Lodge 43.18 cm / 17 inch Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Round Skillet / Frying Pa
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 mould. 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 colour 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. 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 moulds 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 honour 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 practises. Work was labour intensive, with all of our cookware poured and cleaned by hand.
The 1950s saw the installation new moulding machinery, mechanised sand delivery systems, the construction of a gas fired aluminium furnace to cast patterns for the production of sand mould 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 moulding machine. Two years later, Lodge added an electric furnace to operate the Disamatic moulding 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 recognise 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.
| Weight: | 6.14 kg |
| Dimensions: | 49.53 x 43.18 x 6.65 cm; 6.14 Kilograms |
| Brand: | LODGE |
| Model: | L17SK3 |
| Colour: | Black |
| Colour: | Black |
Good quality item, excellent value.
I think that my headline says it all, very pleased.
Great pan. Quality feel
Nothing to dislike.
Wait for the periodic discounts / free shipping
It's a Lodge.
Basically it is a pre-seasoned cast iron skillet. I have had this for a little over a month and cooked many things in it, some I quite possibly shouldn’t have. A little soak in hot water with a drop of dish washing liquid and it comes clean. I re-oil it with a tablespoon of olive oil and a paper towel. This is a pan I look forward to owning for decades and it will only get better. Gorgeous pan and very happy with the purchase.
Worth every penny
Well made,
Pre seasoned,
Expensive yes, worth it ?
Every penny
Very happy
Worth paying for!
Absolutely excellent product. I have 3 now, two large and one small. I had always bought cheap and replaced often, which in the long run works out more expensive and there is no comparison in quality. Even when the cheap pans are knew, they don’t work as well as these. I love how I can get the pans really hot and get a good sear on meat. No scrubbing to get them clean either. I always use a paper towel to dry them straight away, as they can tend to leave a little black residue on a tea towel and rub a little cooking oil in to keep them seasoned. I think I’ll be passing these down to the next generation.
I had bought a larger one which was wobbly on its base, but this one sits firmly on my flat hob. There is a little unevenness in the heating but negligible and once it’s got fully up to temperature there are no problems. I treated it with oil before using it and will do so after every use. Good so far.
Cast Iron Skillet, great cooking.
Use this cast iron skillet for oven cooking cornbread. Gives a great result when preheated in oven before adding batter. Cornbread doesn’t stick, needs seasoning before first use.
Good quality
Heavy iron cast with good quality. Do take into account the weight so not for pancakes as not possible to lift but excellent for any other fry veg, meat and eggs… Unfortunately the handle red cover dose not completely protect you from heat so you will need extra protection if you need to lift up hot cas
My now favourite pan!
It was slightly deeper than the pan it replaced, this can only be good. I loved the little silicon removable handle.
As good as equivalent size le Creuset skillet (at a fraction of the price)
I find it as good as my equivalent size le Creuset skillet; this pan is possibly more non-stick for delicate foods.
This is a very small, deep pan – it cooks even delicate foods like eggs/ omelette beautifully without sticking as long as the pan is hot before adding eggs (same principle for fish). I like cast iron as it can compensate for my gas hob that doesn’t heat well. The pre-seasoning is good; the handle gets very hot so you definitely need good oven mitts or a silicone handle cover.
Care is minimal (quick wash and dry or rub with cloth) but essential to do immediately after use or the pan may rust (and never soak, or leave wet or on a wet surface or you’ll have rust stains everywhere!). Having said that, even bad rust in a cast iron pan is relatively easy to remedy with vinegar and steel wool (lots of youtube clips!).
It’s useful to season cast iron every now and again (a couple of times a year), which is a very simple task: clean well (with steel wool or an abrasive if necessary), rub inside and out with grapeseed/soy/sunflower oil, bake for half an hour at 225 C/450F, turn off oven and leave to cool. Rub off any excess oil and store in a dry place.
Successive seasonings (3-4 over a few days) certainly improve non-stick properties in cast iron cookware, but I find that they generally aren’t necessary with this brand.
