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title: "Lodge 43.18 cm / 17 inch Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Round Skillet/Frying Pan"
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# Superior heat retention 17-inch searing surface Pre-seasoned, ready-to-use Lodge 43.18 cm / 17 inch Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Round Skillet/Frying Pan

**Brand:** lodge
**Price:** $206.38
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🔥 Elevate your kitchen game with the skillet that’s as legendary as your recipes!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Lodge 43.18 cm / 17 inch Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Round Skillet/Frying Pan by lodge
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## Best For

- lodge enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted lodge brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **Unrivaled Heat Mastery:** Cast iron locks in heat for even, rapid cooking every time.
- • **Pre-Seasoned Perfection:** Factory-seasoned for effortless food release and evolving non-stick patina.
- • **Built to Outlast Generations:** Brutally tough with a lifetime guarantee—your kitchen heirloom in the making.
- • **Versatile Culinary Powerhouse:** From stovetop to campfire, sear, bake, grill, and more with one pan.
- • **Massive 17-Inch Cooking Canvas:** Perfect for crowd-pleasing meals and multi-steak sears.

## Overview

The Lodge 17-inch Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet is a heavyweight champion in cookware, offering a vast cooking surface ideal for large meals and multiple steaks. Crafted from durable cast iron, it delivers unparalleled heat retention and distribution, ensuring consistent cooking results across all heat sources including induction, gas, and even open flames. Pre-seasoned at the foundry, it boasts a natural non-stick finish that improves with use, making it ready to cook right out of the box. Designed with loop side handles for easy handling and storage, this skillet is a versatile, multi-functional tool perfect for searing, frying, baking, grilling, and more. Backed by a lifetime guarantee and over a century of American craftsmanship, it’s built to be a timeless kitchen staple that connects generations through food.

