Lodge Cast Iron Classic 12" Skillet with Assist Handle #L10SK3 Pre-Seasoned

America's Most Popular Skillet - Your Go-To Pan for Life

The Lodge 12-Inch Cast Iron Skillet is the most popular size in America for good reason—it's the perfect all-purpose workhorse that handles everything from weeknight dinners to weekend feasts. This versatile skillet features an assist handle for safe, confident handling, making it the ideal choice for families of 4-6 people who want one pan that truly does it all.

Why the 12-Inch is America's Favorite

• The Perfect Family Size: Ideal cooking capacity for 4-6 people—large enough for family meals, manageable enough for everyday use
• Dual Handle Design: Main handle plus assist handle provide secure, balanced lifting and pouring for this 8-pound workhorse
• Maximum Versatility: From breakfast for the family to dinner for guests, this size handles virtually any cooking task
• The One Pan You Need: If you're only buying one cast iron skillet, this is the size to choose
• Restaurant Standard: Professional kitchens rely on 12-inch skillets as their go-to pan—now you can too
• Perfect Balance: Large enough for serious cooking, not so big it's unwieldy or hard to store

Pre-Seasoned and Ready to Cook

Every Lodge skillet comes foundry seasoned with vegetable oil and baked at high temperature, creating a natural, easy-release cooking surface right out of the box. No chemical coatings, no PFAS, no PTFE—just pure cast iron and oil. Start cooking immediately and watch the seasoning improve with each use, developing a naturally non-stick patina that lasts for generations.

What You Can Make

Breakfast: 4-6 eggs, half pound of bacon, family-size pancakes, hash browns, frittatas
Dinner: 3-4 chicken breasts, 2-3 steaks, whole cut-up chicken, pork chops, fish fillets
One-Pan Meals: Fajitas for the family, stir-fry, paella, shakshuka, skillet lasagna
Baking: 12-inch cornbread, skillet pizza, fruit cobbler, giant cookie, upside-down cake
Frying: Fried chicken, fish, donuts, latkes
Outdoor Cooking: Campfire meals, grill cooking, tailgating

The Assist Handle Makes All the Difference

At 8 pounds, this skillet has substantial heft that contributes to its superior heat retention and cooking performance. The assist handle isn't just a convenience—it's an essential safety feature that gives you secure, two-handed control when lifting, pouring, or transferring this professional-grade pan from stovetop to oven.

Superior Cast Iron Performance

Cast iron's legendary heat retention and even distribution deliver consistent, reliable results that modern cookware can't match. The 12-inch size provides the perfect balance of cooking surface and heat retention—large enough for serious cooking tasks while heating evenly from edge to center. Once heated, it maintains steady temperature for perfect searing, frying, and baking.

Incredibly Versatile

Use this skillet on all cooking surfaces including gas, electric, ceramic, and induction cooktops. It's oven-safe to any temperature, grill-safe for outdoor cooking, and campfire-ready for camping adventures. From stovetop to oven to outdoor grill, this versatile pan goes wherever you need it.

Trusted by Professionals and Home Cooks

Everyone from Martha Stewart to competitive outdoor chefs considers Lodge cast iron skillets essential cooking tools. The 12-inch size is the industry standard—the size professional chefs reach for first and the size most home cooks rely on daily. It's popular for a reason: it simply works for everything.

Built to Last Generations

Lodge doesn't just make cookware—they make heirlooms that bring families together for generations. With proper care, this 12-inch skillet will serve your family for decades, developing better seasoning and performance with each use. It's an investment in quality that pays dividends with every meal.

Product Specifications

Cooking Surface: 12 inches diameter
Weight: 8 pounds
Features: Pre-seasoned, main handle plus assist handle for safe lifting
Compatibility: All cooktops (gas, electric, ceramic, induction), oven-safe, grill-safe, campfire-safe
Capacity: Perfect for 4-6 servings
Care: Hand wash, dry thoroughly, apply light oil coating

About Lodge Manufacturing

As the only full line of American-made cast iron cookware, Lodge has been crafting quality cookware in Tennessee since 1896. Their commitment to even heating, natural easy-release finish, versatility, and durability remains unmatched after more than a century of production.

Jack's Country Store has proudly stocked Lodge Cast Iron for over 20 years. We carry every piece currently offered, including restaurant and food service items. Visit us in Ocean Park to see our extensive Lodge selection!

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