Hamilton Beach 38540 16-inch Step Up Skillet, Black

This is definitely a step up in terms of appearance when compared to most skillets in this price range. Performance: the unit heats incredibly fast and evenly. The clip top lid is wonderful, because the edge of the pan has a built-in spout so you can pour of broth, liquid, grease, etc. Just try and do that with an ordinary skillet that doesn’t have a locking lid, and doesn’t have a pour spout. Temperature control is excellent. The thick rubber feet, and sturdy cast metal frame hold the unit beautifully firmly. 1) The built-in drain on the skillet allow air/steam out of the skillet. I thought that would mean heat and moisture would escape quickly, and this would likely not be ideal for certain cooking styles – I was wrong. I’ve used this baby a ton, and the little corner spot allows excess heat, but in no way shape or form affects cooking, steaming, boiling, or any style of frying whatever. For me this really didn’t matter, because I would only pan fry, fry burger, fry steak, fry eggs, fry bacon, fry pork, fry fry fry and saute. Any type of pan style cooking is performed with ease within the Ham-Beaches coffers. Anyways, my point is this: It’s a great piece, works perfectly, has some awesome features, and looks good. Nothing is perfect, but you will love this product, and it clearly will last a long time. Five stars. ADDED: I’ve removed some thoughts from my initial review, because I didn’t know if the pot would do certain things, so let me just say this: “This is easily the finest cooking product I have ever owned”. It will do everything, and do it incredibly well. Cleanup is so incredibly easy. I use this product up to 5 times a day.

This skillet has become very handy. It is a good large size and I love the pouring spout and secure cover. I usually cooked bacon on a griddle built into the stove. That left a mess on the stove to clean. This skillet doesn’t leave half the mess. Good evan heating. Well worth the price. One minor issue is that the mark for setting the temperature is difficult to see, although the power indicator is fairly close.

Hamilton Beach 38540 16-inch Step Up Skillet, Black Features:

• Upscale metal construction
• Glass Lid
• Built-in pour-spout
• Lid clips for easy grease storage
• Fully Immersible

This Hamilton Beach Skillet features upscale metal construction, a glass lid, a built-in pour-spout and lid clips for easy grease storage. Fully immersible.

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