## Description

From the manufacturer Saute, sear, fry, bake and stir fry to heart’s content Use & Care While the skillet comes pre-seasoned to prevent food from sticking, it works best when sprayed or lightly coated with vegetable oil before use. After cooking, we recommend cleaning with a stiff nylon brush and hot water. Using soap or the dishwasher is not recommended, and harsh detergents should never be used. Towel dry immediately cleaning and apply a light coating of oil to utensil while it is still warm. Lodge Pre-Seasoned Cast-Iron Skillet Pre-seasoned skillet is ready-to-use right out of the box The black patina given to the cookware by the factory seasoning process is, in fact, vegetable oil that has been baked into a piece of cookware that has emerged from an individual sand mould. This coating of oil is a functional application and not a cosmetic application. The cookware is hanging as it rides through the electrostatic sprayer and commercial conveyor ovens at very high temperatures. This allows the oil to penetrate deeply into the pores of the iron which creates an easy release finish. As a result of this process, you may see a blister or bubble of oil at the southern-most point or at the end of the handle of the cookware piece. If visible, it will rub or flake off with your finger, leaving a brown spot. Don’t worry, it’s not rust but a seasoned spot that is brown, indicative of the varnish stage of seasoning. As a matter of fact, this is the colour of home seasoned iron until it has been used several times. The brown spot will turn black with use. Product Highlights Multi-Functional Cookware The right tool for searing, sauteing, simmering, braising, baking, roasting, and frying. Made of Cast-Iron Cast-Iron is a form of cookware developed over a millennia ago remains as popular today as when it was used to prepare meals hundreds of years ago. Cast Iron is one of only two metals compatible with induction stovetops. Unparalleled in heat retention and even heating. Can Be Used With A Variety of Heat Sources At home in the oven, on the stove, on the grill or over the campfire. Skillet may be used on various heat sources including gas, electric, induction and ceramic-glass top stoves and ovens. When using on glass stove tops, be careful not to slide the cookware around as it's possible to scratch the surface. Seasoned cast iron can also be used on the grill or outdoor fire and coals for camp cooking. Begin heating cookware on low and slowly bring heat up to medium or medium/high. Always remove cookware from the stovetop after cooking. Features Made of cast iron Assist handles for easier handling Pre-seasoned and ready-to-use Multi-functional cookware Virtual non-stick surface Words with induction stove tops Brutally tough for decades of cooking Eco-Responsibility Lodge is a zero hazardous waste stream foundry. Lodge designed a vegetable oil recycler for the seasoning process to reduce waste and unusable oil is recycled and used as biodiesel generator. Reuse of foundry sand used in the casting process is recycled and unusable sand, works to purify the water of the local streams and planting trees to improve air quality and beautification. The Clean Water and Air Acts of 1970 led American companies to install new equipment to meet the pollution control laws. Not only did the updates meet the requirements of the Clean Air and Water legislation, by 1976 our automated processes produced as many moulds in an hour as one man’s daily productivity 30 years earlier. With the switch from antiquated electric furnaces to more efficient induction furnaces, 1991 proved to be a pivotal juncture in the green standards of Lodge Manufacturing Company. The use of magnetic energy to produce heat changed our status from a Large Quantity Generator of Hazardous Waste to a Small Quantity Generator, and we received the 1994 Tennessee Governor’s Award for Excellence in Hazardous Waste Reduction. 100 years & still cooking. .. Lodge is the oldest family-owned cookware foundry in America. Since 1896, the Lodge family has been casting premium iron cookware at our Tennessee foundry. Starting with raw materials and finishing with our seasoning process, we continue to improve on the highest quality standards that go into every piece we make. As the sole American manufacturer of cast iron cookware, we are proud to carry on the legacy started by founder Joseph Lodge. Lodge doesn't just make cast iron; we make heirlooms that bring people together for generations. Two historic events—the introduction of foundry seasoned cast iron cookware and the recent expansion of our foundry—represent dynamic examples of Lodge Manufacturing Company’s century-plus commitment to product innovation and investment in new equipment and technologies. Seasoned cast iron propelled Lodge from the position of a regional manufacturer to the national stage, with Good Housekeeping presenting a 'Good Buy' Award for the product enhancement. Our appearance on the national stage expanded throughout the first decade of the new century, with record sales leading Lodge to the largest expansion in our history. While we are proud of our recent history, there is a backstory. So travel with us to the small town of South Pittsburg, Tennessee at the end of the 19th Century. Nestled at the base of the Appalachian Mountain’s Cumberland Plateau and on the banks of the Tennessee River, the town was abuzz with new opportunities. In 1896 Joseph Lodge began a cast iron foundry, named in honour of his minister, Rev. Joseph Hayden Blacklock. Family owned, our origins were humble and our products varied, from stoves, to skillets and kitchen sinks. As each decade passed, Lodge developed a business model to continually update and improve equipment and foundry practises. Work was labour intensive, with all of our cookware poured and cleaned by hand. The 1950s saw the installation new moulding machinery, mechanised sand delivery systems, the construction of a gas fired aluminium furnace to cast patterns for the production of sand mould impressions and a machine to clean castings. When the introduction of new cookware metals and coatings increased competition in the 1960s, Lodge countered with a Disamatic automatic moulding machine. Two years later, Lodge added an electric furnace to operate the Disamatic moulding and pouring system, outpacing the capacity of the coke-fired cupola, at lower cost. After in the introduction of seasoned cast iron cookware, Lodge broke ground for our foundry expansion. With completion of the first phase in the fall of 2014, the expansion includes a new melt system, an additional pouring/molding line and most importantly—new American jobs! In more ways than he could have ever imagined, Joseph Lodge would not recognise the business he started over a century ago. Lodge continues to be family owned and we are the sole manufacturer of cast iron cookware in US, producing over 120 different foundry seasoned cast iron items for worldwide gourmet, outdoor and restaurant markets. More importantly, Lodge Manufacturing Company is universally accepted as the world leader in the cast iron cookware category.

