Lodge Wildlife Series - 8 Inch Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet with Duck Scene

Love this pan! I use it strictly for camping. It seasoned up very nicely. Perfect size for one or two people. It’s the only pan that I take now.

Cast iron pans are one of those things that people either love or hate; I’ve never heard anyone say they ‘sort of like’ cooking with cast iron. Much of the dislike comes from not knowing how to care for cast iron, and the expectation that it will be like cooking with Teflon. Cast iron does take a bit of extra tlc, especially when it’s new, but it will last a lifetime(and beyond) if treated properly. The most important aspect of caring for cast iron is to dry it completely after use; if it is left soaking in water or put away wet, it will rust. There is no cookware that is more versatile; the sky’s the limit when it comes to its uses. It can withstand extreme temperatures, so it’s great to bake in. Any concern about a potentially dangerous coating that will flake off of a pan into food is non-existent. Cast iron holds heat longer, and heats more evenly than the ‘disposable’ non-stick pans that tend to develop hot spots(then wind up in a landfill). Once it has a proper seasoning on it, very few types of food will stick to a cast iron skillet. And if a mallet is needed for pounding a chicken breast thin for cutlets or parmigiana, look no further than an 8” cast iron skillet.The wildlife series meets Lodge’s high standard of quality, with the added bonus of being works of art; each size skillet showcases a different animal. The 8” skillet features a duck, and it’s really beautifully done. It’s too nice to stick in a cupboard; hung on a wall, it would be an attractive addition to any kitchen. This skillet is the perfect size for frying two eggs, cooking a single burger or grilled cheese sandwich, making a small pan pizza, sautéing veggies, or baking a big cookie. It is well worth the price paid, and then some. Lodge is a reputable company that has been around for a very long time; I have a lot of cast iron pieces, and with the exception of one, they are all Lodge. Did I mention these last forever? Put me in the ‘love’ column.

Excellent Pan

Love it, for the price I think it's pretty good. The bottom is flat and does not rock. There are only a few minor shallow sand grain sized holes, which are just manufacturing defects and do not affect the performance.

Great little pan. I use cast iron to cook for my mom since she has anemia. This is not only beautiful, but it will help with supplementing iron.

Perfect size and works just the way it is suppose to work. Nothing sticks to the surface when cooking my dish. Heat across the surface is very even and I certainly can prepare enough food in it for my wife and I.

This is my favorite skillet. It’s heavy enough but not too heavy. It holds the heat well and cooks evenly, without dangerous chemicals. It’s versatile: I can use it in the oven or on the stovetop.

I was replacing another 10 inch cast iron skillet that I have had for a few years (not lodge brand). It was rusty, rust that I could not wash off and just very unpleasant smelling. Don't know why I ever try other brands. I was pleasantly surprised when I discovered this one was from the wildlife series, I got the deer.