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Lodge L10CF3 Cast Iron Covered Deep Skillet, Pre-Seasoned, 5-Quart, Black
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Material | Cast Iron |
Brand | Lodge |
Capacity | 5 Quarts |
Color | Black |
Finish Type | Oiled |
About this item
- Can be used to saute, sear, fry, bake, & stir fry
- Foundry seasoned; ready to use upon purchase
- Safe for all cooking surfaces, grills, & campfires
- Assist handle for easier handling
- Lid included
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Value for money | 4.8 | — | 4.2 | 4.3 | 3.8 | 4.5 |
Versatility | 4.8 | — | 4.3 | 4.0 | 4.8 | 4.6 |
Heat distribution | 4.7 | — | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.9 | 4.6 |
Easy to clean | 4.6 | — | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.8 | 4.3 |
Durability | 4.7 | — | 4.2 | 4.2 | — | 4.6 |
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material | Cast Iron | Cast Iron | Cast Iron | Cast Iron | Cast Iron | Cast Iron |
capacity | 5 quarts | 4 quarts | 3 quarts | 3.2 quarts | 3.2 quarts | 3 quarts |
shape | Round | Round | Round | Round | Round | Round |
dishwasher safe | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
care instructions | Hand Wash Only | Hand Wash Only | Hand Wash Only, Oven Safe, Stove Safe, Not Dishwasher Safe | Oven Safe | Hand Wash Only | 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. |
weight | 14.4 pounds | 10.76 pounds | 12.05 pounds | 5.26 kilograms | 12.85 pounds | 5 pounds |
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Saute, sear, fry, bake and stir fry to heart’s content
Use & Care:
While the skillet comes pre-seasoned to prevent food from sticking, it works best when sprayed or lightly coated with vegetable oil before use. After cooking, we recommend cleaning with a stiff nylon brush and hot water. Using soap or the dishwasher is not recommended, and harsh detergents should never be used. Towel dry immediately cleaning and apply a light coating of oil to utensil while it is still warm.
Lodge L10CF3 Pre-Seasoned Cast-Iron Chicken Fryer with Iron Cover
Pre-seasoned skillet is ready-to-use right out of the box
The black patina given to the cookware by the factory seasoning process is, in fact, vegetable oil that has been baked into a piece of cookware that has emerged from an individual sand mold. This coating of oil is a functional application and not a cosmetic application. The cookware is hanging as it rides through the electrostatic sprayer and commercial conveyer ovens at very high temperatures. This allows the oil to penetrate deeply into the pores of the iron which creates an easy release finish. As a result of this process, you may see a blister or bubble of oil at the southern-most point or at the end of the handle of the cookware piece. If visible, it will rub or flake off with your finger, leaving a brown spot. Don’t worry, it’s not rust but a seasoned spot that is brown, indicative of the varnish stage of seasoning. As a matter of fact, this is the color of home seasoned iron until it has been used several times. The brown spot will turn black with use.
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Product information
Material | Cast Iron |
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Brand | Lodge |
Capacity | 5 Quarts |
Color | Black |
Finish Type | Oiled |
Shape | Round |
Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
With Lid | Yes |
Is Oven Safe | Yes |
Item Weight | 14.4 Pounds |
Lid Material | Cast Iron |
Is Dishwasher Safe | No |
Product Dimensions | 18.27 x 12.13 x 5.5 inches |
Item Weight | 14.4 pounds |
Department | unisex-adult |
Manufacturer | Lodge Manufacturing Company |
ASIN | B00063RWXO |
Country of Origin | USA |
Item model number | L10CFKPLT |
Customer Reviews |
4.8 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #22,416 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining) #164 in Skillets |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | February 1, 2004 |
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This Lodge® Cast Iron Deep Skillet has a 5 Quart capacity and can be used for deep frying, bread baking, and more. This skillet is foundry seasoned and is ready to use upon purchase. It is safe for all cooking surfaces, grills, and even campfires. It is finished with an assist handle for easier handling and includes a lid. Can be used to saute, sear, fry, bake, & stir fry Foundry seasoned; ready to use upon purchase Safe for all cooking surfaces, grills, & campfires Oven safe Superior heat retention Assist handle for easier handling Lid included Durable Made in the USA
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Customers like the quality, heat distribution, performance, and size of the dutch oven. For example, they mention it's a very good frying pan, it holds the temperature steady, and it does everything well. Some appreciate the versatility, value, and ease of cleaning. That said, opinions are mixed on the weight.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the cast iron. They mention that the smoothness of the surface, quality of seasoning, and fit of the lid are great. The product is heavy, but the food quality from it is outstanding. It's absolutely perfect to cook in and is great for recipes that require the stove to oven capability. It is great to use for steakhouse steaks and gives the skillet a nice rustic flare. Overall, customers are happy with the product and recommend it to others.