Great quality
I absolutely love it. You can see the quality straight away!
Very nice and sturdy pan… my only criticism is the weight but considering it’s cast iron you expect this.
only use this
love it, cleans easily, heats evenly, and can go from hob to oven. love i
Good solid cast iron skillet.
Very pleased with skillet. Solid and well made. Heat is evenly distributed across the base.
Excellent Skillet, silicon handle sleeve not very good.
Disappointed with the packaging, a single box with no packing. Surprised it survived the trip from across the pond. That said I really like this skillet although pre-seasoned I reseasoned it twice more. No problem with food sticking ,food cooks evenly. I cook on a ceramic glass job no scratches apparent , worth checking the bottom of the pan before cooking to ensure no flaws that could cause scratches. This is quite a heavy pan , weight is about eight pounds empty. The silicon handle sleeve seems oversized for the handle and doesn’t feel secure. I prefer to use a cloth instead. I will be ordering the 10″.
Great pa
Bought as a gift. It is already well used and loved!
Excellent piece of kitchen equipment.
Seasoned it once before use based on other reviews. Wonder how have lived without this for so long
Great for healthy cooking
If I read reviews I would hesitate to buy. No it’s not super smooth as other stated comparing to pan for 120, but nothing sticks to it so no complaints there. Pre seasoned was well from factory and it is good since. It’s easy to clean.
Overall you have to put an effort to keep it going from time to time. But it’s totally worth it as for comparison our tefal pans are lasting usually couple of months before they deformed. Then coating started to come off. So iron is better overall, heat it up first then cook in it like you would do with the oven. In process of buying more sizes to replace all modern teflon pans.
Great addition to the kitche
Early days yet but already showing it’s versatility. Easy to clean provided you follow the simple instructions
Excellent one-person frying/omelette pa
Very good for one-person frying, especially omelettes. Retains heat well, so cooker ring can be switched down low once desired heat has been reached. Can be cleaned simply by scouring with a little oil.
Highly recommended
Another Lodge cast pan to my collection.
Perfect for a multitude of cooking experiences.
Highly recommend Lodge cast iron pans
Fits perfectly for raclette grill
I needed small pan to fit my raclette grill and this one is perfect! It keeps hot, is heavy so no one will accidentally knock it off. I’m super happy
10/10 would recommend
Bought as present. They love it. Read the reviews online and that’s why we bought it. Doesn’t disappoint. Had it shipped from America no problems. Delivery was quicker than expected which is always a pleasant surprise.
Great piece of ki
Great piece of cookware. Ready to use straight out the box, I haven’t got around to seasoning it myself yet and despite this it’s still got decent non stick. It is very heavy (as expected) but lifting from both sides of it makes it easy enough to lift. One thing is I wish there was a little silicone protector for the small side handle as well as the main handle but you can still just use an oven glove/ tea towel and it’s fine. Very well made, fun to cook with and allows for even cooking.
Lovely quality and very versatile
Lovely quality. Great for cooking a multitude of things. (I originally bought this for cookie dough.) Would 100% recommend.
Good for eggs
This thing does not work on my induction hob. It also feels way too light to be real cast iron. I have my suspicions it isn’t! Will be returning.
Since writing this initial review I thought I’d give this little pan another go. It turns out that the main ring I use on my induction hob may have it’s magnets (or whatever they are) too far spaced out for the pan to get any heat. So I tried it on a smaller ring and it worked just fine.
So I’ve changed from a 1 star to 5. I can’t think of a reason to drop any stars as it does exactly what I bought it for – frying an egg!
Its just perfec
This is the first cast iron I ever got and its amazing, at this price it really is a must for anyone that likes cooking
Easy to clea
Very happy with pan. Easy to use and clean. Cooks food lovely. Quick delivery. Would recommend.
