Lodge Cast Iron Skillets
Chefs around the world have come to love the durability and versatility Lodge cast iron skillets add to their cookware collections. No kitchen is complete without a sturdy cast iron pan to perfectly cook meat, potatoes, cornbread, cobbler and more.
Part of the reason Lodge cast iron skillets are so versatile lies in their construction. Cast iron heats slower than thinner metals but is better at resisting warping and cracking – it even performs well at very high temperatures. Lodge cast iron pans are made entirely from one solid cast of metal, meaning the handle never loosens and the entire pan can go straight in the oven for baking, broiling, and other high-heat applications. Lodge iron skillets come in a range of sizes and can have a traditional flat bottom or a more rounded shape resembling a wok. Some models are even square in shape to enhance the appearance of cakes, souffles, crumbles, frittatas, and breakfast bakes, while making it easier to slice and remove food from the pan.
Lodge pre-seasoned cast iron skillets are perfect for those who don't have time to season a pan or simply don't know how. Because the pans are seasoned before they're sold, buyers can start cooking immediately without food sticking. Many professional and amateur chefs like to prepare soups, stews, hot puddings, and other moist items in their Lodge cast iron frying pans. To conserve heat and moisture during these tasks, many people use Lodge skillet lids, which come in cast iron or glass. The cast iron lid is more durable and has a textured underside designed to gather steam into droplets of water that trickle back onto the food below, preserving the meal's moisture. Meanwhile, glass lids are lightweight and give cooks a clear view of food as it's cooking. Many people choose to stock both types of lids for their Lodge cast iron skillets, so they can cook many types of food with one pan.