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Lodge 10.25 Inch Cast Iron Pre-Seasoned Skillet – Signature Teardrop Handle - Use in the Oven, on the Stove, on the Grill, or Over a Campfire, Black

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  • YOUR NEW GO-TO PAN: Lodge cast iron cookware is the perfect kitchen tool for beginners, home cooks and chefs. Cast iron can handle any kitchen cooktop, oven, grill and open flame. Crafted in America with iron and oil, its naturally seasoned cooking surface creates an easy-release and improves with use.
  • SEASONED COOKWARE: Seasoning is simply oil baked into the iron, giving it a natural, easy-release finish and helps prevent your pan from rusting. Lodge pre-seasons all cast iron cookware with 100% natural vegetable oil; no synthetic coatings or chemicals. The more you use Lodge the better the seasoning will get!
  • RUST? DON’T PANIC! IT’S NOT BROKEN: When your pan arrives you may notice a spot that looks like rust. It’s simply oil that has not fully carbonized. With regular use and care the spot will disappear. If you do notice rust simply scour the affected area with steel wool, rinse, dry and rub with vegetable oil.
  • COOKING VERSATILITY: Our skillets have unparalleled heat retention that gives you edge-to-edge even cooking every time you use your skillet. Cast iron cookware is slow to heat up but retains heat longer which makes cast iron ideal for pan-frying and roasting. These delicious moments are cast to last.
  • FAMILY-OWNED. Lodge is more than just a business; it’s a family. The Lodge family founded the company in 1896, and they still own it today. From environmental responsibility to community development, their heads and hearts are rooted in America. Lodge products are made in the USA with non-toxic, PFOA & PTFE free material.

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An improvement on the original: the Lodge Cast Iron Skillet, featuring an assist handle. This will be your go-to pan for generations to come.

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  • The right tool to sear, sauté, bake, broil, braise, fry
  • Brutally tough for decades of cooking
  • Seasoned for a natural, easy-release finish that improves with use
  • Unparalleled in heat retention and even heating
  • At home in the oven, on the stove, on the grill or over the campfire

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Why Buy Lodge Cast Iron

As the only full line of American-made cast iron cookware, Lodge boasts quality that has been unmatched for over a century. Even heating, a natural easy-release finish, versatility and durability are the hallmarks of our great cookware. We don't just make cast iron; we make heirlooms that bring people together for generations.

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Founded in 1896, the Lodge family has been making high quality cookware and accessories for over a century. Lodge Cast Iron operates two foundries on the banks of the Tennessee River in the small town of South Pittsburg, Tennessee; a town Lodge is proud to call home. The company is built on family values, American history, and high quality cookware. All Lodge seasoned cast iron and carbon steel cookware is proudly made in the USA, meaning you’ll get craftsmanship that has been passed down through generations.

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Cooking And Caring For Your Lodge Seasoned Cast Iron

Caring for your cast iron doesn’t have to be complicated. Lodge cookware comes already seasoned and ready to use, so you can make your family's favorite recipes right away. You can use it on any heat source, from the stove top to the campfire (just not the microwave!). The more you use it, the better the seasoning will get.

  1. Wash cast iron by hand with mild soap or none at all.
  2. Dry promptly and thoroughly with a lint-free cloth or paper towel.
  3. Rub with a very light layer of vegetable oil, preferably while the cookware is still warm.
  4. Hang or store cookware in a dry place.

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What makes this the classic American skillet? Made in the USA for more than 125 years, it's been a staple in kitchens around the world. Crafted in America with iron and oil, its naturally seasoned cooking surface is ready to help you turn your meals into delicious, shareable moments. Cast to last! Seasoned and ready to use. Hailed as an essential kitchen tool by the country's leading chefs and publications, the Lodge 10.25 Inch Cast Iron Skillet has been crafted to cook memorable meals for generations. It offers an abundance of possibilities. Care instructions for cast iron: 1. Wash with warm water. Add a mild soap, if desired. 2. Dry thoroughly with a lint-free cloth or paper towel. 3. Oil the surface of the pan with a very light layer of cooking oil while warm. Hang or store the cookware in a dry place.

