Just keep a coat of oil on it when you put it away, no need to clean with washing up liquid etc, just use a damp cloth.

If you season it regularly rust isnt a problem.

they aren't non stick, it looks 'coated' because its sand cast, they become non stick simply by using them.


to properly clean them every 3 - 6 months depending on how much its used, you turn them upside down and burn off any residues on the gas etc, then scrub with wire scourer, then put back on a high heat to get them smoking hot, leave to cool down slightly, fill with oil and reheat, this will properly re-season them after cleaning.

but for cleaning after each use, whilst its still hot, chuck it in the sink in hot water, and clean with a green scourer, then lightly rub with oil to prevent any rusting.

Terrible pun.
But good deal OP

Why?

I've had one for years use it most days and it is great. Got mine at Sainsbury's too. They are much heavier than frying pans so you need to heat it up well before you use it. Never put oil in it though always oil whatever you're cooking instead otherwise you get lots of smoke and burnt bits.

Ive had one of these from Sainsbury's for several years use it most days and clean it lightly after each use then once every 3 months or so pop it in a bag with some oven pride and in the morning it is like new.

They fit two normal steak shape 8oz's in. If you had one of those big thin round Gammon steaks then it would only do one. Most things it is fine for 2.

As the comments they are only available in store - they look like the online ones that are £20 but have an extra carrying piece opposite the main handle. In my store they still had the £20 in all colours in the usual place. The cheaper ones were with all the current 'offers' like the baking tins and saucepans others have posted.