Lancaster Cast Iron Lightweight Cast Iron Skillet - 10.5” Pre-Seasoned Frying Pan Made in USA

Cooking with this pan is a dream. I've even used it over a camp fire several times now, where the heat distribution feature really shines. The pan sits at the side, just 1/2 over flames and embers, and still, everything was evenly cooked with only a few stirrings needed, and clean-up was a breeze. The lighter weight of this pan is a big plus for me. I have a tiny wrist (people have laughed at it; it's THAT tiny) but have no trouble getting this pan safely off the fire using just one hand. That's with a heavy glass lid on top and the pan 3/4 full. After having retired a couple of ceramic non-stick pans in the past year, I find that this cast iron pan delivers far superior results and is made to last for a lifetime. I won't go back to non-stick, no matter how tough and safe it's marketed to be, they all fail after a while and likely have a long list of chemicals in them, that have never even been (sufficiently) tested for health risks. And last but not least, I also want to mention that the pan arrived with a lovely handwritten note. It adds a nice touch and probably even some flavor as I treasure this pan and all that goes into it.

This is by far the best cast iron skillet available in my experience. I've used Lodge, Field, and Marquette Castings (oh, and a Finex I borrowed from a friend one time). This skillet is the absolute best of the bunch. It is the lightest, best design, non-stick right out of the box and performs the best. It has a wonderful factory seasoning and the best handle design in my opinion. It also cleans up the easiest of the group for me. If I could give it ten stars I would! Wish I'd purchased this skillet first.

Excellent cast iron skillet, and a promotion from the Lodge version. When I purchased this skillet I also bought Lancaster's seasoning oil. Before using it I seasoned it 4 or 5 times in a 450 degree oven. After a few uses, I seasoned it several more times and it has now reached non-stick status. It's an excellent skillet for getting the perfect sear on your steak before finishing it in the oven, and it is wonderful for making such things as caramelised onions, and just all-around a good skillet. I had trouble getting the Lodge to be nonstick because the surface is not polished smooth as with the Lancaster.

I just recieved my skillet today,and seasoned it a couple of times.Its good to tobbuild that pantina.im sure it will work great !!! It's really silky smooth!!! Not perish like" Lodge" don't buy lodge you'll regret it!!! Spend the extra 150.00 for the Lancaster it will be the last skillet you'll ever have too buy!! Look at it as a great investment and addition to your cookware you'll be a master chef in no time! IF NOT ALREADY!! Happy cooking!!!

This is a beautiful pan. It’s lightweight compared to a standard cast iron skillet of this size. Lovely design on the bottom that makes me happy. Cooking performance is excellent. No issues with the factory seasoning. It’s an expensive pan, but it works well and makes me smile and think happy thoughts when I see it.

I love this pan already. I have had it for only a few days, but I have used it multiple times. It has a super smooth finish. It is easy to clean. It stays hot. It heats evenly. I have fried vegetables, reheated leftovers, and made a roux. After I wash it with soapy water, I dry it, then wipe a light coat of oil on it.

It is lightweight but no easier to clean than any cast iron pan. Certainly not worth the price.

I purchased for my wife as she had seen either this or similar on America's Test Kitchen, I do not cook but she says it is far better than the older cast iron skillets she has and really likes it. She uses it on a glass top electric stove with no problems. It looks good as well, she seasoned it again before using for the first time and has so far had nothing stick. As a non cook I thought it was very expensive, but as the recipient of all the meals she cooks for me, I would have happily paid double. What does the cost really matter when it will outlast both of us, there are not many things you can buy that will last forever!, well at least both our lifetimes.

I have read a lot about steaks & how to cook them. Got really interested when I learned steak & chips is the number one lunch patrons ordered in Parisian cafes. Lancaster make one of the best cast iron pans on the planet, according to America’s Test Kitchen. ATK also mentioned a cast iron skillet is ideal for cooking steak. They were right. This particular skillet is the business.

It’s a great skillet all around. The quality of craftsmanship is top notch. The preseasoning is cook ready right out of the box. The nonstick effect of the seasoning really nice. The best part is the weight of it. It is very light compared to other skillets I have held. I love this and plan to buy some in other sizes

Best iron pan I have used. It looks very nice and the smooth surface makes it very non-stick if you take care of the pan.

It’s a very pretty pan, lightweight and sturdy, the only drawback is it’s very very hard to season.. much harder than any cast iron pan I’ve ever had