Pre-Seasoned Carbon Steel Skillet - 12 Inch

For over a century, the American-based company Lodge has been fine-tuning its construction of rugged, cast-iron cookware. Now, Lodge has added a new line of seasoned steel skillets to its offerings. The 10-inch seasoned steel skillet is the only pre-seasoned and ready-to-use steel pan available on the market at present.

Each skillet is pre-seasoned with natural soy bean oil, allowing it to maintain very low and very high temperatures, making it a highly effective and versatile cooking piece suitable for use in residential and professional kitchens, as well as outdoors. Crafted from 12-gauge carbon steel, this material is a high-density metal that does not retain odors, and if maintained correctly, will last a lifetime.

The thickness of the cooking surface allows the pan to heat up quickly while also retaining the heat needed for even cooking. The handle angle is designed for both stovetop and oven cooking, and each handle is attached to the skillet with three secure rivets. As a result of the pre-seasoning process, a blister or bubble of oil may be visible at the southernmost point or at the end of the handle. This is a normal consequence of the cookware being hung and passed through electrostatic sprayers and commercial conveyor ovens at very high temperatures, which allows the oil to penetrate deeply into the pores of the cookware, creating an easy-release finish. If visible, this can be rubbed or flaked off with your finger, leaving a brown spot that will turn black with use.

The Lodge Carbon Steel Skillet is made in the USA and measures approximately 12 inches in diameter from rim to rim, with a 9.875-inch bottom. This skillet is a versatile and durable choice for your kitchen, campfire, or grill, as the lightweight design and long, comfortable handle make it easy to use. The carbon steel interior has a smoother finish, making it ideal for sautéing vegetables, preparing fish, and more.

Seasoning is a crucial aspect of carbon steel cookware, as it creates a natural, easy-release finish and helps prevent rusting. Lodge pre-seasons all of its carbon steel cookware with 100% natural vegetable oil, and the more you use the skillet, the better the seasoning will become. To clean the pan, it is recommended to hand wash with warm soapy water and a nylon scrub brush, dry it completely, and then rub it with oil.

The Lodge family founded the company in 1896, and they still own it today. From environmental responsibility to community development, their heads and hearts are rooted in America. Lodge products are made in the USA with non-toxic, PFOA- and PTFE-free materials.

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