Lodge Cast Iron Skillet L8SK3 10.25"
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Pre-seasoned American cast iron, 10.25-inch / 26cm, 2.1 kg, oven-safe to 260°C, induction compatible. The workhorse budget pick. Weakness: rough foundry surface takes 50+ cooks to smooth; 2.1 kg is heavier than most non-stick pans.
Pre-seasoned American cast iron, oven-safe to 260°C, induction compatible. Surface texture is rough from the foundry and takes 50+ cooks to smooth — this is the tradeoff for the budget price point.
The Lodge L8SK3 is the cast iron pan most cooks should start with. It ships pre-seasoned so you can cook on it the day it arrives, the 26 cm cooking surface fits two steaks or a stack of pancakes, and at this price the entry cost is low enough that you can decide whether cast iron suits your cooking before spending real money. The foundry-finished surface is noticeably rough at first compared with a polished Iwachu, but after 50 or so cooks it smooths out and approaches non-stick. Weight at around 2.1 kg is manageable one-handed for most adults. Induction and oven safe across the full home range.
Pros
- Pre-seasoned and cookable out of the box
- Genuinely low price for a lifetime pan
- Manageable 2.1 kg weight for daily one-handed use
- Works on induction, gas, electric and in the oven
Cons
- Foundry surface is rough until broken in
- Bare iron will stain from acidic foods
Lodge 10.25” Cast Iron Skillet - Unboxing and Review
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