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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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Customers find this cast iron skillet durable, noting it gets better with use and lasts a lifetime, while appreciating its versatility for cooking anything, including searing steaks and making cornbread. The size is perfect for eggs and small meals, and customers consider it good value for money. The pan is easy to clean and season, though opinions about its non-stick properties are mixed - while some say nothing sticks, others report food still adheres to the surface. The weight receives mixed feedback, with some praising its heavy construction while others find it difficult to lift.
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9445 customers mention quality, 8878 positive, 567 negative
A great product. It's not light and some may have difficulty holding it in one hand but it can be held with both hands....Read more
It's a great skillet I just perfected to strip the seasoning off and reseason to suit me I would recommend this skillet to anyone cooks slot of stuffRead more
Great pan! I can require no more! But please be careful when you want lift it and clean it after finishing your cooking! And take care of your child!Read more
This is still the same great quality that I have had over the years with other Lodge items. Still have some that have been with me for many years....Read more
4230 customers mention size, 3069 positive, 1161 negative
I make funnel cakes with this Skillet. Perfect size and keeps perfect heat so I don’t have to wait for it to reheat before I start another funnel cakeRead more
Great cast iron pan - great size and quality. Had to replace the silicone handle a couple of times already but they are readily available.Read more
...for anything else, except maybe cooking one egg because it’s pretty tiny. I wish I would have bought it when it was $5 but even still it’s worth it....Read more
Huge, heavy, high quality, cast iron. Definitely worth it if you like to cook with cast iron. I think it is the only way to go. Especially with meat....Read more
3406 customers mention durability, 2555 positive, 851 negative
Very sturdy.. Presasoned however the cooking surface of the pan could have been sanded to a much finer finish to allow for an easier non stick finish.Read more
...I grew up eating out of cast iron skillets. they are strong and durable. you don't have to worry about scratching them and they are great to cook in....Read more
...I can't imagine what caused this, it must be defective. I wasn't burned, thankfully. I looked at order, and now realize it was used....Read more
Awesome cast iron. Solid and just as expected. Doesn't come seasoned, as most pans don't, so make sure you wash and season it before your first use!Read more
3111 customers mention value for money, 2915 positive, 196 negative
Super skillet at a great price!!! Even heat distribution and fast frying and blackening. Cleans up as easy as a non stick pan. Do not hesitate to buy.Read more
...It is an excellent pan and a great value. I am really glad I faced my fear of owning, using and caring for a cast iron skillet. I recommend it!Read more
...as small as I could hope for, and the seller I got it from was a good price compared to other retail stores I checked. It's a mini cast iron skillet....Read more
A very good cast-iron had a good value. There’s a large cooking area and cooks very consistently.My only complaint is the arm is a little short.Read more
2834 customers mention versatility, 2723 positive, 111 negative
...Versatile. The 10.25 inch model is plenty big for a single person. Has a pebbled texture on the interior - I sanded and re-seasoned mine....Read more
...It's super durable, great heft, easy to clean, and very versatile. If you're looking for a decent cast iron skillet at a good price, look no further.Read more
One of the most cost effective and useful kitchen purchases ever. Still kicking myself that I didn't just bite the bullet and buy it earlier....Read more
...Very useful and easy to clean.Read more
2514 customers mention ease of cleaning, 2036 positive, 478 negative
Awesome skillet, we love it! We use it every day, it is easy to clean! Just remember to treat it as cast iron ought to be cared for, and you are good.Read more
...That means it was very easy to clean as well! I washed it with soap and water, heated it on the stovetop and added a bit of oil to coat it all over....Read more
Love it!!! Easy to cook in and clean. Always make sure you order an iron skillet/pot that is made in the USA!!! Never buy one from China!!Read more
...I have used it for every type of meat out there. Sears beautifully! Easy clean up, re-oil it after i wash it with vegetable oil and let it sit on my...Read more
2836 customers mention weight, 1280 positive, 1556 negative
...The biggest drawback to this skillet is that it is large and heavy. You must have a place to store it - as it won't stack easily with other cookware.Read more
I was very pleasantly surprised with the quality of these pans. Very heavy, perfect size. These would make a great gift. Extremely happy with them.Read more
...But they don’t like it , beacause it’s too heavy and stuff will stick to it. Also sometimes you will get burned when you forgot to hold the handle....Read more
...It is hard to beat this skillet at this price. It is quite heavy and sturdy, definitely feels like a much more expensive product than its price tag....Read more
