Yeti Just Launched the Most Expensive Cast Iron Skillet We’ve Ever Seen

Yeti is renowned for its bear-safe coolers and its drinkware that keeps beverages hot (or cold) for way longer than anyone would ever need. It’s a trademark of the brand to over-engineer its pieces, and last week, it dipped its toe into cookware with the launch of an absolutely stunning cast iron skillet.

Unsurprisingly, Yeti's devoted fan base went wild — within 12 hours of announcing the new piece on Instagram, the skillet sold out. We've checked the retailer's site for a restock every day since, and we have very good news: Yeti's cast iron skillet is back.

To buy: Yeti 12-Inch Cast Iron Skillet, $400 at yeti.com

The skillet is 12 inches in diameter, which yields plenty of room for searing two steaks, several eggs, and about half a packet of bacon. It was made in partnership with Butter Pat Industries in Maryland, and all of the pans were hand-cast to create a smooth skillet. 

Overall, it has a pretty classic design. It’s all one piece, and has two pour spouts to make it easy to get liquid out. As for the weight and the oven-safety temperature, the brand doesn’t say, but it does come pre-seasoned, which is important to ensure nothing sticks.

Beyond the pan, you’ll also get a metal ring rag and a scraper card for cleaning the pan, and a cotton storage bag. If we could’ve dreamt up one product to pair with the brand’s coolers, this would be it.

But there’s one issue: the price. Right now, it’s $400. That’s a lot for a pan — the splurge pick we love made by the same producer retails at nearly $50 less (still a lot). This is no departure for the brand, which is known for making pricy coolers. It’s nice that Yeti is also throwing in free shipping with orders over $25, but you could do just as well with a tried-and-true Lodge for just $20 or going direct to the producer. 

Bottom line: This is a collector’s item, and if you want one, you better act fast. The first launch sold out in mere hours, and we’re not sure how long they’ll be around this time either. 

At the time of publishing the price was $400.