Customer Reviews

Hamilton Beach Contempo Stainless-Steel 10-Inch Skillet

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After one time using this skillet on low heat, it turned dark brown. Handle wiggles. I find things stuck to it all the time.

Allow me to preface my review by saying that while I enjoy cooking, I am by no means a professional chef nor am I an avid cooking enthusiast. As such, my review score is based on the expectations of a "layman" who cooks for loved ones and friends. I am not comparing this skillet to premium cookware with a high price tag.

I mainly use this skillet for breakfast food such as eggs or ham and dinners consisting of chicken, pork, vegetables or seafood. My skillet appears to heat evenly as I have not detected any "hot spots". I've had consistent results with a variety of foods and so I am pleased with this skillet. A skillet is just a tool and so the tastiness of food is a result of the cook's skill. That said, I can report that I have had dishes ruined by flaws in other skillets but I have never had that problem with this one.

I bought this skillet for under $6 during one of Amazon's infamous price fluctuations and it is easy to say how great it is with such a cheap price. The current price is about $20 and even then I'd say the skillet is worth it. If the price goes much higher than that I'd suggest that you consider other skillets.

Good size larger skillet for the price. Only problem I have found is the handle (even with the coating on it) gets a bit hot. I use this skillet daily and so far the nonstick coating has held up. No flaking or scratches. I use it on a gas stove over medium heat and it seems to heat up pretty evenly. I would buy this skillet again.