed coats on it and have been rocking and rolling ever since. I love cooking in it. Pizza is awesome in them.
Good iron it is
I am just a old country boy from ky. who grew up watching my mom cook on a cast iron skillet. I enjoy watching your videos I have started collecting cast iron I have about 20 or so now I got mine from friends and garage sales for under $10 dollars .we have a lot of fish fries and I use a lodge 12 inch dutch oven to cook it in.so keep up the good work. thanks jerry mcelwain
Thank you Jerry for watching
Being new to cast iron, I opted to buy cheap and work my way up to a higher price point. I'm now at the stage where I'm trying to create a high quuaoty cast collection, smithy and stargazer are my next pans
Also Marquette is good as well
I have the modern Lodge 10.25 inch and it's great. The slight roughness has no problems with sticking, eggs, etc. no sticking. Just use a bit of fat like any other skillet. The grain to the surface of the new Lodge holds on to seasoning very well. This along with it being priced affordably at $20 and made in the USA make it easy to recommend. The best all around cookware IMO. I'd really like to try a machined one too, but not convinced paying $120 with tax+shipping for a Stargazer or Field is worth it. Love your videos though Kent, keep it up.
Thanks Justin for watching
I just purchased a seasoned Stargazer for a total of $84.80. ($88.00 - $13.20 military discount + $10.00 shipping).
Cowboy Kent when you cook outside not using soap on your skillets is fine. But if you are cleaning them in you sink it is a good idea to use a mild soap. The reason is not to clean the skillet but to protect your sewer lines. It helps in stopping the grease from sticking to them. This is especially important in septic system's over a period of time it can clog up your lateral lines. It is much cheaper to replace a damaged skillet ,than to have a backhoe digging up your backyard and replacing your whole septic system. Grease will make the ground less porres. Especially if you have a lot of clay in your yard. You would be surprised how much grease is left in your skillets after you pour out the morjorty it. Lard is great four retaining warter the last thing you want in a septic system.
I just got a 12 inch lodge with a elk carving on the bottom side and it has just about no seasoning in it at all. Gonna be some work on this thing. I have 11 old pieces from my grandmothers collection that i absolutely love
Thank you Richard for watching
I´ve got 3 skillets made in Norway from 1920, 40 and 50s and all of them have long handles. And I love using then nearly every day. But that skillet in this video I would like to buy for sure
IT is good iron
Found stargazer skt 105 02b at goodwill for approximately $11.00 very excited, cooked steak and onions, love it....
I BOUGHT THE SMALL STARGAZER AN LIKED IT SO MUCH AFTER COOKING ONE TIME WITH IT, I BOUGHT THE BIG ONE. WHEN THE NEW BIG ONE COMES OUT I WILL GET IT ALSO...LOVE SOME STARGAZER!!!
That Stargazer looks like the deal of the century! I will be quite interested in how it holds up over time but cast iron generally takes a .45 (not a "rooster bullet" but a Samuel Colt bullet) to put any real damage in it. I really appreciate this series because I am thinking about getting some iron for my father-in-law (he is an ex-firefighter and excellent cook pulling kitchen duty for the firehouse and doing it now for relaxation after a day on the construction site where he is a general contractor). You and Shannon very obviously know your stuff so I trust your opinions. Thanks for doing this series.
I have an excellent Calphalon heavy gauge aluminum set of cookware which does an excellent job of cooking tomatoes and other acidic food so I am lucky that way. I have 8-10-12" iron which have served me well for 2+ decades. You're so right about the iron returning the TLC you give it.
Thanks Eric for taking time to watch
I have a lodge. After watching your cast iron reviews with your lovely wife, I just purchased my stargazer 10.5 pre-seasoned. Even got 15% off from their website. Excited...promise you that!
So glad you’re doing this series. I’ve sanded my main Lodge skillet twice. Still not happy with the surface. Ready to upgrade. Thanks to both of you.
Thanks for watching
This skillet didn't come up when I googled cast iron skillets. I really appreciate this review. I think that I'll save up for one as it fits my budget the best.
Good iron it is
Do a review on the Finex Cast Iron Skillet. They are made in the USA and definitely a different design. Wow are they spendy though!!!
Rick the more you spend the more pride you take in things and it will last and pass it down thru generations.
Cool Handle on them too, just a Lil short for my liking
Great video. Looking forward to next week's video. I have a Field, Finex, Stargazer and several lodge pieces. Also have several of my great aunt's Wagner Ware. Love my cast iron. I also have the bottom stand of her old cast iron stove. Put a top on it and it makes a great interesting coffee type table.