"...their goods in the United States, and while cast iron items are extremely durable, they CAN break or sustain damage under certain conditions...." Read more
"...The Lodge Logic Cast-Iron Chicken Fryer is a very good alternative to Teflon cookware and should last a lifetime...." Read more
"...Plus the lid fits on my large frying pan. Bonus! The factory seasoning is a good start but I will improve on it with my own process till I can..." Read more
"...WRONG. The smoothness of the surface, quality of the seasoning, fit of the lid, even thickness etc are all critical in making something GREAT..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the size of the dutch oven. They mention that it's big enough for a family of 4 to 6 people, has a wide base, and the cooking surface is plenty big for frying multiple eggs at the same time. They also appreciate the versatility of the size and shape, saying that it has s a 12 inch diameter but is also deep, and allows for enough room to cook a large family meal.
"...But this item fills the gap between both. Plus the lid fits on my large frying pan. Bonus!..." Read more
"Perfect size, very versatile, great value for the money.Is quite heavy and need help to move from stove to table." Read more
"...I picked this for her because of the versatility of the size and shape...." Read more
"...The size is great, as big as you need for a family of 4 to 6 people. Plan to use it for camping as well." Read more
Customers are happy with the performance of the dutch oven. They say it's a wonderful product that works well with a gas stove top, on the BBQ pit, and even cooking over a wood fire. They also mention that it holds up well to user misuse and abuse.
"...Works great!- lid of this item fits precisely- Handle on pot as well as lid: its heavy-..." Read more
"...They work well with a gas stove top, on the BBQ pit, and even cooking over a wood fire pit in the back yard...." Read more
"...Since it came pre-seasoned. My first meal in it was fried chicken. Came out great. I use coconut oil for all my cooking/frying needs...." Read more
"...The pan performs wonderfully and maintenance and cleanup are easy. My primary cooking vessel is a deep skillet with cover...." Read more
Customers like the heat distribution of the dutch oven. They say it retains heat, heats evenly, and holds the temperature steady. The lid is handy for heating things up, and it's perfect for stir frying at high heat. Customers also mention that the cast iron can withstand very very high heat, and there are no hot spots.
"...The excellent heat retention property of cast-iron also help to cook food quickly so more of the vitamins in the food are retained...." Read more
"...Handle on pot as well as lid: its heavy- can withstand very very high heat, unlike non-stick. Great for over use-..." Read more
"If cleaned right there should not be rust. Heavy, heats evenly and holds the heat so cooking is easier and energy saver...." Read more
"...Cast iron is fantastic for the way it heats up and retains heat, and for how non-stick it is with proper care and seasoning...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the value of the dutch oven. They mention that it is a great product for the price, has good quality, and is worth its weight in gold. Some say that the design and value of this dutche oven tops Lodge.
"Decent pricing. Quick shipping. All around good cast iron, useful for all meals." Read more
"Perfect size, very versatile, great value for the money.Is quite heavy and need help to move from stove to table." Read more
"...I have tried the much pricier enamel cookware but lodge is a great price and works well...." Read more
"...few cast iron utensils in my life, nobody tops Lodge for quality, design and value. I gave away everything else I had used. Will never go back...." Read more
Customers find the Dutch oven easy to clean. They say the deep sides help to keep the stove top clean. Customers also say that maintenance and cleanup are easy.
"...come out juicy and fork tender. Easy to wash if you get to it right away. Only downside is the weight of the thing, especially when full...." Read more
"...The deep sides (3-1/4") help to keep the stove top clean by acting as a shield to keep splatter from grease and bits of food from reaching the stove..." Read more
"...Heavy yes! however the food quality from it is outstanding. Not hard to clean. I have replaced all of my nonstick pans with Lodge cast iron pans...." Read more
"...So far so good. No scrubbing needed since I take the food out and wipe it down, as soon as the food is done cooking...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the versatility of the dutch oven. They mention that it's a great piece of cookware that can be used for multiple applications, and is perfect for just about everything. Some say that it is multi-functional and can be use on a burner, in the oven, and on the grill.
"Perfect size, very versatile, great value for the money.Is quite heavy and need help to move from stove to table." Read more
"As expected of Lodge, great pan that has multiple purposes. Great buy of a quality product. Love it" Read more
"...Yes it is heavy but braising makes the flavor and oven placement is an added cooking bonus...." Read more
"This is a very good frying pan, but it can double as a dutch oven. I love that feature about it, having high sides...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the weight of the dutch oven. Some mention it's heavy, thick, and sturdy, while others say it'll get 20 years of use.
"...Easy to wash if you get to it right away. Only downside is the weight of the thing, especially when full...." Read more
"...Like I said, they are very heavy as they should be, and having the proper handling tools makes all the difference." Read more
"...On the downside (we're nitpicking on the first):- heavy to handle, so not great for older people...." Read more
"If cleaned right there should not be rust. Heavy, heats evenly and holds the heat so cooking is easier and energy saver...." Read more
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I got the skillet at a discount because it was a return, but it is completely new and just came in a banged up wok box. An instruction booklet came with it. For those who are new to cast iron, I strongly suggest you read the booklet because while cast iron are literally passed on from generation to generation, they do take some very specific care.
Since I already owned several cast iron pans and bakeware, I already knew the pros and cons of this type of material.
