Lodge 10.25 Inch Cast Iron Skillet
Score: 90/100
Lodge Cast Iron Round Griddle
Score: 85/100Rankings
The Lodge 10.25-inch Cast Iron Skillet is a pre-seasoned, heavy-duty pan offering superior heat retention and versatile use across stovetop, oven, grill, and campfire. Its substantial weight and hand-washing requirement may deter some users. Ideal for home cooks and campers seeking durable, all-surface cookware.
The Lodge L9OG3 10.5-inch Cast Iron Griddle offers a spacious, pre-seasoned surface ideal for pancakes, tortillas, and outdoor cooking. At around 4.5 lb, it can be heavy to lift, and occasional sticking requires proper oiling. Great for home and camp cooks who value durability and even heating.
| Attribute | | |
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| ↓ lower better | 2.425 kg | 1.94 kgbest |
2.57 Lbest | — | |
232 °Cbest | 232 °Cbest |
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Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (kg) | 2.425 kg | 1.94 kg |
Overall Dimensions (H × W × L) (cm) | 40.9 x 27.1 x 5.1 cm cm | 26.96 x 3.81 x 40.30 cm cm |
Handle Type | Teardrop | Integral |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Cooktop Compatibility | All stovetops (gas, electric coil, induction) | Stovetop (including induction), oven, grill, campfire |
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Professional reviewers and editors consistently praise the Lodge 10.25" skillet for its unrivaled heat retention, even cooking, and all-surface versatility. They emphasize its preseasoned, non-toxic coating and its value proposition as an affordable, durable workhorse that can serve generations of cooks.
Everyday users echo the professional praise, highlighting the skillet's even heat, durability, and the way it becomes more nonstick over time. Common complaints focus on the pan's weight and the ongoing maintenance required to keep the seasoning intact.
“Excellent for eggs, cornbread, steaks; heats evenly, lasts forever, nonstick after seasoning.”
“Heavy for some; needs seasoning upkeep to avoid sticking/rust if neglected; hand washing tedious.”
“probably one of my favorite things in the kitchen”
Professional reviewers commend the Lodge L9OG3 for its versatile, ready-to-use design, excellent heat retention, and broad heat-source compatibility, while noting the typical cast-iron sticking as a minor drawback. Its American-made heritage and PFAS-free construction add to its appeal for discerning cooks.
Everyday users appreciate the griddle's size, durability, and ability to handle breakfast staples and outdoor cooking, but recurring complaints focus on occasional sticking and the heft of the 4.5-lb cast iron piece.
