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Lodge 10 Inch Cast Iron Chef Skillet. Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Pan with Sloped Edges for Sautes and Stir Fry.
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Brand | Lodge |
Material | Cast Iron |
Special Feature | Gas Stovetop Compatible, Electric Stovetop Compatible, Induction Stovetop Compatible |
Color | Black |
Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash |
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- Sloped sides with tear-drop handle
- Pre-Seasoned and ready-to-use
- Superior heat retention and even cooking
- Use on all cooking surfaces, grills, campfires and oven safe
- Made in the USA
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Saute, sear, fry, bake and stir fry to heart’s content

Use & Care:
While the skillet comes pre-seasoned to prevent food from sticking, it works best when sprayed or lightly coated with vegetable oil before use. After cooking, we recommend cleaning with a stiff nylon brush and hot water. Using soap or the dishwasher is not recommended, and harsh detergents should never be used. Towel dry immediately cleaning and apply a light coating of oil to utensil while it is still warm.
Lodge Pre-Seasoned Cast-Iron Skillet
Pre-seasoned skillet is ready-to-use right out of the box
The black patina given to the cookware by the factory seasoning process is, in fact, vegetable oil that has been baked into a piece of cookware that has emerged from an individual sand mold. This coating of oil is a functional application and not a cosmetic application. The cookware is hanging as it rides through the electrostatic sprayer and commercial conveyor ovens at very high temperatures. This allows the oil to penetrate deeply into the pores of the iron which creates an easy release finish. As a result of this process, you may see a blister or bubble of oil at the southern-most point or at the end of the handle of the cookware piece. If visible, it will rub or flake off with your finger, leaving a brown spot. Don’t worry, it’s not rust but a seasoned spot that is brown, indicative of the varnish stage of seasoning. As a matter of fact, this is the color of home seasoned iron until it has been used several times. The brown spot will turn black with use.

Product Highlights
Multi-Functional Cookware
The right tool for searing, sauteing, simmering, braising, baking, roasting, and frying.
Made of Cast-Iron
Cast-Iron is a form of cookware developed over a millennia ago remains as popular today as when it was used to prepare meals hundreds of years ago. Cast Iron is one of only two metals compatible with induction stovetops. Unparalleled in heat retention and even heating.
Can Be Used With A Variety of Heat Sources
At home in the oven, on the stove, on the grill or over the campfire. Skillet may be used on various heat sources including gas, electric, induction and ceramic-glass top stoves and ovens. When using on glass stove tops, be careful not to slide the cookware around as it's possible to scratch the surface. Seasoned cast iron can also be used on the grill or outdoor fire and coals for camp cooking. Begin heating cookware on low and slowly bring heat up to medium or medium/high. Always remove cookware from the stovetop after cooking.
Features:
- Made of cast iron
- Assist handles for easier handling
- Pre-seasoned and ready-to-use
- Multi-functional cookware
- Virtual non-stick surface
- Words with induction stove tops
- Brutally tough for decades of cooking

Eco-Responsibility
Lodge is a zero hazardous waste stream foundry. Lodge designed a vegetable oil recycler for the seasoning process to reduce waste and unusable oil is recycled and used as biodiesel generator. Lodge uses recycled and biodegradable packing materials. Reuse of foundry sand used in the casting process is recycled and unusable sand, works to purify the water of the local streams and planting trees to improve air quality and beautification.
The Clean Water and Air Acts of 1970 led American companies to install new equipment to meet the pollution control laws. Not only did the updates meet the requirements of the Clean Air and Water legislation, by 1976 our automated processes produced as many molds in an hour as one man’s daily productivity 30 years earlier.
With the switch from antiquated electric furnaces to more efficient induction furnaces, 1991 proved to be a pivotal juncture in the green standards of Lodge Manufacturing Company. The use of magnetic energy to produce heat changed our status from a Large Quantity Generator of Hazardous Waste to a Small Quantity Generator, and we received the 1994 Tennessee Governor’s Award for Excellence in Hazardous Waste Reduction.

100 years & still cooking. ..
