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AUS-ION 31cm XHD Iron Frypan Set: Heavy-Duty Skillet + Skillet-Lid

The AUS-ION 31cm XHD Set is a two-piece heavy-duty iron cookware set from Solidteknics, pairing the brand's heaviest-duty 31cm skillet with a matching 31cm skillet-lid that doubles as a crêpe or griddle pan. Used together the lid seals in heat and moisture; used separately you gain two independent cooking surfaces from a single set. Both pieces are forged from 4mm-thick Australian wrought iron for exceptional heat retention, even heat distribution and the kind of durability that supports frying, searing, grilling, braising, baking and roasting across a full range of everyday cooking.

Material and Construction

Each piece is crafted from a single sheet of clean 4mm-thick Australian wrought iron using a one-piece seamless design, with no joins, screws or rivets to loosen or fail over time. Wrought iron delivers the heat performance associated with heavy cookware while remaining lighter than comparable cast iron, making the set easier to lift, tilt and manoeuvre without sacrificing thermal mass. A long, ergonomic handle with vented cut-outs is engineered to stay cooler on the stovetop. Every pan carries a deliberately engineered concave in the base, which is standard practice for quality heavy-based iron and steel cookware and allows the metal to expand as it heats. Each piece is stamped with its month and year of manufacture for heirloom authenticity.

Naturally Non-Toxic Seasoned Iron

The set arrives pre-seasoned with non-GMO rice bran oil, giving a natural, non-stick surface that improves with every use. There are no synthetic coatings and no PFAS, PFOA or PTFE anywhere on the cookware. Because the seasoning is a natural oil layer rather than a factory coating, surface variation and a patchy appearance are completely normal on arrival and will not affect performance; the seasoning continues to develop and deepen the more the pans are cooked on.

Compatibility and Use Cases

The 31cm XHD Set is compatible with all heat sources, including induction, electric, ceramic and gas cooktops, as well as BBQs, pizza ovens and campfires, making it equally at home in the kitchen and outdoors. Both pieces are oven-safe and are designed to fit inside a standard 600mm domestic oven, though internal oven dimensions vary and should be checked before purchase. The deep-sided skillet suits frying, braising, roasting and baking, while the flat skillet-lid is ideal for pancakes, crêpes, fish, eggs and evenly finishing dishes. Typical uses include:

• Everyday frying, searing and grilling for larger households
• Braising and roasting in the oven or over open flame
• Pancakes, crêpes and griddle cooking on the flat skillet-lid
• Indoor cooktop use and outdoor cooking on BBQ, pizza oven or campfire

Dimensions and Specifications

The 31cm XHD Skillet measures 60.5cm total length with a 31cm diameter (measured from the inner top rim), a 25cm stove-contact surface, a 6cm bowl height, 11cm height at the handle, a weight of 2.73kg and a 3.55L capacity. The matching 31cm XHD Skillet-Lid measures 60cm total length with a 31cm diameter, a 28cm stove-contact surface, a 0.6cm bowl height, 6cm height at the handle and a weight of 2.65kg. The set is supplied in a reusable, breathable, plastic-free calico storage bag.

Care and Cleaning

Caring for seasoned iron is simple: after each use, rinse with warm water, dry thoroughly and apply a light coat of oil, with no soap required. Store in a dry place to protect the seasoning between uses. Following this routine builds and maintains the natural non-stick surface over time. Detailed seasoning and cleaning guidance is available through the Solidteknics iron care resources.

Australian Made and Multi-Century Warranty

The AUS-ION 31cm XHD Set is 100% Australian made, wrought and manufactured in Sydney from a single sheet of clean Aussie iron. It is backed by a multi-century warranty and built to be handed down through generations rather than thrown out. For cooks seeking a durable, naturally non-toxic, PFAS-free iron set that performs across every heat source and moves seamlessly between indoor and outdoor cooking, the 31cm XHD Set offers heavy-duty capability and lasting value in one seamless, Australian-forged package.