One of the must have appliances in your kitchen is the multi-purpose Presto 06852 16 Inch Electric Skillet with Glass Cover. This glass covered electric skillet is one of the better electric skillets on the market. It is an extremely versatile piece of equipment and can be used for roasting, griddling, baking, braising and much more. This jumbo sized skillet is easy to use, clean and maintain.
It is especially great for when you want to serve food buffet style right from the skillet as it can keep food warm for as long as you want. You will find that is very easy to cook food in the skillet with virtually no sticking as it is made with heavy-cast aluminum with a non-stick surface that is vastly superior to the Teflon that you would find on other, cheaper electric skillets. In addition, clean-up is a cinch – just place the skillet in your dishwasher or wash it by hand.
You can make tasty cheese sandwiches, fish fillets, hamburgers and many more culinary delights!
Let us take a closer look at this product by going over its features.
Features of the Presto 06852 16″ Electric Skillet
- 16-inch cooking surface
- Made of heavy cast aluminum
- Nonstick finish both on the inside as well as outside
- Tempered glass cover
- Control Master heat control
- Stay-cool knob, lid and side handles
- Dishwasher-safe
- Doubles as a buffet server
- 1-year limited warranty
Pros
Buyers of Presto 06852 16-Inch Electric Skillet with Glass Cover are simply thrilled with their buy. They can use it for roasting, cooking, baking, grilling, frying etc.
- Check how food is cooking
- Accurate temperature control
- Get a perfect simmer
- Easy to clean
- Heats up very quickly
Cons
Although the Presto 06852 Electric Skillet is sturdy, avoid soaking it water for long periods.
Some issues experienced by users were:
- The need to tighten the leg/handle from time to time
- Center is a slightly cooler than the edges
- Lack of rubber feet to avoid sliding
There was also a very small number of people who complained that the non-stick coating began peeling off, but the vast majority of customers did not have this problem. It’s important to note than when using an electric skillet, you must always remember to use it with utensils made of plastic or silicone, never metal, as it can cause peeling.
Conclusion
Overall, the Presto 06852 Electric Skillet is a great product and consumers rate this product very highly.
I have one of these and while it works well and I love it it oxidizes on the bottom and leave a black residue that u have to wash off or when handling the fry pan on the bottom your hands will turn black