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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9426 customers mention quality, 8860 positive, 566 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
4217 customers mention size, 3060 positive, 1157 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
3427 customers mention durability, 2579 positive, 848 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
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
...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
3107 customers mention value for money, 2912 positive, 195 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
2819 customers mention versatility, 2708 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
2510 customers mention ease of cleaning, 2031 positive, 479 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
2832 customers mention weight, 1276 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
2181 customers mention non-stick, 1315 positive, 866 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
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I bought 2 of the Lodge Seasoned Cast Iron Skillets 6.5 inches...I already had the 8 inch for a few years now and love it that i wanted some smaller ones for my toaster oven and making a skillet cookie since never in my life have made one...Last night i made a brown butter chocolate chip skillet cooking in this cast iron in my toaster oven and it was perfect...it cooked evenly. fit right into my Hamilton Beach 4 Slice counter top Toaster Oven with no problems..heating up nicely with no problems that i noticed...I sprayed it first with Baker's Joy baking spray with flour on the cast iron then pressed my homemade cookie dough into the cast iron pan without any problems in the toaster oven it went at 350 for 20 min and was nicely done... was easy to pull in and out of the toaster oven its not light as a feather but also not a ton bricks to pick up either has a nice weight to it...I see these lasting me for years to come...once all done I washed it in hot water little bit of dawn dish soap dried it really well right after washing and re seasoned it with carapelli unfiltered extra virgin olive oil... best olive oil and ive tried all kinds over the years and nope nothing compares to this extra virgin olive oil i def recommend trying it out... anyway was very easy to season again and the pre seasoning of it was fine i didn't notice any distinct smell or ruining of my baked good in it at all...it is sturdy and made of excellent quality def would recommend this cast iron pan ... can't wait to get and try out their bread loaf pans and def the cupcake / muffin pan....
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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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- Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2019Size: 10.25 Inch (1 Count)Verified Purchase
If you haven't already taken the leap into cast iron you should think about it. First off the pan is cheap, durable and generally non-stick. Does this mean nothing will stick to this pan? No but if you have the right temperature and use the right amount of fat/oil when cooking and take care of this pan it will take care of you. I would say this pan excels at proteins first and foremost. I have cooked bacon, eggs and pancakes right after one another and nothing stuck to this pan. I would say vegetables are also a favorite in this pan as well because of the great flavor this pan helps create through the oil and char you can achieve with this pan.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2019
If you are the type of person that cooks and then puts the pans in the sink for a later time then cast iron might not be for you but I have left this pan in a sink for a few hours or on the stove top overnight and cleaned the next day so it is worth a shot. If you are the type of person who lets pans soak in water overnight or puts them immediately into a dishwasher for cleaning then this pan is definitely not for you unless you are willing to make an exception with this pan.
Did I have immediate success with this pan right away? No I didn't. I had food stick and I had issues with cleaning the pan and reseasoning the pan and had to look for advice on the internet to solve my issues because not many people use cast iron so I couldn't ask them.
Some of my mistakes were simple ones to make as I have always used either stainless steel or non-stick pans. I didn't wait long enough for the pan to heat up. Take it easy and heat this pan up on medium before you start cooking. Don't think this amount of iron will be hot in 5 minutes. You may need to wait 15 minutes to get this pan heated evenly but I would say put the pan on the heat before you start your prep. The next issue is using enough oil. You don't need a ton of oil but you should use a healthy amount. If you are frying then yea sure use a ton of oil but generally your food doesn't need to be swimming in oil but coat the bottom of the pan. I would advise against using black pepper on your steak if searing. The high temps will burn the pepper causing smoke and burnt flavor on your steak. You are better off using just salt before cooking and fresh cracked pepper afterwards. Acidic food like tomatoes are okay in the pan but make sure you have a well seasoned pan. I would stay away from sauces but cut up tomatoes in the pan for your first few uses should be fine. You need to build a good layer first before tackling sauces. This pan excels at bacon and frying so if you are in the mood to do either this pan will be your best friend. The pan is shallow so it isn't meant for deep frying but I have done fish and chicken where I had to flip and it worked great.
Also take care of this pan. Scrub it down with soap and water. Yes you can use soap I do all the time but I also rinse thoroughly and dry immediately over heat and spread another thin, thin, thin layer of oil on it too. Every other month or so I give it a good scrubbing and then apply a light coat of oil and stick in a 500 degree oven, upside-down for an hour or so and then turn off the oven and let it cool. This adds additional seasoning to the pan. You can overseason the pan which I have done and all I did was heat, scrub, wash which eliminated most of the excess seasoning. A salt scrub can help as well or if you really are in the weeds you can get a more aggressive scour pad and remove all the seasoning and start from scratch. Shouldn't take more than 30 minutes to strip and then dry. The time in the oven will be what takes the most time but at that point its set and forget. You just need multiple layers so it will need a lot of oven time like 6 hours or more depending on your diligence.
The best advice is keep cooking and don't be afraid to experiment, keep the temperature lower than you think you need and don't rush the food it will be done when it is done.
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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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- RoseReviewed in India on October 21, 2022
Very nice product
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