The Lodge 12-inch Cast Iron Skillet is a versatile cooking pan that works on all heat sources including gas, electric, grill, and open flame. Weighing 7.69 lbs and pre-seasoned from the factory, it's ready to use immediately and improves with time. This American-made classic is induction-compatible, oven-safe, and passes down through generations with basic maintenance.
Avoid massive 15-piece sets; you only need a few high-quality pieces (skillet, saucepan, stockpot). Fully clad stainless steel distributes heat much better than pans with just a thick base. Available from $29.9.
Cookware has no energy cost but requires appropriate utensils and cleaning supplies. Non-stick pans are consumables and must be replaced every few years, while cast iron lasts generations.
Common Failure Modes
Teflon non-stick coatings inevitably scratch or lose their slickness. Thin pans warp under high heat, making them wobble on flat-top stoves.
Avoid massive 15-piece sets; you only need a few high-quality pieces (skillet, saucepan, stockpot). Fully clad stainless steel distributes heat much better than pans with just a thick base.
Cast iron and stainless steel last forever. Non-stick pans are consumables lasting 3-5 years.
The Lodge 12" Cast Iron Skillet is available at abt, starting at $29.9.
Cookware has no energy cost but requires appropriate utensils and cleaning supplies. Non-stick pans are consumables and must be replaced every few years, while cast iron lasts generations.
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