Lodge Yellowstone - 17" Skillet

First of all, I did not receive one that had a hole in the middle, or rough spots in the interior.It is a gorgeous piece of cast iron, I’m so happy with this purchase!I was able to cook 5 bone in pork chops, with plenty of room, no crowding what so ever!The pre-seasoned surface was a charm, none of my coating from the pork chops stuck to the bottom of the skillet!All I did was preheat a little bit of oil to coat the skillet, before placing the breaded pork chops into the pan.Heat distribution was perfect.The weight is substantial, it’s cast iron what can I say.I can’t wait to fry chicken in it next, not to mention so many other dishes that I know are going to turn out perfect!This skillet is a game changer for my cooking adventures!Don’t hesitate to purchase, thinking you will be very pleased if you do.

Best for meal prep ! Such a huge size. It takes two burners but made my life easy

I ordered most of the sizes in these skillets to replace all my toxic pans.They are easier to clean and maintain than I originally thought. They are a bit heavy but you get used to that and the way they heat up quickly.Everything tastes better cooked on cast iron and it is worthwhile the investment as the quality made iron will last a lifetime.Season properly and nothing sticks, the best switch in kitchenware we’ve made in a long time!

I've wanted this skillet for a LONG time, but when I saw the Yellowstone version, I took the plunge. I'm so glad I did! Even though I live in a 2 person household, there are so many uses for this skillet. For the skillet's maiden voyage, I was able to cook almost an entire loaf of challah bread for French Toast in one batch! I have a glass top stove and the largest burner is 11 inches across. The bottom cooking surface of the pan is 14 inches, so I have a "cooler zone" around the perimeter of the pan. I actually like it, because as the French Toast slices cooked quickly in the center area of the pan, I could move them to the outer edge to basically keep warm. The pan is so large, you could also set the skillet off-center of the burner, so you have the "hot zone" for cooking and the "cool zone" for the portion of the pan off the burner, to keep cooked foods warm. You really can't create 2 cooking zones for a 10 or 12 inch skillet, because they aren't big enough.I attached pictures to demonstrate the size of this skillet. The man holding the pan is 6'1, so you get an idea of just how big this skillet really is. Even for 2 people, this skillet will get a lot of use. I thought it would be great to grill onions and peppers for fajitas on the stove, while the meat is cooking on the outdoor grill. Tortilla comal, anyone? I think this would cook a 12 inch flour tortilla, or 3-4 corn tortillas, no problem! And of course, the ultimate turkey roaster! With regard to baking, just how many cinnamon rolls could this pan hold?Being a loyal Lodge cast iron customer, I can honestly say I have zero regrets with purchasing this size skillet, even for 2 people. I hope you give it a try!

I love this large skillet. I'm a fan of both Lodge Cast Iron Pans (I own a few including dutch ovens) and an even bigger fan of Yellowstone. This is an awesome collab and a great collection for fans. Love love love

Pros:Solid Lodge qualityVERY heavy. Great heat retentionPerfect, factory seasoning.The pattern in the bottom is a great commemorative for the show.Cons:This thing is HUGE!! 17” at the cooking surface.Very heavy. This is to be expected with a large piece. For those slight of build or with back issues/arthritis/etc. this may not be your wisest choice.

Great for cooking a huge meal. Oven or open flame, this thing is heavy duty. makes you feel like a Cowboy camp Chef. I enjoy it.....

A very large and good looking pan. A good value. Worked excellent with my cast iron chicken I make