12 best 3 inch cast iron skillet

Product description

A Must have kitchen item, many reasons to own one Durable enough for everyday use and elegant enough for stove-to-oven-to-table service Cast iron construction delivers a lifetime of superior heat conductivity and excellent heat retention on all heat sources 16" size is perfect for baking PIZZA, frying or cooking steaks, burgers or pork chops cast iron matte black exterior finish looks great on any cooktop Interior is coated with an easy to clean matte black enamel finish Compatible with all stove types, including induction Oven safe up to 500 degrees F Sturdy handle offers a secure grip especially when cookware is filled to capacity

• Perfect sized cast iron skillet that fits a 16" pizza or 6 hamburger patties
• Great for frying bacon, cooking eggs, chicken, steak, and hamburgers
• Works on all cooktops including: gas range, induction, and electric
• Oven-friendly up to 500 F and fire pit-friendly
• Pre-seasoned cast iron is ready to use right away and easy to maintain

User questions & answers

Question:	I got one and the sand castings aren't polished off and the inside is so rough you can't cook anything in it...and it didn't come preseasoned
Answer:	I seasoned mine 4 separate times with a very light coating of bacon grease and oven at low temp. Works great. I did the seasoning after cooking Sunday morning bacon for 4 different Sundays. Takes few minutes. Don’t use too much bacon grease.
Question:	Does this have a matching lid? Is there a lid that fits this pan
Answer:	No
Question:	what are the dimensions of the pan? handle to handle outside dimension? side to side diameter (excluding the handles)? diameter of the flat bottom
Answer:	Outside dimensions at the top, excluding handles: 15.75”. The handles add about 1” each. Inside dimensions at the flat bottom: 13”.
Question:	Where is the skillet made
Answer:	I believe I saw on the box that this is made in China. I did not know that until it arrived. Lodge is proudly made in the USA and is my preferred cast iron maker. I got this one because of the price but probably would not have had I known it was not made like Lodge. Still a good skillet, but everything else I own is Lodge.

Product description

Feature:



Wide range of use:

The handle covers can be applied for most baking pans, frying pans, cast-iron pans, etc., also practical kitchen accessories for picnics, barbecues and outdoor parties, providing a thoughtful gift for your wife, mother, friends and other people like cooking.



Practical to use:

The cotton handle covers and silicone ear sleeves can be applied for easy grip, come with nice durability and lower thermal conductivity and finger protection. The thick materials are durable and offer nice friction and not easy to fall off when you hold them, reliable to use.



Specification:

Material: cotton and silicone

Color: red and white

Size:

Cotton handle sleeve: about 6 x 3 inches/ 15 x 7.5 cm

Silicone ear sleeve: about 5 x 2.4 inches/ 12.7 x 6 cm



Package contents:

2 x Cotton striped handle covers

2 x Silicone assist handle holders



Note:

Please allow slight size errors due to manual measurement.

• Package quantity: you will get 2 pieces of red and white striped cotton handle covers and 2 pieces of red silicone ear covers, which can meet your daily use needs and the classic color can decorate your kitchen and add more fun
• Wide range of use: the handle covers can be applied for most baking pans, frying pans, cast-iron pans, etc., also practical kitchen accessories for picnics, barbecues and outdoor parties, providing a thoughtful gift for your wife, mother, friends and other people like cooking
• Size information: the cotton handle sleeve is about 6 x 3 inches/ 15 x 7.5 cm and the silicone ear sleeve is about 5 x 2.4 inches/ 12.7 x 6 cm, suitable for most handle sizes and easy to carry and hold
• Safe material: made of cotton cloth and silicone material, the handle covers have good insulation and flexibility, easy to clean and not easy to fade or break, can be put into the dishwasher cleaning, saving your time and effort
• Practical features: the cotton handle covers and silicone ear sleeves can be applied for easy grip, come with nice durability and lower thermal conductivity and finger protection; The thick materials are durable and offer nice friction and not easy to fall off when you hold them, reliable to use

Product description

This set of 2 Mini Cast Iron Skillets for Single Dishes and Desserts is perfect for making small dishes, hot dips, or delicate confections. Each durable pan features a handle and 2 pouring spouts with one on each side. You can place these cast iron skillets in the oven for baking as well. Cast iron. Oven safe. 4" x 6-1/4"D x 1"H, each.

