Yeah, skillet in the south, elsewhere called a pan. Cast iron skillets hurt worse when the wife beats you with it than a normal pan does. If you have one, odds are it was made by a company called Lodge located in South Pittsburg, Tennessee. Very versatile these skillets. In addition to being a lethal weapon, they are invaluable when making southern country gravy, the kind that goes great on biscuits. Also, if forced to cook a steak indoors, there is no better option for getting a grill like char on the outside.