Product Overview

The American Metalcraft CIS51 5" Mini Cast Iron Fry Pan brings a timeless, rustic aesthetic, high-performance thermal properties, and rugged durability straight from the oven to the tabletop. Masterfully engineered for dramatic individual culinary presentation, this compact serving skillet features a 5-inch top diameter ($\approx 12.7\text{ cm}$) and a comfortable 3-1/4 inch single handle, extending its total width to 8-1/4 inches for easy kitchen maneuverability. Whether managing high-volume catering lines, a busy restaurant dining room, or an upscale home gastropub concept, this versatile mini pan injects immediate artisan charm into any food presentation.

Constructed entirely from dense, professional-grade cast iron, the CIS51 arrives pre-seasoned, allowing chefs to bypass lengthy initial preparation and immediately achieve excellent, non-stick surface release properties. Its high-density metallurgical composition delivers unparalleled heat distribution and premium thermal retention, keeping hot signature components sizzling at optimal serving temperatures long after leaving the cooking pass. Holding a practical 8.5-ounce volume, it serves as an indispensable vessel for individual appetizers, signature side dishes, oven-baked skillet cookies, hot dips, or specialty breakfast skillets.

Key Features

• Artisanal Oven-to-Table Presentation: Elevates the visual profile of individual dishes, giving a modern, rustic alternative to traditional ceramic plates and bowls.

• Ready-to-Use Pre-Seasoned Coating: Arrives pre-treated with a protective, food-safe oil layer to ensure smooth food release, premium moisture deflection, and a natural non-stick foundation.

• Elite Heavy-Duty Vitrification: Built entirely from high-grade cast iron to survive grueling, fast-paced commercial kitchens without warping, cracking, or losing structural integrity.

• Maximum Thermal Retention: Showcases outstanding heat conduction and retention properties, making it excellent for keeping hot cheese dips, broths, and skillet entrées warm during extended service.

• Multi-Source Utility: Safely engineered for highly adaptable back-of-house operations; fully compatible with gas ranges, conventional baking ovens, high-power heat lamps, and induction cooking surfaces.

• Tabletop Protection Synergy: Features a smooth, uniform rimmed profile that pairs flawlessly with heat-resistant silicone trivets or rustic wooden peels to create a stunning, protective tabletop footprint.

Specifications

• Brand: American Metalcraft

• Model Number: CIS51

• Capacity: 8.5 oz. ($\approx 250\text{ ml}$)

• Top Diameter: 5 Inches ($\approx 12.7\text{ cm}$)

• Height: 1-1/8 Inches ($\approx 2.9\text{ cm}$)

• Total Width (with Handle): 8-1/4 Inches ($\approx 21\text{ cm}$)

• Handle Length: 3-1/4 Inches ($\approx 8.3\text{ cm}$)

• Material: Heavy-Duty Cast Iron

• Color: Black

• Finish: Pre-Seasoned

• Care Instructions: Hand Wash Only (Dry Thoroughly After Wash)