• Make single serving dishes or hot dips in this set of 2 mini cast iron skillets. They're oven safe for baking delicacies and need to be hand washed after each use.
• Each pan features a long handle and two pouring spouts, one on each side. You can make single serve soups and use them for portion control for an individual.
• Cast iron cookware is oven safe, easy to clean and lasts a lifetime with proper care and handling. To get started with the mini cast iron skillets, it is required that they be properly seasoned first.
• Keep these miniature cast iron skills for your own home or give them as a gift to the family and friends who love to cook. A proper chef can never have enough cast iron skillets.
• Cast iron. Hand wash. Oven safe. 4" x 6-1/4"D x 1"H, each.

Product description

Experience a lifetime of cooking enjoyment with Bayou Classic cast iron cookware. This jumbo 20-in skillet retains heat evenly for cooking at lower temperatures & maintaining natural flavors. Deep sides keep food inside the skillet as ingredients are mixed & stirred. Ideal to simmer, sear, Braise & bake everything from meats, poultry, & seafood to seasonal vegetables. Gather with family & friends for warm dinners or Sunday brunches. Whatever occasion, cooking with Bayou Classic cast iron cookware adds a cozy farmhouse feel to the modern kitchen. Bottom of skillet is etched with an alligator for a unique Bayou detail.

This whopper of a skillet can barely be lifted by one person when it's empty, so keep a fellow cook handy if you have to move it when it's full of fried chicken! Measuring 20 inches in diameter and 3 inches deep, the skillet cooks up enough fish, hamburgers, eggs and bacon, or pancakes to feed the whole hunting or fishing party. Bayou Classic makes this monster out of rugged cast iron, so it's sturdy enough for just about any cooking situation-a campfire, outdoor gas or patio stove, indoor stove top or oven, you name it. To clean, simply rinse and scrub the skillet without detergent after each use. No assembly is required.

Before the first use, the cast-iron skillet should be seasoned at least once and preferably several times. This will help prevent rusting and creates a nonstick finish. After washing and drying thoroughly, the skillet should be coated with solid vegetable shortening, such as lard or bacon fat (not butter or margarine). Let the skillet 'bake' in a 300-degree-F oven for one hour, then remove and wipe off the excess. Spraying with a non-stick shortening after each use can also help season the pan. Bayou Classic makes a full range of heavy-duty cookers and cookware for the outdoor chef. --Ann Bieri

• 20-In Skillet with loop helper handles
• 3.25-In deep
• Transfers and retains heat evenly
• Stovetop, Oven, Broiler, grill and cooker safe
• Seasoned to ease cleaning and prevent rust
• Care instructions: Hand Wash

User questions & answers

Question:	Is the skillet flat on the bottom or embossed? How thick is the cast iron
Answer:	This is an excellent heavy duty cast iron skillet. It is flat on the bottom end extremely thick for the price. We bought it to use for campfire cooking. Works excellent. Is plenty big to cook many items at a time.
Question:	Need to know the precise diameter of the cooking surface...I am seeing answers from 17 1/2" to "slightly under 20" inches. Need a precise dimension
Answer:	18 7/16"
Question:	How many quarts is this
Answer:	Based on using it, I would guess about 16 (4 gallons). I regularly put 6 quarts of oil in mine to fry perch, and it is not even half full.
Question:	Will this pan work with a plug in table top Induction stove top
Answer:	Yes. It's steel/ cast iron. The way to test if a pan will work on an induction top is to see if a magnet sticks to the pan. If it sticks it is a good pan for induction... but it's way too big for any induction I know of. Unless your cooking 3 different things and rotate pan for each item.... I use a Costco 3 Bruner propane stove outside, all but.need lit for this pan.

Product features

Bayou Classic 7438 20-Inch Cast-Iron Skillet

Experience a lifetime of cooking enjoyment with Bayou Classic Cast Iron Cookware. This jumbo 20-in Skillet retains heat evenly for cooking at lower temperatures and maintaining natural flavors. Deep sides keep food inside the skillet as ingredients are mixed and stirred. Ideal to simmer, sear, braise and bake everything from meats, poultry, and seafood to seasonal vegetables. Gather with family and friends for warm dinners or Sunday brunches. Whatever occasion, cooking with Bayou Classic Cast Iron Cookware adds a cozy farmhouse feel to the modern kitchen. Bottom of skillet is etched with an alligator for a unique bayou detail.

Product description

Cast iron mini round skillet, 3⅝" dia (6⅞" with handle) x 1¼" D. Sear, sautee, braise, fry and bake all in one pan. Tablecraft's Collection of cast iron cookware are non-stick and easy to clean. Durable design. Pre-seasoned with soybean oil to provide many years of dependable use. Conveniently packaged for cash & carry. Hand wash only.

