Food and Recipes Kitchen Assistant Some Shoppers Are Reaching for This Carbon Steel Skillet Over Their Cast Iron Pans—and It's Just $30 on Amazon One reviewer said “there isn’t a better pan on the market.” By Lily Gray Lily Gray Lily Gray is an Associate eCommerce Home Editor for Dotdash Meredith. She has been writing for Real Simple, Better Homes & Gardens, and Southern Living since 2020, covering the best products in the home and lifestyle spaces. As a shopping expert, Lily has spent the last few years testing products and researching trends in home decor, furniture, cleaning, organizing, kitchenware, home improvement, and gardening. Previously, she was a Home and Shopping writer for the Dotdash Meredith news and deals eCommerce team, and contributed to PEOPLE, Real Simple, Food & Wine, Better Homes & Gardens, Southern Living, Shape, and All Recipes. Lily attended Iowa State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism and Mass Communications and Political Science. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Published on April 19, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email We independently research, test, review, and recommend the best products—learn more about our process. If you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission. Photo: Courtesy of Amazon Every home cook knows the importance of having reliable cookware. Cast iron skillets are durable workhorses that provide excellent heat retention for searing meats and sauteing vegetables, while nonstick pans offer a slick and easy cleanup. So if you're looking to streamline your cookware stockpile, consider getting a carbon steel skillet that delivers the best of both worlds. And we found a customer-loved option that shoppers say is a "joy to work with" on sale for just $30 on Amazon right now. The BK Carbon Steel Skillet is derived from high-quality carbon steel that's pre-seasoned to jumpstart the natural nonstick coating your pan will build over time—making it ideal for cooking everything including eggs, meat and poultry, and vegetables. And unlike nonstick, stainless steel, and enameled cast iron, you can use metal utensils on the carbon steel skillet without fear of scratching the pan. When you're done using the pan, simply hand-wash it to preserve its quality. Courtesy of Amazon BUY IT: $29.95 (orig. $39.99); amazon.com Not only is the pan nonstick, but it is as durable as cast iron and can be transferred from the stovetop to the oven in temperatures up to 600 degrees Fahrenheit. You can even use it over open flames on the grill. However, while cast iron is heavy, the lightweight 8-inch carbon steel pan only weighs about 2 pounds. This Tool Removes Jalapeño Seeds in One Quick Movement—and It's Only $7 Right Now More than 1,500 Amazon shoppers gave the skillet a five-star rating with some reviewers saying that there "isn't a better pan on the market." One shopper praised its versatility because they use it for whipping up stir fries, searing steaks, and frying eggs. "One of the best purchases I've ever made," said another reviewer. "This skillet is great! [There's] No sticking, it's super easy to clean up, and I'm now using it every day in place of even my beloved cast iron skillet." Head to Amazon to shop this popular carbon steel skillet on sale for just $30 before the deal ends. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit