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Scoop up a large Victoria cast-iron skillet for $20 today

With grills hibernating for winter, it's a cast-iron skillet you'll want for steaks, burgers and chicken.

David Watsky Senior Editor / Home and Kitchen

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David Watsky

Jan. 18, 2022 6:21 a.m. PT

Cast iron isn't shiny or flashy like some cookware, but it's remarkably consistent, durable and very effective for searing meats at high temps. Cast iron isn't terribly expensive either, but this Victoria 12-inch cast-iron skillet on sale today for $20 at Macy's is an excellent price for a large frying pan, even by cast-iron standards. Amazon appears to have matched the price, in case you prefer to buy it there.

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Cast iron both holds and imparts more surface heat than just about any other material and so can sear the heck out of steaks, burgers and chicken or build a beautiful crust on a piece of cajun-dusted fish or batch of home fries. It's also tough as nails and will last you as long as you're willing to care for it.

With grills mostly put away for winter, it's cast-iron to the rescue for nailing meats and other foods that call for high-temp cooking.

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