I do not use Teflon and never have, but find frying eggs a challenge. I thought I would start with a little 8 inch Lodge skillet to see if I liked it. I had an unseasoned Cast Iron pan that I bought in the UK in the 1980s. It came covered in grease and had to be cooked in the oven with potato peelings before seasoning. I had that pan for years and could cook anything in it including scrambled eggs. I dropped it on the floor and it broke into 2 pieces. I went abroad and then when I returned home to the UK I could not find an unseasoned cast iron skillet. Years later I have just seen these Lodge pans and thought they might answer. I have followed Cowboy Kent Rollins’ (Youtube) advice and have lightly sanded the base and sides down with a mouse sander and 80 grit paper. I then did 4 bakings with flax seed oil. The pan is totally non-stick. I made some Cornbread in it which just fell out. I have also purchased the 10.25″ Skillet and will treat it the same way.
All this said I am not convinced that the pans I have received are not seconds. They are very rough with dents and chips on the edge and pits in the base. I actually wonder if the reason they are cheap is that the European market is being fobbed off with their seconds. I could be wrong, but the US reviews do not seem to mention these faults. However once properly seasoned these will be fantastic pans for my purposes. I have an Aga and they seem to work will on it and can easily be pre-heated in the oven to bring up to heat and dishes can be transferred into the oven for finishing.
It must be born in mind that when cooking with cast iron, always heat the pan for at least 3 – 5 minutes on a very moderate heat and then add oil or fat of your choice and then add the food. It is the heat of the pan that cooks the food, not the heat source.
Many Brits seem to struggle with the care and cleaning of unenamelled cast iron. The secret is to run the hot pan under very hot water (steam) and rub off the bits with a wooden spatula, dry immediately, re-heat on the stove to completely dry and then re-oil very lightly to prevent rust. Do not use soap of scratchy scourers. It does not take a minute.
It still remains a mystery to me what happened to all the British manufacturers of Cast Iron cookware which must have existed. Britain abounded with foundries in the 19th century. I suppose all such pans were handed in during the wars which is why there is very little in the way of second hand skillets to be found in flea markets.
Great skillet.
Heard good things about Lodge and wasn’t disappointed with my purchase. It takes time to clean and oil it after use but well worth the effort to care for a quality product. Teamed it up with a cast iron pan stand which has made it a great oven to table item. Want a larger one but they are out of stock so will have to be patient. Highly recommend this fantastic product.
This is my third cast iron pan. I decided to go with Lodge as they are considered a premium brand. My previous pan was a large (12″) skillet but the quality of the finish is not great and the base is quite thin.
This pan does not disappoint, the seasoning is good but the surface is quite rough (a side effect of modern pans). Although my experience with seasoning is that once I have applied a few coats of good quality organic flax oil and baked in that the roughness doesn’t really impact the non stick properties that much, and after a period of good usage can fry eggs nicely.
My one comment would be to be very careful on measurements. Some companies show measurements for the base of the pan, and some for the rim. The 8″ lodge pan has a base measurement of about 6.5″ and a rim-rim measurement of 8″. This caught me out as this differed to my previous pans which were advertised based upon their base size – and I expected the pan to be larger. I recommend going to the lodge website for proper measurements, although whilst they show dimensions they don’t explicitly show the base size – which if you are measuring for a specific hob burner doesn’t help greatly.
I will be buying an additional 10.25″ pan (which I suspect has a base of around 9″) as this is better for my intended purposes. I would recommend the brand though, it is head and shoulders above my other two pans in terms of quality.
Amazon global comes in so handy for an American classic piece of cast iron cookware.
I trust Lodge to provide a product that I trust and a seasoned skillet that has no harmful chemicals, fulfilled by Amazon global serv, not a third party. There was a little medium deep rust patch that unfortunately has not filled after my first seasoning but I know this is a good solid item from Lodge and imperfections are nothing to worry about as it is all safe iron.
Very durable
I received this very quickly and it is very durable. Will definitely recommend it. I had to return it however because I ordered a very small size, which is only good for one person 🙂
Love lodge
This is my third different lodge pan and they are all really good straight out of the box. Looking forward to getting many years of great use out of this – it may even outlast me!
Good item
Great iron pan. Would recommend oiling and heating it before first use. As long as it’s looked after properly, it will last a lifetime.
