Lodge
Lodge Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet for Indoor and Outdoor Use. Induction Frying Pan. Oven, Grill and Metal Utensil Safe Skillet Frying Pan with Pouring Lips. Made in the USA. 26 cm/10.25 inch
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View Lodge Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet for Indoor and Outdoor Use. Induction Frying Pan. Oven, Grill and Metal Utensil Safe Skillet Frying Pan with Pouring Lips. Made in the USA. 26 cm/10.25 inch on AmazonYou pay the same either way.Specifications
| Material | Raw cast iron, pre-seasoned with vegetable oil |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 26 cm (10.25 in) |
| Weight | Approximately 2.4 kg |
| Hob compatibility | Induction-compatible; oven and grill safe to very high heat |
| Made in | USA |
Pros & cons
Pros
- Arrives pre-seasoned and ready to use, with a surface that only improves the more you cook on it
- Induction-compatible and oven-safe to very high heat, so it moves from hob to oven for searing and finishing
- Two pouring lips make it easy to drain fat or pour off a pan sauce
- American-made raw cast iron built to last a lifetime with proper care
Cons
- Needs hand-washing and thorough drying; not dishwasher safe
- Heavy at approximately 2.4kg, which can be tiring to manoeuvre
- The raw surface needs a seasoning routine to stay non-stick
Skip it if
Skip it if you want an enamelled surface with no seasoning routine, or a lighter pan you can put in the dishwasher — an enamelled cast iron pan will suit you better.
How we assessed it
We synthesized this
The Lodge skillet arrives pre-seasoned and ready to cook, and its raw cast iron surface only improves the more you use it. Because it is induction-compatible and oven-safe to very high heat, it moves straight from the hob to the oven for searing and finishing, and the two pouring lips make draining fat or a pan sauce simple. American-made and built to last a lifetime with proper care, it is our pick for cooks who want one pan that does the heavy work.
The trade-offs are real. It needs hand-washing and thorough drying rather than the dishwasher, the raw surface asks for a seasoning routine to stay non-stick, and at roughly 2.4 kg it is tiring to manoeuvre. Our read synthesises Lodge's documented construction rather than a hands-on test — see how we test.