I use my cast iron skillets for almost anything from meats to desserts. I have cooked beautiful t-bones, deep dish double layer pizza, and chocolate Oreo melt in your mouth desserts.

Cokernut

NC

A cast iron pan is a kitchen essential! Constructed to last generations. I use this for everything - bacon, steaks, burgers stove top and spatchcock chicken in the oven. Cooks everything evenly. Easy to wipe clean.

SophiaLesher

Ohio

Over the years I have bought many of these. I own several myself in varying sizes to go along with older cast iron in my cupboard. I buy pieces regularly as gifts for couples getting married and to gift my children. I no longer cook on anything but cast iron and stainless steel. For health reason I threw away my Teflon long ago. These pans once seasoned properly are virtually non stick and can be used for anything from baking corn bread to searing to frying stove top. They can be used indoors or out and are pretty well indestructible. The larger ones can be heavy to lift for older hands though. I never use dish soap on mine and always cover with a thin coat of oil once done cooking. If something sticks I simply use salt on a damp pot to scour away any food that sticks and rinse with hot water. I will say that the older cast iron seems to have a smoother finish but when you don't own or can't find older cast iron this is the next best thing. These are affordable and dependable pots that will last a lifetime.

MAMC

Undisclosed

It can be used outside on an open flame or on a grill. It is the most versatile cooking utensil I have ever used. Heat Distribution It cooks evenly and remains hot when removed from heat longer than any other skillet. Ease of Cleaning Anything stuck will release with a little soaking. Design perfect Durability I think it lasts for generations.

Royal65

USA

I like this skillet a lot. It's heavy and a bit big but I like it. I've cooked meat, potatoes, eggs and plan on cooking a pizza recipe I found. Am glad it is supposed to last for many many years! Doesn't Stick Food sometimes stick. Heat Distribution Fairly well distributed. Ease of Handling It is hard to hold with one hand (mine is the larger size) because its very heavy. BUT that's what makes it so durable. Ease of Cleaning It's not too difficult to clean but there are directions on how to clean it because you don't want to use a lot of soap because you want the seasoning to build over the years. Durability It is very heavy and very durable. I think it will be with me for a long time.

tarrahl

USA

This is the only skillet i use in my home. It's solid, durable, and naturally resists sticking without the use of any strange chemical coatings. And unlike many other skillets, my Lodge cast iron disperses heat throughout the whole pan. In the years that I've had it, it has only improved! Doesn't Stick It's perfect! It was already seasoned when I got it and didn't stick then. As it has aged it has maintained this quality. Heat Distribution This is one of the best qualities of this skillet. I really like that I don't have to worry about one side not cooking while the other side over cooks. Ease of Handling It is a bit heavy, but that's the nature of cast iron, AND this product is totally worth it. Ease of Cleaning Due to its nonstick nature, the cleanup is super-easy. Design I have to say the design is perfect because I can't think of any way that I'd improve upon it. It's dark, sleek metal is very attractive to look at, as well. Durability My skillet has proven to be very durable and solid all the way around. No complaints here.

KatherineS

USA

We love our Lodge cast iron skillets. Everything from that brand is great. We've noticed that our older ones are even better than the new ones, so perhaps they get better with age. It doesn't make sense to me that people stopped using these except that they were tricked by marketing to go for flimsy stainless steel or worse teflon. I like that these are heavy duty. They cook the food well, and they don't have unsafe chemicals. You also don't have to worry about these getting burnet up or just overused. When the food starts to stick all you have to do is season (simply rinse, scrape, and oil until then) by putting oil on it and heating it up. Handwashing isn't the most fun, but I don't mind when considering all the other benefits. We have one Lodge cast iron skillet from my husband's grandma that it still works just as well if not better even being several decades old! Doesn't Stick It works really well to not stick if you use oil with cooking. I recommend coconut oil. After a while it may stick again, but hat is usually from not using enough oil. Simply re-season the skillet and it is like brand new or better. Heat Distribution This thing gets hot and cooks food well! Ease of Handling Well it isn't light, but I like that. I prefer a good sturdy cooking skillet. Ease of Cleaning There is a process, but once you get the hang of it, no problem. Design Classic. Durability I've never seen any skillet last so long. This is a quality product.

rubbersoulmichelle

USA

My Lodge cast iron is probably my favorite kitchen utensil. I've used this to roast meat, saute asparagus and even bake corn bread. I've pounded chicken to flatten it out and then cooked it in the cast iron. After years of use, the accumulated flavors in this pan are just amazing. All I ever do is wipe it down with paper towel after I use it so it has this beautiful covering of flavors and aromas that also serve to minimize sticking. I love that it works as well on a stove top as in the oven and I really have no fear of it ever breaking. Sometimes I'll cook a whole meal in it: grill some pork chops, then use that fat to saute asparagas with lemon olive oil and then drop in some pasta to soak up all of those wonderful flavors. I really don't have another cooking tool (except my cast iron dutch oven) that is nearly as versatile. I think this is a must-have pan for any home cook. Doesn't Stick Never an issue. Just a tab of oil prevents everything from sticking. Heat Distribution Excellent. Almost too good as the handle is often seemingly as hot as the pan itself. Ease of Handling Heavy as heavy can be. Its a dense little pan and is deceptively heavy, especially if I have a roasting chicken in it. The handle and little lip on the opposite side work well though, as do the spouts opposite of each other when I'm removing excess fat or other juices. Ease of Cleaning I wish I could rate this 11. No soap ever. No sponges or scrubbing ever. At most I'll let it soak in warm water for a little bit before wiping it down. Design Classic! Durability You'd have to be a pretty intense chef to crack as cast iron. I know people who still have their grandmother's cast iron skillet and I plan on using my Lodge for as long as I can cook.

mlombard

Undisclosed

I love the way my food comes out but I find this pan fairly hard to clean. I feel like the pan does a great job of evenly distributing the heat. I also like that I can get the pan really out and that it can go straight into the oven to finish cooking. Doesn't Stick Sticks often.

Len06

USA

This is my first cast iron piece and I never could have imagined how much I would love it! It is perfectly pre-seasoned which makes it so easy to care for. I was intimidated by cast iron but it's definitely not hard to use at all. Nothing sticks to the pan, the heat distribution is almost perfect, and there's just something about it that makes everything taste better.

ashley63

Knoxville, TN