Review: It's A Lodge -- What More Is There To Say? - Typical Lodge quality: this is almost a piece of art. Pre-seasoned, all it needs is a hot rinse and a wipe with oil before first use. Pan and handle are a single casting, so no rivets or machine screws to work loose. It takes a little longer to reach temperature than steel or aluminium, and the handle can get uncomfortably hot -- although you quickly learn to anticipate that. Works well with any heat source (apart from microwave, obviously) and I like that it's at home in a charcoal barbecue. Cleaning is a breeze -- just a hot rinse, maybe a short soak, dry and wipe with cooking oil. In just over a week it has built up a nice patina of super-non-stickiness. Nice. Just be sure to avoid using metal utensils, aggressive scourers, or any detergent.
Review: Success! - This is an absolutely fabulous product. It was very, very expensive is the only downside. But I know it was imported from the US which can be a very expensive proposition. We are from the US but have lived in the UK for decades. I've had various secondhand cast iron skillets and they've all worked well. But the oldtime ones I had were smooth surfaced and were already preseasoned - one was secondhand from my own home and the other from a charity shop. The one from my home split spectacularly over the hob flame! (This was aboujt 30 years ago). The 2d hand one works just beautifully. However we really needed a bigger one specifically for husband to make his excellent southern-fried chicken. We buy good quality organic free range chicken now and they all seem to be very big! So I bought this one as an early birthday present. I had read reviews of the new type of 'preseasoned' ones with bumpy surface and wasn't sure how I felt, thought most reviews were favourable. After a recent disastrous frying of a large chicken in a non-nonstick stainless pan, very big and great for lots of things but not for this, I decided to take the plunge. It works like a dream, seems to be more or less nonstick though not because it has teflon surface. We are really happy with ouir purchase, expensive thought it has been .

## Features

- 43.18 cm/17 inch inch skillet/frying pan - ideal size for preparing large meals and searing multiple steaks simultaneously
- Features loop side handles for ease of handling and storage
- Can be hung when not in use
- Pre-seasoned at Lodge's foundry for a natural, easy-release finish that improves with use
- Unparalled distribution and retention of heat ensures rapid and efficient cooking
- Suitable for use on induction, ceramic, electric and gas cooktops, as well as in the oven, on the stove, in the grill and on barbecues/campfires
- Extremely versatile - can be used to sear, fry, sauté, grill, roast, bake, braise and broil (both indoors or out)
- Compatible with metal, wood and silicone utensils
- Clean via hand washing (Lodge cast iron is sterile at 212 degrees Fahrenheit/100 degrees Celsius, so detergents are optional)
- Brutally tough - can last for over 100 years if care and use instructions (included with item) are followed
- Lifetime guarantee (full details below)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00063RWVG |
| Auto Shutoff | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | 108,063 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) 252 in Frying Pans |
| Brand | Lodge |
| Capacity | 5 litres |
| Colour | Black |
| Compatible Models | Gas |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (33,573) |
| Date First Available | 16 Nov. 2006 |
| Diameter | 17 Inches |
| Item Weight | 6.14 kg |
| Material | Cast Iron |
| Model Number | L17SK3 |
| Special Features | Loop side handles |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Lodge
- **Capacity:** 5 litres
- **Colour:** Black
- **Material:** Cast Iron
- **Special feature:** Loop side handles

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: What is the diameter of the inside/bottom cooking surface? Wondering if this beast will even fit on my oven rack. BTW, would this make a good broiling/roasting pan for delicate veggies (bell peppers, zucchini, eggplant, mushrooms, onions), or would it scorch them and leave me with a stuck on mess?**
A: Complete dimensions follow: outside diameter handle to handle 19.5 inches; outside diameter of rim 17 inches; inside diameter of rim 16 3/8 inches; inside bottom diameter 14 inches; outside bottom diameter 14.5 inches.  Yes it would make a good broiling/roasting pan.  Use a rack of some kind and no sticking.  It does have a permanent non stick surface.  I keep it lightly oiled.  It's great for anything where you want a really hot cooking surface, like skillet potatoes, or seared beef, or vegetables.  We made a huge paella last night, worked great.  Hope this helps.

