The Rachael Ray NITRO is a 12-inch cast iron skillet with a nitro heat treatment that seals and smooths the cooking surface. That finish is meant to resist rust, chipping and staining and to make cleaning easier than bare cast iron. It is pre-seasoned, oven safe to 500°F and works on induction. A helper handle and pour spouts make it easier to move and pour from, and the 12-inch size suits family portions and stove-to-oven cooking. Against plain Lodge-style cast iron it trades some of the classic rough surface for easier upkeep and a colored finish.
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Owners rate it well overall and like the smooth, easy-clean surface and the helper handle. Some find it heavy and report that food sticks more than on well-seasoned traditional cast iron.
This 12-inch cast iron skillet from Rachael Ray has a nitro heat treatment that seals and smooths the surface. The treatment makes the pan easier to use and clean, and helps it resist rust, chipping and staining. The pan comes pre-seasoned.
The skillet has a helper handle for moving it from stove to oven, and built-in spouts for pouring. The smooth nitro finish holds its color. It can be washed and scrubbed, and it works on the stovetop and in the oven.
