Product Review: Rival 16-Inch Oblong-Shaped Electric Skillet with Removable Pan

Rival 12-by-16-Inch Oblong-Shaped Electric Skillet with Removable Pan


Electric skillets can be both fun and convenient. I remember years ago attending an outdoor picnic where I first discovered an electric skillet. The host brought the skillet to the picnic table and served bratwurst with peppers and onions and mushrooms. The food was tender and juicy.I was fascinated by this appliance. I was unaware of its existence before then, and desired to know how people used them. Why would someone own one if they own a frying pan? I learned that electric skillets could cook everything from Asian fried rice to fried chicken to stroganoff to steaks to desserts and even scrambled eggs. I was intrigued. I learned that some electric skillets could drain fats and oils that were unwanted. Electric skillets had temperature controls and could hold more than most stove top nonstick skillets and could act as a device for making stews or roasts or even baking. The beauty of the appliance is that the meal could be served directly from the pot on a table buffet set up.

I received a Rival 12-by-16-Inch Oblong-Shaped Electric Skillet with Removable Pan as a gift. I had never shopped or owned an electric skillet before, so I had no personal experience with using one, other than having enjoyed a couple of meals from them in the homes of others. The Rival 12-by-16-Inch Oblong-Shaped Electric Skillet with Removable Pan has a cook and serve pan. It has a glass lid which fits snugly and cool touch handles. It is priced at about $50.

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