I don’t normally write reviews but I love this pan so much I thought I would.
Cast iron pans aren’t for everyone but if looked after they do last a lifetime or two and this pan is up there with the best.
Only things to remember is it is very heavy for one hand lifting so take that into account or perhaps check the chef collection which are lighter. And remember SEASON SEASON SEASON, once your pan has a few layers washing it becomes as sinple as running under hot water with a gentle wipe and no scrubbing or soap etc.
Good quality CI pan.
Fully satisfied. Product Quality and the functionality is better than expected.
Note: packaging was bit too loose and the handle was protruding out from the box but fortunately it wasn’t damaged.
Absolutely Worth every penny
Probably one of the best frying pans around delivery was very quick I am at a reasonable price with the discount as Amazon had it on sale which made it 27 a Bargain at that price
Small but does not work on induction hob
Does not work on my induction hob. Size is a little too small for much use.
Only way to sear mea
This is my first cast iron pan, and I love it. Will never cook steak on anything else. Highly recommend one of these to anyone who is either a foodie or progressing to become one!
Top notch 🍳
First cast iron skillet. Decided to buy a good one and after getting to grips with the low and slow technique I find this really makes food taste great. Steak, Fish, Burgers & Eggs so fa
Love it!
Great for frying meat and very easy to clean. After washing, heat it up and spread a bit of oil to avoid rusting. Also it gets really hot so I recommend getting the silicone handle.
It’s a great product. Once you go cast iron, you don’t go back. I use mine every single day.
Good Allrounde
As with any cast iron skillet needs to be seasoned & cleaned appropriately. Good quality and price. Not a fancy as Staub but a great all rounder that can even be called into action on the bbq
Good Value
Bought this a few months ago due to me needing more iron in my diet.
This has worked great. Keep it clean, make sure its dry and oiled up, it will last you.
Works great and cooks wonderfully. If something start to stick, add more oil.
This a very handy ‘little’ pan to have.
A quick note on cleaning however as I have seen some negative reviews and feel compelled to defend the product.
Yes, iron pans need some TLC to get the most out of them, but they are so versatile, it’s worth the effort in my view.
I do the following to keep mine working.
Straight after cooking I heat it up high for 10 seconds or so then poor warm water in from the kettle to about half a cm deep.
I then ‘deglaze’ the pan while the water bubbles away.
Depending on how messy the pan has become depends on how long this will take – eggs and bacon, no more than a few seconds – fruit crumble – maybe 30 seconds or so – but it will always come clean.
I then rinse it in the sink, dry it, then pop it back on the heat again to dry out the pan and get it warm again. Once warm (not hot) I put about a teaspoon of ground nut oil (or any other high heat oil) and then wipe it all over the pan with a kitchen tissue and take it off the heat.
I then leave the pan to cool down. Once cool, I wipe off the surplus oil and I am left with a very versatile, almost non stick kitchen ‘powerhouse’ tool.
Have a search on Google for how versatile any cast iron cookware can be if properly looked after.
I would say, if you know you aren’t going to follow the little routine mentioned above (honestly though, it takes so little time once you get used to using it) then steer clear of any cast iron cookware.
Amazing pa
I am very happy with this pan. There was no toxic fumes on first use. Quality seems great. It works for pancakes; non-stick and improved texture. My pasta sauces have better flavor. It’s taken my cooking to the next level
My favourite pan!! Easy to look after once you know how and it builds up a natural nonstick coating. My go to pan for frying anything.
Solid
It works. Watch some videos on how to care for the surface and it works as well as a non-stick. Applied non-stick coatings only really work when they are brand new and eventually wear off completely. This is infinitely renewable. It is heavy. I’d recommend not buying the biggest “in case one day we might need it.” But one the size you’ll use most often.
These are great pans, please ignore the low ratings as these have been given by people wno don’t know how to treat cast iron.
To get the best out of it when you first get it give it a good scrub in hot soapy water the factory seasoning is OK but not great so we will see to that next (this should be the only time you use soap).
