Lodge Logic Pre-Seasoned Cast-Iron 8-Inch Skillet

Cast iron is cast iron, and I expected no less. Good heat retention, literally invincible. The 8 inch is perfect for a college student who wants to cook up quick small snacks like eggs. I bought this because I wanted a pan I could flip around, and this pan is so light compared to my 10 1/4 inch skillet.

The only reason why I gave it four stars is because I had the impression that it had an 8 inch cooking surface. Instead, it was 8 inches across from lip to lip but the actual cooking surface is only 6 inches across. I felt a little deceived, but the pan is satisfactory, so I'm not complaining.

I've had this 8" Lodge Logic cast iron skillet for a couple of years now. It cooks very well and I am very pleased with it. I did not have any chipping or mottling issues with the pre-seasoning as some others have had on this and other pieces in the Logic line. It's the perfect size for making breakfast for one or two people. It also makes a great small corn bread. The first time I made corn bread in this pan it came out perfect and no sticking. Care as others have said couldn't be simpler. All I use is hot water and a plastic scouring pad. After drying thoroughly (I can't stress that enough...dry completely after washing) I put a small drop of vegetable oil in the skillet and rub it around the inside with a paper towel.

I must say that I heartily disagree with Kevin from Las Vegas. I have used my pan almost everyday for over a year to cook eggs and it works flawlessly. I also use hot water and a nylon scrub brush to clean it everyday as well. The trick is to set it back on the stove after cleaning for a few moments to allow the heat from the burner to dry it out completely. I have found that it also helps to not completely scrub out all the oil/butter from cooking, as this helps to season the pan further when you put it on the burner for a few moments. And of course, never use soap! That said, my housekeeper once diligently scrubbed the entire pan clean of it's beautiful, perfect seasoning! A few rounds of oiling and baking in the oven and it was good as new. A wonderful almost indestructible pan!

Where can you go wrong with cast iron? This is high quality stuff. The only thing I wonder is how it is pretreated. It helps to keep treating it to make it truly nonstick. It's the only cookware I use!

I highly recommend iron skillets as the iron skillet cooks thoroughly.