Customer reviews for Cuisinart GreenGourmet 14-Inch Electric Skillet, CSK-250

Cuisinart GreenGourmet 14-Inch Electric Skillet, CSK-250

Cuisinart GreenGourmet 14-Inch Electric Skillet, CSK-250 : Large 14" round skillet with 1,800-watt power excels in cooking performance with high sides for extra cooking capacity and ease in stirring. The encapsulated aluminum base provides superior heat retention and even distribution without hot spots. Food releases easily from the premium Ceramica nonstick ceramic-based cooking surface that is exclusive to Cuisinart. Environmentally-designed surface is PTFE-free, PFOA-free, as part of Cuisinart's Green Gourmet eco-conscious series for healthier cooking. Adjustable temperature control ranges from "keep warm" up to 450 degrees F to simmer, slow cook, pan-fry and prepare stir-fries, stews and casseroles. Thanks to the high-power wattage and extensive cooking area, you can sear, griddle or braise meat, poultry or fish in larger quantities with little or no use of oil or butter. Non-petroleum based interior helps preserve oil reserves. Polished stainless-steel exterior makes this skillet an attractive server on the table. Die-cast stainless-steel handles are securely mounted to the skillet for ease in lifting and serving full-capacity meals. The tempered glass lid sturdily crafted with a riveted stainless-steel handle, outer stainless-steel rim and vent lets you view cooking progress without lifting the lid. Instruction booklet includes recipes to explore the many cooking adventures with Cuisinart's eco-friendly electric skillet. Fully immersible without the temperature control and dishwasher-safe. Product Features Large 14" surface equals over 150 square inches of cooking area 1,800-watt power provides excellent cooking performance with high sides for extra cooking capacity and an encapsulated aluminum base for even heating and heat distribution Nonstick Ceramica, Cuisinart's exclusive ceramic-based interior is PTFE-free, PFOA-free, and petroleum-free Cook without oil or very little oil for healthier meals Adjustable temperature control ranges from "keep warm" up to 450 degrees F to simmer, slow cook, pan-fry and prepare stir-fries, stews and casseroles With the high-power wattage and extensive cooking area, you can sear, griddle or braise meats, poultry or fish in large quantities without added oils See-through glass cover allows easy viewing while cooking is in progress Cuisinart evolved the way Americans cook with the introduction of the food processor in 1973. Winner of several awards for innovative design in kitchen and home appliances, Cuisinart is endorsed by culinary connoisseurs worldwide, including Jacques Pepin and Hubert Keller
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42 out of 45(93%)customers recommend this product.
Customer reviews for Cuisinart GreenGourmet 14-Inch Electric Skillet, CSK-250
Review 1 for Cuisinart GreenGourmet 14-Inch Electric Skillet, CSK-250
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5 / 5
5 / 5

Awesome electric skillet

PostedApril 16, 2012
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Txcookguy
fromSan Antonio, TX, USA
Age:45 to 54
Gender:Male
Cooking Level:Expert
When I'm in the Kitchen, I become: Kitchen Diva/King
I own several electric skillets but this by far is my favorite. I prepared lamb shanks for Easter and this has the depth and space to cook enough for a large group with no problems whatsoever. Very easy to clean, too!!!
In the kitchen, I'm never without: Fresh garlic, herbs and homemade garlic oil.
Favorite Brand: Homegrown, homemade
Pros: Cord length, easy to use, construction, size, Performs Well, durability, capacity, Easy to Clean/Wash, Value for Money, quality, Fast/ Speed, Appearance/ Design /Style, Functional/Useful, Long-lasting, Easy to view/Read
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Review 2 for Cuisinart GreenGourmet 14-Inch Electric Skillet, CSK-250
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5 / 5
5 / 5

Skillet has great flexibility.