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The American-based company Lodge has been fine-tuning its construction of rugged, cast-iron cookware for more than a century. No other metal is as long-lasting and works as well for spreading and retaining heat evenly during cooking. Lodge's Logic line of cookware comes factory pre-seasoned with the company's vegetable oil formula, and is ready to use right out of the box. After cooking, simply scrub the cast iron with a stiff brush and hot water, no soap, and dry immediately.

Breakfast in particular somehow tastes extra hearty when cooked in a heavy cast-iron skillet. Cast iron loves a campfire, a stovetop, or an oven, and can slow-cook foods without scorching and sear meat at higher temperatures. A good all-purpose size at 10-1/4 inches in diameter and 2 inches deep, this skillet can fry up eggs, pancakes, steaks, chicken, hamburgers, and can bake desserts and casseroles as well. A helper handle aids in lifting, and the looped primary handle allows hanging. Two side spouts pour off grease or juice. Even though the pan comes pre-seasoned, applying a little vegetable oil before use helps prevent food from sticking. Whether used in a kitchen or camp, this virtually indestructible pan should last for generations and is covered by a lifetime warranty. --Ann Bieri

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Customers like the quality, size, and value of the saute frying pan. They mention it's well-made, holds up for years, and is the perfect size for single cooking. Some also say it's easy to clean and has good heat distribution. However, some customers have mixed opinions on its weight.

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5,492 customers mention "Skillet quality"5,350 positive142 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the skillet. They mention it's a great cast iron skillet, handy for cooking proteins and veggies in the same pan, and cooks things evenly. Some say it's a wonderful addition to their kitchen cookware.

"...This pan excels at bacon and frying so if you are in the mood to do either this pan will be your best friend...." Read more

"...Heat retention and evenness is excellent. The pan continues to be very nonstick, but obviously not as much as nonstick cookware. No warping...." Read more

"...But I find now that this is an ideal pan to cook everything and anything and many things. I just leave it on top of my stove for daily use...." Read more

"It is big and thats what i was looking for.Cooks things evenly and easy clean. Might buy smaller 1.Great invest" Read more

3,437 customers mention "Quality"2,873 positive564 negative

Customers like the quality of the sauté fry pan. They mention it's sturdy, well-made, and holds up for years. Some appreciate the strong handles.

"...First off the pan is cheap, durable and generally non-stick. Does this mean nothing will stick to this pan?..." Read more

"...that it has a great non stick that develops after some use and is durable Af, I’m in love...." Read more

"...While it’s still a solid skillet, the rusting is a bit of a drawback." Read more

"...You can not go wrong with this pan !! It is that good !! Will last forever and cast iron cooking is so much safer that non stick surfaces...." Read more

3,065 customers mention "Size"2,174 positive891 negative

Customers like the size of the sauté fry pan. They mention it's compact, lighter to handle, and quicker to heat up than a regular pan. Customers also appreciate that the handles are a good size and user-friendly.

"It is big and thats what i was looking for.Cooks things evenly and easy clean. Might buy smaller 1.Great invest" Read more

"...That said, despite the weight, it is a manageable size and I have the 10 inch. I can store this pan in my cupboards without much fussing...." Read more

"...The pan is shallow so it isn't meant for deep frying but I have done fish and chicken where I had to flip and it worked great...." Read more

"...I bought the 15 inch skillet lid because it also perfectly fits my 14 inch wok. It's nice to have a lid to cover food until everyone comes to eat...." Read more

2,084 customers mention "Value for money"1,936 positive148 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the product. They mention it's a perfect iron pan, well worth the money, and a great cheap pan for college.

