I LOVE cast iron and am thrilled with three great frying pans for the price. When I chose them, the box said distributed by a company in the US. When I got them home and was washing them, the bottom says made in China. I am disappointed the "Made in China" wasn't on the outside of the box, clearly visible. With all the problems coming from China-made goods, I'm hoping they aren't made with OR coated with something poisonous. Is there any way to know? I bought two sets and am tempted to take them back because I can't seem to find an answer.
These pans don't need much heat as they tend to heat up fast & also hold the heat. This gave me good value for money.
I have been looking for some cast iron cookware for some time. This 3-piece set was a fantastic value compared to other houseware stores (especially compared to one that promotes cookware exclusively --- 1 fry pan was priced more than this Sears 3-piece set!).
I believe that people who have not used cast iron cookware should give it a try. I know they will be surprised that a properly "seasoned" piece of cookware provides even heat during cooking and "no-stick" for easy clean-up. The other benefit is they last a long time--- almost indestructible!
These are great pans, we use them all the time. They are healthy for you they will put iron into your system just by using them. The only downfall about them is that they don't have lids. Uther then that they are great, i love them.
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Tracy Holmes
These are a great set of pans. They come preseasoned. You have to make sure and oil them after using them. I know an older fellow that never put soap on his cast iron.
I picked up this set of 3 cast iron frying pans for $13 and change. What a great deal. A single cast iron pan is more than that at the thrift store and it's not new. These pans are weighty, have a limited lifetime warranty (save that paperwork), and the weight is well balanced between the pan and the handle. All in all, the best buy I've made in a long time.
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