Lodge 12-Inch Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet with Silicone Handle Holder — Oven-Safe, PFAS-Free

Built in the USA by a family-owned foundry with more than a century of cast iron experience, this 12-inch skillet arrives pre-seasoned with 100% vegetable oil for an initial nonstick finish. Its thick cast iron body stores and spreads heat consistently across the cooking surface, making it suitable for stove-to-oven recipes, campfire cooking, and precise searing. Durable and PFAS-free, the pan is designed to become more nonstick with regular use and proper care.

How does this skillet perform for searing, frying, and baking?

The Lodge cast iron skillet holds steady high heat for excellent sears on steaks and even browning for fried foods. It also transitions seamlessly to the oven for baking cornbread, frittatas, or finishing pan sauces without warping.

• Thick cast iron core maintains temperature for even browning and crust formation
• 12-inch cooking surface fits larger cuts, family-size portions, or multiple servings
• Oven-safe construction for broiling, baking, and finishing on high heat

What makes the pre-seasoned surface and PFAS-free claim beneficial?

Pre-seasoning with vegetable oil creates an initial polymerized layer that gives the pan a naturally slippery surface and reduces sticking right away. Because Lodge uses no PFAS coatings, you get a non-toxic, traditional cooking surface that improves with use and simple seasoning maintenance.

• Factory-applied vegetable oil seasoning ready for immediate home use
• No synthetic PFAS coatings—safe, chemical-free cooking surface
• Seasoning strengthens over time with oil and controlled heating

How safe and comfortable is the skillet to handle during cooking?

The skillet includes a removable silicone handle holder that protects your hand when handling hot cast iron on the stovetop or removing it from the oven. The pan's teardrop grip provides a balanced hold for lifting and pouring, while a helper handle on the opposite side aids stability when moving larger portions.

• Silicone heat-resistant handle holder reduces burn risk while transporting
• Long teardrop handle gives leverage and control for stirring and flipping
• Small loop helper handle offers secure two-handed lifting for heavy dishes

Which cooktops and environments is the skillet compatible with?

This cast iron skillet works across all common heat sources—gas, electric, induction, and outdoor grills—plus it’s rugged enough for direct campfire use. Its robust construction also tolerates high-heat techniques like searing, deglazing, and oven roasting.

• Compatible with gas, electric, ceramic, and induction cooktops
• Safe for grill grates and open-flame campfire cooking
• Oven- and broiler-capable for finishing or baking recipes

Who this is for: Home cooks who want a single workhorse pan for everyday meals, outdoor enthusiasts who need reliable cookware for camping, and anyone seeking durable, chemical-free cookware that improves over time. If you value even heat, long-term durability, and a skillet that can go from stovetop to oven to campfire, the Lodge 12" pre-seasoned cast iron skillet is built to be a lasting kitchen staple.