"...How do they sell and ship these for this price? They are not much more expensive than when I bought mine 15 years ago...." Read more

"...I'm very impressed and the price was good compared to others. But it taught me to watch return policy much closer in the future." Read more

"...Lodge is a good company, makes its products in the US, and they are affordable. Get this pan!" Read more

"...Fast service-wrapped well. Well worth buying." Read more

1,838 customers mention "Works well"1,558 positive280 negative

Customers like the performance of the saute fry pan. They mention it works great on the stove and in the oven, delivers fantastic performance, and has no problems at all. They also appreciate the easy-release finish that improves with use. Additionally, customers say it's great for camping and home use.

"...It looks and performs like new. The seasoning came perfect and remains perfect. How do they sell and ship these for this price?..." Read more

"...It works perfectly on an induction cooktop and holds heat well for even cooking...." Read more

"...The silicone handle works great. It is loose but it's not a problem. This pan is very heavy so if that will be an issue then don't buy it." Read more

"...Nope. Does it work? Yes, and contrary to my misgivings, it works very well...." Read more

1,827 customers mention "Ease of cleaning"1,456 positive371 negative

Customers find the saute fry pan easy to clean. They mention it's naturally nonstick, and there's no need for soap or scrubbing.

"...No warping. Easy to clean. We wait until it is mostly cooled, but still hot and wash it with water and stainless steel wool...." Read more

"It is big and thats what i was looking for.Cooks things evenly and easy clean. Might buy smaller 1.Great invest" Read more

"...But it was the same thing all over again. No stick. No cleanup...." Read more

"...Easy to maintain, and yes, you can clean them with detergent and hot water. Apply a smidgen of vegitable oil before putting it away...." Read more

1,415 customers mention "Heat distribution"1,059 positive356 negative

Customers like the heat distribution of the pan. They mention it heats well, ensures consistent results, and can withstand high levels of heat. Some also say it's lighter to handle and quicker to heat up than a larger cast iron pan.

"...Heat retention and evenness is excellent. The pan continues to be very nonstick, but obviously not as much as nonstick cookware. No warping...." Read more

"...It works perfectly on an induction cooktop and holds heat well for even cooking...." Read more

"...The skillet will heat evenly even if all of it doesn't fit onto your stove burner. Cast iron conducts heat so well that cooking is easy...." Read more

"...The handle gets hot in the oven. I did buy one of the protectors for that so I can reach in with that to help get the pan out of the oven...." Read more

1,713 customers mention "Weight"808 positive905 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the weight of the pan. Some mention it's heavier than expected, while others say it's quite heavy and hard to move around when cleaning.

"...It is loose but it's not a problem. This pan is very heavy so if that will be an issue then don't buy it." Read more

"...Heavy pans. Good thing I have PRIME so I didn’t have s/h to pay. Fast service-wrapped well. Well worth buying." Read more

"...The pan is heavy, as it's cast iron. That said, despite the weight, it is a manageable size and I have the 10 inch...." Read more

"Great product, excellent quality! Heavy Weight. Using it to make desserts in. Very satisfied. By far 5 stars!" Read more

The Right Skillet for Large Volume Cooking
5 out of 5 stars
The Right Skillet for Large Volume Cooking
I bought this Lodge 15 inch cast iron skillet because I got tired of running out of space to cook large volume breakfasts in my 10.25 inch skillet. When cooking for more than two people, it's nice to have plenty of room. I like to cook breakfast in a single skillet. Eggs, potatoes, vegetables and meat all in one skillet greatly reduces cooking time and cleanup, allowing me to get on with my day. I also like to bake cornbread in a cast iron skillet. This 15 inch skillet will allow me to bake large serving cornbread for pot luck events.I already owned several Lodge skillets of various sizes, several Lodge griddles, a couple of Lodge Dutch ovens and a Lodge 14 inch cast iron wok. I also own lids for my cast iron. I bought the 15 inch skillet lid because it also perfectly fits my 14 inch wok. It's nice to have a lid to cover food until everyone comes to eat. I always like to have the proper tools and equipment for whatever I'm doing.The factory seasoning was pretty good but I always scrub and re-season my cast iron before I start cooking with it.Tip 1: Before purchasing this, just be aware of how large it really is. See my photo of the 15 inch skillet next to 8 inch and 10 inch skillets. The skillet will heat evenly even if all of it doesn't fit onto your stove burner. Cast iron conducts heat so well that cooking is easy.Tip 2: You also need to determine in advance where you're going to store this huge skillet. I like to stack skillets in the lower cabinet underneath my cook top. I like to leave two smaller skillets out all the time because those get used so much.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2019
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If you haven't already taken the leap into cast iron you should think about it. First off the pan is cheap, durable and generally non-stick. Does this mean nothing will stick to this pan? No but if you have the right temperature and use the right amount of fat/oil when cooking and take care of this pan it will take care of you. I would say this pan excels at proteins first and foremost. I have cooked bacon, eggs and pancakes right after one another and nothing stuck to this pan. I would say vegetables are also a favorite in this pan as well because of the great flavor this pan helps create through the oil and char you can achieve with this pan.