User questions & answers

Question:	Induction heat properties
Answer:	The cast iron products we offer will work well on induction units, as long as they are the correct size. Most induction units have a minimum and maximum size limitation for the vessel being used. For induction units to work, the metal of the cookware needs to be magnetic. Cast iron is highly magnetic, so heating properly will not be an issue. Also, neither will temperature. We use 450°F as an arbitrary number but in reality, cast iron can safely be used at much higher temperatures exceeding 700°F.
Question:	What country is this made in
Answer:	This product is made in China

• NON-TOXIC CAST IRON SKILLET: Make your food sizzle with Modern Innovations Mini Cast Iron Skillet Value Pack! Made of premium quality cast iron, our skillets are nearly indestructible and are an exceptional source of iron nourishment. Our mini cast iron skillet set is perfect for individual servings. Use them for cooking/serving appetizers and dips, frying an egg, baking mini desserts like baked cookies or brownies, and more!
• PRE-SEASONED: Our small cast iron skillets 3.5 inch are pre-seasoned with vegetable oil making them immediately ready for use! Pre-seasoning our skillets also ensures a natural, easy-release finish that improves with each use. Our cast iron skillets are 100% PTFE-free, PFOA-free, and free from any harmful chemicals or synthetic coatings.
• HEAT RETENTION: Designed to evenly distribute heat throughout the skillet’s base and sides, our cast iron skillets are great for cooking with induction, ceramic, campfire, grill, broiler, and oven. With heat-resistance of up to 350 degrees, you can sear, saute, bake, broil, braise, fry in our cast iron egg pan with ease! Our miniature skillets are not microwave safe.
• EASY CLEAN-UP: Cleaning our mini skillets is easy and will ensure that they last for years to come! For regular cleaning hand wash with warm water (if need use mild soap) and dry with a lint-free cloth or paper towel. Season the mini pans on a consistent basis by rubbing it with oil. Store in a dry area to prevent rusting. Cast iron is NOT dishwasher safe.
• GREAT VALUE PACK: Our value pack comes with 4 pre-seasoned mini cast iron skillets and a complimentary silicone mitt. Skillet Dimensions: 3.5” Silicone Mitt Dimensions: 5.75” x 2.75” x 4”

Product features

Modern Innovations Mini Cast Iron Skillet (4 Pack)

Make your food sizzle with Modern Innovations Mini Cast Iron Skillet Value Pack! Made of premium quality cast iron, our skillets are nearly indestructible and are an exceptional source of iron nourishment. Our mini cast iron skillet set is perfect for individual servings. Use them for cooking/serving appetizers and dips, frying an egg, baking mini desserts like baked cookies or brownies, and more! Our skillet is non-toxic, pre-seasoned, and has excellent heat retention. They are great for cooking with induction, ceramic, campfire, grill, broiler, and oven. Cleaning our mini skillets is easy and will ensure that they last for years to come! For regular cleaning hand wash with warm water (if need use mild soap) and dry with a lint-free cloth or paper towel. Season the mini pans on a consistent basis by rubbing it with oil. Store in a dry area to prevent rusting. Cast iron is NOT dishwasher safe. Our value pack comes with 4 pre-seasoned mini cast iron skillets and a complimentary silicone mitt. Skillet Dimensions: 3.5” Silicone Mitt Dimensions: 5.75” x 2.75” x 4”

NON-TOXIC

Our cast iron skillets are 100% PTFE-free, PFOA-free, and free from any harmful chemicals or synthetic coatings.

PRE-SEASONED

Our small cast iron skillets 3.5 inch are pre-seasoned with vegetable oil making them immediately ready for use! Pre-seasoning our skillets also ensures a natural, easy-release finish that improves with each use.

HEAT RETENTION

Designed to evenly distribute heat throughout the skillet’s base and sides. With heat-resistance of up to 350 degrees, you can sear, saute, bake, broil, braise, fry in our cast iron egg pan with ease!

Product description

American metalcraft specializes in creative pizza supplies and other food service products for your restaurant. The products are most attractive and durable around.

