Nesco American Harvest ES-12 Electric Skillet, 12
Price:
(as of – Details)
The Nesco Extra Deep 12″ Electric Skillet is great for preparing meals at home or on the go! The die cast skillet is 4″ deep and has a premium non-stick interior so everything you cook releases easily. Stir fry shrimp and vegetables or cook a warm and bubbly alfredo dish! The adjustable temperature control and 12″ X 12″ cooking surface provides flexibility to prepare a variety of foods. The heat resistant handles are great for serving directly from the skillet on the keep warm setting. The skillet and lid are dishwasher safe with probe removed. 1500 watts/120 volts.
Die cast 4″ deep skillet; 12″x12″ cooking surface
Easy to read adjustable temperature control
Premium non-stick interior for easy cleaning
Durable glass lid with large handle
Heat resistant stay cool handles
WakkyWabbit –
Great for elderly that wish to be independent
—————Updates:Nov 2017 – Still work great after 6 months. Mom loves them (got her two). Bought me one. So we have 3 now.March 2018 – All working great. Non-stick fully intact on all. We use almost daily.————–I needed an electric skillet that is lightweight and easy to manage. This one got the best reviews so it was the one I selected. I have owned many Nesco products over the years and this was a plus.It arrived in perfect condition. I inspected the interior coating closely under light and there were no flaws, bubbles, damage. The entire coating was smooth to the touch. I cleaned it and oiled it prior to using it.The problem with many electric skillets is uneven heating. They get hot zones closer to the heating element plug area. As it heated, I used a scanning thermometer to check temps. As expected, the area near the plug heated first but by the time the pan came to expected temps, the temps were fairly even all over the pan. For a smaller pan, I expected this to happen and was pleased.The egg test: I wiped the interior with vegetable oil them removed the majority with a soft paper towel. On low-med heat, fried eggs cooked exceptionally well. No sticking whatsoever. I was also able to make pan toast easily.This pan is great for an elderly parent. It isn’t too heavy nor too big to clean. Most of the time, it can be wiped clean with a soft paper towel. The glass lid is also easy to manage/clean. In fact, using two of these instead on one heavier unit seems to be the best plan. A countertop oven has also been a great help.So far, this pan has worked great.
Tye Harris –
Great Skillet for What It’s Worth
I purchased this about a month or two ago because I currently live in a hotel and wanted to start cooking more meals as opposed to always ordering out. The skillet cooks very well and most items that I make don’t take a very long time to cook in this. I was able to fit a whole frozen skillet meal in here with no problem. I can cook up to a pound of ground beef, turkey, chicken, or pork, anything more than that and it doesn’t completely fit into the skillet so keep it to a pound. I was even able to cook fried eggs and potatoes. Really love this skillet a lot and if you are looking for something energy efficient or you’re just a single person wanting something to cook smaller meals then this is the perfect skillet and I highly recommend it.
DJ –
Love love LOVE this skillet!
I’ve recently become a widow and am having a hard time transitioning to cook for one. I also love a well prepared med rare steak but usually cook them on heavy cast iron skillets.With warm Temps, I didn’t want to use my oven or stove to prepare a simple meal every day….so I bought this as an alternative, money saving appliance.Sure am glad I did! It’s made well and the temp controls take some getting use to. If your making something without the lid on, there will be some grease spatter to deal with, so place it where it won’t damage nearby objects or use a spatter screen.I’ve made chicken (large enough for 2 large thighs or one breast), pork chops, seafood, beef of various cuts as well as vegetable stir fry.Things cook pretty quickly in this little treasure so make sure you keep an eye on your food!Clean up is quick and easy but must be done by hand. DO NOT toss it in your dishwasher (duh….electric skillet and water???). It’s small and compact and takes very little counter space.This product is excellent for widows, single people, college students, RVers and folks who travel a lot on business .Best part….I’ve already seen a decrease in my electric bill from not using my stove and oven.Great product especially after a short learning curve on how to use it!
Chico#1 –
Not Dishwasher Safe
Just love the size of this skillet. The first one that a bought a few years ago conked out so I needed a replacement. It was not immersible but I worked around that because I just loved the size. The description and reviews stated that this skillet is “Dishwasher Safe”. And that is the reason why I made the purchase. I just wanted to let everyone know that -IT IS NOT DISHWASHER SAFE!. This is what the manual states on page 3 #5 of care and cleaning instructions: “Do not immerse the skillet in water or any other liquid or place in dishwasher. The skillet should be wiped with soapy water and dried with a soft cloth. the lid can be washed in soapy water or is dishwasher safe. NOTE: Do not use steel wool, abrasive cleaners, or metal scouring pads for cleaning this appliance”. I have been looking for over a year for an immersible skillet of this size, and have not been able to find one. So, I guess I’ll keep this one – but- I am disappointed because I was excited that the description stated that it was immersible. I have a couple of other electric skillets, which are larger, and they are immersible. I’m sure I will be so glad to have a smaller skillet again, that I can deal with not being able to immerse it. It is still a nice pan!!!
H.H. –
It’s great for 1 to 3 people. Compact and easy to use. I had my stove out of service for almost 6 weeks. I was able to do most of my cooking with this small frying pan.
Jolene Campbell –
Great frying pan. Doesn’t cut out maintained temperature. Deep sides for almost any dish. The wire rack is a solid addition. Well worth the money