Wildlife Series Cast Iron Skillet, Deer, 10.25 Inches

Love the cast iron. Srcub clean and oil and it looks like it did when you first bought it . Haven’t had a real hot handle yet, heat distribution is great . One thing is watch out if you have a glass top stove. It will scratch it up

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.

High quality skillet, holds heat exceptionally well I recommend seasoning it 3-4 times before using, smear in sunflower or canola oil (and then wipe the excess with a dry cloth - very important!) and then put upside down on 250c in the oven for an hour (put the skillet in before heating it up)

This is a great cooking tool. Treated properly it cooks things the best.

Great frying pan for making cornbread for one person.

Nice design, the duck design doesn't give an even heat distribution

Love lodge products. Got a good deal On this and like the duck edition

Great cast iron skillet. I only buy Lodge cast iron.

Good set

If you’ve seen my review of the matching duck pan, it’s me again. It’s much easier to say “hey careful the moose pan is still hot” than it is to say “hey careful, watch out for the 10.5” griddle”. And I have them hanging up so I can look at them and pretend I am in the backcountry.

Got her this for Christmas. Wasn't sure which to buy so I opted for this one with the nice pattern/picture on the back. Obviously you don't see this whilst cooking, but whatever. She's very happy and uses it frequently. I'm perfectly content using the regular frying pan, and to me its just a pain to clean - but if you know more than me about these things, you won't be disappointed.

Du kannst damit alles machen. Zufällig passt ein Deckel bei mir genau auf die Pfanne. Also egal, ob im Ofen oder auf dem Herd. Perfekt für 1-2 Personen. Auflauf, Gratin, Kurzgebratenes, Geschmortes, sogar Kuchen habe ich schon gebacken da drin. Wenn man sie gut pflegt, legt sich bald nichts mehr dran fest. Immer schön ölen! Wir haben 2 Stück, für jeden eines. Ein weiterer Vorteil: keine gesundheitsbelastende Beschichtung. Ja, etwas mehr Arbeit, aber mehr Gesundheit!

I really like Lodge but, I was sent a vanilla pan vs the one that is shown in the pictures.