If you have a soft spot for cooking outdoors and taking pride in your tools, the Field Company Cast Iron Skillet– the American vintage-inspired pan starting at $165 – will be just as much of a hit in your household as it is in mine.
In my quest to find the best cookware, I came across Field Company, and it went straight into my guide to the best cast iron cookware. I made perfect steaks, campfire fry-ups, frittatas, and pancakes. The smooth surface made sautéing easy (very low sticking. Even after baking, my skillet brownies had crisp, golden bottoms and lifted out cleanly.
