This American-based company, Lodge Manufacturing, has been fine-tuning its construction of rugged, cast-iron cookware for more than a century. Now Lodge Manufacturing has added a new line of seasoned carbon steel skillets. Made of 12 gauge carbon steel it is brutally tough and takes high heat for browning and searing. It maintains very low and very high temperatures, making the pan a highly effective and versatile cooking piece. This 15-inch paella-style skillet is constructed of carbon steel so it takes well to high heat. Each skillet is factory seasoned with natural soy bean oil. This easy release oil finish improves with use. Carbon steel performs extremely well in residential kitchens and is preferred in professional kitchens. Suitable for all types of heating sources including electric, gas, glass, induction, oven and campfire. It performs extremely well over open flame. The 15-inch Seasoned Steel Skillet is a great choice for cooking for a large group whether in the dining room or around the campfire. It’s also great for Paellas, a Spanish dish prepared by simmering together chicken, seafood, rice, vegetables, and saffron and other seasonings. Paella is usually cooked in the open air over a hot wood fire so that the dish can be infused with the smoke flavor. After cooking, clean with a stiff nylon brush and hot water. Using soap is not recommended, and harsh detergents should never be used. Towel dry immediately and apply a light coating of oil to utensil while it is still warm. If maintained correctly, it will last a lifetime. Made in the USA.
Product Features
- Takes high heat for best browning/searing
- 12 gauge carbon steel heats quickly and retains heat for even cooking
- Brutally tough for decades of cooking
- Use on gas, electric, induction stovetops, outdoor grills or open fire
- Made in the USA
- Seasoned with oil for a natural, easy-release finish that improves with use
- Easy care: hand wash, dry immediately, rub with cooking oil
First impression cooking with this pan… Not good. I had high hopes for this product especially being an owner of several Lodge cast iron products. Received the carbon steel skillet tonight and attempted the egg test. The pan appeared to be seasoned well per factory seasoning process like the other cast iron items I’ve received (no chips or dings). I added a generous amount of olive oil and let it heat a while on medium (gas burner). Cracked the egg and dropped it in and it stuck to the pan almost immediately. I’ve uploaded some photos of the…
This former cast iron snob now uses this skillet as her Goto skillet. I have more skillets, pots and pans than anybody I know. I am forever in search of the Right cooking vessel. I Iove my cast iron skillets, but to be honest, the older I get the heavier they feel. So I thought I would give carbon steel a chance. Being a cooking snob, I had my doubts because these pans are so much cheaper than other types. Well, the end result is: This is my Goto skillet. I use it and use it and use it. It heats faster than cast iron and is distinctely lighter. It sears things…