Elite GourmetEG-6203# Extra Deep 16"x13"x3.2" (10.5Qt.) Scratch Resistant, Easy Pour Spout Dishwasher Safe, Non-stick Electric Skillet with Glass Vented Lid, Adjustable Temperature, Black

Best electric skillet ever. I have used a 12"x12" forever and I would have gotten a bigger one if they existed. This one is huge and even if you were to only fill it 1/4 of the way, nothing spills over the edges. The non stick surface is truly non stick, so easy to clean.It says to use plastic utensils... I love crunchy fried potatoes and used my metal spatula , not only did nothing stick it did not scratch. The five pounds of fried potatoes browned up/ cooked within 30 minutes with the vented glass top on. You do need a big area to place it to cool, but does have some weight to it so it stays wear u put it. The element part of the plug has thumb lever that needs to be depressed to remove it after use, eliminates accidentally pulling it out if you move it. This deep electric frying pan will be multi use... it's big enough to "bake" a whole chicken dinner. The cost is a little higher than the smaller ones , but it's well worth the price for the versatility, cooking space and durability. Would definately buy this again if I had to... but I have a feeling this will last a long time.

The perfect skillet for those of us who are serious about meal preparation but who are still stuck in a "College Dorm Student" and/or "Bachelor Pad" minimalist mindset. Wide enough to prepare several varieties of items together at the same time without necessarily having to resort to any additional cooking appliances, and Deep enough to handle a variety of soup/stew/casserole, etc. creations -- Frying, Griddling, Boiling, it's got you covered! ~ And it's relatively SPACE-SAVING!The "rectangular" shape means not only more versatile cooking space, but also ensures a more even heating than what you'd get from a typical "square" electric frypan (which generally use a "circular" heating element, which is always guaranteed to leave "cold spots") -- and the way the heating element in this unit configured (what they refer to as an "M-configuration") guarantees one of the best evenly distributed heated surfaces you can get with these devices.Add on top of that a "glass" lid with a venting hole, and the only thing you may think of that might've been a trade-off will be during those times when you would've appreciated having a "domed" lid instead.The "pouring notch" is the only inclusion which seems like a welcome addition but is in reality more trouble than it's actually worth: to have made this feature truly effective, it should've been designed with a "protruding lip" to aid in giving a more precision & controlled pouring flow -- just use the typical "pour out at the corner" method if you're not fond of mopping up spilled contents after the fact.Despite its being heavy and sturdy, there are still a couple of areas of concern: One being that the "Non-Stick" surface will gradually lose its effectiveness, which I suppose is to be expected with all of such items, but any "peeling" (perhaps due to the "pitted" surface design?) will not be readily noticeable; and Secondly, DON'T DROP THIS THING!!! ...as the plastic handles are of the variety which WILL break upon impact!Overall however, this was the best non-stick electric frypan purchase within a reasonable price range I'd ever made in all of my years of flying solo... so much so that this review is being provided on what was actually my SECOND purchase of this identical item! (see note above re: "fragile plastic handles")Consider this an ENDORSEMENT.

High rating for what it is, and for now. If I experience anything worth sharing, I will be back to do so (especially if negative).Electric skillets are a must have more me. Ease of use is my primary reason. I dont always want to use the gas stove, and I dont always want cast iron. I like the no fuss aspect of the electric skillet, and I like not "heating up" the kitchen in the summer. I also like it as an extension of my cook top options. I can use stove and also use this. I feel more comfortable cooking something for a long period of time in this than I do on my stove top. I sometimes use this a slow cooker, like its a hybrid.Now, the downside to electric skillets is that they eventually break down. I buy a new one every couple of years. DOES NOT MATTER BRAND. Brand name or off brand, they are all pretty much the same; something goes on them. I even had a $200 electric pot that barely lasted a year. SO, I now look for a product in the $50 range. If it lasts me a year, great. Unfortunate but true. Also, I am type to use this 1, 2,3x per DAY. So someone who says they've had theirs 10 years but only used 6x, is not helpful.Currently I have smaller electric skillet (maybe 12"x12"x2") for most basic needs. I had had larger skillets like this in the past, but sometimes it felt like it was too big. Yet still had desire for one especially for larger scale cooking. Hence why I had the uber pricy electric pot style. When THAT stopped working (control panel), I decided I would just get this large skillet. It is wide and deep. Plenty of space to work with, including making sauces and soups. And stewps (my thick soups). I figure if my little skillet breaks down, then I also have this as back up.My little skillet is showing signs of "burn" where the heating coils run. This makes for uneven heating, more prone to burning food, and also wears down the non stick portion quickly. Wont be long before I toss it, or I buy another--I do like having the small one too.Ok, so with any and all these skillets of any brand at any price point, the areas that are likely to go bad are:1. heating coil area. This presents as a breakdown as seen in main portion of pan. Looks like a darker area. This contributes to uneven heating and less non stick. Then it is just always a mess to work with.2. temperature apparatus. The portion that plugs into the skillet. They are pretty much all the same, just a prong. Sometimes they dont situate right any longer.3. which is basically going back to #1, but the non stick wears away. You will get eventual scratches even if you are always using silicone or wood. ALSO, be sure to use soft cloth, nothing scratchy to clean inside.So when stuff seems to be burning or sticking too much, then it is time to think about buying new.ADDED TIP: when storing the cord inside, I like to keep a layer of paper towel or a cloth to line the skillet to protect it from prong scratching at it when in storage.++++++++++++++That all being said, this skillet is NICE. So far (again will update if need be)+++++++++--Size and depth are great for many cooking needs.--Cord is typical, with temperature control having its usual assortment of temps. Red light indicates its on--INSIDE has texture. A small dimpling all over the bottom. THAT IS NEW to me. Wasnt sure if I would like it, BUT it might just help extend the non-stick aspect.--UNLIKE most skillets of any size, this has TWO heat coils and not just one center loop (they call it M shape). THAT lends to much more even cooking, and hopeful much less likelihood of burn through.--Has cut out for pouring/venting and/or maybe spoon--1500 watt. Some have less wattageFOR MY needs, I like it--so far. I am currently pleased with it. Have used it several times, and so far so good. I will update if it all goes south. Or will perhaps update over time if it continues to be stellar. I tend to keep up with my reviews and will update on occasion.

Want a great fryer, grill, slow cooker? This one will do it all and it is nice and large for our family meals. My mom and grandmother use to use these when I was a kid. Never realized how useful they were until I became an adult and payed attention to them and their cooking processes. Just like them, we use this almost daily. It's non stick surface, dishwasher safe cleaning and the nice temperature control are just a few of the great benefits. Lid also has a pressure relief/thermometer hole. Almost forgot to mention the notch in the upper left corner that allows you to drain grease easily without making a mess.