Product Description

Seasoned, ready to use. A kitchen's most essential item. The even heating of cast iron is necessary for golden, tender, perfectly pan-fried chicken. What other cookware can rival the heat retention, versatility, value and durability of cast iron. 8 inch in diameter cast iron skillet.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #400 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Brand: Lodge
• Model: L5SK3
• Dimensions: 1.80" h x 8.70" w x 13.30" l, 4.50 pounds

Features

• Lodge Logic 8-inch skillet cooks eggs, sausage, and burgers
• Rugged cast-iron construction heats slowly and evenly
• Pre-seasoned with vegetable oil formula and ready for immediate use
• 2 pouring lips drain fat; loop in handle allows hanging
• Wash with a stiff brush and hot water; lifetime warranty

Amazon.com Review
The American-based company Lodge has been fine-tuning its construction of rugged, cast-iron cookware for more than a century. No other metal is as long-lasting and works as well for spreading and retaining heat evenly during cooking. Lodge's Logic line of cookware comes factory pre-seasoned with the company's vegetable oil formula, and is ready to use right out of the box. After cooking, simply scrub the cast iron with a stiff brush and hot water, no soap, and dry immediately.

Breakfast in particular somehow tastes extra hearty when cooked in a heavy cast-iron skillet. Cast iron loves a campfire, a stovetop, or an oven, and can slow-cook foods without scorching and sear meat at higher temperatures. On the small side at eight inches in diameter, this skillet cooks up a couple eggs or hamburgers, or a steak for one. The looped handle allows hanging, and the two side spouts pour off grease or juice. Even though the pan comes pre-seasoned, applying a little vegetable oil before use helps prevent food from sticking. Whether used in a kitchen or camp, this virtually indestructible pan should last for generations and is covered by a lifetime warranty. --Ann Bieri

Customer Reviews

Perfect Little Fry Pan for One
I cook for myself, so this little skillet is the perfect size for 3-egg omelet in the morning, or veggie saute for dinner. I am a small to medium sized female w/ skinny arms, but this skillet is not too heavy so I can still lift it w/ one arm. It's not really non-stick because the eggs won't easily slide off the pan like they would from a good new non-stick pan, but it's much much better compared w/ my stainless steel skillets. As long as you soak the pan in water after cooking, by the time you finish your meal, the food residue can be easily washed off with a brush or sponge. I use a nylon dish brush with hot water and cleaning is very fast and easy. I never use soap or steel wool. Leaving a bit grease on acts like re-seasoning. This is the same way I take care of my carbon-steel wok. The only complaint I have is that the handle is way too short. The skillet is relatively heavy but even with my small hands it still feels as if the handle only fits half of my palm, so it forces your hand to hold it really close to the hot pan - really bad design. Though I use it everyday and find it indispensable, the short handle alone is why I am unwilling to give it a five star rating.

Lodge is immortal!
I'm still using the Lodge Cast Iron Skillet that my mother got for a wedding present in 1954! I give this pre-seasoned version as wedding gifts, housewarming gifts, and to those kids stepping out into their own apartments. Cast Iron is ALWAYS a superior value for the money, and this pre-seasoned version takes the hassle out of "getting it ready to use." Forget expensive wedding registries - buy the bride a Lodge Cast Iron Skillet and Dutch Oven! She'll hand it down to the next generation. A must have for EVERY kitchen

Speaking of Roasted Potatoes
Another reviewer mentioned roasted potatoes. I agree, this is the perfect little skillet for a single serving size of potatoes. Try this recipe for a late night snack:

1 baking potato
2 or 3 unpeeled garlic cloves, (optional)
1 pat of butter
Shredded cheddar cheese
Olive oil
Salt & pepper to taste

Wash potato and cut in half lengthwise. Cut the pat of butter in half and place in skillet. Put a potato half, cut side down, on top of each piece. Lightly coat the garlic cloves with olive oil. Place cloves in skillet. Place skillet in oven and bake at 375 degrees for about 45 minutes or until tender. The cut portion of the potato will brown and crisp. Remove potato halves and garlic from skillet. Carefully remove garlic skin. Make a slit in the cut portion of the potato halves. Add garlic if using and season to taste with additional butter, salt and pepper. Top with cheddar cheese.

I make this in my 8 inch cast iron skillet a lot. It's the perfect size for single serving meals and snacks. It also makes the best hash browns and since it's not that heavy and already preseasoned, you can flip the hash browns like the pro's!

The 8" and 6" cast iron skillets are also great for tapas. Set them on trivets and serve right at the table.