The Lancaster No. 8 is a 10 1/2-inch cast iron skillet made in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, weighing 4 lbs with a 9 1/4-inch cooking surface and 2-inch depth. It stands out for a smooth, pre-seasoned cooking surface, a stout traditional handle plus a helper handle, and large pour spouts — a combination rare on modern cast iron. The light build and helper handle suit cooks who find standard 10-inch skillets clumsy, and the size handles a single egg up to a roasted entrée. Against mass-market skillets it trades a rough, heavier build for smoother cooking and easier lifting, and owners rate it very highly.
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Owners rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 562 ratings and praise the smooth surface, light weight and helper handle. Complaints are few and mostly about seasoning upkeep and a hot handle.
The Lancaster No. 8 is a cast iron skillet made in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. It is the original Lancaster piece and the brand's flagship. The No. 8 is sized to be the most versatile of the Lancaster skillet sizes. It can be used for frying an egg, roasting an entrée or baking a pie.
The pan has a smooth, pre-seasoned cooking surface. It also has a traditional stout handle, large pour spouts and a helper handle. The construction is lightweight yet strong. The skillet can go from stovetop to oven to table.