If you are the type of person that cooks and then puts the pans in the sink for a later time then cast iron might not be for you but I have left this pan in a sink for a few hours or on the stove top overnight and cleaned the next day so it is worth a shot. If you are the type of person who lets pans soak in water overnight or puts them immediately into a dishwasher for cleaning then this pan is definitely not for you unless you are willing to make an exception with this pan.

Did I have immediate success with this pan right away? No I didn't. I had food stick and I had issues with cleaning the pan and reseasoning the pan and had to look for advice on the internet to solve my issues because not many people use cast iron so I couldn't ask them.

Some of my mistakes were simple ones to make as I have always used either stainless steel or non-stick pans. I didn't wait long enough for the pan to heat up. Take it easy and heat this pan up on medium before you start cooking. Don't think this amount of iron will be hot in 5 minutes. You may need to wait 15 minutes to get this pan heated evenly but I would say put the pan on the heat before you start your prep. The next issue is using enough oil. You don't need a ton of oil but you should use a healthy amount. If you are frying then yea sure use a ton of oil but generally your food doesn't need to be swimming in oil but coat the bottom of the pan. I would advise against using black pepper on your steak if searing. The high temps will burn the pepper causing smoke and burnt flavor on your steak. You are better off using just salt before cooking and fresh cracked pepper afterwards. Acidic food like tomatoes are okay in the pan but make sure you have a well seasoned pan. I would stay away from sauces but cut up tomatoes in the pan for your first few uses should be fine. You need to build a good layer first before tackling sauces. This pan excels at bacon and frying so if you are in the mood to do either this pan will be your best friend. The pan is shallow so it isn't meant for deep frying but I have done fish and chicken where I had to flip and it worked great.

Also take care of this pan. Scrub it down with soap and water. Yes you can use soap I do all the time but I also rinse thoroughly and dry immediately over heat and spread another thin, thin, thin layer of oil on it too. Every other month or so I give it a good scrubbing and then apply a light coat of oil and stick in a 500 degree oven, upside-down for an hour or so and then turn off the oven and let it cool. This adds additional seasoning to the pan. You can overseason the pan which I have done and all I did was heat, scrub, wash which eliminated most of the excess seasoning. A salt scrub can help as well or if you really are in the weeds you can get a more aggressive scour pad and remove all the seasoning and start from scratch. Shouldn't take more than 30 minutes to strip and then dry. The time in the oven will be what takes the most time but at that point its set and forget. You just need multiple layers so it will need a lot of oven time like 6 hours or more depending on your diligence.

The best advice is keep cooking and don't be afraid to experiment, keep the temperature lower than you think you need and don't rush the food it will be done when it is done.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I cook almost everything in my Lodge Cast Iron Pan
Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2019
If you haven't already taken the leap into cast iron you should think about it. First off the pan is cheap, durable and generally non-stick. Does this mean nothing will stick to this pan? No but if you have the right temperature and use the right amount of fat/oil when cooking and take care of this pan it will take care of you. I would say this pan excels at proteins first and foremost. I have cooked bacon, eggs and pancakes right after one another and nothing stuck to this pan. I would say vegetables are also a favorite in this pan as well because of the great flavor this pan helps create through the oil and char you can achieve with this pan.