2180 customers mention non-stick, 1315 positive, 865 negative
...properly (I recommend using olive oil or crisco) the pans are truly non-stick and easy to clean. I debated between 8 inches and 10 inches....Read more
Why did you pick this product vs others?: Everything sticks, missed the return window, tried all the lodge use instructions, very dissatisfied.Read more
...done everything so far from eggs to pancakes, steaks, burgers and no sticking! Easy to clean too, just use hot water and a scrubbie pad, easy peasy!Read more
Purchased this as my first cast iron skillet. It's a great pan. Nothing sticks, easy to clean, cooks evenly and doesn't burn like my teflon did at...Read more
game changer
the only question I have is: why didn't I get this pan earlier? apart from not needing to buy a new pan every 2 years, like with any non-stick pan, everything and anything just tastes better. a stake is better. fish is juicier. chicken breast is amazing. eggs are great. even kale tastes good on this pan. I never evey liked chicken breast. but now with a short fry on this pan, it come out so tender and never dry (even if I over cook it!). you don't need much oil on this pan, after a while. yes, you do need some oil in the begining, till your seasoning becomes good. but then (a few weeks of daily use), almonst none. I make shrimp with no oil at all. mushrooms, no oil. anything else - half a teaspoon of oil for the whole pan. I can even make two dishes one after the other one, without adding any oil and without sticking (for example, first the vegetalbes and then the chicken breast - all of this with one half of a teaspoon of oil. amazing). taking care of it is pretty easy once you get the hang of it. GPT instructed me exactly on this, till I got into the habit. do get the scraper with the pan, but cleaning is easy. some warm water, scraper and that's mostly it. tiny wipe with some avocado oil and a paper towel, that's all the seasoning you need. this pan is always on my stovetop and I use it for each meal. this size is perfect, no need to buy different sizes, you can do it all in this one. there is never going back after this pan. in the photo is what i make in minutes on the pan, every day.
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- Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2026Size: 10.25 Inch (1 Count)Verified Purchase
I picked this up back in October, and it's quickly become one of my most-used pans. I can see why it's such a top seller.
What I love:
· Built to last – this thing is solid. No worries about non-stick coatings wearing off or chemicals leaching. It's pure, simple, durable iron.
· Great heat retention – once it's hot, it stays hot. Perfect for getting a good sear on steak, crispy skin on chicken, or even baking cornbread. I've used it on the stovetop, in the oven, and on the grill—it handles it all.
· Natural non-stick with use – the factory seasoning is a good start, but it truly becomes non-stick the more you cook with it. Fry an egg after a few months of use, and it slides right off.
· Versatile – oven-safe, stovetop-safe (including induction), campfire-safe. It really does it all.
A few things to know:
· It's heavy. Not a big deal for everyday cooking, but if you have wrist issues or prefer lightweight pans, it's worth noting.
· Care is different – no soap in the dishwasher (hand wash only), and you need to dry it thoroughly and rub a thin layer of oil after each use to maintain the seasoning. It sounds like a lot, but it becomes second nature quickly.
· The surface isn't glass-smooth like vintage cast iron or some higher-end brands, but it still performs great and smooths out over time.
Overall, this is a fantastic workhorse pan that will last a lifetime if cared for. Highly recommend for anyone who enjoys cooking—whether you're new to cast iron or a seasoned pro.
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- SelenaReviewed in Canada on April 29, 2025
Fantastic eggs, crepes, stir fry and more!
Size: 10.25 Inch (1 Count)Verified Purchase
An absolutely incredible pan! Works fabulously for:SelenaFantastic eggs, crepes, stir fry and more!
Reviewed in Canada on April 29, 2025
▪︎ eggs (prepared ANY WAY)
▪︎ crepes and pancakes
▪︎ stir fry
▪︎ meat! Chicken breast, pork chips, salmon, shrimp, and tofu
And I will be using it on many more foods!
It comes pre-seasoned but they reccomend cooking something in oil on the first use.
It's truly non stick pan and I adore that the handout it ships with informs you of all materials used to make the pan. Very transparent with their practices and clean materials.
Tips they share on the handout/their site
● slowly heat the pan to your desired temperature to ensure you don't crack the seasoning. I like to chop veggies while I wait.
● the pan will release eggs/protein once it has cooked enough, don't flip too early!
● I purchased the pan scrapers to get off any food debris. It's reccomended to clean this pan with a bit of soap or salt, then dry it completely and season it with oil. Easy to clean.
This pan is something that will last a LONG time. It needs a bit more bit of care than a traditional non-stick, but it is SO WORTH IT!
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- SakoReviewed in Spain on April 16, 2026
The only one
Size: 8 Inch, 10.25 Inch, 12 Inch (3 Count Set)Verified Purchase - RoseReviewed in India on October 21, 2022
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