This is not my first buy I have few lodge made cast irons skillet and grills in different sizes, I like cooking in it no burn of spices or over cooked meals. Easy to clean just run under the water with steel wool, if it is dry oil it and ready for next use. Cast iron advantage, its heat retention same as clay pots. Only some people don't like cast iron, is the weight. Lodge makes good cast irons. This skillet's, Depth 7.5cm, pan Width 26cm, holds about 3.02 Litre.

Fantastic cast iron skillet. Threw away all my Teflon coated pans. Not too heavy and cleans up great. Much healthier than Teflon pans that eventually chip and you inject. I have highly recommended this to friends and family. A silicone sleeve for the handle which you can purchase separately would be the only improvement.

Better than Teflon coated aluminum.

Tired of buying pans due to teflon missing and food sticking. Does make one wonder how much teflon was ingested over all the years. Then there is the tie between aluminum and Alzheimer's. Remember my mother used these. Wife is really surprised after alot of seasoning with grape seed oil how stick free the pans really are. It does take a little care. Wipe pan out, plastic scraper if needed, rinse (no soap), dry, put on stove and heat it to make sure all oil is gone then a very light coat of cooking oil while the pan is warm and it is ready for the next meal. We use Avacado oil (and a touch of clarrified butter on occasion)for cooking due to high smoke temperature and nutritional reasons.

Excellent

Best decision ever. We eat a lot of ground beef and it’s the perfect size to cook 3 lbs all at once or any one pot meal for a family of 4. First took a detail sander with 80 grit to it and after less than 10 minutes, it was sufficiently smooth that I didn’t even need to season it! Nothing sticks now, it’s awesome. With I did that with all my lodge cast iron at first.

Great Skillet

Love this skillet. Cooks larger quantities which is exactly what I needed along with high sides to catch the splattering.Things to be aware of ?. This pan is cast iron so obviously the larger the pan the heavier it gets. Also there is no pour spout (Which would not be easy to use anyway because of weight and size).If you are buying a quality cast iron pan which holds the heat, expect it to be heavy.

Great addition!

Love the deep skillet. All the benefits of cooking in a cast iron skillet without spilling over shallow sides of a regular skillet. Because of more iron, you do need to heat it longer, for about 5 minutes if you would like it really hot, and then add any cooking oil, if using. Cleaning the skillet is easy - haven't used soap on it yet, but i coddle it after rinsing and using a plastic scrub brush. I dry it right away, and massage the inside with a fresh, thin coat of neutral cooking oil before putting it away. It comes pre-seasoned from the manufacturer, i believe. It's heavy, but not so heavy that it can't be lifted for cleaning, etc. I am small and not very strong. This deep skillet would not be good for those who like to take their pan and give the food in it a ... MoreLove the deep skillet. All the benefits of cooking in a cast iron skillet without spilling over shallow sides of a regular skillet. Because of more iron, you do need to heat it longer, for about 5 minutes if you would like it really hot, and then add any cooking oil, if using. Cleaning the skillet is easy - haven't used soap on it yet, but i coddle it after rinsing and using a plastic scrub brush. I dry it right away, and massage the inside with a fresh, thin coat of neutral cooking oil before putting it away. It comes pre-seasoned from the manufacturer, i believe. It's heavy, but not so heavy that it can't be lifted for cleaning, etc. I am small and not very strong. This deep skillet would not be good for those who like to take their pan and give the food in it a flip while cooking. Not light for a single-wristed lift and toss. Great skillet/pan for cooking just about anything and the non-stick quality of a seasoned cast iron pan only improves over time.

Just another great Lodge cast iron product

We've used cast iron cookware for a very long time, since the late 70s. My everyday go-to pieces have been a circa 1968 Lodge 12" standard skillet and a Lodge 5 quart Dutch oven we bought back around 1980. The single piece I was missing from completing my cookware needs was a large, deep skillet suitable for stir fry, frying chicken or battered fish... as well as usable for oven-baking larger roasts and even certain baking needs. Found the Lodge 12" deep skillet at Walmart for a very competitive price. Add the Lodge 12" skillet cover and you've got a great option for stews, bread baking and simmered dishes.The Lodge piece arrived seasoned from the factory, however, I did my own cast iron seasoning on top of the factory seasoning. My method is to wash the cast iron ... MoreWe've used cast iron cookware for a very long time, since the late 70s. My everyday go-to pieces have been a circa 1968 Lodge 12" standard skillet and a Lodge 5 quart Dutch oven we bought back around 1980. The single piece I was missing from completing my cookware needs was a large, deep skillet suitable for stir fry, frying chicken or battered fish... as well as usable for oven-baking larger roasts and even certain baking needs. Found the Lodge 12" deep skillet at Walmart for a very competitive price. Add the Lodge 12" skillet cover and you've got a great option for stews, bread baking and simmered dishes.The Lodge piece arrived seasoned from the factory, however, I did my own cast iron seasoning on top of the factory seasoning. My method is to wash the cast iron with soap & water, towel dry, then use organic flaxseed oil as the seasoning oil; preheat the cleaned skillet at 200°F for an hour, then while still warm, coat the skillet inside and out with a light coating of the flaxseed oil, then bake upside down in a 400°F oven for 75 minutes; shut off the oven and let the cast iron cool inside the oven. Repeat the seasoning process two more times (three times total). Then, as far as I'm concerned, it's ready to go.I suppose you could use the skillet as received, with the factory seasoning, but I'm a bit picky about my cast ironware, and that's why I go the extra step. The result is a beautifully-coated skillet that is a breeze to clean up. In less than two weeks, I've already used this skillet for stir fry, and sauteeing batches of ground beef with onion & seasonings, for other dishes.

Necessary Kitchen Utensil

The Lodge 3.2 deep pan can double as a single bread loaf using the Lodge 5 quart Dutch Oven. This pan is indestructible, and will easily outlast me. The care is simple, similar to wiping a non-stick pan with paper towel. If necessary, the pan may be submerged if dried immediately and application of cooking oil. I find the avocado oil is best because is does not smoke at the high temperatures in the oven and stove-top. This is the least expensive Dutch Oven, shipping and packaging is outstanding. This pan is made in the U.S.A.

No cook should be without this beautiful pan!

Excellent product!! I have done everything from frying to baking in this beautiful pan. I especially love the depth of it which makes it ideal for deep frying and bread baking. I have arthritis in my entire body, but I haven’t had any problems handling it. I highly recommend this for your kitchen. No cook should be without it!!

chicken fry skillet

Theres nothing like a lodge skillet to fry your chicken! Rather it he fried in oil or bacon fat. I did season the skillet again with Blackstone Griddle Seasoning before using. It did a fantastic job on the chicken. Crispy, non-greasy with great taste. 5 star rating!