Cuisinart CSK-150 1500-Watt Nonstick Oval Electric Skillet

The Cuisinart Electric Skillet is one of the most versatile countertop cooking appliances on the market. A temperature probe adjusts from warm to 450F and can be removed to make the Skillet dishwashwer safe. The nonstick cooking surface is ideal for low

One of the most versatile countertop cooking appliances available, this 1500-watt electric skillet provides an array of convenient features. The unit’s nonstick interior is ideal for low-fat or no-fat cooking, while its extra-large 12- by 15-inch oval cooking surface is big enough for family orders of pancakes or fajitas with friends. For easy monitoring of food while cooking, the attractive appliance includes a tempered glass cover with a stainless-steel rim and handle. In addition, die-cast stainless-steel handles flanking both ends feature an embossed Cuisinart logo and provide a safe, secure grip when transporting the attractive-looking skillet to the table. The unit’s temperature control dial with a handy indicator light adjusts from warm to 450 degrees F and can be removed to make the skillet dishwasher safe. An instruction/recipe book with 30 recipes is included. Housed in brushed stainless steel, the electric skillet measures approximately 17 by 13 by 9 inches and carries a three-year limited warranty.

1500-watt electric skillet provides 12- by 15-inch nonstick cooking surface
Temperature control dial with indicator light adjusts from warm to 450 degrees F
Glass cover includes stainless-steel rim and handle; side handles ensure safe transport
Housed in brushed stainless steel; dishwasher safe; instruction/recipe book with 30 recipes
Measures approximately 17 by 13 by 9 inches; 3-year limited warranty

Cuisinart CSK-150 1500-Watt Nonstick Oval Electric Skillet Review

I was a little nervous when I bought this skillet, since at the time there were no product reviews on it, but I was desperate, and since I had had good luck with other Cuisinart products, I took the chance. Am I glad I did! We were just beginning a major kitchen remodel, which meant that for at least two months I would have to improvise cooking facilities for 5 adults and a grandchild. This skillet has been a real workhorse for me, and a genuine lifesaver (and budget-saver) during the remodel. Its cost was no more than 2 dinners for my family at a moderate-cost restaurant, and I saved that much the first week by cooking those dinners at home in this skillet instead. Its large capacity makes it extremely versatile. I’ve used it to fry chicken, make one-pan dinners, cook bacon and eggs, frozen blintzes, pot roast, stir-fry meals, you name it. It makes a beautiful risotto, and I’ve even used it to cook corn on the cob and boil potatoes. Everything came out exactly as I’d hoped, or better. I am especially happy with the Cuisinart’s solid, sturdy base that won’t let the skillet tip over and endanger the cook (or the curious grandchild). I also love the sturdy nonstick surface, which after two months of frequent use is still like new, in contrast to some nonstick pans I’ve had where the coating scratches or wore off so quickly that by the 3rd or 4th use the food had to be chipped out. The temperature control responds very quickly, too. You can certainly buy a cheaper electric skillet, but if you use it frequently, a cheap pan will be trash in a short time and you may not be happy with the way it performs in that short lifetime. This Cuisinart is worth every penny, and I expect to be using mine for a long, long time.