Lodge Wildlife Series-8" Cast Iron Skillet with Duck Scene, 8", Black

Lodge Wildlife Series-8" Cast Iron Skillet with Duck Scene, 8", Black

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Specifications

  • Brand: Lodge
  • Material: Cast Iron
  • Special Feature: Made without PFOA or PTFE
  • Color: Black
  • Capacity: 8 Quarts

The Lodge Wildlife Series-8" Cast Iron Skillet featuring a charming Duck Scene design is more than just a cooking tool; it's a piece of culinary heritage. This classic 8-inch skillet is perfect for preparing everything from scrumptious scrambled eggs to a delightful batch of cornbread. With its unique wildlife motif, it serves as both a functional kitchen essential and a collectible item for cast iron enthusiasts.

Features

  • Wildlife Series Design: Features one of America's most distinctive animals, adding a decorative touch to your kitchen.
  • Seasoned Cookware: Pre-seasoned with 100% vegetable oil, promoting an easy-release finish that improves over time.
  • Versatile Cooking Options: Ideal for searing, sautéing, baking, broiling, braising, frying, or grilling.
  • Compatibility: Suitable for use on the stove, in the oven, on the grill, or even over a campfire, including induction cooktops.
  • Durable Construction: Made from tough cast iron, ensuring longevity and excellent heat retention.
  • Easy Maintenance: Simple care instructions include hand washing, drying, and rubbing with cooking oil.
  • Made in the USA: Crafted in South Pittsburg, Tennessee, with over 120 years of expert experience in cast iron cookware.

Pros

  • Durable and Long-Lasting: A well-maintained cast iron skillet can last for generations.
  • Excellent Heat Retention: Provides consistent cooking results thanks to its superior heat retention capabilities.
  • Versatile Use: Can be utilized in various cooking methods, making it a great all-rounded choice for any kitchen.
  • Aesthetic Appeal: The Duck Scene design adds character and makes it suitable for serving directly at the table.
  • Family-Owned Legacy: Buying from Lodge supports a company with deep American roots and family values.

Cons

  • Weight: Cast iron skillets are heavier than other materials, which might be a consideration for some users.
  • Care Requirements: Requires specific maintenance to maintain its seasoning and prevent rust.
  • Initial Seasoning Considerations: Although pre-seasoned, achieving optimal non-stick performance may take time and repeated use.

What Customers Say

P
5 / 5

If you like cast iron skillets you will like this one.

I bought this with the lid and it is an excellent skillet. Easy to clean and easy to keep seasoned.

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P
5 / 5

Quality cast iron skillet

Cast iron pans are one of those things that people either love or hate; I’ve never heard anyone say they ‘sort of like’ cooking with cast iron. Much of the dislike comes from not knowing how to care for cast iron, and the expectation that it will be like cooking with Teflon. Cast iron does take a bit of extra tlc, especially when it’s new, but it will last a lifetime(and beyond) if treated properly. The most important aspect of caring for cast iron is to dry it completely after use; if it is left soaking in water or put away wet, it will rust. There is no cookware that is more versatile; the sky’s the limit when it comes to its uses. It can withstand extreme temperatures, so it’s great to bake in. Any concern about a potentially dangerous coating that will flake off of a pan into food is non-existent. Cast iron holds heat longer, and heats more evenly than the ‘disposable’ non-stick pans that tend to develop hot spots(then wind up in a landfill). Once it has a proper seasoning on it, very few types of food will stick to a cast iron skillet. And if a mallet is needed for pounding a chicken breast thin for cutlets or parmigiana, look no further than an 8” cast iron skillet.The wildlife series meets Lodge’s high standard of quality, with the added bonus of being works of art; each size skillet showcases a different animal. The 8” skillet features a duck, and it’s really beautifully done. It’s too nice to stick in a cupboard; hung on a wall, it would be an attractive addition to any kitchen. This skillet is the perfect size for frying two eggs, cooking a single burger or grilled cheese sandwich, making a small pan pizza, sautéing veggies, or baking a big cookie. It is well worth the price paid, and then some. Lodge is a reputable company that has been around for a very long time; I have a lot of cast iron pieces, and with the exception of one, they are all Lodge. Did I mention these last forever? Put me in the ‘love’ column.

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T
5 / 5

Cast iron pan

Great product! Cast iron is the best!

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B
5 / 5

Love the duck

Love it, for the price I think it's pretty good. The bottom is flat and does not rock. There are only a few minor shallow sand grain sized holes, which are just manufacturing defects and do not affect the performance.

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B
5 / 5

The BEST cast iron!

If you need small cast iron frying pan, this is the one. Seasoned, cooks great but does require soft washing & applying oil after each use. Not hard, it makes it better!

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A
4 / 5

It’s cute.

I bought this to replace a Lodge cast iron griddle I had for years. That one was very smooth straight out of the box, but it “disappeared” when we moved. I try to buy “made in the USA”, but the quality of Lodge products in the last few years has been disappointing. It is useable, but it just doesn’t have that smooth cooking surface my old one had. Seasoning it didn’t make it much better. It is just too rough of a cooking surface. One of these days, I’ll have this one sanded down. In the meantime, it just hangs as a decoration. I purchased a Comal made in Columbia (also from Amazon) which could also be smoother, but is much better than this one.

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C
5 / 5

Good value, great product

Love this pan! I use it strictly for camping. It seasoned up very nicely. Perfect size for one or two people. It’s the only pan that I take now.

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