Presto 06852 16 Inch Electric Skillet with Glass Cover

Fashioned out of thick, resilient, yet lightweight cast aluminum (which, of course, is also totally rust resistant, ensuring that the metal, at least, will never corrode), with a smoothly elegant glass cover that allows you to monitor the progress of the cooking going on inside, the presto 16-Inch Electric Skillet with Glass Cover is meant to be a versatile addition to your kitchen – a role in which it largely succeeds. Baking, roasting, frying, grilling, braising, and other cooking methods are all within the capability of this straightforward but well-designed item.

The first notable feature of the presto Electric Skillet is its lasting durability. Although the limited warranty is only good for one year, the skillet lasts far beyond that time, thanks to its direct, relatively simple design. Users report that after three or four years of daily use, the skillet is still in an essentially new condition, with the only maintenance being proper cleaning and occasional tightening of the screws which fasten the legs to the main body.

The device is large and can accommodate plenty of food – it is nearly a foot and a half long and over a foot wide, while the legs double as convenient, cool-to-the-touch carrying handles. The legs lack rubber feet, which means that the skillet can potentially slide if incautiously pushed. However, the setup of the skillet is very stable, making it a good choice for a crowded kitchen despite its size. It can also replace several less versatile devices, making it an actual space-saver under some circumstances.

The heat control is fine-tuned and easy to use, and provides accurate temperature data so that you can smoothly adjust it to whatever intensity of heat is needed for your current culinary project. The presto Electric Skillet heats quickly, meaning you will never need to wait more than a few minutes after plugging it in to begin cooking – an important consideration when you are trying to squeeze a hot meal into a limited period of time.

The skillet has a nonstick coating, but this is tough enough so that it can be washed in the dishwasher if desired. A word of caution should be noted here – although the nonstick coating can be washed either by hand (with a soft dish sponge) or by dishwasher, you should never soak the skillet for a long period of time. Food remnants come off easily without soaking, and the act of soaking the nonstick coating can weaken it and cause it to come off. The presto Electric Skillet is a well-made, durable, useful, and effective kitchen tool, so there is no need to jeopardize its coating.