Lodge Cast Iron Mini Square Skillet

Ideal for perfect sandwiches, ideal blinis or fried eggs to impress: with the Lodge mini cast iron square skillet no burger or Japanese omelette will get the better of you. This 13 cm square skillet is a piece of cast iron cookware as pretty as it is practical. You can cook whatever you can imagine, wherever and however you imagine it, whether in your kitchen at home or in the oven, on the barbecue or over a campfire when you go camping.

Thanks to its excellent heat retention, even heat distribution and natural non-stick surface, in this little pan you can cook with little oil and with all the flavour griddle meat and vegetables, make a square omelette for two, fry potatoes, cook on the barbecue and even grill in the oven a portion of pasta. Its charming design and small size make it perfect as a hot dish for serving your recipes straight from the oven to the table. 

The wooden trivet for the mini square cast iron skillet is not included. If you want to complete the set, you can find the Lodge 20 cm square walnut trivet here. 

What you can make in the Lodge mini square cast iron skillet

• It is the perfect pan for making great toasted sandwiches or hot ham and cheese toasties, with that golden finish only a cast iron pan can give.
• Ideal for really impressive fried eggs in a square format, perfect for surprising the grown-ups and delighting the little ones.
• If you think pancakes shouldn’t only be round, this pan will be a first-class helper for giving your best blinis and pancakes a square shape. And your crêpes too!
• You can use it as a fondue. Its high sides let you melt cheese without it spilling over and, as it holds heat so well, even with the heat turned off, you can enjoy a delicious moment.
• Imagine your recipes cooked and plated in individual portions. They will look great in this pan! 
• If cookies can be made in a cast iron pan, with this piece you can also bake them in a square shape.
• And not just cookies. Mini puff pastry tarts, mini pizzas, mini quiches or mini sponge cakes. And in a format everyone will love!
• It is the perfect tool for making tamagoyaki, or Japanese omelette, like a real pro. 

What makes the Lodge mini cast iron square skillet special

• Its original design. With its square shape, this mini cast iron skillet offers an original way of preparing classic dishes. From fried eggs, sandwiches and burgers, square ones too, to Japanese omelette or tamagoyaki, or a skillet-baked cookie with an original square finish. 
  
• Sturdy construction. The mini square skillet is made of cast iron, with no non-stick coating of any kind and no toxic elements. This sturdiness means you can use any utensil when cooking with them, even stainless steel ones.
• Its ease of handling. Although small, it is a sturdy pan and its design makes it easy to handle. The ergonomic handle lets you hold it and move it comfortably and safely. 
  
• Durability. The pan is made entirely in one single piece of cast iron, so it will last far longer than a lifetime.
• Excellent balance of quality, durability and price. Affordable pieces with exceptional durability and unquestionable quality.
• Rough finish. Lodge makes all its pans in a single piece using one-off sand moulds; this gives them their characteristic, slightly rough finish inside and out and makes every piece unique. With use, a patina forms that eventually creates a smooth, naturally non-stick surface. 
• Factory seasoning. All Lodge cast iron pieces are seasoned at the factory, so that they are ready to use as soon as they arrive at your home. Seasoning cast iron, a process called polymerisation, involves applying a layer of vegetable oil to the piece and heating it in the oven to a temperature high enough for the oil to bond with the iron. This process gives Lodge cookware its classic black patina, creating a naturally non-stick cooking surface, which is also a protective layer that helps prevent the cookware from rusting.
• Excellent non-stick properties. Lodge pieces are naturally non-stick, so you can even cook with almost no oil. And the more you use them, the more non-stick they become.
  
• Excellent heat retention and even heat distribution. Being iron, it retains heat brilliantly for longer and distributes it evenly. The high temperatures that iron reaches let you sear food in its own juices, keeping all its flavour. The result is far tastier, just like the flavours of old. 
• Versatility. Lodge pieces are suitable for all types of hob and heat source. You can cook with it on gas, ceramic, electric and induction hobs, on a wood stove, on the barbecue and in the oven.
• Over 125 years of Lodge experience in making cast iron. Making cast iron since 1896, Lodge is an iconic brand not only in the USA, its home country, where it still makes all its cast iron products at the Lodge foundries in South Pittsburg, Tennessee. 

When you want to use it, just let it heat up gradually so the heat spreads evenly through the whole piece, and start cooking once it is very hot. To clean it, let it cool first; wash it with a non-abrasive sponge and detergent and lightly oil the inside surface to prevent rust. For best care, always store it in a dry place.

Remember that the pan is made of iron in a single piece, so the handle gets hot. With the silicone hot handle holder by Lodge you can handle the mini square cast iron skillet safely without burning yourself. 

NOTE: Factory seasoning gives Lodge cast iron pieces a rustic finish with some imperfections, such as the odd brown mark on the rim, handle or helper handle. Don’t worry! These are small spots where the oil has not bonded with the iron, but you can use your piece without any problem. It is not a defect or rust, and it disappears with use and normal care. 

Features:

• Mini square cast iron skillet.
• 13 cm skillet, made from a single piece.
• Original, highly versatile design. 
  
• Factory seasoned with 100% natural vegetable oil.
• Natural non-stick surface. 
• Wide, ergonomic handle for comfortable, safe handling.
• Excellent heat retention and even heating.
• Highly versatile for all kinds of cooking and recipes. Perfect for griddling without fat, naturally and lightly.
  
• Made in the USA.
• Suitable for all hobs and heat sources, including induction. Also suitable for the oven, barbecue and campfire.
  
• Hand wash only, not dishwasher safe. 
  
• Dimensions: 23.65 cm long with handle x 14.12 cm wide x 4.60 cm high.
• Weight: 771 g.
  

Why we love the Lodge mini cast iron square skillet

1. Its original design is perfect for impressing at the table. 
   
2. You can make eggs, blinis or Japanese omelette like a pro.
3. It is very easy to handle and perfect for cooking wonderfully.
4. Ideal for the hob, oven, fireplace or barbecue, or for taking camping.
   
5. It offers excellent value in terms of quality, durability and price.
6. You can fry an egg and bake a cookie, with a result as square as it is delicious. 
   

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