Lodge Logic L10SK3 12-Inch Pre-Seasoned Skillet
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Lodge Logic L10SK3 12-Inch Pre-Seasoned Skillet
Customer Review: Best skillet around
Summary: 5 Stars
I had an old 10" cast iron skillet that I treasured but it had a smooth surface and despite how much I oiled it, food stuck to it in a big way and made it hard to cook with. The nice thing about the Lodge cast iron skillet is that the inner surface is slightly pebbled or roughened and that makes it virtually non-stick. I got rid of my old 12" T-Fal non-stick pan when I purchased my 12" Lodge skillet and then gave away my old 10" cast iron skillet and purchased a Lodge 10" skillet as a replacement. I love the size of the 12" skillet but it is very very heavy. I'm a medium sized woman and fairly strong but my wrist caves when I try to lift the 12" skillet with one hand. I live in fear that I'll accidentally drop the skillet on my new soapstone counter top and crack it, so take that into consideration when deciding which size skillet to buy.
I like the fact that the pan has a pouring spout on each side.
I also have a Lodge cast iron griddle that sits on top of the front and back gas jets of the stove. I am really pleased with all of my Lodge products. They are very easy to clean and the nice thing is that you can go back to using metal spatulas which have a nice firm sharp edge for scraping up the crispy cooked bits on the bottom of the pan. I gave away my pathetic half melted nylon spatulas when I got rid of my "non-stick" cookware. Its actually a relief to go back to cooking with cast iron -- I was tired of coddling my "nonstick" cookware.
Customer Review: a must for the cast-iron cookware enthusiast
Summary: 5 Stars
I am in love with this skillet! I whole-heartedly recommend this skillet to anyone who is at the point of considering purchasing it. If you are considering purchasing it, I assume that you already know a little about the issues involved in cooking with cast-iron -- either through reading/hearing about them, or through observing others' use of cast-iron, or through your own experience. If you don't know anything about using cast-iron cookware (perhaps you only know that the price is attractive), I advise you to pause here and go read up a bit about the pleasures and responsibilities involved -- try a Google search for cast-iron cookware, visit the website for Lodge Manufacturing, and/or run a search at epinions.com about this particular skillet.
The price listed here is the best I've seen anywhere, an obscene bargain. An even more obscene baragin is the same 12" skillet in the unseasoned variety (Lodge calls this "original finish"). It's available at Amazon for $10.99. Get it while you can, the company seems to be phasing out its line of unseasoned products.
This skillet is large - someone cooking for only him-or-herself will want to consider a smaller size. The lid that comes with the 5-quart Dutch Oven will also interchangeably fit the 10" skillet; you'll have to purchase a 12" lid for this skillet separately. But it's great to have space in the pan and not feel "crowded" when cooking.
Customer Review: Fireproof
Summary: 5 Stars
I've had this pan for a couple of years. It's been great. I love it for most of my cooking. As far as cast iron pans, Lodge has to be one of the thickest cast iron pan's I have ever seen. Mine is ULTRA heavy. Then load it with food. I don't move it from the stove generally. IMO that's good though. Down side. they have to heat up for a long time. Plus side, you can't bust them.
My uses. Directly on the campfire. Make's great pancakes and other dishes. AMAZING, cornbread, pineapple upside down cake.
Clean up IMO is easy just use WATER and scrub a bit. Rinse, dry and your done. I feel that people don't like cast iron because they try and clean it too much then it rusts, food sticks. etc. Water beads off of mine. BUT that's after it's well seasoned.
Honestly I've abused the heck out of this pan. Fire, dropped, thrown, deep fryed, charred. You name it, I've done it. It looks new. I've even burn sugar to it. Glassy black. I heated it up smoking hot, dropped cold water in it. POP, there goes all the sugar. Pan's fine.
FYI if you use it directly on a fire, then cook at home with it. Then pan will smell like camp fire for a few meals.
I like it. If your unsure about cast iron in general. Just buy a small pan and try it out. See if you like it. I would only buy LODGE, I didn't even like emeral's brand cast iron. Too thin..
Customer Review: Great All Around Pan
Summary: 5 Stars
I'll start right off by saying that yes, cast iron does require a bit more care than your standard stainless steel, however it's really not that bad once it has a proper seasoning on it (look up seasoning if you're thinking of buying a cast iron pan). It's basically the formation of carbon bonded with the cast iron that forms a non-stick surface and when properly formed, rivals any of the traditional non-stick pans on the market today. One other caveat is that the pan is fairly heavy. I'm not exactly flipping pancakes one handed with this thing, but it's not unreasonably heavy and the mass is a why the pan is able to hold and transfer heat so well, resulting in great performance for searing.
That being said, this is a great pan and you can cook most anything in it. I sear steaks, fish, cook cornbread, fry, cook over a campfire, bacon, veggies, etc. Not only is it versatile, the ability to sear steaks and develop a good crust on the outside can't be matched by stainless steel, creating awesome flavor. I have a decent collection of All-Clad pans, which are great in their own right, but for a good number of my cooking needs, I'm reaching for my cast iron pan. And on top of all this, it's inexpensive. I would recommend this as a necessity in any cook's kitchen and for the $20 or $30 you spend, it will last if cared for properly and in all likelihood, will be passed down to your children.
Customer Review: Lodge Logic 12" Skillet
Summary: 5 Stars
I am new to cast iron an love this pan. You do need to look up how to take care of your pans (never, ever use soap!), but they give an excellent flavor and are a wonderful kitchen tool. This 12" size is wonderful! We are a family of 4 good eaters and a fifth on the way and this pan is the perfect size for us.
[I recently purchased this pan and many items from the Sante/Cabin Kitchen cast iron line (loaf pan, pie pan, and pizza pans). Even though this pan may not have been completely and totally seasoned, I do prefer the seasoning on this pan to the Sante line, but that was taken care of with a bit of scrubbing and re-seasoning of the Sante pans.]
I use Grapeseed oil to condition/season my pans and always heat them in the oven or stovetop to make sure they are completely dry. (I used Canola oil once to condition it and it just leaves a sticky, gooey mess). If some food is totally stuck on the pan (I learned you have to use a lot of butter or oil when making scrambled eggs in cast iron to prevent an egg film on the bottom of the pan), you can use a mixture of salt and oil to scrub the pan. You will need to be sure to oil and heat the pan after this.
I do use this on a glass/flat top electric stove, if you are curious. I have not had any problems with it and have now purchased the 10 1/4" skillet (and lid) from Lodge for cooking side dishes.