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Newb Questions (self.castiron)

submitted 1 year ago by dohpaz42 to c/castiron

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Hello, I am looking to get myself a cast iron skillet, and I have a couple of questions I'm not finding immediate answers for:

Does it matter what brand of skillet I get? Is there one brand better than another, especially for beginners?
What size should I get? My main interest in CI is to make my own pizzas, but I'll probably expand out from there.
Should I get a set with multiple sizes?

Thanks! Also, am I missing asking anything else? I don't know what I don't know. :)

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[–] fidodo 3 points 1 year ago

All cast irons should basically perform the same. Where the difference would be is in weight, finish, and ergonomics. Lodge is the best cheapest option but it's a bit thicker and has a bumpy surface. More expensive ones are ground down after casting so they're a bit thinner and lighter and smooth. For example, field makes a skillet that's about a lb lighter than the same size lodge and you can definitely feel it. Other than that the main difference would just be the shape.

If you don't care about any of that I would just go with lodge.