• Easy to handle
• Made in China
• Products are most attractive and durable around
• Package Dimensions: 3.1 L x 18H x10.8W x(centimeters)

User questions & answers

Question:	Is this cast iron or ceramic
Answer:	Cast Iron. I bought two. I will be buying two more. They are perfect!
Question:	Where is this pan made
Answer:	I think its China. I returned it cuz the pans actually only 5&some-odd " wide, not 10". They're including the handle length for a total of 10". Just a tad misleading. I did research on iron pans & the only U.S. smelter left is Lodge. Iron pans can include some seriously toxic metals & if not manufactured correctly can crack or even burst. So my suggestion is to buy American for maybe a little more accountability. You can also hit flea markets & garage sales & get them very cheap. Names like Griswold & some others were American made. YouTube has great how-to cleanup videos so don't let rust or bad looking American pans scare u. Its not as bad as u think to fix 'em up. Happy hunting!
Question:	Is pan pre seasoned
Answer:	No but it was small and easy to season

Product description

The Lodge Cast Iron 8-inch Skillet and Red Mini Silicone Hot Handle Holder is a multi-functional cookware that works wonders with slow-cooking recipes and all your favorite foods. This pre-seasoned Skillet works like a charm right out of the box. Pancakes, eggs, and bacon somehow taste extra hearty when cooked in a heavy cast-iron skillet. Cast iron creates superior heat retention, heats evenly, and loves a campfire, unlike flimsier pans. Fry up a mess of catfish, roast chicken, or bake an apple crisp in this 8-inch pan that features a sturdy handle for heavy lifting, and two subtle side lips for pouring. While the skillet comes pre-seasoned to prevent food from sticking, it works best when sprayed or lightly coated with vegetable oil before use. The Lodge seasoning procedure is a multiple-step process in which the seasoning oil is applied via an electrostatic spray system that coats the cookware, then it's baked in commercial ovens at very high temperatures. This allows the oil to penetrate deeply into the pores of the iron.

• Cast iron provides superior heat retention and is unparalleled for even cooking
• Cast Iron Skillet is seasoned with vegetable oil for a natural, easy-release finish that improves with use
• Easy care: Hand wash, dry, rub with cooking oil. Holder is designed to fit snugly on Lodge traditional-style handles, 8 inches and lower
• Skillet is 8 inches in diameter and includes red silicone hot handle holder
• Made in USA, Lodge Cast Iron Skillets are at home in the oven, on the stove, on the grill or over the campfire. Works great with induction cooktops.
• Seasoned with oil for a natural, easy-release finish that improves with use
• Easy care: hand wash, dry, rub with cooking oil

