The Lodge Cast Iron Skillet That’s Aced Our Tests for Years Is on Sale for Only $14

For years, Lodge cast iron pieces have been our affordable pick for essentials like Dutch ovens and bread ovens, but there are times when they’ve even beaten out more expensive competition. In fact, the brand topped our grill pan review and its cast iron skillet has been our absolute favorite for six years and running. Already reasonably priced on any given day, it’s now $14—the lowest price we’ve ever seen.

Why It Won Our Review

It Excels at Searing and Baking

This cast iron skillet sears a golden-brown filet mignon and bakes the most uniform cornbread. It’s a standout in conducting and maintaining heat across its cooking surface without any hot or cold spots. It also gets hot fast. In our tests, we reported a whopping 53.4% increase in temperature after just a minute over medium heat. That kind of high heat is what helps you achieve a crispy crust on tofu steaks or breakfast hashes.

It’s Impressively Slick

This Lodge skillet comes pre-seasoned straight out of the box, so we were able to get a fried egg to slide right off the surface with its first use. The pan’s seasoning only gets better the more you use it, so it’s a great non-toxic cookware option for those who still want a nonstick experience.

It’ll Last for Ages

So durable that it’s often a favorite among campers, the Lodge cast iron skillet lasts virtually forever if you maintain it well. Just don’t let it sit in a wet, dirty sink overnight. Even if it does accrue some rust (no judgment!), cast iron is quite forgiving, usually able to cook like new after some restoration. Our editors have used the Lodge in their own kitchens for years.

Do We Recommend It?

Lodge Cast Iron Skillet

Look, our favorite cast iron skillet of all time is on sale for just $14. We’d be doing you a disservice if we didn’t tell you about it. If you want to develop great flavor in your cooking and hope to hang onto a piece of cookware for years (and years, and years), this is the skillet to snag while it’s 59% off. It’ll deliver the best one-pan chicken dinners and festive chocolate cakes.

Why We’re the Experts

• An Uong is a writer for Serious Eats.
• An has been testing kitchen gear for Serious Eats for over two years.
• She uses her Lodge cast iron skillet every day for nearly every meal.