Lodge is the oldest family-owned cookware foundry in America. Since 1896, the Lodge family has been casting premium iron cookware at our Tennessee foundry. Starting with raw materials and finishing with our seasoning process, we continue to improve on the highest quality standards that go into every piece we make. As the sole American manufacturer of cast iron cookware, we are proud to carry on the legacy started by founder Joseph Lodge. Lodge doesn't just make cast iron; we make heirlooms that bring people together for generations.
Two historic events—the introduction of foundry seasoned cast iron cookware and the recent expansion of our foundry—represent dynamic examples of Lodge Manufacturing Company’s century-plus commitment to product innovation and investment in new equipment and technologies.
Seasoned cast iron propelled Lodge from the position of a regional manufacturer to the national stage, with Good Housekeeping presenting a 'Good Buy' Award for the product enhancement. Our appearance on the national stage expanded throughout the first decade of the new century, with record sales leading Lodge to the largest expansion in our history.
While we are proud of our recent history, there is a backstory. So travel with us to the small town of South Pittsburg, Tennessee at the end of the 19th Century. Nestled at the base of the Appalachian Mountain’s Cumberland Plateau and on the banks of the Tennessee River, the town was abuzz with new opportunities.
In 1896 Joseph Lodge began a cast iron foundry, named in honor of his minister, Rev. Joseph Hayden Blacklock. Family owned, our origins were humble and our products varied, from stoves, to skillets and kitchen sinks.
As each decade passed, Lodge developed a business model to continually update and improve equipment and foundry practices. Work was labor intensive, with all of our cookware poured and cleaned by hand.
The 1950s saw the installation new molding machinery, mechanized sand delivery systems, the construction of a gas fired aluminum furnace to cast patterns for the production of sand mold impressions and a machine to clean castings.
When the introduction of new cookware metals and coatings increased competition in the 1960s, Lodge countered with a Disamatic automatic molding machine. Two years later, Lodge added an electric furnace to operate the Disamatic molding and pouring system, outpacing the capacity of the coke-fired cupola, at lower cost.
After in the introduction of seasoned cast iron cookware, Lodge broke ground for our foundry expansion. With completion of the first phase in the fall of 2014, the expansion includes a new melt system, an additional pouring/molding line and most importantly—new American jobs!
In more ways than he could have ever imagined, Joseph Lodge would not recognize the business he started over a century ago. Lodge continues to be family owned and we are the sole manufacturer of cast iron cookware in US, producing over 120 different foundry seasoned cast iron items for worldwide gourmet, outdoor and restaurant markets.
More importantly, Lodge Manufacturing Company is universally accepted as the world leader in the cast iron cookware category.
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Customer Rating | 4.8 out of 5 stars (2808) | 4.6 out of 5 stars (11251) | 4.6 out of 5 stars (11251) | 4.9 out of 5 stars (72) | 4.4 out of 5 stars (49) | 4.8 out of 5 stars (550) |
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Color | Black | Black | Black | Black | — | No Color |
Item Dimensions | 16.63 x 10.5 x 2.13 inches | 23.07 x 16.38 x 2.72 inches | 20.2 x 12.9 x 3.3 inches | 12.8 x 8.7 x 1.9 inches | 13.75 x 8.75 x 2 inches | 16.5 x 12.5 x 3.8 inches |
Item Weight | 4.45 lbs | 10.80 lbs | 8.38 lbs | 3.20 lbs | 3.15 lbs | 0.01 ounces |
Material | Cast Iron | Cast Iron | Cast Iron | Cast Iron | Cast Iron | Cast Iron |
Size | 10" | 15" | 12" | 8 inch | — | One Size |
Product Description
Product Description
Designed for the gourmet, the Lodge Chef Skillet is great for omelets, cornbread or sauteing. This unique 10-inch skillet has sloped sides and features a teardrop handle. Cast iron loves a campfire, a stovetop, or an oven, and can slow-cook foods without scorching. It retains heat well so you can sear meat at higher temperatures and will keep your delicious meals warm for a long time. Made of cast iron, this skillet evenly distributes heat from the bottom through the sidewalls. Sporting a stylish black color, the cast iron skillet looks good in most kitchens and it doubles up as an excellent source of nutritional iron. Measures: 10-inch diameter, 1.75-inch deep. Cast Iron, like your grandmother used, still ranks as one of the best cooking utensils ever made. It gives you a nearly non-stick surface, without the possible harmful fumes generated by preheating chemically treated nonstick cookware. The American-based company, Lodge, has been fine-tuning its construction of rugged, cast-iron cookware for more than a century. The