**Q: Will a 16 inch diameter pizza fit in this pan?**
A: No, this Lodge pan bottom measures 14 inches across.  A 16 inch pizza pan would fit into the top but would never rest evenly or touch bottom.

**Q: Could i use nylon ground beef choper on this pan?**
A: You sure can!! It is just as safe as using metal utensils. I would, however, be sure to not leave it in the pan in between chopping and browning especially if you are using high heat.

**Q: What is the measurement handle edge to handle edge across the pan?  Longest possible length.**
A: The outside overall dimension measured from handle edge to handle edge is 19.375".

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It's A Lodge -- What More Is There To Say?
*by Z***P on 21 December 2013*

Typical Lodge quality: this is almost a piece of art. Pre-seasoned, all it needs is a hot rinse and a wipe with oil before first use. Pan and handle are a single casting, so no rivets or machine screws to work loose. It takes a little longer to reach temperature than steel or aluminium, and the handle can get uncomfortably hot -- although you quickly learn to anticipate that. Works well with any heat source (apart from microwave, obviously) and I like that it's at home in a charcoal barbecue. Cleaning is a breeze -- just a hot rinse, maybe a short soak, dry and wipe with cooking oil. In just over a week it has built up a nice patina of super-non-stickiness. Nice. Just be sure to avoid using metal utensils, aggressive scourers, or any detergent.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Success!
*by N***K on 6 June 2016*

This is an absolutely fabulous product. It was very, very expensive is the only downside. But I know it was imported from the US which can be a very expensive proposition. We are from the US but have lived in the UK for decades. I've had various secondhand cast iron skillets and they've all worked well. But the oldtime ones I had were smooth surfaced and were already preseasoned - one was secondhand from my own home and the other from a charity shop. The one from my home split spectacularly over the hob flame! (This was aboujt 30 years ago). The 2d hand one works just beautifully. However we really needed a bigger one specifically for husband to make his excellent southern-fried chicken. We buy good quality organic free range chicken now and they all seem to be very big! So I bought this one as an early birthday present. I had read reviews of the new type of 'preseasoned' ones with bumpy surface and wasn't sure how I felt, thought most reviews were favourable. After a recent disastrous frying of a large chicken in a non-nonstick stainless pan, very big and great for lots of things but not for this, I decided to take the plunge. It works like a dream, seems to be more or less nonstick though not because it has teflon surface. We are really happy with ouir purchase, expensive thought it has been .

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reassuringly heavy & non toxic!!
*by J***P on 28 February 2016*

I haven't used this pan enough to give it 5 stars but can report back on my findings so far. My reason for purchasing cast iron was, after much research it seemed like the safest option - I've been looking to get rid of my potentially toxic non stick pans for some time, The first thing I did when it arrived was to give it a quick scrub under running water then seasoned it twice using coconut oil. Seasoning is very easy - there's plenty of videos & advice online. I was impressed with the quality of the pan & the weigh is reassuring! The first item I cooked was salmon. I melted some butter with a hint of olive oil & once nice and hot, placed the salmon fillet in the pan. I left it skin side up for a few mins, then flipped it over. There was slight sticking but the fillet remained in tact. Once the other side had cooked for a few mins I popped it in the oven for around 5 mins. The salmon was beautifully cooked & tasted great. There was a bit of residue left in the pan which disappeared with a gentle scrub under hot running water. When the pan was completely clean I simply wiped it with a tiny bit of oil & put it away. The next item to be cooked was scrambled eggs - the eggs cooked beautifully but there was quite a bit of sticking which did require a hard scrub to remove. From my research (which I hope is correct), the more I use the pan the greater the non stick properties will be. Overall I believe this to be a good purchase... I will keep seasoning it regularly until happy with the non stick!

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