Lodge L8SQ3 Pre-Seasoned Cast-Iron Square Skillet, 10.5-inch

This is a great quality pan that will last you a lifetime and more. It comes pre seasoned and the lodge seasoning makes it pretty much non stick from the first use itself. Why the square works1. I use it to make 4 slices of French toast in one go.2. Will hold about 12 frankfurters/sausages to fry without them bending and breaking.3. For stir fry’s and sautés.4. For 4/5 burger pattiesIt also goes straight in the oven (little larger one) with seared steaks to cook.5. Great for searing meatThe only thing I wish is that the kid was reasonably available. Then it would be super for slow cooking Biryani’s and curries.It’s not very deep but because Of the width, it holds a good quantity. It is heavy and large.

Lodge is really good at making skillets and this is no exception. Its a really great skillet and with care (as it with all cast iron products) it should last a lifetime. I love that these work with induction cookers.Word of caution when using induction cooking. Raise the heat up slowly and remember that the skillet retains heat for a while.

Seems like a good product. Can accommodate more items. Smooth finish. Moderately heavy. Price is reasonable

The product is sturdy and heavy. Lives up to its brand name. Will last you generations with proper care recommended for cast iron products.

Pan is worth the cost. It came pre seasoned. Yet we initially warmed oil, washed it and then started using it. After every use, we have washed it with mild soap, dried with napkin and coated oil before storage. The flavor of food cooked in it is definitely different and good.

Excellent skillet. Heavy and sturdy. Gets hot quickly and retains heat. Original USA product. Wish there was a lid sold separately. Only complaint is that there were small knicks and dents. Maybe expected as it was imported without a separate packing box. But a better packaging would have kept it in perfect condition.

This Skillet is Huge! I actually did not care to look at the dimensions when I ordered, but it is quite large and moderately deep too.It does not fit inside my OTG - I wanted one to bake things in.On the plus side, you can use this as an all in one skillet for every kind of cooking - frying, broiling, saucepan, etc , provided you season it well and keep it seasoned (which takes some effort).Being flat, you can also use it for pancakes/dosas, etc. Paired with a nice Wok, these two will satisfy all your stove top cooking needs.Again, pay attention to the size before you buy! It is Heavy too, can't be hung on wooden cupboards and needs both the hands to handle.

I am using it for more than a year now. So far I have used it for making eggs recipes, mini dosas, fried rice, cutlets, and sandwiches. I have not faced any issue. But, because it is cast iron you have dry it or season it immediately after wash.

I have a few of these. Great for steaks and burgs. I use these on my induction cooktop instead of going outside to barbeque. Cast iron lasts forever. Steaks taste best made in these!

Excelente producto.Estoy empezando a usar este tipo de sartenes, buscando la salud de mi familia y ha sido muy grato descubrir lo fácil que es cocinar en ellos y lo sencillo que es su limpieza.Lo único importante es nunca dejarlos remojando y secarlos inmediatamente (yo lo pongo un minuto en la lumbre de la estufa) y engrasar ligeramente.Los huevos estrellados quedan perfectos y sin pegarse. Los hotcakes quedan hermosamente dorados.El único inconveniente es que es pesado, lo cual será realmente complicado para las personas que tengan problemas de falta de fuerza en sus manos o artritis.

I bought this skillet to make Tamagoyaki, or a Japanese style omelette. There are some actual special pans made for this that are available on Amazon--they are made in China, often non-stick, and all cheap stamped steel construction. I thought this may work being the same general shape. And it does. In fact, I think it probably works better than the special pans because they are all thin and won't hold heat steady as nicely as this heavy cast iron pan will. Added benefit, this is about half the cost. It also works just as well as a round skillet for normal skillet uses, and more efficiently uses stove space. Excellent for searing meat. Just a great skillet. The only thing do buy a something to slip over the handle especially if you want to make Tamagoyaki to insulate your hand with. That or a oven glove (don't use a clumsy oven mitt or pot holder).

In generale non avevo ancora padelle in ghisa sulla nuova cucina ad induzione, ma solo padelle in alluminio anti aderente col fondo in ferro per induzione. La differenza nella cottura della carne in particolare è stata abissale! Nonostante questa padella Lodge pesi forse 5 volte la precedente in alluminio che usavamo, il tempo per andare in temperatura è assolutamente rapidissimo, dopo due tre minuti di riscaldamento a vuoto con potenza 7su 9 già fuma, poi basta poggiare la carne che ben presto si ottiene senza alcuna difficoltà quel meraviglioso tipico gusto della cottura alla brace (escludendo il sapore dei fumi del carbone ovviamente). Hamburger e petto di pollo vengono degni della migliore brace. Prima invece avevo notato che la padella in alluminio restava sempre fredda per così dire, la carne veniva quasi lessa e restava molto chiara... l'alluminio è assolutamente inadeguato su induzione per le cotture ad alta temperatura, in quanto non conduce del tutto il calore delle bobine della cucina, invece le Lodge in ghisa sono il prodotto migliore che esista per questa applicazione. Questa Lodge ha la forma adatta per cuocere fino a 4 hamburger oppure due belle fettine o costate grosse, va tenuta a temperatura alta sull'induzione perché regala cotture dorate fuori e al sangue dentro. Non l'ho presa rigata per paura di fare fatica a pulirla, ma devo dire che è più facile del previsto! Se usate le anti aderenti in alluminio prepararsi che questa produce molto fumo durante la cottura ma è normale per via della temperatura molto più alta che restituisce, quindi va accesa la cappa a manetta e spalancata finestra in cucina... La qualità costruttiva è massima, ha il fondo assolutamente piattissimo per poggiare sul vetro dell'induzione, stagionatura di fabbrica impeccabile non attacca già da nuova, ma ovviamente va spalmato sempre olio da calda, prima e dopo l'utilizzo. Certamente ne comprerò altre col tempo di altre forme e dimensioni, non mi aspettavo un tale livello di qualità della cottura su induzione! Pagata 60€ spedita, ok negli USA costa la metà...ma considerando che dura tutta la vita invece quelle anti aderenti di alluminio hanno vita brevissima, non mi è costata nulla.

Es de hierro, por lo cual obviamente pesa bastante. Imprescindible hacerle el mantenimiento de ponerlo con un poco de aceite y meterla al horno unas dos horas.Cuidado al cocinar porque el mango estará ardiendo! Recomiendo encarecidamente que uséis el mango de silicona que podéis buscar fácilmente, puesto que no se puede coger la sartén con la mano cuando está caliente.La comida no se pega, y está libre de materiales extraños.Espero que haya sido útil esta opinión.