User questions & answers

Question:	can you put this cast iron with silicon handle in the oven? if so, what is the max temperature
Answer:	I have put my cast iron pan in the oven along with the silicone handles, but I still had to use an oven mit. Each pan is different as far as what the max temperature allowed would be. I would look up the pan on Amazon and see what is said.
Question:	Can someone who bought this value pack (skillet with silicone handle) confirm if the silicone handle will comes off. Thank you
Answer:	Yes it comes off, I also found this nifty set on Amazon That comes with the assist handle cover, and extra main handle cover and some other pieces. Here's a link to what I'm talking about if you're interested.. http://www.amazon.com/Hot-Handle-Holders-Silicone-Pieces/dp/B010FGETAA/ref=sr_1_89?ie=UTF8&qid=1437189844&sr=8-89&keywords=cast+iron+skillet+handle+cover
Question:	what is the difference between this lodge pan LCS3 @ $25 and the lodge LK8S3 pan which is $15? Both are ten 1/2 inch pans look the same
Answer:	the LK8S3 is 12" diameter, has more a sharper "corner" where where the sides join the bottom, has more vertical sides, and is 2" deep. the LCS3 is 10" diameter, has sides that are angled outwards more, the sides join the bottom in more of a curve, and is 1.75" deep. basically, it much easier to slide an omelet (or anything else, I suppose) sideways out of the LCS3 without breaking.
Question:	Mine seems to be rusting. I just bought it. Should it have rust? It got worse after the first use and wash
Answer:	It sounds like you may have accidentally not cared for it correctly right at first. The nice thing about cast iron pans is that the rust problem can be fixed and it can be made just as good as new with a little elbow grease as long as you haven't let the corrosion go on long enough so that it causes pitting. What you'll need to do is remove the rust and any current seasoning with steel wool or something like that. When you remove the rust and seasoning, that is about the only time you might want to use soap along with the water, because the soap will help to remove the seasoning. You want to remove the current seasoning because you will be re-seasoning the entire pan and you don't want thicker parts of the seasoning or else the pan will become sticky or tacky in spots. Lodge seasons their pans with a canola oil spray. However, the best initial seasoning method I found stated to use Crisco (vegetable shortening). Their method worked extremely well for me. I don't remember the process to exacting details, but here it is to the best of my memory. First, heat the pan up by putting it in the oven at about your lowest oven setting of about 150F-200F for about a half hour or maybe a little more. This should make the pan pretty warm but not burning hot to the touch. Still take care in handling the hot pan to not burn yourself though. Before you start wiping the pan down with Crisco, turn the oven up to about 300F because the pan will go back in the oven. The first heating makes sure the pan is dry before applying seasoning and gets the pan just warm enough to spread Crisco over the pan and have the Crisco melt. Once the Crisco is spread all over the pan (inside and out) wipe it down some with a paper towel to keep the seasoning thin. You don't want too much seasoning on the pan. If the seasoning is too thick in spots it will get tacky at those spots. Place the pan back in the oven upside down with a sheet pan or sheet of aluminum foil underneath the pan to catch any oil drippings. After about 45 minutes, pull the pan back out and wipe the pan down again. You want to do this because the seasoning will drip downwards due to gravity and collect near the rim, etc. You want to wipe that excess off before it gets too dry and tacky. I can't remember if you sort of buff it at this point or at the end. I think you may want to buff it some with the paper towel at this point some. At the end it should have a somewhat dull black finish. But after you remove the excess, stick it back in for about another 20 minutes. Pull it out, buff it a little more if necessary and let it cool and the seasoning is done.At this point, your pan should be back to a nearly brand new state. My recommendation for the first few times you cook with it is to cook some chicken with the skin on or some bacon or something with some grease or fat to it. One of my grandmother's old cast iron pans stated "Chicken Fryer" on it. On one of my cast iron pans, the first couple of dishes I cooked in it was skin-on chicken. I used a little olive oil to cook the chicken in with the skin side down first. It was a chicken dish with olives, grapes and rosemary from the Smitten Kitchen Cookbook. After you cook the chicken on the stovetop, then it goes into the oven for a bit. After cooking that dish a couple times on the stovetop then finishing it in the oven, it gave my cast iron pan an amazing finish that looked like my grandmother had been cooking with it for 60 years. I think that the chicken fat from chicken skin, especially when cooked in the oven does an amazing job of helping to season the pan beyond the initial seasoning.Now after you cook your first dish, what I do is let the pan cool down some. Then I wash it down with plain hot water and no soap. If anything gets stuck to the bottom of the pan, I use this little 3" x 3" chain mail scrub pad. It gets the gunk off without damaging the seasoning. It kind of surprised me with it being metal. I thought it would hurt the seasoning but it didn't at all and it got the burnt on black gunk off pretty well if you have any. After I rinse it with hot water, I then just dry it off. I don't oil mine down or anything after that. If oil is added after cleaning it can become a gummy sticky mess with too thick of a seasoning that becomes tacky. Not to mention you can get oil all over where you store it. Instead, you just want to make sure you store it in a dry place right after you dry clean it and dry it off.For example, I once let some of mine sit on the counter close to the sink too long and the bottom of the pans started rusting. But when I let them cool and clean them off, dry and store them in a dry place right after cooking, I've had no issues at all with rusting.I wouldn't say there was likely anything wrong with your pan. You just need to get use to cooking with cast iron. Also as an FYI, avoid cooking foods with a high acidity at first until the seasoning is somewhat well developed. Acid can tend to break down the seasoning.PS - You don't really need to put it back on the stove to evaporate any remaining water. I've tried that and you really don't need to do that to prevent it from rusting. In fact, I think there is more risk to it than to not doing it. That's because if you're not careful you can overcook the pan with nothing in it and then you burn and ruin the seasoning. You can tell if you've burned and ruined the seasoning by how it will change the color of the pan from that nice dull black finish to this off colored spot on it. Then you have to go back and re-season it all over again.

Product features

Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet with Silicone Pot Holder

An improvement on the original: the Lodge Cast Iron Skillet, featuring an assist handle. This will be your go-to pan for generations to come. The Lodge Silicone Hot Handle Holders keep your hands safe without compromising style.

Product at a Glance:

• The right tool to sear, saute, bake, broil, braise, fry
• Brutally tough for decades of cooking
• Seasoned for a natural, easy-release finish that improves with use
• Unparalleled in heat retention and even heating
• At home in the oven, on the stove, on the grill or over the campfire
• Silicone handle holder protects hands from heat up to 500° F
• Silicone handle holder is dishwasher safe. No direct flame

Why Buy Lodge Cast Iron

As the only full line of American-made cast iron cookware, Lodge boasts quality that has been unmatched for over a century. Even heating, a natural easy-release finish, versatility and durability are the hallmarks of our great cookware. We don't just make cast iron; we make heirlooms that bring people together for generations.