Next dry it and coat the whole thing in a thin layer of either vegetable shorting or rapeseed oil then cook it in the oven upside down for at least a hour, repeat as many times as you like the more you do the better the non stick of the coating. (Any more than 5 times is probably overkill)
After use while it’s still warm for light soiling just wipe it out with a paper towel, medium soiling add a bit of salt and scrub it with a paper towel make sure to remove all salt. Heavey soiling under hot water use a plastic scraper or chain mail scrubber.
Then dry and heat the pan and coat with a thin layer all over then heat till it smokes and that’s it let it cool and put it away.
Usual excellent quality lodge cast iron pa
Love it! This pan is just right for an omelette and for when you’re cooking small quantities. I have a number of lodge cast iron skillets and will continue to purchase more, They make a big difference to cooking and I shall replace my conventional non stick and other pans for the cast iron range. I’ve had no problems with food sticking and have found them easy to clean and maintain. Cant wait to get my next one.
Quite small
This is handy for roasting a small amount of seeds/spices prior to grinding. That is all I use it for although I reckon you could fry an egg in it.
Very small, maybe even tiny!
Not sure why I bought it – just as some sort of weird completionist thing (I have about 5 lodge pans). I have fried a singular tofu chicken nugget in it – and it did the job admirably…but the nugget was horrible – tofu ain’t my thing. I suppose it would be possible to fry a quails egg in this, or a small mushroom.
It’s too small to be really useful but I think it’s great anyway!
Excellent Pa
Love these pans. Once you know how to use them they are easy to use and clean.
Great purchase
I don’t ever buy into the whole “pre-seasoned” thing, so first thing I did was season it myself. Took to it really, well, pan now feels incredible, and nothing sticks. The heat distribution is fantastic, and whether I’m using it on the electric hob or in the oven, it works well.
Love this pan. I use it mostly for toasting veggies (no oil) and spices, frying and even put it in the oven to bake in it once. Also looks great on the kitchen table, but make sure it cools down a bit — it keeps quite hot for much longer than stainless steel pans. It’s fairly non-stick — no issues with fried eggs or chicken breast (meat should be at room temp and it releases easily after a bit of cooking).
Cast iron is much easier to maintain than I thought. For cleaning I use a brush with plastic bristles and water — that usually gets burnt bits out. If that doesn’t help, I resolve to a stainless steel scourer (Spontex) which never fails to clean the pan without much effort. After washing, I always put it back on the hob and dry it on the flame, and that’s it. If I use a scourer I would put a bit of oil, swirl it, and leave it on the flame until smoking hot.
The 9″ is a great size for couples or for cooking side dishes.
Magnificent.
This was better seasoned than the 26cm pan I ordered. I only use this for eggs and guess what? No sticking. The first egg stuck slightly but each subsequent egg hasn’t stuck at all .
I wish I discovered cast iron before.
Iro
Cooking in cast iron skillet adds iron to human body
I got this skillet to replace my much loved and used Elizabeth McKellar cast iron baking girdle; which alas does not work well on an electric cooker, which I am now forced to use.
Although, this is small I got it for a test run. The first time I tried to make an omelet it was a disaster. Everything stuck. Dealing I did not have the pan hot enough I tried again. I turned the heat up full, put a blob of butter in the skillet to melt an cover the entire surface and put in the egg mixture. This time it did not stick at all and the flavour is gorgeous.
I found the Ajax scourers the easiest way to clean cast iron without soap and just hot water. After cleaning and while it’s still warm and bone dry, I rub a little sunflower oil onto the skillet. Wipe off the excess with a paper towel and leave it to air. No problem, no smell.
Fabulous for eggs
Absolutely brilliant for fried/baked eggs. I do hear (frequently) of people getting eggs stuck in cast iron, but this just doesn’t happen at all for me. The versatility is limited given their size, but I bought them to cook eggs in and they’re brilliant at tha
Great quality
I love Lodge pans. I have 2 smaller Lodge skillets and recently bought a very large skillet from a different manufacturer. It was a good deal cheaper but although OK the quality is not the same. So for this purchase I returned to Lodge and I am delighted. We use our Lodge skillets frequently.