PostedJanuary 5, 2012
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JMP56
fromHouston, TX
Cooking Level:Advanced
The skillet was a perfect replacement to our 20 year old skillet. It heats up quickly and evenly and provides us increased capacity in comparison to our older skillet.
Skillet is very easy to clean and has not sticked once for us.
It is versatile in handling all kinds of food - chili, veal cutlets, fish, stirred vegetables.
Pros: Cord length, Energy efficient, construction, capacity, Easy to Clean/Wash, Appearance/ Design /Style
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Review 3 for Cuisinart GreenGourmet 14-Inch Electric Skillet, CSK-250
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4 / 5
4 / 5

Great Skillet

PostedMay 30, 2011
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MSUFan86
fromWest Olive, MI
Bought this for my daughter at Christmas and when my old one died, I decided to purchase for myself. A great investment! I have found that it gets a lot hotter than my old one so I have had to turn down the temp when cooking. It is really easy to clean. The only fault is the lit holds too much steam and water leaks out the top. Maybe someone has an idea on how to solve this problem.
Pros: Easy to Clean/Wash, easy to use, size, Appearance/ Design /Style
Cons: Leaks, Gets Hot
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Review 4 for Cuisinart GreenGourmet 14-Inch Electric Skillet, CSK-250
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5 / 5
5 / 5

Best Skillet

PostedNovember 30, 2010
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Mamoo
fromEdgemont, AR
I love this electric skillet. Worth every penny, and a must have. Cleans up with damp cloth. The size is perfect. Wonderful browning and even cooking. I would recommend this skillet to everyone. I, also, bought one as a Christmas gift for a family member.
Pros: Energy efficient, Easy to Clean/Wash, quality, construction, size, Appearance/ Design /Style, capacity, love using it!
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Review 5 for Cuisinart GreenGourmet 14-Inch Electric Skillet, CSK-250
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5 / 5
5 / 5

CUISINART ELECTRIC SKILLET CSK-250

PostedJune 28, 2010
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rose01
fromNJ
Great !!! I've been looking for something like this. I can cook outside the house so my house does not smell. It's big to cook a lot a one time.I strongly recommend it.
Pros: Appearance/ Design /Style, capacity, construction, Easy to Clean/Wash, easy to use, Fast/ Speed, Functional/Useful, Low noise, Material, multi-purpose, Number of speeds, Performs Well, quality, size, Value for Money, Weight, safe no-stick interior
Cons: Cord Length
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Review 6 for Cuisinart GreenGourmet 14-Inch Electric Skillet, CSK-250
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4 / 5
4 / 5

PostedApril 16, 2012
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doglover33
fromJoplin, MO
Age:55 to 64
Gender:Female
Cooking Level:Intermediate
This product is great it was a joy to use. But I did return it because the nonstick was peeling after four times of use.
Favorite Brand: cusinart
Pros: Cord length, easy to use, construction, Easy to Clean/Wash, Fast/ Speed, Appearance/ Design /Style
Cons: non stick peeling off
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Review 7 for Cuisinart GreenGourmet 14-Inch Electric Skillet, CSK-250
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

A Must Have In The Kitchen!!!!!

PostedMarch 9, 2012
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Valgardner81
fromYacolt WA
Age:55 to 64
Gender:Female
Cooking Level:Advanced
When I'm in the Kitchen, I become: Cooking Enthusiast
The quality of Cuisinart shines in this Electric Skillet !!! This is a definite must have in the kitchen!! Will make even the most critical person in the kitchen smile! Easy to use , saves energy, great non-stick surface. And even looks good while cooking on the counter . Not one con I can think of - all pros ! A 5-star kitchen appliance that I would highly recommend !!!!
In the kitchen, I'm never without: The latest and greatest!
Favorite Brand: Kitchen Aid , Cuisinart , Le Cruset
Pros: Cord length, Energy efficient, Warranty, easy to use, Low noise, multi-purpose, construction, size, Performs Well, durability, capacity, Easy to Clean/Wash, Value for Money, quality, Fast/ Speed, True to Color, Appearance/ Design /Style, easy to store, Functional/Useful, Long-lasting, Easy to view/Read, Weight
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Review 8 for Cuisinart GreenGourmet 14-Inch Electric Skillet, CSK-250
Overall rating 
2 / 5
2 / 5

