Elite Gourmet EG-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

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.

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.

Just for those considering an electric skillet, you really can't beat the price point for this unit's large cooking area and truly even heat distribution, on top of the super easy to clean and really, really non-stick surface. One of the things that was a big frustration with round skillets is the heat element that only heats directly above the element. This unit is a rectangle - 16" x 13" - which doesn't sound like much but when you see it, it's really big. Plenty of room to cook and I appreciate that it's over three inches deep, making it easy to flip foods without any going overboard. And, as for the heating elements, they're all over the bottom of the skillet so when you're cooking, ALL your food gets cooked evenly and at the same time. Plus, this thing is big enough and sits high enough that you can slide a couple of plates, (I would take caution if your plateware is plastic), UNDER the cooking surface to warm them up before you serve your meal. I always put my cooked food on warm plates so that the food doesn't cool off while sitting on a cold plate. I used to have to warm them in the microwave, but now I can keep them right in front of me while I cook. For the price, you just can't beat it. I spent a lot of time researching before buying this model, some were cheaper by a few bucks and many were a lot more, $20 to $100 more, but I would recommend this product over all of them. You won't be sorry.Again, this product review is for the large 16" x 13" ONLY. I read elsewhere that people had similar issues with cooking elements on smaller units where they only use ONE heating element and you end up with the same problems while cooking. I highly recommend that you spend the extra few bucks to get this larger unit, (it's really amazing how large it is when sitting on your counter), and whether it's a first time purchase or replacement buy, get the bigger one.