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Skillets for high-heat searing

Only claims made for high-heat searing specifically: 6 quoted claims about skillets from 4 named people. General praise for the same products is on the skillets page.

Which skillets do people recommend for high-heat searing?

Lodge 12-inch cast iron skillet

1 voice 2 claims

0:00 supports KUKpro Thermometer

our first pan is the 12-inch skillet made by Lodge in Tennessee they've been making these pans there for more than a hundred years and at thirty-five dollars and the reputation mate built it's going to be a hard pan to beat

value Tested it 10-MINUTE COMPARISON: CAST IRON SKILLET vs STAINLESS STEEL SKILLET - USING A KUKPRO THERMOMETER

Cites price, reputation

1:00 supports KUKpro Thermometer

it's gonna take the lodge a little longer to heat up but it's gonna retain that heat and its mass longer when it's really important during the sear then the all-clad will

performance Tested it 10-MINUTE COMPARISON: CAST IRON SKILLET vs STAINLESS STEEL SKILLET - USING A KUKPRO THERMOMETER

Cites heat retention, heating speed (against)

Made In skillet

1 voice 1 claim

7:01 supports Prudent Reviews Cookware Reviewer

But if you let it heat gradually for a few minutes, it cooks evenly and it's great for searing.

use-case fit Tested it I Tested Every Cast Iron Skillet, These Are the Best & Worst

Cites heat retention