I was disappointed

PostedMarch 8, 2012
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jan52
fromNW NM
Age:65 or over
Gender:Female
Cooking Level:Advanced
First of all, I didn't realize how big this was. I guess I should have done some size comparison and measuring. It is really heavy. When I cooked a piece of meat in it doing a braise, the water spit out all around the lid onto the cabinet top and I had to keep mopping up water. It really needs some redesign, in my opinion. The non-stick was great.
In the kitchen, I'm never without: A good chopping knife.
Cons: Leaks, size
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Review 9 for Cuisinart GreenGourmet 14-Inch Electric Skillet, CSK-250
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

Awesome

PostedFebruary 17, 2012
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soupy56
fromFlorida
Age:55 to 64
Gender:Female
Cooking Level:Intermediate
When I'm in the Kitchen, I become: Cooking Enthusiast
Love it. Very heavy; works just like expected. Would buy another tomorrow.
Pros: Cord length, easy to use, construction, size, capacity, Value for Money, quality, Appearance/ Design /Style, easy to store, Functional/Useful
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Review 10 for Cuisinart GreenGourmet 14-Inch Electric Skillet, CSK-250
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5 / 5
5 / 5

Big, Powerful, Easy to Control

PostedDecember 15, 2011
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Robi
fromBayfield CO
Cooking Level:Intermediate
While this skillet is pricy, it delivers everything promised in the manufacturers write-up. My wife doesn't believe in just wiping a skillet with a paper towel, but I suspect that's about all it takes to get this thing clean (not recomended, just an example). Now for the petty rantings of a happy customer. While the glass lid makes it possible to monitor the cooking progress without removing, it's kind of heavy. It also appears the steam vent might be a little small since most steam vents around the edge of the lid, not through the vent. Of course that could be due to what was being cooked, not the vent size.
Pros: construction, capacity, Easy to Clean/Wash, Appearance/ Design /Style
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Review 11 for Cuisinart GreenGourmet 14-Inch Electric Skillet, CSK-250
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

looks and feels great

PostedDecember 4, 2011
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CStarz1701
fromLouisiana, USA
Cooking Level:Expert
Item is heavy-weight, solid - usual great Cuisinart quality! have not cooked with it yet, but if first impressions are truely lasting, then i'll be as happy as always with Cuisinart! CHEFS always has the best prices, shipping, and service.
Pros: construction, capacity, Easy to Clean/Wash, quality, Material, Appearance/ Design /Style, Functional/Useful
Cons: none
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Review 12 for Cuisinart GreenGourmet 14-Inch Electric Skillet, CSK-250
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

Great Appliance

PostedNovember 2, 2011
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Monkita
fromEdmond, Oklahoma
I read the reviews prior to purchase and decided to order the skillet.
I just received the pan and have used it twice. I really like the size and the fact it is a "green" product. It cooks well and I love the warming function.
It has met my expectations and I would recommend the product.
Pros: Easy to Clean/Wash, Appearance/ Design /Style, Functional/Useful, capacity
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Review 13 for Cuisinart GreenGourmet 14-Inch Electric Skillet, CSK-250
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

Summer Saver

PostedAugust 8, 2011
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DeeBeer
fromNelson Co, Virginia
Excellent Ceramic Non-Stick not too big even for 2
Pros: Easy to Clean/Wash, quality, Material, Fast/ Speed, multi-purpose, construction, Appearance/ Design /Style, Performs Well, Functional/Useful, capacity, not toxic
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Review 14 for Cuisinart GreenGourmet 14-Inch Electric Skillet, CSK-250
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

Great Purchase

PostedJune 14, 2011
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allthenamesaretaken
fromLapeer, Mi
Love this skillet. I thought 14" would be to large but the extra room is very nice. Clean up is easy. Cord is short but workable. I very much like cooking with this skillet .
Pros: Easy to Clean/Wash, quality, size, Appearance/ Design /Style, Performs Well, capacity
Cons: Cord Length
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Review 15 for Cuisinart GreenGourmet 14-Inch Electric Skillet, CSK-250
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

