"The handle is one of the most comfortable available."
- Southern Cast Iron Magazine
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The versatile pan you'll reach for every time.
- Polished, glass-smooth cooking surface
- Pre-seasoned twice with organic flaxseed oil at 425°
- Unmistakable bronze finish that darkens as the seasoning builds
- Ergonomic handle inspired by a cherry tree branch
Use it for searing, sautéing, pan-frying, baking, broiling, roasting. It can be used on all cooking surfaces (induction included) and go from the stove right into the oven.
$185.00
FAQs
What are the specs?
Diameter: 9 inches
Weight: ~4.5 lbs
Cooking surface: CNC-machined smooth (including sidewalls)
Seasoning: Double-coat organic flaxseed oil
Compatibility: All cooktops (gas, electric, induction), oven, campfire, grill
What if it doesn't feel right?
If your Nest cookware arrives damaged, defective, or not what you ordered, email us at [email protected] and we'll replace it or refund you in full.
Cast iron has a bit of a learning curve, so if something feels off once you start cooking, reach out. Most of the time we can help you troubleshoot, and we're always happy to. Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery.
Why is our cast iron more expensive?
Most cast iron is sand-cast in a factory and boxed up rough. Ours goes through seven additional steps by hand.
Every skillet starts as raw iron, cast in a family-run foundry in Indiana. From there it comes to our Providence workshop where Matt CNC-machines the cooking surface to glass-smooth (including up the sidewalls), shapes the cherry branch handle, and applies two coats of organic flaxseed oil seasoning by hand.
That smooth surface is the difference. Vintage cast iron collectors pay $200+ for old Griswolds specifically because they have it. We machine ours to that same standard, brand new.
And unlike a non-stick pan that degrades in 2–3 years (and leaches chemicals along the way), this skillet is made to last generations. We hope your grandkids will cook with it.
Is the surface really non-stick?
Yes, with a little preheat and a bit of oil or butter, eggs slide.
Every Nest skillet is CNC-machined to a glass-smooth cooking surface, including up the sidewalls. Most cast iron ships rough and pebbly from the sand-casting process. Ours is precision-milled, which means food releases easier, seasoning builds more evenly, and cleaning takes about 30 seconds.
It only gets better the more you cook on it.
Why do our cast iron pans look bronze?
It's the organic flaxseed oil seasoning! Every Nest piece ships double-seasoned with it, and flaxseed oil cures to a bronze/amber tone rather than the jet black you'd see on a typical cast iron pan.
Over ~6 months of cooking, your cast iron will darken as the seasoning builds up with use.
Are our cast iron pans safe for induction burners?
Yes, cast iron is naturally magnetic, which is exactly what induction cooktops need. Every Nest piece works on induction, gas, electric, ceramic, and open flame. Oven and grill safe too.
One tip: start on medium heat and let the pan warm up for a minute or two. Cast iron holds heat extremely well, so you rarely need to go above medium — and your induction burner will thank you for it.
How do I take care of my cast iron?
It's simpler than the internet makes it sound. Three steps after every cook:
- Rinse with warm water while the pan is still warm. A stiff brush or scraper works great. And yes, a little soap is fine despite what you've heard.
- Dry it thoroughly. This is the most important step. Set it on a burner for 30 seconds to make sure.
- Wipe a thin layer of any cooking oil with a paper towel until the surface looks dry.
That's the whole routine.
The only things to avoid: soaking in water, putting it in the dishwasher, or storing it wet. Cast iron and standing water aren't friends.
If food ever sticks, you probably need more oil or more preheating time—the pan isn't broken.
What our customers say
My favorite pan! I use it a few times a week at least. Great size, and I love that the handle is so long, it's much easier to manuever.
My sister gave me one of these for my birthday, and I assumed it would just sit on the stove looking nice. But actually, I use it 4-5 times a week. It's the perfect size for a dinner for 2, and it's easy to clean.
I don't even bother putting it away, it lives on my stovetop. The handle alone is worth looking at.
Bought this after deciding to upgrade my cast iron. A buddy of mine had this one and the handle just felt better in my hand, so I pulled the trigger. Best cast iron I've ever owned.
Had this in my cart for probably six months before I finally bought it. Kept telling myself I didn't need another skillet.
First night I made pork chops and the sear was the kind I'd only ever gotten at restaurants. That was enough to justify it.
A Message from Matt
I love cast iron because these pans will lasts for generations. I founded Nest Homeware to make cookware deserving of that kind of life. Cookware with a soul.
And because these pieces will outlive us, every detail has to earn its place. I've pored over how they perform, how they look, how they feel, to create truly beautiful objects that also happen to be some of the best performing cast iron cookware you can buy.
Machined smooth. Truly ergonomic. Double seasoned. Made in the USA, always.
- Matt Cavallaro
Founder of Nest Homeware
Industrial Designer | Professor at Rhode Island School of Design