Thanks Brenda for watching
Howdy Kent, how’s about a Stargazer skillets update and review after using it for so long ?? Love you’re ‘tubes, hope y’all are staying safe and sane . 🇺🇸🍳
I've had mine for nearly two years, and it is still fantastic. Has held up brilliantly, and I've had no problem at all with the seasoning. (I use buzzy wax once in a while on all my pieces but regularly just am sure to oil it after use) I have to say that I have several pieces of cast iron that I love, but to this day my Stargazer is the one I like looking at best lol! She's such a pretty girl.
Mine arrived in New Zealand 2 yrs ago. Love it to bits..............
Welp, I reckon I dun been hooked! I adopted one of these babies just today and I think ima write my other kids out da will!
All kidding aside, unboxed it, filled it with oil, deep fried some pies for desert and cleaned up wonderfully! Can’t wait till the morning to make some bacon and eggs in this baby!
Stargazer, ya dun gud!
Kent, awesome review. Your word is still good with me! Hahaha
God bless!
I bought this one because of the military discount and the design , but when I ordered mine they were changing locations so it was delayed, but well worth the wait!! The other brand I like that didn’t require any sanding smooth like lodges was the Finex....another great cast iron skillet!! Love the videos!
Thanks so much for watching
I just took a sander starting with 60 grit and then 220 grit to my 15" Lodge and I have to say, for the price if you don't mind doing a little work, the Lodge is exceptional. Keep in mind it will take an electric sander and about 30 minutes but worth the work
Then again, I think this handle design makes it worth it just for the reduced heat transfer to the handle. Then again, cast iron is a really brittle metal. I'd be worried if that pan sustained a good thunk around those skinny arms that it'd snap off a lot easier than a Lodge would.
I did the same but I started out with a stripping wheel on an angle grinder then moved to the sandpaper. That thing is smooth as glass now. I'd still like to get a hold of a stargazer in a different size because I love quality stuff.
I’ve used both the Field and the Stargazer. There both great, but for me the Field wins hands down.
I've got a Field, but curious why your preference... What do you think separates them. Thx.
They both cook about the same, but I too find the handle and lip awkward. Plus the field is the most like the old skillets out of the two. Then again I own the Field and a friend has the Stargazer so maybe some bias is in play?
I like the features on this skillet and I believe I’ll buy one.
It is good iron
I would like to hear about the Smithey which is made in Charleston, SC. I have a field and stargazer also. I can’t wait to hear your summary. Love the channel.
This is the first that I have heard of this product, but I agree, my interest has been spiked after looking at their website and watching one of their videos. Inquiring minds would like to know.
Thanks Bill so much for watching
Mine is arriving on Monday and it's bare unseasoned. It was VERY affordable with the military discount ($68) I must say.
Hope you enjoy
Thank you, Cowboy Kent! I love this series and I’ve learned a lot about caring for and using cast iron, thanks to you! I love your recipes too. You are a true cowboy and a gentleman to boot.
Thanks so much
I got my Stargazer a few weeks before this review was released. I am very pleased with the skillet but I wish I had got it unseasoned instead. I think I could have put a better base season on it that what they did, but I was feeling a little lazy when I ordered. My mistake. But I do like the skillet and recommend it to cast iron users. If you are comfortable with seasoning it yourself, I suggest doing just that.
Appreciate the videos Kent. Keep up the good work.
Thanks Harrill
Curious to see you do a video on Finex. I prefer vintage Wagner or Gris, but I sure do enjoy watching your videos.
Thanks so much
My only con of this pan is both handles look like after thoughts. I know they are sturdy but it’s like ***k we forgot the handles! Saw a review of this pan as unseasoned! Day nab it! What a beautiful pan! If that’s your wife Kent well done. She’s a child ride! Again well done!
C.I. Is all i cook with, been like that for years, now even better with Kent’s tips on up keep. Thank you
Thanks Michael for watching
Stargazer was smart to send you this Skillet to review. I ordered a new Stargazer Skillet based on your review. Lord only knows how many other Yahoo’s did the same.
Good Iron it is
Cowboy Kent Rollins : Got it and love it, best cast iron skillet I own. Got tired of sanding down Lodge cast iron cook ware. Once I removed the orange peel they are great skillets, but with my arthritis. It took to much effort. I recently picked up my late mother’s Lodge cast iron skillets. The old stuff is much better. No orange peel.
This is a skillet where my wallet says, go getcha one. Thank you very much for the review and thanks to Stargazer for the Military discount. I don't ever ask for one but I definitely buy from the companies that support us veterans. Thanks for the recent reviews and the other videos over the years. BTW, I have made several recipes after getting your cookbook at Silver Dollar City. The bad news about that is I may not be buying the relish from your website anymore because the recipe is so easy and is terrific. The good news is I will be buying for seasoning! Kevin
Thanks Kevin, the jar is a little different with a secret ingredient
Based off of your reviews of the two so far I believe I like that Butter Pat a little better. But the cost of the stargazer is a little more appealing. Good video and review
Great review! I would like to see the Lodge Pro-Logic Series of cast iron. Let's see how it stacks up against the fancy pans.
I like this skillet. The handle looks comfy and it can hold a spoon or spatula on the slightly rolled handle end. Also love the looks of the larger rear open ended handle. The rolled edge looks nice but I think a pour spout on the side would have been nice as Shannon pointed out. The price is great though. I look forward to the other reviews before I get back in to cast iron. God bless and thank you both. Appreciate the education you are giving me.
Thomas thanks so much and God Bless you as well
We use 2 10.5s and 1 12. We LOVE these pans. Yes the handle doesn't get as hot as fast as any of the others we have. I would use this next to my Finex any day of the week. My wife loves these enough she mad me get rid of all of my Lodge but got to keep all of my other goodies. But we pretty much use the Stargazers for everything we cook. I would use a Stargazer over any of my other cast iron. NO we are not sponsored but Stargazer we just love the product.
Good iron it is
Really looking forward to your next episode! I have two Lodge skillets that I love but am really thinking about adding a Field. The Stargazer looks great, but I'm thinking that handle may be a bit much for my smaller hands (thanks, Shannon, for mentioning that!).
Thank you for watching
What did you wind up purchasing? I am going between Field and Stargazer.
I bought a couple “Field” pans after your review. So far, so good. It has only been a couple weeks, but I like them pretty well.
It is never too soon to start thinking about Christmas. I try to get “big” gifts bought early in the year for people I know will be getting gifts because they haven’t been naughty. I might spread my business around because the other pans look pretty good.
Thanks C J for watching
Thanks for all the cast iron videos. I have a few old Lodge pans that predate the rough seasoning and I like them a lot. My wife wanted a bigger one so we bought a new 12" Lodge. I sanded and smoothed it as per your directions and it cooks great. I would have a hard time justifying the price of these last few you reviewed. Poor folks have poor ways.
Thanks John for watching
Please do Smithey Iron and Finex. Two great American Cast Iron!
Looking forward to the review! My 20 year old daughter loves to cook so I'm looking to buy her first cast iron skillet.
That skillet is looking great and I have to consider this brand because of the military discount which makes it even more appealing to me. I ordered a Lodge dutch oven through Amazon and can't wait to receive it so I can see how it works.
Hope you enjoy it Sidney
Kent, you made a disturbed face when Canola and Crisbee was mentioned. I agree with you on the canola issue, but was curious if you're not a fan of Crisbee or you misheard Shannon thinking she said Crisco. I've been extremely pleased with Crisbee and was wondering if you had any thoughts on it. Thanks as always for your videos!!
I haven't used it, but it has some things in it I can't spell
Cowboy Kent Rollins the unscented (which I use) is soybean oil, beeswax, and palm oil. Not sure about the scented versions, but thanks for the reply.
Kent, I'd love to send you some Crisbee to try!
Folks interested in the Stargazer, when you buy one of these, they include a 15% off code for your next purchase from them good until 12/31/18. You can use it towards another one of their 10.5" pans or just wait for the next product they produce (they state more are coming soon). I got the seasoned version for $88. Shipping is $10 for a total of $98. I got mine in about three weeks total. 11 day wait for the pan to be ready for shipping and then 10 days for it to get to my house (they use FedEx SmartPost...FedEx trucks the product to your local post office, post office then delivers it to your address).
Good reviews. Can’t wait for next one. I still love my field skillet we shall see what outcome with all four. God bless you both and hello from Bakersfield CA 👍🏽😄🍺🍳
Thanks and God Bless you as well
A scrambled rooster bullet... That's a first for me had me cracking up pretty good I like that one and this is another great review on some good cast iron that is a great pan and some people those are a little heavy and I do recommend a hay hook for one like this that's got the handle and I can't wait to see your 4 layouts on your opinion you guys always give honest opinions you tell it like it is another good thing I love about'cha all and we will sure see you on the next one and you guys make a good team on camera she's awesome bro she really is you guys have a good one hopefully get some warm weather soon and y'all Keep On Keepin On mr. Rollins👊👊👍👍👍❤❤☺☺🎩
Thanks Roy so much
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@@CowboyKentRollins big big welcome Mister Rollins you have been putting out some really great videos my friend✊✊👊👊👍👍👍👍👍
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Love my set of Lodge Iron, cheap, great for just starting out and Made in 🇺🇸
Yeah, So is stargazer. Made in the us that is. Do you want a cookie?
