( 16 reviews )
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Posted: Mar 1 2009
We had an electric skillet from our wedding 55 years ago. It finally gave up the ghost. We bought the Presto 06620 11 Inch Electric Skillet from Amazon. It was a perfect size for two people.. We poach 2 pieces(about 1/2 pound each) Wild Atlantic Salmon in spiced apple cider with cinnamon, slightly salted, allspice, cloves, lemon juice and zest, brown sugar. Setting the control on medium low, cover off, and poach each side five minutes, doing the skin side down first and stripping the skin and dark grey fat off the flesh, after the first turning; finally another five minutes on the stripped side again, which helps rid the fat taste. Check for completion by slitting the thickest area and looking for wet pink or silvery color(not cooked). Turn again, adding another five minutes if not done. Place on dinner plate with thin sliced lemon crossections on top, add a small amount of the liquid for taste. The Presto skillet keeps an even temperature and is easy to clean with its nonstick coating.
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Posted: Nov 25 2008
How did I get along without this pan? I cook a lot of one-person meals, and this pan is great for that purpose. But, it holds a lot more than I would have guessed from seeing the picture. You can cook main dishes for several people, and side dishes for a larger group because of the depth of the pan. I am a vegetarian, cooking mostly Asian food, and it works for stir-frying, braising, steaming and just about any other method you can think of. The only things I would use my conventional stove for now is boiling big batches of noodles or pasta. This elctric skillet and my rice cooker can handle everything else, and they take up very little counter space. Easy and quick to clean. Most of the time, I can clean it with a damp paper towel and a bit of detergent, don't even need dishwasher:). My only dislike is that the lid is plastic and maybe could break someday, but otherwise this is the perfect pan!
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( 1 of 1 found this review helpful ) Posted: Nov 25 2008
This is an excellent product. The surface heats up very quickly and the lid is great for steaming. So you can use it for any type of cooking - stir frying or steaming. The adjustable temperature control works well and the entire unit is easy enough to carry although not very small. It is the right size for cooking a dish for 4-6 people. The surface quality is the best, withstands rough scratches when using metal ladles. The best part is how quickly the surface gets heated up. It is a great appliance when traveling and when your hotel room does not have a kitchenette - just this skillet will do!
