Known as the “family dinner skillet,” the Lancaster No. 12 Cast Iron Skillet provides the generous cooking surface and taller sidewalls needed for hearty one-pan meals and entertaining. Measuring 13 3/8 inches in diameter and 2 1/4 inches tall, this large cast iron skillet is ideal for searing multiple steaks, frying chicken, roasting meats, sautéing vegetables, baking deep-dish cornbread and preparing complete skillet dinners. At 7.5 pounds, the No. 12 delivers the strength, durability and dependable heat retention of premium cast iron cookware in a balanced design that remains comfortable to handle.
Made in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, the Lancaster No. 12 features a smooth, pre-seasoned cooking surface that improves with regular use. Its traditional stout handle provides a secure grip, while the convenient helper handle makes lifting and carrying a fully loaded skillet easier. Large pour spouts allow for controlled pouring of sauces, drippings and excess grease. Built for family meals, holiday gatherings and everyday cooking, this American-made cast iron skillet combines traditional craftsmanship, versatile performance and heirloom-quality construction designed to serve your kitchen for generations.
Historic Sizing Honoring Generations of American Craftsmanship
The No. 12 designation follows traditional American cast iron sizing standards dating back to the 1800s, when skillet numbers corresponded with the cooking eyes on wood-burning stoves. The number 12 is traditionally a top diameter 13 3/8" skillet.
Features
- Smooth Surface
- Helper Handle
- Made in the USA
Dimensions
- Top Diameter: 13 3/8"
- Depth: 2 1/4"
- Cooking Surface: 12"
- Handle to Handle Measurement: 19"
- Total Weight: 7.5 lbs.
About Lancaster Cast Iron
Lancaster Cast Iron creates premium American-made cast iron cookware designed to bring people together in the kitchen, around the table and wherever good food is shared. Founded in Pennsylvania by Mark Longenecker and Brandon Moore, Lancaster Cast Iron is rooted in a commitment to craftsmanship, simplicity and quality. Every product is made in the USA and thoughtfully designed to help home cooks, professional chefs and outdoor cooking enthusiasts prepare memorable meals with greater confidence.
Lancaster cast iron skillets combine traditional American ironware craftsmanship with a smooth cooking surface, lightweight construction, generous pour spouts and timeless design. Each piece is made through a slow, deliberate process focused on performance, durability and attention to detail. Built for everyday stovetop cooking, oven baking, campfire meals and family gatherings, Lancaster Cast Iron cookware returns to the qualities that made cast iron essential in American kitchens: versatility, dependable heat retention and heirloom-quality construction that can serve generations.