6" Chef Joe Sasto Enameled Cast Iron Skillet

This is a beautiful egg/small dish pan. We bought this as a gift for our daughter as a newlywed/new housewarming present and we got to test it out with her. The heft and weight in hand is significant but not too unwieldy. The colors are eye catching and blend so well with her gold accents in her kitchen. It is so nice to see some color coming back into kitchens.

We did the usual egg cooking tests after reading the directions and it heated and cooked evenly. Exceptional design from lid to handle with no heat transference to my hand. Easy cleanup too with the eggs/butter we used.

It is a small pan, but that's perfect for a quick solo meal or a young couple. I appreciate its size, as any knows when you get to a 4 burner on situation a right sized pan is nice!

It came packaged nicely so we had no trouble wrapping and gifting it as is. Beautiful Pan, Excellent product.

The quality of the skillet is great. It would be perfect for cooking eggs or on a hot plate or maybe for camping. The details are really nice. I have owned Lodge, Staub and Le Crueset cast iron and the quality is comparable to the higher end brands. However, I dislike the knob and the material of the knob. It immediately picks up fingerprints. Chef Sasto signed the bottom, it looks like his signature is etched. That’s a nice touch. The color is also lovely and reminds me of the purple Le Creuset series or purple fiesta ware. If you need a small pan- buy this one. If you want a normal sized pan, scale up.

I was not at all familiar with Chef Joe Sasto but boy am I a huge fan now.
This little skillet is small but mighty. It has great weight being a cast iron pan but with the coating there is no need to season it and the clean up is far easier due to the enameled finish.
Everything I have made so far has cooked well with no burning or sticking. I've done single servings of scrambled eggs, fried eggs, sautéed onions and mushrooms and a baked brie all turning out perfectly.
I particularly love that I can take this from stop top to oven with no worries.
Having a lid on a skillet this size is fantastic and very helpful. It does have a shorter handle than other skillets I have tried but I find this actually really helps me control the pan better, especially given its weight.
Given the high quality of the pan as well as the quality of performance I think this pan is worth every penny and a great value.
The only downside is that I am now eyeballing the rest of the pans in the Chef Joe Sasto collection.....

This is a beautiful skillet and really well made. It has a good weight to it, feels solid in hand, and cooks evenly. I made an omelet the first morning I received it and it turned out soft and fluffy, cooked without sticking. The enamel finish is smooth and surprisingly easy to clean. I like the fact that it doesn’t require seasoning like traditional cast iron, which makes it more approachable if you’re just looking for something quick and dependable.

The shorter handle is something I had to get used to...it does save space on the stovetop and in storage, but takes a bit more care when moving the pan. That said, it still feels very secure when holding it. The pour spouts on either side are subtle but practical, especially for draining extra butter or sauces without a mess.

I haven't tested it in the oven yet, but it seems more than capable. The lid is a nice bonus—it helps keep things tender and traps heat well. So far, everything about this pan feels intentional. If you’re used to traditional cast iron, just know this doesn’t have the same seasoning or surface, but it makes up for it in ease.

What I Like:
Even heat distribution, no hot spots
Non-stick enamel surface is great for eggs and cleanup
Pour spouts work well, no dripping
Short handle is compact but sturdy
Lid fits well and holds moisture in

Concerns:
Handle may feel short for those used to longer skillets
It's heavy (like most cast iron), so two hands may be needed
The engraved knob is cute but not essential

This has become one of my go-to pans for small meals. It looks beautiful on the stove and performs like it was made with care.

A charming, high-quality skillet ideal for single servings and specialty dishes.

Pros:
Even heat distribution typical of cast iron
Enamel coating makes cleaning easier
Compact size is perfect for eggs, omelets, and desserts
Lid adds versatility

Cons:
Small capacity limits batch cooking
Heavier than non-cast alternatives

This is a really nice small skillet. I cook my breakfast sausage and eggs in it, because its the perfect size. My eggs don't spread out like they do in a bigger pan. The pans cleans nicely.

Way too small!

Perfect for cooking for one person. Excellent quality and easy to clean.