From some of the reviews and comments I've read from people buying various cast iron pots and pans, they really, really need to read those instructions. Lodge is a very good brand, one of the few companies that still manufacture their goods in the United States, and while cast iron items are extremely durable, they CAN break or sustain damage under certain conditions. If you actually get a broken pan, as another reviewer already has pointed out, you should definitely send it back for a replacement or refund. However, people have complaining about some problems that actually don't exist or can be easily remedied.
Let's talk about RUST. Yeah, iron pans can rust, but a lot of people complaining how their brand new pans started show "rust" after cooking in them only a couple of times---well, that reddish brown substance may not be rust but cooked on oil from the pre-seasoning that will eventually turn black with use. Now actual rust---unless you let your pan actually rust completely through--can be easily fixed. First of all, you NEVER put your cast iron into a dishwasher. It will remove the seasoning and possibly pit the iron. Either way, it's the fastest way to ensure your pan will rust and rust badly. Some traditionalists NEVER wash their pans at all--they merely will wipe them clean with a soft cloth or paper towel or scrape and scrub them clean with some sort of implement. I'm sorry--not that traditional. I wash my pans with regular dishsoap and hot water. The manufacturer even says you can use soap in their little pamplet. The idea is to get any caked on food off, but still leave a kind of shiny finish on the iron. You don't want to soak the pan for more than a couple of minutes if at all! You definitely want to make sure your thoroughly dry the pan before putting it away. If the finish seems a bit dull, rub a bit of cooking oil on the surface before putting it away until next time. If your pan actually does rust, that can be scrubbed off and you simply re-season the pan by oiling it thoroughly (edible oils only) and heating the pan. If the pamplet is too vague, you can always see if you can find a couple of videos on how to re-season cast iron. No matter how well you take care of your pan, sometimes--just because you might live in a damp climate--the pan might rust a bit. That's just part of the downside to iron--along with its weight.
Otherwise, I highly recommend this pan with lid as long as you know what you're getting into. (By the way, the more you use your pan, the easier it gets to maintain and it actually becomes virtually non-stick).
Besides having a non-stick surface (which is PTFE- and PFOA-free), the Lodge Logic Cast-Iron Chicken Fryer has a lot more to offer:
Heat Retention and Distribution
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With cast-iron, heat is evenly distributed throughout the pan so you won't get hot spots that will burn your food. The excellent heat retention property of cast-iron also help to cook food quickly so more of the vitamins in the food are retained.
Deep Sides
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I use the Lodge Logic Cast-Iron Chicken Fryer mostly as a regular pan. The deep sides (3-1/4") help to keep the stove top clean by acting as a shield to keep splatter from grease and bits of food from reaching the stove top.
Durability
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The Lodge Logic Cast-Iron Chicken Fryer is a one-piece cookware with no joints or rivets. It is extremely durable under normal use. In fact, cast-iron cookware do oftentimes outlast their owners! Do note, however, that cast-iron pans DO crack when subjected to extreme temperature changes. So, be sure to let an extremely hot cast iron pan cool some before attempting to wash it.
Non-Stick Surface
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When properly seasoned, cast-iron cookware should provide a non-stick cooking surface.
When I got the Lodge Logic Cast-Iron Chicken Fryer, I found that even though it came "pre-seasoned," it wasn't quite non-stick! The solution was simple enough - all I had to do was to "season" it some more.
I did some research and found that your cast-iron is best seasoned with animal-based fats or other vegetable-based saturated fats because saturated fats are less likely than non-saturated fats to turn rancid. Non-saturated fats are also more likely to leave a sticky residue than saturated fats when baked.
- Animal-Based Fats
The most notable animal-based fat is of course lard. However, I was unable to find commercially available lard that wasn't hydrogenated (hydrogenation is a process used for making liquid fats solid or semi-solid and for increasing shelf life). If you want lard that's not hydrogenated, your best bet would be to render your own pork/bacon fat.
- Vegetable-Based Fats
Non-hydrogenated Palm oil and Coconut oil are both saturated vegetable oils that are readily available in the natural foods section of most supermarkets. The use of Coconut oil, however, is discouraged because coconut oil has a strong flavor and will impart a tinge of its flavor on foods cooked in cast-iron cookware that have been seasoned with coconut oil. I used Spectrum Organic Vegetable Oil (which is actually just 100% palm oil) to season my Lodge Logic cookware.
- The Seasoning Process
Rub only a *thin* and even coating of fat on the cast-iron pan and bake the pan in the oven for an hour. Remember, more isn't better - I had to learn this the hard way. I applied too much of the Spectrum Oil on my first couple of coatings and found that the baked on oil became very sticky. I had to scrape out the sticky coating with a wooden spatula and start over. So, go easy on that coating of oil/fat! I had to repeat the seasoning process 6 times before my Lodge Logic became seasoned.
- The Seasonedness Test
A good test of whether your cast-iron cookware is truly seasoned is to cook an egg with it using no oil whatsoever. If the egg doesn't stick to the pan, your cast-iron pan is seasoned.
Conclusion
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The Lodge Logic Cast-Iron Chicken Fryer is a very good alternative to Teflon cookware and should last a lifetime. Once seasoned, it is perfect for healthy fat-free or low fat cooking. Highly recommended!