3 Comments on “Lodge Cast-Iron Skillet L10SK3ASHH41B, 12-Inch Review
  1. 154 of 165 people found the following review helpful
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Best pan I have ever used and you CAN wash it with soap!!, September 23, 2014
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    T. Dugan “Tdugan” (Rochester, NY) –
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    FIRST: let me say that nothing tastes as good as it does when cooked in a cast iron skillet. I can speculate why but in the end, I’m no expert. I just know this to be true of every single thing I’ve cooked in it, from burgers to scrambled eggs to veggies – everything!! SECOND; there seems to be a lot of confusion on how to take care of this pan. It is iron and is not coated with anything nasty, therefore it will rust if you don’t take care of it properly. All this means is that you need to dry it IMMEDIATELY after washing (air dry will promote rust), then you need to oil it (oil to prevent rust and keep food from sticking). I use extra virgin olive oil, but any oil will work. I have also used sesame oil and hemp oil, it really doesn’t matter, I just prefer the flavor of the extra virgin olive oil. I put about a quarter size pool of oil in the middle just after drying and rub it over entire inside with my hands. I rinse my hands quickly under warm water then rub my hands together to absorb the remaining oil – it’s a great natural moisturizer! No need to waste a paper towel or use a cloth that will likely stain other laundry when you wash it (found that out the hard way!). TO REMOVE STUCK ON FOOD WITHOUT ABRASIVES: put dish soap and hot water in bottom of pan, soak for 3 – 5 minutes, scrub clean with dishcloth while water is still hot. The water still being hot is key since allowing it to cool is essentially making food harder to remove. SIDE NOTES: the oil keeps the pan from rusting so occasionally rubbing a very light coating around the outer edge is a good idea. I use stainless steel utensils. I have scraped the heck out of this pan! I still get fantastic results, it’s easy to clean and I don’t feel compelled to use plastic. It’s all about the drying and oiling!

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  2. 44 of 45 people found the following review helpful
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Great price for this cast iron pan, August 19, 2014
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    K. Harp (CA United States) –
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    I purchased this skillet because on our latest camping trip I noticed that we really could have used one more pan. There were 2 other cast iron skillets that other folks had brought with them so I decided it was time to invest in one for our family. I went home and did some research on cast iron pans and found that Lodge was the only brand made in America. Of course I turned to Amazon to check out reviews and prices. Reviews on the brand looked good and I couldn’t find a better price of the 12 in skillet than getting the skillet/silicone handle combo here on Amazon.

    Pan was purchased and it arrived in a timely manner and in perfect condition. I followed the tips i read here in the reviews and seasoned the pan 4 or 5 more times myself with coconut oil in an 500 oven for an hour, allowing the pan to cool in the oven each time. A couple days later I cooked a pound of bacon in my newly seasoned pan and it cooked up wonderfully. Clean up was a breeze, just a little warm water on a burner, barely any scrubbing, dried with a towel and then over the burner on low and that was it.

    Overall I’m highly satisfied with this purchase. The pan will be a great addition to our camping trips. I actually plan on using this pan in our kitchen on a regular basis. I’m so tired of teflon/non stick coatings flaking off after a year or two. Eventually I’ll be purchasing the 10″ and 8″ pans as well. Yes cast iron does require a little more care than your non stick pans but I think its worth it.

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  3. 46 of 51 people found the following review helpful
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Better than cutting edge technology, March 14, 2014
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    This pan is fabulous. I, finally, can cook crispy chicken, fish and french fries. I bought the 8 inch skillet, as well. This is , honestly, the most non stick cookware I have ever used- and I have an entire set of high end Circulon. Eggs slip out with ease and without any residue in the pan. Omelettes, actually, come out like heaven. I seasoned both pans according to another reviewer’s instructions. I slathered them inside and out with Crisco, placed them upside down in a 500 degree oven for two hours with cookie sheets beneath to catch drips. Then, let them cool in the oven over night. I repeated the process the next night. I’m anxious to use the lid, which I also bought, to prepare some steaks in the manner another reviewer suggested. I’m having great fun rediscovering cooking. BTW, another reviewer complained that the pan’s interior is very rough. I do not think that is the case at all. Good luck! Have fun!

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