Yes it is non stick.
Having read other reviews I felt the need to comment. Used properly and seasoned and oiled after use this pan will fry eggs without sticking. The dimension of 6.5 inches is measured across the pan from lip to lip. The lips slope out so obviously the diameter of the base will be smaller. The handle will get hot so buy one of the silicone handle covers or use a tea towel. This pan will out last you. It does not pollute your food with chemicals unlike non-stick coated pans.
We love cooking in cast iron and this is the MOTHER of all skillets. Huge and HEAVY, but BOY is it a pleasure to use. The small handle on the opposite side of the “normal” one is a god-sent and rather essential. This pan is very heavy when empty, but with food in it, it is virtually impossible to handle with one hand. As with all cast-iron pans though, the heat distribution is fabulous, so food cooks nice and evenly rather than burning in the middle and not cooking along the edges. Highly recommended.
Great pan!
Great pan with even heat when cooking. Love that I can use it in the oven too (although not tried that yet). Be aware, it is pretty heavy! Make sure you dry it immediately after washing it to avoid rust. I did cure mine in the oven before use – you can google how to do that.
dolls house pa
ice little pan did not think it would be this small could do a fried egg possibly other than that not a lot else
Super Practical, easy and wholesome
I’ve put off buying cast iron for years as I always thought it would be a hassle to look after them. I was wrong. this is probably the best kitchen item I own, and I use it several times a day. The non-stick properties are great, and care is simple, just rub a little oil into it after cleaning (I use lard). RECOMMENDED!!!!!!
Grea
I love it, it’s very a small frying pan great for frying eggs
Strong durable item
Durable item we use on a wood burning stove, retains heat does a great job.
Grea
Love it. Quite small but cooks like magic. Quite some smoke but it is hot and retains heat.
Lodge pans need re seasoning!
Watching a YouTube video quickly rectified any issue with food sticking. I found it best to sand off some pre seasoning on the pan with 80 grit sandpaper (only so some silver shows through). This will smoothen out the pan. Then re season following the video. I used standard vegetable oil and now can cook eggs with no trouble!
Very good quality
Very good product, heavy duty, easy to clean with the right tools. You’ll need to buy a scraper and a handle cover if you want as the handle gets very hot. You also need to season it after using it. Quite heavy too. If you can put up with all of that then this is a very good purchase.
It doesn't get better. And this is a perfect size for 2 steaks or a full meal for a person.
There’s really nothing more to be said. It s a very well made skillet and came well seasoned. After 5 or 6 meals, the seasoning got better (I use olive oil to keep it) and even an egg doesn’t stick to it.
Great quality
Good quality! Everyone who knows how to use it properly will be very satisfied
Cast Iron Love
A great little pan for re-heating things, searing and general cooking. It is on the small side, so more of a personal pan: good for preparing a single (medium-sized) pork chop or burger patty – or for reheating a meal for one. Easy to store, easy to clean, easy to maintain – just make sure you look up how to care properly for this little beauty and you’ll get years out of her.
fantastic cast iron skille
Lodge is the absolute best skillet I have bought so far – it is a fantastic product well built and exactly what I had expected when I orderde it. Delivery was fast so overall a very pleasant experience
Beautiful life long pa
Lodge make great iron, and this pan is great. Should last a lifetime if treated with love and attention. Love it.
Too heavy
The best one I have ever had. Only 4 stars because very heavy for me. Too heavy for one hand.
Top notch
Excellent, I’ve used it a few times now (for puddings and meals) and it’s been great. Cleans very easily.
Nothing beats a cast iron pan!
Bought the smaller one a year ago, that one is brilliant for most meals as I am usually by myself. This bigger one is equally brilliant for those times I cook for more people, or am cooking dishes that require different pans. Absolutely brilliant pan! The one thing to be aware of is that since it is cast iron it’s a bit more heavy than a teflon pan, for example, but I much prefer pure cast iron.
