Lodge Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet

Important Note on Cookware

When I’m choosing cookware, I avoid Teflon and other nonstick coatings, aluminum, and materials that rely on chemical finishes to perform. I also pay attention to California Proposition 65 warnings and factor those into my decision-making.

Cast iron is one of the few cookware materials that consistently fits my low-tox criteria because it’s a single-material surface that doesn’t rely on coatings.

Product Description

The Lodge Cast Iron Skillet is a classic, everyday pan made from bare cast iron and pre-seasoned with vegetable oil. It’s designed for stovetop and oven cooking and works well for searing, sautéing, pan-frying, and baking.

Because the cooking surface is bare cast iron, food is cooked directly on the iron rather than a nonstick or coated layer. Over time, the seasoning can build and improve with regular use.

What I Like

I like that this skillet is bare cast iron and pre-seasoned with oil instead of relying on a nonstick coating.

Cast iron is a reliable option if you’re trying to avoid coatings and aluminum while still getting great heat retention and strong searing.

This is also a staple piece that can be used in so many ways, which makes it a smart, long-term cookware investment.

Things to Keep in Mind

Cast iron does best with a little care. Hand wash, dry thoroughly, and lightly oil as needed to maintain the seasoning.

Cooking acidic foods often can wear down the seasoning faster, so occasional re-seasoning may be needed.