black patina given to the cookware by the factory seasoning process is, in fact, vegetable oil that has been baked into a piece of cookware that has emerged from an individual sand mold. This coating of oil is a functional application and not a cosmetic application. The cookware is hanging as it rides through the electrostatic sprayer and commercial conveyer ovens at very high temperatures. This allows the oil to penetrate deeply into the pores of the iron which creates an easy release finish. As a result of this process, you may see a blister or bubble of oil at the southern-most point or at the end of the handle of the cookware piece. If visible, it will rub or flake off with your finger, leaving a brown spot. Don’t worry, it’s not rust but a seasoned spot that is brown, indicative of the varnish stage of seasoning. As a matter of fact, this is the color of home seasoned iron until it has been used several times. The brown spot will turn black with use. While the skillet comes pre-seasoned to prevent food from sticking, it works best when sprayed or lightly coated with vegetable oil before use. After cooking, we recommend cleaning with a stiff nylon brush and hot water. Using soap or the dishwasher is not recommended, and harsh detergents should never be used. Towel dry immediately cleaning and apply a light coating of oil to utensil while it is still warm.
From the Manufacturer
Lodge's 10-inch cast-iron chef's skillet features an assist handle that helps the user lift the pan from the stove. Like all Lodge cast-iron cookware, this skillet outcooks even the most expensive stainless or aluminum cookware because of its unrivaled heat retention, versatility, value, and durability. The even heating of cast iron is perfect for golden, tender, perfectly pan-fried chicken, or for the slow simmering of roasts, stews, and soups. Lodge's pieces adhere to the company's strict standards. Each precision mold produces the correct wall thickness for the item in question, producing the finest, most consistent cast-iron cookware on the market. This skillet is 2 inches deep and weighs approximately 6 pounds.
Product information
Brand | Lodge |
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Material | Cast Iron |
Special Feature | Gas Stovetop Compatible, Electric Stovetop Compatible, Induction Stovetop Compatible |
Color | Black |
Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash |
Item Weight | 4.45 Pounds |
Number of Pieces | 1 |
Model Name | Lodge LCS3 |
Has Nonstick Coating | Yes |
Is Dishwasher Safe | No |
Product Dimensions | 16.63 x 10.5 x 2.13 inches |
Item Weight | 4.45 pounds |
Department | Unisex-adult |
Manufacturer | LODGE |
ASIN | B00008GKDJ |
Item model number | LCS3 |
Customer Reviews |
4.8 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #39,121 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining) #210 in Skillets |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | February 15, 2003 |
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Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2021
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I have a bunch of Lodge skillets, a griddle, two Dutch ovens and a pot with a self-basting lid which happens to also fit one of my skillets as well as my new chef's skillet. I really wanted a skillet with rounded sides, mostly for an egg and omelette pan. At $15, the LCS3 is a steal, considering I can neither find nor afford vintage Griswold.
Like all Lodge, it comes pre-seasoned, which simply means it has a coating of oil that prevents oxidation. This seasoning is not what makes it non-stick. How you cook with it does. Out of the box, I enjoyed the cathartic ritual of baking four more coats of oil onto the seasoning which turned it a lovely, shiny black. Then, I pressed it into service as a non-stick wonder.
Some people complain about the "pebbly" texture of the pan, some even testifying that this is the reason food sticks ... wrong. Proper temperature and proper amounts of fats are the keys to cooking non-stick. The "pebbly" texture means nothing. Besides, with continued use, the "pebbly" texture will turn into a smooth-as-silk surface. All my Lodge has been used enough to reach this point (except, of course, this brand new piece.)
There are a lot of great videos on Youtube that can teach you how to cook with and care for your cast iron, but I can sum it up in a jiffy. Always preheat your cast iron over medium / low heat first, until it lightly smokes. Lower the heat slightly. Add butter, oil or other fats that are room temperature or cold. Coat the bottom and sides. Add your food and watch it slide around. When finished, rinse with hot water; if you have fond in the pan, scrape with a nylon scraper and rinse away. Dry the cast iron on the stove top burner and then wipe down with a very light coating of oil. You're ready for the next use. (This coating will lightly smoke when it reaches proper temperature, indicating when to add your cooking fats.)