If you are the type of person that cooks and then puts the pans in the sink for a later time then cast iron might not be for you but I have left this pan in a sink for a few hours or on the stove top overnight and cleaned the next day so it is worth a shot. If you are the type of person who lets pans soak in water overnight or puts them immediately into a dishwasher for cleaning then this pan is definitely not for you unless you are willing to make an exception with this pan.

Did I have immediate success with this pan right away? No I didn't. I had food stick and I had issues with cleaning the pan and reseasoning the pan and had to look for advice on the internet to solve my issues because not many people use cast iron so I couldn't ask them.

Some of my mistakes were simple ones to make as I have always used either stainless steel or non-stick pans. I didn't wait long enough for the pan to heat up. Take it easy and heat this pan up on medium before you start cooking. Don't think this amount of iron will be hot in 5 minutes. You may need to wait 15 minutes to get this pan heated evenly but I would say put the pan on the heat before you start your prep. The next issue is using enough oil. You don't need a ton of oil but you should use a healthy amount. If you are frying then yea sure use a ton of oil but generally your food doesn't need to be swimming in oil but coat the bottom of the pan. I would advise against using black pepper on your steak if searing. The high temps will burn the pepper causing smoke and burnt flavor on your steak. You are better off using just salt before cooking and fresh cracked pepper afterwards. Acidic food like tomatoes are okay in the pan but make sure you have a well seasoned pan. I would stay away from sauces but cut up tomatoes in the pan for your first few uses should be fine. You need to build a good layer first before tackling sauces. This pan excels at bacon and frying so if you are in the mood to do either this pan will be your best friend. The pan is shallow so it isn't meant for deep frying but I have done fish and chicken where I had to flip and it worked great.

Also take care of this pan. Scrub it down with soap and water. Yes you can use soap I do all the time but I also rinse thoroughly and dry immediately over heat and spread another thin, thin, thin layer of oil on it too. Every other month or so I give it a good scrubbing and then apply a light coat of oil and stick in a 500 degree oven, upside-down for an hour or so and then turn off the oven and let it cool. This adds additional seasoning to the pan. You can overseason the pan which I have done and all I did was heat, scrub, wash which eliminated most of the excess seasoning. A salt scrub can help as well or if you really are in the weeds you can get a more aggressive scour pad and remove all the seasoning and start from scratch. Shouldn't take more than 30 minutes to strip and then dry. The time in the oven will be what takes the most time but at that point its set and forget. You just need multiple layers so it will need a lot of oven time like 6 hours or more depending on your diligence.