About Lodge Cast Iron

Founded in 1896, the Lodge family has been making high quality cookware and accessories for over a century. Lodge Cast Iron operates two foundries on the banks of the Tennessee River in the small town of South Pittsburg, Tennessee; a town Lodge is proud to call home. The company is built on family values, American history, and high quality cookware. All Lodge seasoned cast iron and carbon steel cookware is proudly made in the USA, meaning you’ll get craftsmanship that has been passed down through generations.

Cooking And Caring For Your Lodge Seasoned Cast Iron

Caring for your cast iron doesn’t have to be complicated. Lodge cookware comes already seasoned and ready to use, so you can make your family's favorite recipes right away. You can use it on any heat source, from the stove top to the campfire (just not the microwave!). The more you use it, the better the seasoning will get.

1. Wash cast iron by hand with mild soap or none at all.
2. Dry promptly and thoroughly with a lint-free cloth or paper towel.
3. Rub with a very light layer of vegetable oil, preferably while the cookware is still warm.
4. Hang or store cookware in a dry place.

• PRECISION HEAT DISTRIBUTION – This cast iron skillet has a smooth finish to help provide even heat distribution for improved cooking and frying, even on grills, stoves or induction cooktops.
• TRUE COOKING VERSATILITY – The Cuisinel Deep Skillet can be used for frying, baking, grilling, broiling, braising, and sauteing meats, vegetables and more!
• SUPERIOR CRAFTSMANSHIP – Each skillet is crafted with seasoned cast iron that can outlast years of regular cooking and washing for long-term reliability.
• EASY TO CLEAN & MAINTAIN – Cast iron cookware should be hand washed with warm water and restored with natural oils; that means no soap or dishwasher use.
• LIFETIME WARRANTY: Go on, fire up your Cuisinel cookware. If anything happens, it's on us. In additional to Amazon's seamless 30-day money back guarantee, Cuisinel Cast Iron guarantees the quality and durability of all its products for a lifetime, so you can be assured that you are making the right choice and there is no risk to you.

User questions & answers

Question:	what weight is the pan
Answer:	Hello, the weight of the pan is approx 11 lbs
Question:	How do you season cast iron ? What temp an for how long
Answer:	I was told this to season or reseason a cast iron cooking pans coat with oil all over put in oven at 350 for an hour works every time and works well. After washing and drying what I also do is wipe with oil heat the pan up wipe with oil. if you are careful you won't get burned if you are clumsy get a pair of silicone gloves for oven use.
Question:	Rusted inmediately. what am i suppose to do? the deep pan is heavily rusted even though the frying pan is perfectly fine. i followed all instructions
Answer:	Hi, thank you for your interest in our Cuisinel products! Cast Iron rusts easily for numerous reasons; the main being that it is left with water on it and not fully dried before it was put away. A few simple steps can return the skillet back to its original appearance. Use some mild dish soap and try to take off as much rust as possible. Next, season the pan by rubbing a light layer of vegetable oil covering the entire pan (inside and outside). Next put into the oven on 400 degrees Fahrenheit and cook for one hour. Let pan cool off. Remove from oven. Wipe down the skillet and it should be as good as new! Hope this was helpful! Don't hesitate to reach out with any other concerns or questions. Sincerely, Cuisinel
Question:	can you tell me where this is made? thanks
Answer:	This is not manufactured in Tennessee. Lodge is manufactured in Tennessee. I know of two other cast iron cookware manufacturers in the United States. They both extremely nice, they are pricey. American Skillet Company is in the process of making state shaped pans (7 so far). The other American company is Finex (the skillets are gorgeous and high quality. This brand is made in China.

Product description

Continuing the tradition of innovation and quality, Lodge introduces the new Heat Enhanced and Seasoned cast iron. Lodge's premium iron is taken through a patented heat-treating process that inhibits rust growth, keeping your cookware maintenance worry-free. Use the 5-inch mini skillet to create the perfect appetizer, dessert, sauce or specialty entree. With graceful rolled edges and curved lines the Lodge mini tableware offers a new design in cast iron cookware. Use as a serving dish to deliver delicious appetizers hot out of the oven. Or chill the cast iron server in the refrigerator to keep foods cold and fresh while being served. And like our cast iron cookware, this pan is seasoned at the Foundry with our proprietary vegetable oil formula, providing an easy release oil finish that improves with use. Cast iron is unparalleled in heat retention and even heating. For use at home in the oven, on the stove, on the grill or over the campfire. Cleaning is easy, simply hand wash, dry and rub with cooking oil. Made in the USA.

