We have an important announcement: Ina Garten’s favorite cast iron pan is on sale. And when Ina speaks, we listen. She’s the queen (OK, the Contessa) to make life in the kitchen easy, bright and joyful while decoding French cuisine for a new generation. Want to feel like culinary royalty this spring? Adding your beloved Cast Iron Skillet to your arsenal is a great place to start. After all, Lodge has been making quality kitchen products since 1896, so they know what they’re doing. Cast iron is not only durable but also excellent at retaining heat to ensure consistent cooking.
This pre-seasoned skillet – an Amazon bestseller – is perfect for frying, sautéing, braising, and more.
Why is it a good deal?
Paying more for good cookware — even mediocre cookware — seems to be the norm these days, so when we find a well-built, super-sturdy piece like this frying pan for just $20 (over 40% off), we think even Ina would say “store-bought is great!” Plus, it’s built to last foreverso you won’t need to pay for a replacement in two years.
Why do I need this?
This tough Accommodation frying pan can be used anywhere – on the stove, on the grill, in the oven or even on the campfire. It’s the ultimate multi-use tool, whether you’re perfectly searing a steak, dry frying mushrooms or making the best scrambled eggs ever. It comes pre-seasoned, so you don’t have to worry about lubricating it, and it’s ready to use right out of the box.
It’s not just for delicious cooking. Our resident Yahoo Life kitchen deals writer—who used to cook professionally—uses hers to make sweet treats like cinnamon rolls and chocolate chip pancakes. (Check out our full Lodge Cast Iron Skillet review to learn more.)
What the reviewers say
More than 95,000 Amazon shoppers are so impressed with their Lodge frying pans that they’ve given them perfect five-star ratings.
Pros
“Lodge is without a doubt the best brand when it comes to cast iron,” declared one happy home cook. “I’ve used mine almost every day since I bought it and it has worked great.”
“It’s already seasoned and I love it!” exclaimed another Store Loyalist. “It’s my favorite pan now. It’s beautiful, so I leave it on the stove all the time. Nothing sticks and it’s super easy to clean, has great heat distribution and is of excellent quality. This will be passed down for generations.”
“Lodge cast iron pans are literally the best I’ve ever used in my life,” said one ultimate fan. “My absolute choice whenever I need to cook something. Perfect grill on steaks. … Great for pancakes. Withstands high heat in the oven.”
Cons
Of course, its durability means it’s not exactly lightweight. “For people with weaker or injured wrists like me, this cast iron is ideal and is therefore extremely heavy compared to other types of pans,” he explained. a user. “I had to be careful carrying it so I didn’t hurt my wrist again.” That said, they called it “A solid product and a very forgiving cast iron pan for a first-time user like me.”
“Be aware that the handle gets very hot!” warned one ultimate fanwho added: “Make sure you wash and dry everything at the same time, otherwise it could rust.”
This is an indispensable part of any kitchen arsenal.
If you notice any stubborn residue, here’s a simple solution.
This is what Jennifer Garner – and thousands of Amazon shoppers – use to clean caked-on cast iron messes. It is made up of small stainless steel rings that do not rust and can also be used on stainless steel and aluminum pans.
“I’m a chef and I take good care of my cast iron pans,” shared one user. “When I first saw this product, I was intrigued. I bought one and it’s a staple in my house. I’ve boasted about how well it works for many people. The rounded chainmail removes all the debris without damaging the seasoning. pan or scratch the surface. If it gets full of debris, I simply put it in the dishwasher.
If you have Amazon Prime, you will get free shipping of course. Not a member yet? No problem. You can sign up for a 30-day free trial here. (And by the way, those without Better Plus get free shipping on orders of $25 or more.)
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