Lodge Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet
- Skillet
- cast-iron
- cast iron
- 1
- More reviewed than 95%
A well proven cast iron skillet that performs the way cast iron should once it is treated like cast iron, with real heat retention and searing results behind the reviews.
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How it ranks among the 20 skillets we track
4.6★ across 132,000 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
132,000 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
5,000+ bought on Amazon last month.
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The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 20 skillets we track - how the scorecard works · full skillets data report. Confidence: high - strong rating volume and complete data.Updated 6 days ago. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
Lodge's 12 inch pre-seasoned cast iron skillet, sold ready to cook with a factory seasoned surface and a teardrop handle. Made in the USA and built to work on a stovetop, in the oven, on a grill, or over a campfire.
Cast iron rewards technique more than convenience, and owner reviews make that plain: the pan gets better as an owner learns to reseason it, keep it dry, and skip soap heavy cleaning. What sets it apart in a crowded category is that it arrives pre-seasoned and already releases eggs without sticking straight out of the box, rather than needing a first seasoning pass at home. It is genuinely multi surface, induction included, which matters if a kitchen already leans on one cast iron pan for everything.
- 12 inch pre-seasoned cooking surface
- Teardrop handle for grip
- Oven, stovetop, grill, and campfire safe
- Made in the USA
Who it's for
Cooks who want one skillet that moves from stovetop to oven to campfire and don't mind toweling it dry and adding a little oil after washing. Less suited to anyone who wants a zero maintenance pan they can leave wet in the sink.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Reviewers consistently praise the heat retention and searing results once the pan is broken in, describing it as the workhorse for steaks, eggs, and browned meat. The recurring pain point is the learning curve: several owners describe reseasoning routines, drying immediately, wiping with oil, and avoiding soap rather than treating it like a normal nonstick pan. A few also mention the weight as a real factor when moving it wet from the sink.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Even heat retention for searing and browning
- Works on stovetop, oven, grill, and induction
- Improves with use once seasoned properly
- Durable, USA made construction
- Heavy, especially when full
- Needs hand care rather than soap and dishwasher
- Some learning curve on seasoning technique
Performance notes
Cast iron holds and radiates heat evenly once it reaches temperature, which is why reviewers single it out for searing steak and browning meat rather than quick high heat tasks. The pre-seasoned coating works from the first use, but several reviewers describe it improving further once they season it themselves and settle into a routine of hot water rinsing, light scraping, and a wipe of oil rather than soap and scrubbing. It is heavy for its size, which is part of what gives it the heat retention but also means it needs a solid grip when full and out of the sink.
Specifications
| Brand | Lodge |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 7.89 pounds |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Maximum Temperature | 500 °F |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | cast-iron |
| Handle Material | Cast Iron |
| Color | Black |
| Coating Description | Cast Iron |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Compatible Devices | Gas |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 foot |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Included Components | Skillet |
| Warranty & support | |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | Lifetime |
| Other details | |
| Metal Type | cast iron |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Additional Features | Made without PFOA or PTFE |
| Item Highlight | Non-Toxic & Naturally Non-Stick Cast Iron Pan, Compatible with Oven, Stove, Grill & Campfire, Made in USA |
| Item Type Name | Miniature Skillet |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only, Oven Safe |
| Recommended Uses For Product | cooking, frying, baking, serving a variety of dishes |
| Shape | Round |
| Specific Uses For Product | versatile cooking, family meals, camping, grilling, and oven use |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in skillets.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lodge Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron SkilletThis product | 4.6 / 5 | 132,000 | 4.8 / 5 |
| Tramontina Professional 12-Inch Non Stick Large Frying PanTramontina | 4.6 / 5 | 16,300 | 4.8 / 5 |
| All-Clad HA1® NonstickAll-Clad | 4.6 / 5 | 15,300 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Cuisinart Chef's Classic 8-Inch Ceramic Open Skillet Nonstick-Hard-AnodizedCuisinart | 4.6 / 5 | 4,700 | 4.6 / 5 |
| CAROTE Nonstick Frying PanCarote | 4.6 / 5 | 35,700 | 4.6 / 5 |
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Questions about the Lodge skillets
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the Lodge cast iron skillet need seasoning before first use?
It ships pre-seasoned with natural vegetable oil, and reviewers report cooking eggs without sticking straight out of the box, though many season it further as they settle in.
Can this Lodge skillet go in the dishwasher?
No, reviewers and cast iron care both point to hand washing with hot water and a light wipe of oil rather than soap or a dishwasher cycle.
Does the 12 inch Lodge skillet work on induction stoves?
Yes, the listing states it is compatible with induction cooktops along with gas, electric, oven, grill, and campfire use.