Lodge Cast Iron Skillet L10SK3 12"
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Lodge's 12-inch family format, pre-seasoned, 3.2 kg, oven-safe to 260°C, induction compatible. Fits a whole spatchcocked chicken or 5-6 pork chops in one batch. Weakness: 3.2 kg is a two-handed pan; check burner diameter before buying.
Lodge's 12-inch format for 3+ person households. 3.2 kg empty — check that you can comfortably manage the weight before committing. Same pre-seasoned foundry quality as L8SK3 in a larger format.
The Lodge L10SK3 is the 12-inch (30 cm) version of the L8SK3, sized for households of three or more. The bigger surface fits a spatchcocked chicken, a 6-egg frittata, or five to six pork chops in one batch, which is the right capacity once you stop cooking for one or two. Same pre-seasoned foundry construction as the smaller Lodge, same oven and induction compatibility, same finish. The catch is weight — 3.2 kg empty makes one-handed work a real workout, and full of food it becomes a two-handed lift. Honest about this up front: if that weight will mean the pan lives in the cupboard, the L8SK3 will get used more often.
Pros
- Fits whole chickens or large batches in one pan
- Same proven Lodge construction and pricing as L8SK3
- Works on induction, gas, electric, and in the oven
- Foundry pre-seasoning means it cooks day one
Cons
- 3.2 kg empty is genuinely heavy in daily use
- Too large for most single-person cooking
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