This is the best cookware I have ever owned, and with proper preparation, not only will it outlive you, you CAN wash it with soap and towel it dry and not really have to worry about any ongoing maintenance.
Lodge cast iron products are available everywhere at very reasonable prices, so I'm not sure why people continue to waste their time and money on cookware that is stamped out of sheet metal and inlaid with delicate plastic anti-stick coatings. This poor-quality cookware is what you find in most kitchens, yet it doesn't heat evenly, can't take the high heat that is necessary for grilling or searing, and warps and loses its coating with normal use. It isn't even cheaper -- you only save a couple bucks up front over equivalent cast iron cookware, and you're replacing it (or should be) within a couple years of normal use anyway. This stuff is indestructible. If you manage to wreck your seasoning, scrub it off and re-season. If it rusts, scrub it off and re-season. If you buy this cookware, someone will literally be using it long after you are gone. You can max out your range temperature and it won't warp -- but you'll probably never need to, since it conducts heat so much better that you'll rarely need to go above medium.
I think one of the biggest reasons people hesitate to switch to cast iron is that it's perceived to be high-maintenance, which is not true if you invest some initial setup time. Lodge says this is pre-seasoned, and that's nice -- mine indeed came with what looked like a thin, even layer of oil baked on -- but if you want to be able to cook everything and wash the pan without worrying about wrecking the seasoning, you need to invest a little bit of extra time and money to put an indestructible coating on it. Buy some flax oil, which you can get at a health food store or here on Amazon, and use a cloth to wipe a very thin layer all over the pan -- you just want it to have an oily sheen throughout without being "wet". Put it in the oven and heat it to 450-500°F. Once the oven reaches temperature, leave it for one hour and then let it cool off with the oven. Repeat this process a total of at least three times and you'll have a slick, hard, nonstick coating that you can treat pretty much as roughly as you please. Lodge says you can't use soap, but having prepared my skillet in this manner, I use soap and a dish brush on it as often as I need to with no apparent damage to the seasoning. Rub it with a very thin layer of any cooking oil before storage to help preserve the seasoning.
Some reviewers complain that the cooking surface isn't machined smooth but I don't find this to be a problem when the cookware is properly seasoned. Just follow my instructions above, or don't cook sticky foods like eggs in it until you build up a seasoning layer from cooking.
I mentioned that Lodge cast iron is a joy to cook with. This is mostly because it actually heats evenly, unlike stamped sheet metal cookware which pretty much transmits all the hot spots and dead spots on your heat source directly up to the cooking surface. The cooking surface in cast iron takes just a bit longer to heat up, but when it does, it heats evenly -- food in the center of the pan cooks the same as food at the edges. No more steaks that are burnt in the middle and raw at the ends. The warping common with stamped cookware is not an issue here either -- the cooking surface is flat and stays flat.
I will be gradually getting rid of every piece of teflon cookware I own and replacing it with Lodge cast iron.
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Material: Cast Iron
Color: Black
Brand: Lodge
Compatible Devices: Smooth Surface Induction
Care Instructions: Hand Wash Only
Handle Material: Silicone
Special Features: Induction Stovetop Compatible
Maximum Temperature: 441 to 482 °F
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Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet with Silicone Pot Holder
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. The Lodge Silicone Hot Handle Holders keep your hands safe without compromising style.
Product at a Glance:
- 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
- Silicone handle holder protects hands from heat up to 500° F
- Silicone handle holder is dishwasher safe. No direct flame
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.
About Lodge Cast Iron
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.
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.
- Wash cast iron by hand with mild soap or none at all.
- Dry promptly and thoroughly with a lint-free cloth or paper towel.
- Rub with a very light layer of vegetable oil, preferably while the cookware is still warm.
- Hang or store cookware in a dry place.
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| capacity | 8 cubic inches | 8 quarts | 4.29 pounds | 5 cubic feet | 375 milliliters | 1 pounds |
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| diameter | 8 inches inches | 8 inches inches | 10.25 inches inches | — | 8 inches inches | 12 inches inches |
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