Is the factory seasoning safe?

Lodge seasons every pan with 100% vegetable oil baked on at the foundry — no synthetic non-stick coating is applied.

A small amount of mild soap and a soft sponge is fine on a well-seasoned pan. Avoid prolonged soaking and dry immediately.

How long does it last?

With basic care, indefinitely. Lodge pans from decades ago are still in daily use and improve with time.

Cookware & Bakeware

Lodge

Cast Iron Skillet

An American-made bare cast iron skillet — pre-seasoned with vegetable oil, free of synthetic coatings, and built to last generations with simple care.

Cast Iron
Naturally Seasoned
No Synthetic Coatings
PFAS Free
Heirloom Quality

Our Editorial Standard

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Editorial

Why we recommend it

Lodge has cast iron skillets in Tennessee since 1896 using sand-molded iron and a vegetable-oil seasoning — no PFAS, no PTFE, no ceramic coatings, no synthetic non-stick treatments of any kind.
A well-seasoned cast iron skillet develops its own naturally non-stick surface from layers of polymerized oil — a surface that improves with use rather than degrading like coated pans.
The same pan can sear on the stovetop, transfer to the oven, finish under the broiler, and hold heat over a campfire — one tool covering most of what a kitchen needs.
With basic care a Lodge skillet outlasts the cook who buys it; vintage Lodge pans from decades ago are still in daily use across thousands of households.

Transparency

Things to know

01
Requires seasoning. The pan ships pre-seasoned but the surface improves over months and years of cooking with fats.
02
Can rust if left wet or stored damp. Dry fully after every wash and rub a thin film of oil over the surface.
03
Heavy. A 10-inch skillet weighs roughly 5–6 lbs — meaningful when lifting one-handed or pouring.
04
Heats unevenly on the stovetop and rewards a longer preheat; once hot, it holds heat better than almost any other material.
05
Best for high-heat searing, baking, and roasting — not ideal for delicate acidic sauces over long cook times.

Composition

Materials & ingredients

Construction

One-piece cast iron (sand-molded)
Integrated cast iron handle
No rivets, no welds, no coatings

Factory seasoning

100% vegetable oil
Polymerized through baking
No synthetic non-stick layer

Independently verified

Certifications

Made in USA
PFAS Free
PTFE Free

Inside the tube

Ingredients & formula highlights

01 — Ingredient

Cast Iron

Iron poured into sand molds and finished to a slightly textured surface. The texture is what allows seasoning to adhere and build over time.

02 — Ingredient

Natural Seasoning

Thin layers of oil baked onto the iron polymerize into a hard, naturally non-stick surface — chemically distinct from synthetic PTFE or ceramic coatings.

03 — Ingredient

Integrated Handle

Cast as part of the same piece of iron as the pan. No rivets means no weak points and no crevices to trap food.

The standard

Why it made the cut

A material we trust completely — bare iron, naturally seasoned, with no synthetic chemistry to evaluate.
Manufactured in the United States by a family-owned company with more than a century of continuous production.
Lifetime usable construction: no coating to wear off, no rivets to fail, no plastic to degrade.
Accessible price point compared with most cookware that meets the same material standard.

FAQ

Common questions

Is the factory seasoning safe?: Lodge seasons every pan with 100% vegetable oil baked on at the foundry — no synthetic non-stick coating is applied.
Can I use soap?: A small amount of mild soap and a soft sponge is fine on a well-seasoned pan. Avoid prolonged soaking and dry immediately.
How long does it last?: With basic care, indefinitely. Lodge pans from decades ago are still in daily use and improve with time.

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