Great addition to the kitchen

PostedMay 27, 2011
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Augie
fromFlorida
It is a great electric skillet..looks good, does a teriffic job.
Be aware that it is NOT immersible. The instruction booklet is not very clear on this but I checked with Cuisanart and, after triple checking, the service rep confirmed that point.
It is still a breeze to clean and should not stop someone from purchasing.
Pros: Appearance/ Design /Style, capacity
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Review 16 for Cuisinart GreenGourmet 14-Inch Electric Skillet, CSK-250
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5 / 5
5 / 5

Worth every penny

PostedApril 27, 2011
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Lovingquilts
fromGlen Ellyn Illinois
This skillet is awesome. You truly get a quality product from Chef's Catalog. It heats evenly and has a great range of temperatures. This is a keeper!
Pros: Easy to Clean/Wash, Value for Money, quality, construction, size, Appearance/ Design /Style, Weight, capacity
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Review 17 for Cuisinart GreenGourmet 14-Inch Electric Skillet, CSK-250
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

BEST Gift EVER!!!

PostedFebruary 22, 2011
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Anonymous
fromHarveys Lake, PA
I have wanted an electric skillet since FOREVER... finally found one I thought I would like and got it as a gift - This is AMAZING!
Easy clean, easy use, there is NOTHING I can't cook in it.
The only thing that confuses me is in the catalog it says "dish washer safe" the manual says "not dish washer safe", no matter because it is so easy to clean up.
Pros: Value for Money, quality, Fast/ Speed, size, Appearance/ Design /Style, Performs Well, Functional/Useful, capacity
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Review 18 for Cuisinart GreenGourmet 14-Inch Electric Skillet, CSK-250
Overall rating 
4 / 5
4 / 5

Great and Convenient

PostedFebruary 11, 2011
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Flydove
fromILLINOIS
This product was great because it’s convenient and great for parties or friends gathering and will keep your food warm the entire time. The only cons is I hope they make it deeper, when I purchased the items I thought this was 5 ½ in. deep. They should specified that it is 5 ½ in deep but that is included the machine part under neat for the wok. Well, I’m Asian and for cooking noodles we need the deeper wok; to have more space for the ingredients. Besides this cons, everything is just great! I just hope they would make a deeper one and with long cord next time.
Pros: Easy to Clean/Wash, easy to use, multi-purpose, Appearance/ Design /Style, Performs Well, Number of speeds, easy to store, Functional/Useful, Easy to view/Read
Cons: Cord Length, size
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Review 19 for Cuisinart GreenGourmet 14-Inch Electric Skillet, CSK-250
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1 / 5
1 / 5

Not a good electric skillet

PostedFebruary 4, 2011
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Alpha
fromMcKinney, Texas
I was looking to replace my old electric skillet with a new and better one. This is not the case - I am very disappointed with this Cuisinart skillet. Even if you turn it on very high, if you are trying to brown something, it is not acceptable. I tried frying Chicken, which is one of the reasons I wanted it, and that was very unacceptable. If I still had the wrappings, I would return it immediately. Don't waste your money. By the way, I read your writeup on the skillet and it does not meet any of the written remarks - such as "excels in cooking performance".
Pros: Easy to Clean/Wash
Cons: Unreliable, does not maintain temperature
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Review 20 for Cuisinart GreenGourmet 14-Inch Electric Skillet, CSK-250
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

High Quality + High Performance

PostedJanuary 13, 2011
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TampaTexan42
fromTampa, FL
Undoubtedly this is the most handy item a cook could have in their kitchen! Plenty of room, heats quickly and retains desired temperature throughout the cooking period. The cooking surface is superb for its simplicity in cleaning and its non-stick ability when properly used. I have a commercial Vulcan restaurant gas range that I love, but it gets tiresome having to raise and lower the flame to keep the temperature level. Lately, I have been using my new Cuisinart far more than my Vulcan! The 1800 watt element is what was the deciding factor over other brand electric skillet's max 1500 watts! Truly an essential, well made WORKING tool every lucky cook should own! AC cord could be a foot longer.
Pros: Energy efficient, Easy to Clean/Wash, Value for Money, quality, Material, Fast/ Speed, Warranty, easy to use, construction, size, Appearance/ Design /Style, Performs Well, durability, Functional/Useful, Long-lasting, Easy to view/Read, Weight, capacity, see thru glass cover!
Cons: Cord Length
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