FYI: I've read that handle was also designed so that you could rest a spoon in it. *think like a long handled stirring spoon.
GOD BLESS YOU BOTH ALWAYS! BE SAFE! HAVE FUN! ENJOYED! WE GOT SOME SNOW A COUPLE DAYS AGO ALL MOST GONE!
Thanks David and God Bless you as well
that’s so affordable!....now i own nothing newer than 1950s but I would be willing to give that one a try!...thanks again for another great video........❤️❤️
It is good iron
Lovely handle. Sure, you can forget about the need for a pot holder. Easy to use, because once hot, it will stick nicely to your hand, you can feel it or just listen to the sizzle as the upper layers of your skin bond onto the metal, iron is a great ;conductor of heat, nice and even. Then you can lift it easily once it's stuck to your flesh.
Wow, the price is right on these skillets. They appear to be in high demand too! Thumbs up!
It is good iron
I’ve had one for a while and it’s one of my favorites!
I have a Griswold from the early 1900s. Been in my family forever. But I sure wish I could afford one of these new Stargazers. PS: I always use flaxseed oil on mine. One trick to get stubborn food out is to fill it with water and add some salt. Let it sit for at least 20 minutes and all that gunk should scrape right out effortlessly. But use caution with the salt water method with cast iron because it will rust if you overdo it. I wouldn't let it sit more than an hour. You're not supposed to soak cast iron in water because of rust. But if you do it right, clean it fully, and dry it out on the stove within a short time, you'll be fine.
Most people understand "seasoning cast iron" to mean the process of cleaning, then applying oil and then polymerizing the oil (fat) on the cast iron by subjecting it it to high heat. Once that is done you don't have to go through that process after every use. Just clean and apply a light layer of oil after use. So I would agree with Stargazer that you don't need to season your skillet after every use. . . just clean apply a light layer of oil after each use.
Nice hat Kent, looks black, I had a black hat once, here's a good story. When I was 13 years old I had managed to save up my money enough to finally get me a nice black Stetson I'd had my eye on for 8 or 9 months. It was approaching elk season in Colorado where we lived and my Dad and Uncles would always use the excuse of "scouting before the season" to head to the hills and basically mess around shooting squirrels and rabbits, and drinking beer around the fire at night over the weekend. I had been going with them since I was about 8 years old I reckon. Anyway...that year I wore my brand new hat that I was so proud of, I thought I was sooooooo cool lol. Saturday night sitting around the fire....my Dad and Uncles must have had this planned.......my Dad says " Black hat huh?".........I said "Yep", all kind of proud. He said " So you wanna be in the black hat club huh?".... I said "Ya"........at which point he snatched it off my head, threw it in the fire and him and my uncles shot about 10 holes in it....the he fished it out...put it out...and handed it back to me and said "Here....now your in the black hat club". That was over 45 years ago, and I have never owned one since :).
Back on subject. Stargazer skillets are a little pricey, but just about some of the best stuff out there. And of course will last many lifetimes if cared for. Another lessen my good ole Dad taught me was " Son.....always buy the best you can afford, you will never be sorry", and he was right.
So true
Now that is quite the membership fee LOL
Thank you! Great video! I ordered my fist Stargazer today! The price is higher now (what isn't?) but that's ok. I got 10% off for being a new customer. I'll be following your tips! :) God bless you both!💕
After a ton of replies on the comment I made yesterday (it reads like a book), I ordered today after my Military ID was checked. It should arrive the first week of April. 👍🏻 Thanks for the great review.
Thanks for watching and your service my friend
Looking forward to the side by side by side comparison!
Love the series! I hope you're able to review and compare a Finex skillet with the rest. I love my 12" Finex!!!
Another fine looking piece of kitchen gear. Thanks for showing it to us Kent and Shannon.
Our pleasure
I learned alot from watching this video.i was in walmart today just looking several brands to choose from not picking on anyone none of felt like what they ought to be
Good choice Ronald, way to rough
I made the mistake of buying a new Lodge pan. Truck bed liner. 3 coats of seasoning a day over 4 days and feels like I didn't do a thing. Without the orbital sander, muscle or time to grind this down, I wasted my money. Might as well send it off to Kent.