Lodge Cast Iron Skillet Review: Buy It Once, Use It Forever

My grandmother had a Lodge skillet. My mother inherited it. Now I have one, and it still cooks like a dream. That's the magic of cast iron - buy it once, use it forever.

The Lodge 10.25" is the perfect size for most families. It sears steaks better than any non-stick pan I've tried. Cornbread comes out with that perfect crispy crust. It goes from stovetop to oven seamlessly.

Now, I won't lie - cast iron has a learning curve. You need to maintain the seasoning (that natural non-stick coating that builds up over time). You can't put it in the dishwasher. It's heavy. But once you get the hang of it, you'll wonder why you ever bothered with those non-stick pans that peel and scratch after a year.

The Lodge comes pre-seasoned now, which is a huge improvement. It's ready to use out of the box, though it gets better with time.

At around $30-40 CAD, this is an absolute steal. You're buying something your grandchildren might cook with someday. Compare that to replacing a $50 non-stick pan every 2-3 years...

Pro tip: grab the silicone handle cover too - that handle gets HOT. And pick up a chain mail scrubber for easy cleaning.