The best advice is keep cooking and don't be afraid to experiment, keep the temperature lower than you think you need and don't rush the food it will be done when it is done.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2024
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We have had this for 15 years. It looks and performs like new. The seasoning came perfect and remains perfect. How do they sell and ship these for this price? They are not much more expensive than when I bought mine 15 years ago.
Heat retention and evenness is excellent. The pan continues to be very nonstick, but obviously not as much as nonstick cookware. No warping. Easy to clean. We wait until it is mostly cooled, but still hot and wash it with water and stainless steel wool. Then I dry it with paper towels and finally wipe it down with a small amount of vegetable oil. We are better now but went years where we almost never oiled it, and it never rusted. Avoid overly acidic sauces and this thing should outlast you.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2023
Size: 15 InchVerified Purchase
After I learned to season it quick like 7 times, and started using a bush and cup with a dap of oil on the side I kept around to wipe with oil when done, and learned to due to size I needed to have rag on edge of sink when dumping out water, and then I often but not always heat up water in electric kettle to pour in when done cooking in order to not shock it. I find after all this that I actually do basically no scrubbing, just a bit of scraping with the metal spatula while the hot water is in it. And then I use a silicone handle on one side I had gotten and I want to get the other side for the silicone side to hold but I just use a pot holder for the other side, thicker one. But I find now that this is an ideal pan to cook everything and anything and many things. I just leave it on top of my stove for daily use. And the weight, for the same reason a mechanics arms are big while not lifting, their muscles are big purely due to making the same motion every day repetitively with the wrench. It’s called a hermetic stressor, the same way weight session (more stressful obviously) and a hot sauna, cold plunge, run, etc, are all good forms of stress that cause adaptation, So to does this just cause you to lift a heavier pot a few times a day as you cook. For vast majority of us it’s nothing. But I told my mom for instance that she should use it and she complained how heavy it was, and my brutal honest response was “that’s exactly why you need to be using it because it’s not like you are working out”. It won’t make you buff, just a bit heavier than a similiar size pan, but for the older crowd who find it important to get their exercises in at the pool and such, this is no different. Plus, once I learned to clean efficiently and season a couple times, it’s a god send of a pan. I love it. I just want to put that “it’s too heavy” criticisism that comes with cast iron in a new light. Your body adapts, allow it too gradually. I will at some point be adding a top to this, I just haven’t decided if I need to get the lodge glass one which would be nice or a silicone one for this, or just a cast iron one to keep the theme and look and durability forever. (Glass and silicone could both break in different ways). I do love this pan as I will admit, one of the reason I got this pan, being some one who can be hard on things by temperment, after knowing roughly how to care for this pan, I also have a lisence to absolutely abuse it and can’t scratch it or anything. Because once you have researched a couple of ways to take rust off and to totally reseason and recondition an old used on for instance, you have the confidence to own this the rest of your life and not ever feel like your going to rune it. I’m also strategically lazy, I call efficient, my mom thinks different, lol, but anyway, the fastest way to clean any pan is with hot water right when done cooking as it burns and melts stuff right off, I can do that with this without worrying how it affects coatings or anything and I can do that to kingdom come. I just try to throw water from kettle on it ideally but not always. Again, the point of these pans is the amazing non stick coating that develops after use and learning to season a few more times your self, but that you can absolutely abuse these pans and know they will last. There is a certain security that’s nice to feel with knowing that. The fact that it has a great non stick that develops after some use and is durable Af, I’m in love.

Plus ever seen those videos on YouTube about how baking/pizza steel beats baking/pizza stones every time because of how the metal works vs the ceramic of the stone. It just hit me that this pan is also big enough to make a 15 inch pizza, and when making one for one to a few people depending how thick it is, that’s a good size to use as a pizza steel in the oven. I do even ti ally want a baking steel as I even learned you can leave those in your oven as it helps regulate the temperature in oven by functioning as a ballast in your oven. Don’t even have to clean those. Just let the oven burn stuff off. None the less, till then this will work as a great pizza steel surface too.

++. I don’t have much sense of smell, a bit impulsive so I tottally would put it on “HIGH” on the stove every time. Might turn it down at times but it always creates smoke which didn’t matter to me, but got my mom has the higher disgust sensitivity (these two traits in the house do not get along well) anyway, I out of impatience realized I had a habit of heating it up quickly on high, Then I realized I tested how long it takes to smoke with the oil I was using to season it after each cook. I timed how long on high, waited till room temp, tested how long on medium, etc. Did this for any cast iron and carbon steel pans I have too. And in this one I can get away on our gas burner stove on high:

High Canola 400°-450° 4m 34s
Medium Canola 400°-450° 6m 43s
400°-450°=smoke point at which smoke appears as the oil is actually starting to burn (note health wise causing this isn’t healthy so avoid normally by following these instructions). You can do the same test on your stove with your seasoning pans. And now I just run it for 3mins on high but then turn to medium or lower. Could probably get away with 3:30 duration on high. But this way you can cook at medium or a tad lower after.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2024
Size: 12 InchVerified Purchase
It is big and thats what i was looking for.Cooks things evenly and easy clean. Might buy smaller 1.Great invest
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Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2024
Size: 10.25 InchVerified Purchase
This cast iron skillet is great for searing meat and incredibly convenient—you can sear on the stovetop and transfer it directly to the oven. It works perfectly on an induction cooktop and holds heat well for even cooking. However, even with proper care as specified, I've noticed it rusts in a few spots over time. While it’s still a solid skillet, the rusting is a bit of a drawback.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2024
Size: 10.25 InchVerified Purchase
My mother used to have one for years so I grew up with one and decided to get one. I love it. It's so easy to take care of. Food does not stick if it's kept oiled and food cooks perfectly. I was tired of always having my stainless steel pans turning black and brown from burned on oils and fats. Not a problem with this pan (probably because I can't see it). I also bought a Lodge silicone handle cover that I keep on it because the handle gets as hot as the pan. The silicone handle works great. It is loose but it's not a problem. This pan is very heavy so if that will be an issue then don't buy it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Muy buen sartén
Reviewed in Mexico on October 21, 2024
Size: 9 InchVerified Purchase
Es un sartén duradero y versátil
H Dale
5.0 out of 5 stars Lodge Cast Iron Skillets, Pre-Seasoned, 8" and 10.25" - Black. Great Heat Distribution
Reviewed in Canada on February 16, 2024
Size: 10.25 InchVerified Purchase
I love these Lodge Cast Iron Skillets. I now have the 8" and the 10.25". These skillets have great heat distribution and are easy to clean with the Lodge scraper or probably any scrubber. Of course, being cast iron it is somewhat heavy to handle, but that is expected with anything made of cast iron. Both sizes are the right size for my stove top and for my needs. I should have bought these a long time ago since the cast iron skillet does not peel after repeated use or have the inside of the skillet peel off like other cooking products do over time. My food tastes great too. I use extra virgin olive oil for cooking and sometimes to oil the skillets. I also use the cast iron seasoning oil to keep the skillets oiled when not in use. The oil should be applied all over it after every use. After every use I clean them with some warm soapy water and the scrubber I bought for cleaning my cast iron skillets (if something gets stuck to them), then dry them thoroughly, then apply a thin application of the olive oil or any decent cooking oil or the cast iron seasoning oil to keep the skillets like new. The red handles that protect against burns work great as well. Do not put the red handles in an oven or they will melt and cause a toxic mess - use oven mitts when using an oven. Cast iron gets very hot so need to be careful when handling or cooking.
Pavel Luna
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente.
Reviewed in Mexico on February 11, 2024
Size: 12 InchVerified Purchase
Este es mi tercer producto Lodge. El primero fue una parrilla, el segundo un sartén de 20 cms y el tercero es este. Los recomiendo completamente. Aunque ya vienen curados, es necesario realizar el proceso varias veces más antes de lograr una buena antiadherencia. Después de eso, trabajan de maravilla. Hay que agarrarle maña para hallar la temperatura correcta para empezar a cocinar y, ciertamente, requiere algo de trabajo extra para limpiarla, lubricarla y evitar el óxido, pero vale completamente la pena. A la larga, es mejor que los sartenes de teflón, que con el tiempo ya no sirven.
Sylvia
5.0 out of 5 stars Ícone da cozinha americana e de quem quer cozinhar bem!!
Reviewed in Brazil on June 18, 2022
Size: 10.25 InchVerified Purchase
Produto excelente!!! Era o que eu procurava há tempos!!
P.C.P
5.0 out of 5 stars Beste Pfanne – Robust und vielseitig!
Reviewed in Germany on October 3, 2024
Size: 10.25 InchVerified Purchase
Die Lodge Bratpfanne ist einfach unschlagbar! Mit einem Durchmesser von 26 cm ist sie perfekt für alle Arten von Gerichten, egal ob zum Braten, Schmoren oder Backen. Das Gusseisen sorgt für eine hervorragende Wärmespeicherung und gleichmäßige Hitzeverteilung, was jedes Gericht perfekt gelingen lässt. Die Pfanne ist extrem robust und wird mit der richtigen Pflege ein Leben lang halten. Sie ist bereits eingebrannt und somit sofort einsatzbereit. Ein echtes Must-have für jeden, der Wert auf Qualität in der Küche legt!