Skillet Lodge Cast Iron Round Skillet

Already popular worldwide, with its traditional short-handle design and wide cooking surface, the Lodge Cast Iron Skillet is a marvelous piece of cast iron cookware, known for its high quality and durability. Its cast iron construction, in addition to making it robust, ensures excellent heat retention for longer periods and provides even heat distribution. Its natural nonstick surface, free of coatings or PFOA, makes it an essential addition to your kitchen.

The Lodge skillet offers a large cooking surface, which, besides being highly efficient, improves its nonstick properties with use. With this skillet, you can sauté, sear, grill, fry, roast, and bake savory or sweet recipes. It retains heat wonderfully, and thanks to the high temperatures achieved by cast iron, this skillet is very efficient, making cooking a pleasure and delivering delicious results.

What makes this the classic American skillet?

For 125 years, the Lodge skillet has been a staple in kitchens worldwide. Made in the USA from cast iron and treated with oil, its naturally seasoned cooking surface is ready to help you turn your meals into delicious moments.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Lodge cast iron cookware is heavy and not dishwasher-safe. The good news (besides being incredible and natural skillets) is that they come pre-seasoned from the factory, so you can start using them as soon as they arrive (no initial seasoning required). However, remember: these are cast iron but not enameled. After washing, they must be dried immediately to avoid rust. If rust appears, simply scrub it with steel wool to restore it. If desired, you can season it occasionally… though with each use, you’re already maintaining it! Use it daily, dry it immediately, and you’ll have a skillet for life (and incredibly flavorful, natural recipes).

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What makes the Lodge Cast Iron Skillet special?

• Robust construction. The skillet is made of cast iron, without any nonstick coating, PFOA, or toxic elements. This robustness allows you to use any cooking utensil, even stainless steel ones.
• Ease of handling. Despite being a robust skillet, its design is made for easy handling. Its short, ergonomic handle allows for easy use and is perfect for the oven, regardless of its size, while optimizing storage space.
  
• Exceptional durability. Made entirely from a single piece of cast iron, this skillet will last far longer than a lifetime.
• Great value for money. Affordable, exceptionally durable, and of unquestionable quality.
• Unique finish. Lodge produces all its skillets in unique sand molds, giving the surface a slightly rough texture both inside and out. Over time, a patina forms, creating a smooth and naturally nonstick surface.
  
• Factory seasoning. All Lodge cast iron pieces are pre-seasoned at the factory, so they’re ready to use as soon as they arrive.
• Excellent nonstick properties. Lodge skillets provide a natural nonstick surface that improves with use, even allowing cooking with little to no oil.
  
• Outstanding heat retention and even heat distribution. Cast iron retains heat excellently and distributes it evenly, allowing food to sear in its own juices and preserve all its flavor.
• Versatility. Suitable for all types of stoves and heat sources, including gas, induction, barbecue, and oven.
• Pouring spouts. The traditional skillet design includes two side spouts for easy pouring, ideal for dishes with sauces or soups.
• 125 years of expertise. Lodge, founded in 1896, is an iconic brand in the USA, where all its cast iron products are still made at Lodge foundries in South Pittsburg, Tennessee.

When using it, allow it to heat gradually so the heat spreads evenly across the piece, and start cooking once it’s very hot. For cleaning, let it cool down first; wash it with a sponge and non-abrasive detergent, then lightly oil the inner surface to prevent rust. For optimal care, always store it in a dry place.

Remember that the skillet is made of cast iron in a single piece, so both the handle and loop will get hot. Using a silicone hot handle holder or silicone grips, you can handle it safely without burning yourself. 

NOTE: The factory seasoning gives Lodge cast iron cookware a rustic finish with slight imperfections, such as small brown marks on the edge, handle, or loop. Don’t worry! These are spots where the oil hasn’t fully bonded to the iron but won’t affect its use. Over time and with care, they’ll disappear. 

Features:

• Cast iron skillet.
• Made from a single piece.
• Designed with pouring spouts for drip-free serving. 
• Pre-seasoned with 100% natural vegetable oil.
• Natural nonstick properties that improve with use. 
• Short, ergonomic handle for comfortable and secure handling. 
  
• The short handle optimizes storage space and facilitates oven use. 
• Excellent heat retention and even heating.
• Highly versatile for all types of cooking and recipes. Perfect for grilling without oil, sautéing, frying, roasting, and even baking bread or cakes. 
  
• Made in the USA.
• Compatible with all stoves and heat sources, including induction, oven, and barbecue.
  
• Hand-wash only; not dishwasher-safe. 

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Why we love the Lodge Cast Iron Skillet

1. Though it’s a robust skillet, it’s very manageable.
2. You can cook everything with it, and the results are amazing—from a fried egg to a cake.
   
3. Its traditional design is sure to captivate you. 
4. Perfect for the kitchen, oven, fireplace, barbecue, or camping trips.
   
5. It offers an excellent price-to-durability-to-quality ratio.

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