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Best Mid-Range

Stargazer Cast Iron Skillet

American-made with a smoother finish and thoughtful design details that rival pans costing twice as much. The most consistently praised skillet in cast iron communities.

$95-$120
Pros
  • Smoother machined cooking surface than Lodge for better food release
  • American-made with heirloom-quality construction
  • Lighter than comparable premium brands like Smithey and Finex
  • Under $150 — premium quality without the luxury markup
Cons
  • More expensive than Lodge or Victoria
  • Smaller brand means less widely available in stores
  • Flared rim design is polarizing for some users
Why we recommend it

If you want to skip the Lodge-to-upgrade pipeline and just buy the right pan once, Stargazer is it. Reddit's cast iron community recommends it more than any other modern brand.

Reddit user

I love my Stargazer pans. American made with some high end features, but not the high end price. They're the perfect middle ground IMHO.