• Patented heat-treating process inhibits rust
• Superior heat retention and even cooking
• Can be pre-chilled to serve cold dishes
• Seasoned for a natural, easy release finish
• Made in the USA

User questions & answers

Question:	Another site describes exact skillet as dishwasher safe. Here the description seems to recommend hand washing. Anyone use dishwasher on this pan
Answer:	I do not recommend using a dishwasher with these pans.. You need to keep these pans seasoned. They are easy to keep that way by rinsing your pan out , clean with mild soap if needed then dry pan. once the pan is dry use a tiny few drops of oil and spread all through the inside of the pan with a paper towel, then store away. This will keep your pan rust free and ready for your next meal.
Question:	does this come with lid
Answer:	No, this did not come with a lid
Question:	how much volume does this skillet hold
Answer:	It will hold 7.75 fluid ounces. DTL Direct.
Question:	What are the EXACT measurements of this skillet? I need the interior diameter at the top and bottom and the depth
Answer:	Inside at top = 4 5/8 "Inside at bottom = 3 5/8th "Depth- Inside to top = 15/16th "Depth- Stove to top = 1 1/8th "

Product description

BackCountry Iron's Cast Iron 6" Pre-Seasoned Skillet is hand-made using a proprietary metallurgical alloy, and is seasoned using our company's blend of the finest food grade oils available to ensure you've got the best quality skillet on the market. We take pride in our products and focus on quality and craftsmanship before all else. You'll find that your foods sear evenly and your foods cook with more consistency than with other cast iron products.

If you look closely at the surface of the pan, you'll find that the surface is comprised of iron micro-globuals, a technological improvement invented in-house to ensure that the seasoning on your pan adheres easily and quickly. We've used the same design care in selecting and manufacturing a protective mitt for the pan, ensuring that our nylon based cloth handles are comfortable to hold, easy to slide-on and slide-off, and are extremely protective for your skin.

This pan is great for high heat and dual oven/stove techniques, and is also great for cooking:

• Meats
• Vegetables
• Fish
• Deserts
• Cornbread
• Casseroles

You'll find more passion for cooking and better flavors in your food!

• Cast iron has superior heat retention for even cooking, restaurant quality searing and comes pre-seasoned for teflon like non-stick cooking surface when used with a thin layer of oil. Ready to use out of the box!
• Use with confidence on all cooking surfaces: gas, electric, induction, oven, broiler, grill and even the fire pit.
• Your skillet can rust so keep it out of the dishwasher, do not soak and dry immediately after cleaning. Use warm water, scrape any stuck bits with a spoon, a little elbow grease with a rag and finish with a paper towel. Lightly polish with a stainless steel chainmail scrubber for a smooth patina.
• Proudly designed in the USA, pre-seasoned with our proprietary oil blend, cast from the finest virgin ore and built to last for generations to come.
• Compare to LODGE CAST IRON AMERICAN MADE SINCE 1896 and Utopia Kitchen. Support small business and save!

User questions & answers

Question:	How heavy is it
Answer:	It's about as heavy as you'd expect from a cast iron pan - I'd say around 5-6lbs? - The handle is on the small side for something as heavy as it is though.
Question:	How much does it weigh
Answer:	The 12 Inch skillet weighs exactly 8 lbs. Thanks for the inquiry!
Question:	Product says "proudly designed in the usa"...which means it was made in another country otherwise they would say made in usa
Answer:	Did not say made it was designed in USA but made in china
Question:	Is this made in the usa
Answer:	Description says "proudly designed in the USA". If it was made here they would say that and stamp it on the bottom

Product description

Our high quality 6. 5 inch pre seasoned cast iron skillet has enough "smart" Innovation to be more functional while remaining true to tradition, we took the essence of a good round cast iron pan and made it even better! Why you’ll love it: zero waste: our clean and efficient factory is virtually zero waste. Our skillets are made from recycled cast iron that is melted at ultra high temperatures and then completely purified to is rawest form, bringing it back to its roots. Natural release: Victoria cast iron cookware is naturally seasoned with 100% flaxseed oil. With proper use and care, Its non-stick properties will improve with use. Non toxic pan: free of PFOA and PTFE, we season with 100% non-GMO Kosher certified flaxseed oil for a natural easy-release seasoning. Smarter and stronger: Our intricately designed pour spouts with drip-catchers for easy cleanup. Bottom and rim of the pan are calculatedly designed to prevent warping & cracks due to temperature changes. Victoria cast iron skillets include instructions on use and care to upkeep and improve seasoning with time. Additionally, the hanging holes in the handles of the small saute pan are big enough to hang on thick hooks. Multi-functional, multi-faceted: bake in it, fry in it, BBQ in it. The Victoria small cast iron skillet is suitable for cooking in: induction, ceramic, campfire, grill, oven, & more. Also, our mini cast iron skillet is deeper and has a wider cooking surface than other competitors, allowing you to sear, bake and fry better. (Always preheat your cast iron frying pan before use). better handling: Victoria mini cast iron skillets have bigger handles than standard, This helps you to get a better grip and lift while handling, whether in the grill, campfire, oven, or stove.