Five Stars
very little but perfect ofr frying a few spices – made a nice extra to a indian recipe book.
hat is great. then I buy other small size 6inch
his is my first LODGE, that is great.
then I buy other small size 6inch.
Grea
Great quality and fairly priced. Will last for years if taken care of.
Five Stars
excellent product for the price considering a le creuset skillet will cost over 100. This is more than ideal.
Dont know what i was expecting as i own a tape measure but for some reason was suprised at how small it was. Common problem for men thinking things are bigger than they are. Will re order the 8 inch at some point. No stars off as iv got the 10″ of this already and there mustard.
Excellent little pan for frying a single egg which keeps its shape nicely to fit in a bread roll.
Also good for dry roasting spices for curries.
I sanded mine down with a fine grit paper to get rid of the rough casting finish you always get with cast iron, then re-seasoned a few times to make it nice and slippery.
Five Stars
Great buy! Enjoy using this Cast Iron pan, puts all the others in the shade.
Everything I’ve expected from the description and other user reviews was what I got.
Amazing quality iron cast skillet that I believe that will last generations. You can literally throw anything there that will be cooked into perfection (due to high heat).
The maintenance is not hard if we are careful cleaning it and seasoning it in each use.
10/10 would buy again.
Five Stars
As cast as cast iron can get. Careful not to wash it in the dishwasher!
What’s not to love about a Lodge pan ? More expensive than most others out there but there’s a reason for that – it’s the best. As all cast iron cooking fans will tell you – seasoning is key and post use cleansing. If you follow the rules you will not be disappointed. This pan will last a lifetime and beyond
Four Stars
Good value not as heavy as Le Cruset but not expected for the price
I am so pleased with my Lodge skillets (this size and a 12 inch). I can’t believe the money I have wasted over the years on thin bottomed flying pans, non-stick (for five minutes) frying pans and so on.
This little 8 inch was not so well pre-seasoned as the large 12 inch pan I bought but I got there in the end; easy enough to do in the top half of a very hot oven, just needed four or five rounds of heat up and cool down.
I very rarely use washing up liquid on mine unless I am going to give a coat of oil in the oven, I just use a brush or the reverse side of a typical washing up sponge.
Great pans, am thinking of buying one of those with a lid and a baking tray.
Expect some work, but worth i
I would recommend stripping the factory seasoning (a self cleaning oven is the easiest nethod) as it’s rubbish.
Take the time to season it properly and you’ll be rewarded with a great piece of cookware.
Can't fault it. 5 stars all the way.
It’s a Lodge cast iron pan. That’s all there is to know.
They don’t get better than these.
I got these wrong and was disappointed by the size
Lovely little pan, but check measurements before buying. I got these wrong and was disappointed by the size. The pan, however is gorgeous, albeit a little smaller than I wanted.
This pan may be small, but it’s very useful, especially as it will go in the oven or under a grill. I’ve used it for browning nuts or spices, halloumi cheese, 2 eggs, meals for one. Retains heat well.
Good, but not flat bottomed enough.
I like the pan, but the one I received has a bit of a wobbly bottom. I wished it lay completely flat.
Love this! Sturdy and strong. Surface is quite rough though (they don’t really sell super smooth surfaced ones anymore). Comes a little preseasoned but was easy to give it a scrub off and reseason properly with flaxseed oil instead of the nasty chemicals. Cooks eggs amazingly now.
Ideal for making small sauces / dips.
Ideal for making small sauces / dips. A lot smaller than you think.
Perfect fried eggs for burgers, english muffins, bagels. Incredibly easy to keep seasoned. Small size may not be great for gas stoves with large gaps in grate, more suited for electric, induction, or barbecue.
Quality produc
Good service and a quality product, but please read the information. You need to treat cast iron differently to the usual aluminium. Wash in water and treat with vegetable oil after use. If not you will get rust and damage. This has been pre treated ( e.g covered in vegetable oil and baked for 1 hour ).