--- product_id: 241519877 title: "Lodge 12\" Cast Iron Skillet - Chef Collection - Perfect Sear - Ergonomic Handles - Superior Heat Retention - Cast Iron Cookware & Skillet" brand: "lodge" price: "VT23992" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 category: "Lodge" url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/241519877-lodge-12-cast-iron-skillet-chef-collection-perfect-sear-ergonomic store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # 12-inch versatile cooking surface Superior heat retention Ergonomic stainless steel handles Lodge 12" Cast Iron Skillet - Chef Collection - Perfect Sear - Ergonomic Handles - Superior Heat Retention - Cast Iron Cookware & Skillet **Brand:** lodge **Price:** VT23992 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🍳 Elevate your kitchen game with timeless cast iron craftsmanship! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Lodge 12" Cast Iron Skillet - Chef Collection - Perfect Sear - Ergonomic Handles - Superior Heat Retention - Cast Iron Cookware & Skillet by lodge - **How much does it cost?** VT23992 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/241519877-lodge-12-cast-iron-skillet-chef-collection-perfect-sear-ergonomic) ## Best For - lodge enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted lodge brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Built to Last a Lifetime of Meals:** Proudly made in the USA with durable cast iron that improves with age, becoming your kitchen’s heirloom piece. - • **Master the Perfect Sear Every Time:** Cast iron’s legendary heat retention locks in flavor and texture for restaurant-quality results at home. - • **Ergonomic Handles for Effortless Control:** Designed for comfort and safety, making flipping and pouring a breeze even during intense cooking sessions. - • **Naturally Non-Stick, No Chemicals Needed:** Pre-seasoned with 100% natural vegetable oil for a smooth, easy-release finish that improves with every use. - • **Versatility That Matches Your Culinary Ambition:** From stovetop to oven, grill, or campfire—this skillet adapts to every cooking style and environment. ## Overview The Lodge 12" Cast Iron Skillet combines superior heat retention, ergonomic stainless steel handles, and a naturally seasoned surface to deliver versatile, professional-grade cooking. Perfect for searing, frying, sautéing, and baking, this durable skillet is oven-safe and compatible with all cooktops, making it an essential tool for millennial chefs who value quality, sustainability, and culinary excellence. ## Description Shop Lodge at the desertcart Cookware store. Free Shipping on eligible items. Everyday low prices, save up to 50%. Review: A must have. Sturdy, cooks everything well, cleans up easily. Just keep it seasoned. - I recently replaced all of my non-stick pans with stainless steel and cast iron. I've purchased a few items from Lodge, and this little skillet was my first Lodge purchase. I grew up using cast iron in the kitchen- my mother's skillets and Dutch ovens, some of which had belonged to her mother, who was born in 1888. I think I remember my mom saying her mother had inherited them from her mother, so cast iron- it's going to last, if you treat it right. While Lodge is not quite of the same quality as those sadly long-vanished pans, their pans are pretty darn good. And in defense of Lodge's pans, my mother's ancient cast iron had a seamless surface that had been polished by many, many years of cooking. (The interior finish on my Lodge pans is nice and smooth, though, and given me no trouble.) I love my Lodge cast iron! You get a lot of quality for the price. I always season any new cast iron thoroughly prior to use in the oven, even though it has been pre-seasoned; just my personal preference. This little pan is a joy to use. It heats up slowly but really holds on to the heat, so you can turn the burner down and the pan will put a nice crispy crust on your grilled cheese or tuna melt. It cooks little steaks or a hamburger patty for a cheeseburger for one beautifully. I've heated up frozen spaghetti in it, with the burner on low and a cover on the pan. Works great. I leave this pan out, on the top of the stove, as I reach for it so often. When they are adequately seasoned, these cast iron Lodge pans clean up so easily. Sometimes all I need to do is wipe out the crumbs with a paper towel, but if I've cooked a little steak and there is some cooked-on residue, a quick swish with some hot soapy water and a couple of passes with my favorite scrubbing device for cast iron, a Skoy Scrub pad (sold here on desertcart and really inexpensive, and awesome at cleaning cast iron while not removing the seasoned finish) and this little skillet is nice and clean. I then dry it well, put it on the stove, turn the heat up to high, and add a little bit- like the size of a dime, or less- of canola oil to the skillet. Then I take a wadded up paper towel and wipe the oil into and all over the interior surface, making sure to wipe away any extra oil that might be inside of the pan. I wait until the pan starts smoking (do NOT walk away from the pan while doing this!) wait about 60 seconds, turn off the burner, and leave the skillet to cool down where it is. This procedure gives the skillet a nice little bit of seasoning without doing the hour in the oven thing. I've never had any problem with food sticking to this pan, but if I did, I would re-season it in the oven. Never had any rust, as I don't leave water or wet food in it, not even for an hour, and I either wipe it out or wash and quick season it right away. For the great job at cooking this little skillet does, and for how often I find myself using it, the price of this little frying pan was a steal. Please consider replacing your non-stick cookware with its flaky mystery coatings with remarkably durable and non-toxic cast iron. Lodge makes some great cookware. Their quality does not disappoint. Review: Nice size and quality - Good product and size. ## Features - Thoughtfully Designed Cast-Iron Skillet: This 12-inch iron skillet showcases ergonomic handles, spatula-friendly sidewalls, and generous pour spouts - Superior Heat Retention: The cast-iron skillet's superior heat retention ensures even cooking and the perfect sear every time, making it an ideal kitchen pan - Natural Seasoning: This kitchen pan is seasoned with 100% natural vegetable oil for an easy-release finish, making it great as a non-stick skillet and cast-iron cookware - Versatile Cooking Skillet: This cast-iron skillet can be used on the stove, in the oven, on the grill, or over a fire, showcasing the true