Other than the initial wash-down out of the box, I personally do not use soap on my cast iron. Some people do. Avoid cooking with acidic foods and liquids like tomatoes or vinegars or you'll surely be re-seasoning your pan before you know it. Good luck, and good cooking. And remember the chef's maxim: "Hot pan, cold fat."
A little history: for years I had a 10 1/2" antique cast iron skillet, but with six people to feed, it was too cramped. Plus, the tall sides made it difficult to do some cooking, like sautéing. So I gave it to a friend from church and bought a 12" Lodge skillet and an All-Clad sauté pan.
I loved the big cast iron pan when cooking for the whole gang, but I could never get used to the stainless steel sauté pan. It doesn't radiate as much heat as cast iron does, and I was always burning stuff with it. So I threw that one into the cupboard with all the other stuff I own but don't use. I'm sure I'll give it away someday.
This Lodge Chef's Skillet was what I was looking for. The sloped sides let me sauté just like with the stainless steel pan, plus I can judge whether it's too hot just by putting my hand near it. What can't I cook with this thing? I sauté veggies, make grilled cheese sandwiches, fry eggs, reheat tortillas, make omelets, sear steaks, and make sausage gravy to go over biscuits. This is a real workhorse of my kitchen. You can see why it never leaves my stovetop.
It's big enough to handle most jobs, but not so heavy that my kids can't use it. (Can't say that for the 12" one.) I reseasoned it a bunch of times with flax oil in a 500-degree oven. The factory seasoning is nice, but it's not bulletproof like I want.
I've found that we use this skillet, the 12" skillet, a 6-quart enameled dutch oven, a 2-quart saucepan and a half-sheet pan for almost all of the cooking we do in our kitchen. The other stuff knocking around our cupboards (like the stockpot or the roasting pan or the big griddle that covers two burners or the muffin pan or the pizza stone) only gets pulled out for special occasions. I could give away half of it and probably never notice.
I hope this helps you make a good decision about what skillet to buy. IMHO, go with cast iron; you'll never regret it.
Walmart regularly has these at great prices as well.
For anyone NEW to cast iron, I would highly suggest visiting theculinaryfanatic dot com website as a one stop shop for pretty much all things cast iron. Jeffrey B Rogers does a great job making info straight forward and posting lots of videos to walk his audience through everything from restoration, cleaning, seasoning, and maintaining cast iron. There is also a "Cast Iron Cooking" facebook group with almost 300k members which is really helpful. Just beware that the pin post, though DENSE with helpful info, is very long and overwhelming for those new to cast iron. The group administrators also have a habit of responding to most newcomers with "read the FAQ"/"that can be found in the FAQ", even if the post asks for some more in depth or subjective info or opinions than is offered in the pinned post. Either way the FB group is an asset if you are new to as fine a product as this Lodge 10 inch skillet
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My reason for purchasing cast iron was, after much research it seemed like the safest option - I've been looking to get rid of my potentially toxic non stick pans for some time,
The first thing I did when it arrived was to give it a quick scrub under running water then seasoned it twice using coconut oil. Seasoning is very easy - there's plenty of videos & advice online. I was impressed with the quality of the pan & the weigh is reassuring!
The first item I cooked was salmon. I melted some butter with a hint of olive oil & once nice and hot, placed the salmon fillet in the pan. I left it skin side up for a few mins, then flipped it over. There was slight sticking but the fillet remained in tact. Once the other side had cooked for a few mins I popped it in the oven for around 5 mins. The salmon was beautifully cooked & tasted great. There was a bit of residue left in the pan which disappeared with a gentle scrub under hot running water. When the pan was completely clean I simply wiped it with a tiny bit of oil & put it away.
The next item to be cooked was scrambled eggs - the eggs cooked beautifully but there was quite a bit of sticking which did require a hard scrub to remove. From my research (which I hope is correct), the more I use the pan the greater the non stick properties will be.
Overall I believe this to be a good purchase... I will keep seasoning it regularly until happy with the non stick!




Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 25, 2021




