Small Cast Iron Wonder Skillet, Pre-Seasoned, 5.5-inch

The 5-inch square Skillet from Lodge Cast Iron is a wonderful choice for cooking individual eggs or other small dishes. Made of cast iron, this Skillet evenly distributes heat from the bottom through the sidewalls, making it suitable for use on a campfire, stovetop, or in the oven. Cast iron's ability to retain heat well allows for searing meat at higher temperatures and keeping delicious meals warm for an extended period. Whether used in a kitchen or camp, these virtually indestructible cookware pieces should last for generations.

The Skillet's stylish black color complements most kitchens, and it also serves as an excellent source of nutritional iron. This pre-seasoned Skillet is ready to use right out of the box, thanks to the Lodge seasoning procedure. This multiple-step process involves applying the seasoning oil via an electrostatic spray system, which coats the cookware, and then baking it in commercial ovens at very high temperatures. This allows the oil to penetrate deeply into the pores of the iron, creating a seasoned finish that would take many months of home use to achieve.

During the seasoning process, the oil can sometimes collect and create a bubble or slight drip at the bottom of the pan. This brown spot is not rust but rather carbonized seasoning and will darken with use. The factory seasoning process makes Lodge cast iron products ready to use right out of the box, and the product will only continue to improve with time.

After cooking, the Skillet should be cleaned with a stiff nylon brush and hot water. Soap and harsh detergents are not recommended, as they can remove the seasoning. It's important to towel dry the Skillet immediately and apply a light coating of oil while it's still warm.

Cast iron cookware, like the one used by grandmothers, remains one of the best cooking utensils ever made. It provides a nearly non-stick surface without the potential harmful fumes generated by preheating chemically treated nonstick cookware. The American-based company, Lodge, has been fine-tuning the construction of its rugged, cast-iron cookware for more than a century, ensuring that their products are built to last.

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