Lodge 10.25 Inch Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Stamped Skillet - Signature Teardrop Handle - Use in the Oven, on the Stove, on the Grill, or Over a Campfire - Sugar Skull

I’m new to the cast iron world and got this sugar skull Lodge for a lot cheaper on Amazon than on the Lodge website. I like skulls, so I had to have this! The size is a nice size for smaller tasks, it would hold 3 or 4 fried or scrambled eggs, could warm tortillas, grill a sandwich, probably could hold one pound for ground meat, perfect for if you are just cooking for yourself or just need a smaller pan. After an initial wash with soap and water (because it’s new and has been handled a lot and traveled to get to me and who knows what it might have picked up) I gave it a little warming on the stove top to drive off any remaining moisture and then I did a seasoning in the oven, even though I know this comes pre-seasoned. I preheated the pan on medium for about 5 minutes, until some flicked water danced across the surface and then added about a tablespoon of butter. I also meant to set the eggs out to come to room temp, but they were still somewhat cold. I fried two eggs and went better than expected. The pan has a good weight to it, even for being a smaller pan and it didn’t take too long to preheat before I added butter and eggs. I used a spatula to lift the egg and flip it and while I had to give it a little bit pressure of because it wouldn’t just slide around, it lifted easily and cleanly. The flipside left a few tiny bits, possibly because that side had salt and pepper on it and I think I took it out a bit too soon, but it still came away easily and the few tiny bits were easy to scrape with a metal turner and wiped out. The eggs were quite delicious and for being the very first meal cooked it went quite nicely and even better than if I had used a nonstick skillet. The more and more I use this, the better and better and more nonstick this skillet will get. The skillet it well made for the price and the helper handle is a plus because it’s weighty.

I LOVE this skillet. Exactly as description says. I love the decoration on the back. It's so cute when I hang it up. If you're wanting a decorative, quality cast iron skillet I highly recommend this one. It looks just as good as it works.

It's a basic cast iron skillet that does everything you'd expect and nothing more. The initial factory seasoning is alright but not amazing - use some extra oil in the beginning until you get a nice sheen after some use. The art on the backside is surprisingly detailed. Overall it's great value and it has been a joy to cook with :D

Cast iron cookware is simply perfect and timeless. The quality of these for the price is amazing, and the only brand I trust. I have cooked so many dishes on this skillet, from savory to sweet. Clean it properly and keep it seasoned and it'll last your lifetime.

Great piece!

Bought for my boyfriend for Christmas. He's used several times since and loves it. It's seasoning nicely. And he LOVES the pattern on the bottom. (Disregard the brown in the picture; it's food, not rust. :) )

Very heavy, well made, design is excellent, quality is overall great just disappointing that the handle is so short I feel it could be made 1/2” to 1” longer

Love my new cast iron skillet! What could make a cast iron skillet any better? Give it a little personality!

Das ist eine gute gusseiserne Bratpfanne, ich kann sie zum Kauf empfehlen😌 Es ist wichtig zu wissen, wie man mit Gusseisen umgeht. Beginnen Sie mit dem Kochen in einer vorgeheizten Pfanne 😉

Received the product broken

Ottima padella, e carina anche esteticamente per un regalo che unisce l'utile al pratico. Arriva sfusa (non ha una confezione/scatola), ma ben imballata per il trasporto.

I never use to like cast iron skillets or cookware, but then I didn't understand how to use them or look after them. After becoming more knowledgeable about the dangers and evils of most (if not all) non-stick cookware, I began using a Lodge 8 inch that had been around for years (an old gift). Once I discovered doing duck breast, steaks, pork chops and more on it, I needed to step up to a larger one, hence the purchase of this one - and also a 12 inch skillet, a combo cooker and the griddle... all Lodge. My opinion is that Lodge is the way to go, as the quality of the pans is second to none, the great starter seasoning of them from the manufacturer let's you use them the first night, and having the knowledge that they are made in the United States and do not contain any components that you don't want in your food (hello cheaper made in China/PRC options!), well I just won't consider any pretenders to the cast iron throne. The combo cooker gets used for makings artisan bread, the skillets and griddle get used anytime I need something seared and want a full surface sear, so I even use them on the barbeque. Because I tend to use dry rubs on steaks & chops, I melt a little butter on the pan to just cover the surface, then as soon as it starts to brown I throw down the protein and get a delicious seared cook of it. Plus Lodge has a great website with tutorials about cleaning, seasoning and more. I've never had a problem cleaning mine, and when dried immediately after cleaning you will never experience rusting. So make the switch, even if just for doing meats, or shrimp, or whatever.

I’m so happy with this item! Top quality. I use it every day for all kinds of food—eggs, beef, chicken, fish, veggies. It’s non-stick if you know how to use it. Just give it a good preheat, then use a source of fat. I use beef fat—put your meat in, wait for it to sear or grill properly, then flip it over without sticking. It also works very well for fried eggs. It’s like a piece of art, I love it so much