Lodge 8 Inch Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet - Dual Assist Handles - Use in the Oven, on the Stove, on the Grill, or Over a Campfire - Black

Update: Photo of Skillet Breakfast Dish added. This skillet cooks and bakes great from the very first use! I cook and bake extensively, all of our meals are eaten at home with food I prepare. I love cooking and baking in cast iron, and needed an additional cast iron 8 inch lid. Also wanted to add an 8 inch cast iron skillet with dual loop handles to my cookware, primarily for baking. Lodge is the only cast iron brand I will purchase. Very happy with this 8 inch cast iron skillet! - Comes pre-seasoned so good to use as soon as you receive it. - Outstanding quality. Heavy duty and durable. Fantastic even heat retention. - The dual loop handles are both comfortable and easy to grab. The handles are particularly helpful when baking with the skillet. Much easier to get the skillet into and out of the oven with 2 handles to grab. - Fantastic for both cooking and baking. Easily fits in my Breville Smart Oven Pro Countertop Oven with plenty of room to spare. - The high quality and versatility of this cast iron skillet makes it a terrific value. It will last a lifetime! I highly recommend this product.

Great depth and single person size. Can be hand washed, just put oil on a paper towel and wipe it down to protect it and prevent rust. Great for cornish hen, shrimp, veggies, single serve dinner. Use on grill frequently because I don't have a stove or oven to cook. Double handles are much better for the grill space and two broken wrists. Non-stick spray and high heat grape seed oil are very helpful with cast iron. Doesn't put off gas like Teflon dangerous to pet birds.

Another excellent pan to add to my Lodge collection. I have had other cast iron pots and pans and I gave them all away once my mom gave me my first Lodge frying pan for Christmas. This pan is utilitarian since you can use it to fry on the stovetop, broil and bake in the oven, roast in the bbq or over a campfire, and it fits perfectly into my airfryer. This 12” is the perfect size for all-around cooking needs. I use it primarily as a baking dish for casseroles and seating meat, but its thickness provides precision heat distribution to ensure food cooks evenly on the stovetop or open flame. It’s pre-seasoned so its ready to go out of the box and cleanup is a snap. In my opinion, Lodge makes the best pans for the best price.

I seriously don’t know how I ever cooked without this cast iron pan in my life! First of all, the dual handle design is wonderful—no more awkward wrist twisting trying to list a heavy skillet with one hand. The balance is perfect, and it makes transferring from stovetop to over so much easier and safer!). Whether I’m searing steaks, baking cornbread, roasting veggies, or making the perfect skillet cookie (why yeah! Because why not?!?), this pan performs like a total champ! It heats up evenly, retains heat beautifully, and the results are always consistent and delicious. Bonus points? It’s LODGE, so you know it’s made in the USA and built to last for generations. Honestly, this is one of those pieces that feels like you’re investing your culinary legacy. So, if you’ve been on the fence, GET OFF THE FENCE and GET IT!! You won’t regret it! PRO TIP:: Give it a little extra oiling and bake it a few times when you first get it though (if interested, I’ll tell you how below) — you’ll fall in love with the results. Use an oil with a high smoke point and that forms a good layer of seasoning, like canola oil, Crisco (vegetable shortening), or grapeseed oil. I’ve used vegetable oil too. Avocado oil, I think can be used too, but don’t quote me on that particular one as I’ve never used it. But if I take a guess, I THINK it can be. But the FIRST thing you do even before oiling it and baking it is wash it thoroughly as soon as you get it with a teeny-tiny bit of soap and hot water, EVEN IF IT SAYS IT IS PRESEASONED! But ONLY DO THIS ONCE! After this first wash, you won’t have to use soap ever again! This is to remove any of the factory residue. But you are then to dry the pan completely. Then with a think layer of oil (I pour a bit on the pan and then take a paper towel and wipe it completely with oil in all of the nooks and crannies inside and out and the handle with an even coat of whatever oil you choose to use. Place it upside down on your top oven rack and put a baking sheet (or if you want to line the bottom rack with foil you can do that instead of the baking sheet) on the bottom rack to catch the excess oil that drips off the pan. Bake this @ 450 degrees for 45 minutes to an hour. Then turn the oven off and let it cool completely inside the oven to allow the oil to set. Now, for a smoother, non-stick finish, it’s BEST to repeat this process 2 or 3 times, BUT you don’t have to. I like to though, but who knows…maybe it’s because I’m extra. Then, BOOM! Your brand new cast iron is ready to make some magic happen!! Enjoy!!

Well-made cast-iron skillet I’ve only used it the once, it’s a perfect size for one person, I bought it to travel around Australia in my caravan, I did cook eggs in it and they did stick so it’s not a nonstick cast-iron skillet, but maybe it’s my fault for not having seasoned it properly.

I love this small cast iron pan. Great size for 1 or 2 people. I baked Potatoes Anna (in my countertop oven) using parchment paper on the bottom and the 3 potatoes were golden brown on the top and bottom. I barely had to wipe it clean. I love the two side handles. Please note that the 8 in. diameter is the top measurement not including the handles and the inside bottom cooking area is approx. 6 inches. Love it !

This little pan is great for making small amount of sauteed vegetables, scrambled eggs and stir fried foods. The quality no doubt is really good and will last a lifetime.

We love it, fantastic quality, came pre seasoned and we've just kept seasoning it every couple of uses so food doesn't stick, it's replaced our non stick pan as they wear too quick but this will last a lifetime. Would definitely recommend.

Perfect for searing meats and very easy to clean. Just remember that "less is more" when using cast iron. Give it time to reach the desired temperature and avoid cranking the heat all the way up to high to sear meats. Also, make sure to wipe the pan with a drop of your favorite cooking oil after cleaning to keep it rust free and looking new!