Lodge 12" Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet

I named this skillet Big Bertha, because she is strong, steady, and always comes through. This Lodge 10.25” cast iron pan has quickly become one of my most reliable pieces in the kitchen. It’s heavy-duty, holds heat like a champ, and gives me that beautiful sear I can’t get from thinner pans. What I love: • Reliable heat great sear: Once it heats up, it stays hot. Perfect for browning meat, skillet meals, and anything you want crispy edges on. • Pre-seasoned and ready to go: I washed, dried, and lightly oiled it before first use, and it performed well right away. • Versatile: Stove-top to oven without a problem—great when you want to sear first and finish cooking in the oven. • Better with use: The more I cook with it, the easier it gets to clean and the smoother the surface feels. Good to know: • It’s heavy, so I use two hands when moving it, especially when it’s hot. • Like any cast iron, it does best with simple care: don’t soak it, dry it immediately, and rub a tiny bit of oil after cleaning. Overall, this skillet is the definition of a kitchen workhorse. If you want a pan that’s dependable, cooks evenly, and will last a long time, Big Bertha is worth it.

This was a pick-up item. Very pleased with the product especially as it’s made in the USA! This was a Christmas gift list item for my niece the only thing that disappointed me was a big round sticker was slapped on the inside of the pan on top of the Lodge sticker telling all the information of item, and how to care for the pan. The Walmart sticker was telling the item ordered when it was going to be picked up and who was picking it up. I get needing to place it however, should of been bagged and put on top of the bag! The pan was great quality, and she was be pleased with it. I just thought you should know the little detail for the future even if it wasn’t a gift, I was able to peel it off, but it it made it look like I took off a clearance sticker except that it was 5 inches round! We were able to read it and make out what it says, but I just thought it might be an improvement opportunity for the future, not to slap stickers on the label of the item just poor judgment. Otherwise, the service was great from start to finish.

I love these Lodge cast iron skillets!! I thought the 12" might be too large, so I ordered the 10'" and 8"!! I'm 62 and my wife passed early this year. I'm disabled and I'm in wheelchair that puts my face at stovetop level. I needed heavier cookware on the stove. The Lodge brand has answered the call on every level!! I can't tell how pleased I am. I was amazed how the 12"Lodge iron skillet heated evenly and retained heat, even on my electric stove!! My dinner tasted so much better and cleanup was so fast!! You won't be

I had been missing a cast iron pan for years because when I moved back from Mexico I left heavier items behind. So when I saw this pan for such a low price, I decided to purchase it. I followed the instructions EXACTLY, even buying a scrubbing brush that would never have any cleaners on it like my sponge. The pan is perfect! I love it. Every kitchen needs at least one. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS!

I have always wanted a cast iron skillet. This skillet did not disappoint. It is heavy and really does a great job when cooking fried chicken and other recipes my family enjoys. Easy clean up. Really have enjoyed it and was impressed by the reasonable price too.

best option for cooking large meals on non toxic metals, in case those reading do not know, rinse and scrape it with warm or hot water, and a mild brush, no soap, after cooking, then wipe dry. afterwards, make sure to put on some heat to remove excess water for pores then wipe down with cooking oil

Pan must be close to 20 pounds but I love it. Seasoning was an all day event. If you don't know how, see the internet. I love this pan and I think it will be around for generations. Two tiny complaints, the "seasoning" would have been better if left off. That took a few hours just to get it off. It was STICKY!! Also, there is a small nick in the coating near the rim.

Not like they used to be made for sure. They do last a long time so I needed to replace mine. Quality is super noticeable vs once made 20 years ago. The edges are not as smooth and the brim isn't beveled off like you would want it to be, pretty straight corner edge that feels almost sharp. Handles is nice and smooth though. Like any cast iron, needs different care to keep it seasoned. Seasoned doesn't mean your job is done seasoning it. Every time you cook in it, it gets seasoned. Wish the cooking surface of it was smoother for sure, like I said, I remember them different. So far so good, but I know different. And didn't want to go with a different, more affordable brand.

Claims to be pre-seasoned and ready to cook in. Far from it! Oh, the 1st thing I tried was a hamburger patty (the pan's instructions listed this as something good for the pan) which glued itself to the pan and I almost threw the thing away before I finally got it cleaned from that. After researching and 3-4 seasonings in the oven later, I finally was able to bake cornbread in it. Buyer beware if you are like me and not up on cast iron cookware (a pro would most likely not be fooled). I still can't understand why LODGE would specifically list this as pre-seasoned and READY TO USE. I never ever in a million years would have purchased this or any other item that I had to prep like I did this THING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My grandmother had cast-iron skillets, and I don't ever remember them being a pain in the butt. This one, everything sticks to, and I don't notice a difference in how it cooks. I really wanted a good cast-iron skillet and chose this based on other reviews. I hate it. I'm gonna spend the extra money and invest in a really good one.