I'm a huge fan of this little work horse. I don't do much fancy cooking, but I am a bologna connoisseur of sorts LOL. I love a high quality cut of it, fried with an egg and this little cast iron pan is the PERFECT size for it. The mustache on the lid knob is a great touch. The cast iron is enameled so it's super non stick which works well and due to it being cast iron it has high thermal mass so it stays hot once you toss something into it to sear it. Clean up is a breeze and I can see this lasting many many years as it seems ultra durable. I'll definitely be keeping an eye on some of the other pans this company releases.

As described gorgeous purple easy to use wash and put away cooks food perfectly Does not stick heats evenly perfect size for eggs ect. Great value makes a good gift

This skillet is extremely small and really only suitable for cooking for one person. It works perfectly for a few scrambled eggs or a single filet mignon but you definitely cannot cook for two with it. The build quality is excellent and it looks great sitting on my stovetop. That said, for the price I think you can find a slightly larger skillet that will cook just as well while giving you more versatility. Overall it is a well-made piece but best for true single-serve cooking.

This pan is HEAVY. It is cast iron, after all, but it was still a little surprising for how small it is. I preheated the pan on a glass top stove with some olive oil, and my scambled eggs slid right off, no problem. A quick wipe down with a sponge and it was all clean, too! This may be my new go-to egg pan. It would probably be great for making side sauces, too, with the pour spouts it has. The color is so pretty in person and the purple goes really well with the gold accents. Something the description didn't show is that the inside of the lid had little nubs that are great from keeping foods moist when cooking them for a long time. This pan is so small, I'm not sure what that would be useful for since it's usually great for cooking meats, but still a neat feature.

I chose the Chef Joe Sasto Small Skillet with Lid because I wanted a good, small egg pan. I love this pan! I usually have problems with my induction cooktop connecting with pans and this one had ZERO issues. It heated quickly and evenly (faster than I was prepared for too). This is a good, heavy weight pan. The egg stuck a bit but I believe that was due to me kicking up the heat too much and it wiped out easily. This pan is a fantastic value for the price.

I love this skillet!

It does its job well, it’s easy to clean and nonstick. The most important factor for me is that it’s a nontoxic coating! I try to keep my environmental toxin exposure to a minimum, and this pan seems to be perfect. It’s also super cute!

It handles eggs perfectly, and is large enough to handle 1-2 servings of most proteins.

The weight and size are great, while it’s a little expensive for the size, you get what you pay for in terms of quality.

After falling in love with this skillet, I’m really looking forward to collecting the larger pieces!

Good size for single person. Skillet is easy to clean and use. Feels heavy just like what you’d expect from cast iron. No rust issues found after washing so that’s great. I can see this getting a decent amount of use. I’ll likely keep my older one for now until I can be sure there’s no issues with this but for now I glad I got it.

i love Joe Sasto! This little skillet is top quality! you can feel it as soon as you pick it up. The enamel is smooth, the heat distributes evenly, and the lid is a great bonus for quick single-serve dishes. And the purple color… absolutely gorgeous. Such a cute, high-end piece for everyday cooking!

I recently purchased the Chef Joe Small Skillet, and it has quickly become one of my favorite tools in the kitchen. Its compact size makes it perfect for small meals, single servings, or side dishes, and it heats evenly without any hot spots. I’ve used it for frying eggs, sautéing vegetables, and even searing a small steak, and each time the results have been excellent.

The nonstick surface performs well, and cleanup is impressively easy—most times, a simple wipe with a damp cloth is all it needs. The skillet also feels sturdy and well-made, with a comfortable handle that stays cool during cooking.

If I had one small critique, it would be that the skillet is best for single or two-person meals. If you’re cooking for a larger group, you’ll need a bigger pan.

Overall, I’d give the Chef Joe Small Skillet 4.5 out of 5 stars. It’s perfect for small-batch cooking, easy to clean, and a great value for anyone who loves to cook without needing big, heavy pans.

Small but mighty. This little pan is Small but I love cooking my eggs in it. It is very heavy duty and durable. Food doesn't stick to it. It heats evenly. For a small pan it is pretty heavy but works great!!

I really like this. It's beautiful. Would I buy it again? Yes. It just doesn't quite rise to the level of 5 stars.