versatility of cast iron cookware - About Lodge Cast Iron: Made in the USA, Lodge cookware is versatile and as easy to clean as it is to cook with; taste a difference in your cooking with cast iron ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07Z6TV9Y7 | | Additional Features | Non Stick | | Best Sellers Rank | #7,360 in Kitchen & Dining ( See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining ) #62 in Skillets | | Brand Name | Lodge | | Capacity | 5 Quarts | | Color | Black | | Compatible Devices | Gas, Smooth Surface Induction | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,331) | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00075536393919, 00755363939190 | | Handle Material | Stainless Steel | | Has Nonstick Coating | Yes | | Included Components | NotApplicable | | Is Oven Safe | Yes | | Is the item dishwasher safe? | Yes | | Item Type Name | INLODGE.LC12SK | | Item Weight | 5 Pounds | | Manufacturer | LODGE | | Manufacturer Part Number | INLODGE.LC12SK | | Manufacturer Warranty Description | 1 Year Manufacturer | | Material Type | Cast Iron | | Model Name | LC12SK | | Model Number | INLODGE.LC12SK | | Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only | | Recommended Uses For Product | cooking a wide range of dishes, sautéing, frying, searing, and browning food | | Shape | Round | | Specific Uses For Product | Cook a wide range of dishes, sauté, fry, sear and brown food | | UPC | 075536393919 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Lodge - **Capacity:** 5 Quarts - **Color:** Black - **Material:** Cast Iron - **Special Feature:** Non Stick ## Images ![Lodge 12" Cast Iron Skillet - Chef Collection - Perfect Sear - Ergonomic Handles - Superior Heat Retention - Cast Iron Cookware & Skillet - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81L--4yq6qL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Can it be used on induction stoves ?** A: Check on the instructions included with the stove/pan. If not found then online. JT **Q: does the handle heat up during cooking?** A: Of course it does. **Q: How long is the handle?** A: About 5 1/2'' from the edge of the pan. I think it's a little short for handling. **Q: Will the Lodge 12" camp oven (with 3 legs) lid fit this skillet?** A: No, the lid will not fit the Chef Collection. Lodge does not make any lids that are compatible with the Chef Collection line. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A must have. Sturdy, cooks everything well, cleans up easily. Just keep it seasoned. *by L***L on March 20, 2025* I recently replaced all of my non-stick pans with stainless steel and cast iron. I've purchased a few items from Lodge, and this little skillet was my first Lodge purchase. I grew up using cast iron in the kitchen- my mother's skillets and Dutch ovens, some of which had belonged to her mother, who was born in 1888. I think I remember my mom saying her mother had inherited them from her mother, so cast iron- it's going to last, if you treat it right. While Lodge is not quite of the same quality as those sadly long-vanished pans, their pans are pretty darn good. And in defense of Lodge's pans, my mother's ancient cast iron had a seamless surface that had been polished by many, many years of cooking. (The interior finish on my Lodge pans is nice and smooth, though, and given me no trouble.) I love my Lodge cast iron! You get a lot of quality for the price. I always season any new cast iron thoroughly prior to use in the oven, even though it has been pre-seasoned; just my personal preference. This little pan is a joy to use. It heats up slowly but really holds on to the heat, so you can turn the burner down and the pan will put a nice crispy crust on your grilled cheese or tuna melt. It cooks little steaks or a hamburger patty for a cheeseburger for one beautifully. I've heated up frozen spaghetti in it, with the burner on low and a cover on the pan. Works great. I leave this pan out, on the top of the stove, as I reach for it so often. When they are adequately seasoned, these cast iron Lodge pans clean up so easily. Sometimes all I need to do is wipe out the crumbs with a paper towel, but if I've cooked a little steak and there is some cooked-on residue, a quick swish with some hot soapy water and a couple of passes with my favorite scrubbing device for cast iron, a Skoy Scrub pad (sold here on Amazon and really inexpensive, and awesome at cleaning cast iron while not removing the seasoned finish) and this little skillet is nice and clean. I then dry it well, put it on the stove, turn the heat up to high, and add a little bit- like the size of a dime, or less- of canola oil to the skillet. Then I take a wadded up paper towel and wipe the oil into and all over the interior surface, making sure to wipe away any extra oil that might be inside of the pan. I wait until the pan starts smoking (do NOT walk away from the pan while doing this!) wait about 60 seconds, turn off the burner, and leave the skillet to cool down where it is. This procedure gives the skillet a nice little bit of seasoning without doing the hour in the oven thing. I've never had any problem with food sticking to this pan, but if I did, I would re-season it in the oven. Never had any rust, as I don't leave water or wet food in it, not even for an hour, and I either wipe it out or wash and quick season it right away. For the great job at cooking this little skillet does, and for how often I find myself using it, the price of this little frying pan was a steal. Please consider replacing your non-stick cookware with its flaky mystery coatings with remarkably durable and non-toxic cast iron. Lodge makes some great cookware. Their quality does not disappoint. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice size and quality *by S***. on March 28, 2026* Good product and size. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worth the money *by J***N on February 27, 2026* Well made, best part no stick. ## Frequently Bought Together - Lodge 12" Cast Iron Skillet - Chef Collection - Perfect Sear - Ergonomic Handles - Superior Heat Retention - Cast Iron Cookware & Skillet - Lodge Silicone Hot Cast Iron Skillet Handle Holder, 5-5/8" L x 2", Red - Lodge Tempered Glass Lid (12 Inch) – Fits Lodge 12 Inch Cast Iron Skillets and 7 Quart Dutch Ovens --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/241519877-lodge-12-cast-iron-skillet-chef-collection-perfect-sear-ergonomic](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/241519877-lodge-12-cast-iron-skillet-chef-collection-perfect-sear-ergonomic) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-04*