• ✔️Better Performance. The cast iron pan has greater retention and distribution of heat. This seasoned frying pan can keep your food hot for 15 min Or longer. Curved and Longer handle for better grip.
• ✔️Lifetime Warranty. High Quality commercial iron casting for durability excellent heat retention. Made in Colombia using European cast iron machinery. Suitable for cooking in: induction, ceramic, campfire, grill, broiler and oven.
• ✔️Ready-to-use seasoning: 100% non-GMO flaxseed oil seasoned coating. Does not contain PTFE and foes that can be harmful to your health. Flaxseed oil it's a vegetable oil, Perfect natural easy-release seasoning that gets even better with time.
• ✔️Healthy for you. Trace amounts of iron are naturally released when cooking with seasoned cast iron skillet, boosting the mineral in your diet.
• ✔️Versatile. This small cast iron skillet can be used for serving, cooking, baking, grilling, and oven-to-table. Suitable for cooking in: induction, ceramic, campfire, grill, broiler and oven. Multi-use as an egg pan, tapas pan, appetizer dish, little pie skillet, individual serving plates, biscuit pan, ramekin, dip bowl and more, and it's genius for portion control!

User questions & answers

Question:	Whith what OIL was it seasoned
Answer:	Our cast iron had been seasoned with Kosher Certified Palm Olein for years. We changed the seasoning to organic Flaxseed oil on the second half of 2017, which has had better results in testing, and skillets with that seasoning started hitting store shelves in August 2017. So both oils are vegetable oils baked at super high temperatures, but we just changed from Certified Kosher Palm Olein to Flaxseed, which is not certified Kosher. If you buy one today from Amazon, it'll be a flaxseed oil pan.
Question:	Where made country
Answer:	Colombia
Question:	Is this skillet dishwasher safe
Answer:	No! Cast iron pan without porcelain enamel should never be placed in dishwasher.
Question:	How deep is this skillet
Answer:	Well it recites Shakespeare, so I say pretty deep.

Product features

TRADITION GETS A FACELIT

What you Love. Now Better.

There is something special about the tradition and essence of a good cast iron skillet. Why not take that, and make it even better? Our cast iron skillets have just enough 'smart' innovation to make them more functional while remaining true to tradition.

Get a Bigger Handle (on Heavy) Things.

Victoria Cast Iron handles are curved, bigger, more ergonomic, and quite frankly, more beautiful too. Get a better grip while handling your hot iron, whether in the grill, campfire, oven, or stove.

MAKING OF A BETTER SKILLET

• Curved Handle for Leverage
• Contoured Pour-Spouts
• Wider Helper Handles
• Longer Handles
• Bigger Hanging Holes
• Pre-seasoned with 100% Non-GMO Flaxseed Oil
• Superior Heat Retention

Our History

Victoria was founded in 1939. We are a three-generation family business located in Medellín, Colombia. The founder Raúl Mejía was 16 years old when he decided to start a small business in the foundry industry. He crafted his first products: metallic toy soldiers and decorative crosses. After perfecting the art of casting, Raúl’s passion for cooking and fresh foods lead him to create Victoria Cast Iron Cookware.

Look at Those Curves

Longer & curvy handles don't just translate to better maneuverability, but also to cooler handle temperatures on the stove (protective gear is still always recommended for iron products).

Harmonious Design

Our skillets and grills are part of one good-looking family, and they are all designed in harmony to look that way.

Keepin' it Natural

Victoria Cast Iron skillets have been praised by chefs and professional testers for their excellent pre-seasoning right out of the box! Extensive tips on maintaining and building seasoning are found on the packaging and on our website

Multi-Functional, Multi-Faceted

Bake in it, Fry in it, BBQ in it. The Victoria Skillet is suitable for cooking in: induction, ceramic, campfire, grill, oven, & more. And to top it off, our skillets are deeper and have a wider cooking surface, allowing you to sear, bake and fry better.