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Lodge L8SK3 10.25" Cast Iron Skillet $41.02 + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $59 Spend) @ Amazon US via AU

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Lodge L8SK3 10.25" Cast Iron Skillet $41.02 + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $59 Spend) @ Amazon US via AUAffiliate
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Not an ATL but by far the cheapest it's been in almost a year for the plain version

Great price, great brand and good size, definitely worth if you're thinking about getting a cast iron skillet; the plain 10.25-inch hasn't been this low since before July 2024 and the special editions haven't since maybe black friday (and personally think this one looks better).

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  • Big1 on 28/03/2025 - 23:04
    +19

    I don't need another skillet,
    I don't need another skillet,
    I don't need another skillet.
    Got one, thanks OP.

  • Just Another Day on 28/03/2025 - 23:18
    +4

    I love mine and use it almost every day but I am starting to find the 10in just a bit too small. Though I am a crappy cook so maybe it me issue

    Still 100% recommend getting one

    • Username Taken on 28/03/2025 - 23:30

      How much is big enough?

      • C1de on 28/03/2025 - 23:34
        +6

        It's not the size it's how you use it!

        • ForkSnorter on 29/03/2025 - 10:20
          -2

          That’s what she said.

        • iDroid on 29/03/2025 - 10:57

          I use mine to roast nuts.

      • Just Another Day on 28/03/2025 - 23:42

        The 10in is mostly fine for one person. I just cook with the single pan so sometime I find I need to cook one element of a dish and then cook the next element etc. For me I think a 12-14 would suit much better but it really comes down to what you cook. If I get a two steak pack from Coleworths I find in most cases I will just fit the two steaks or if I do a saucy dish that serves 2-4 people I have to be careful stirring or it will spill over pretty easily.

        As I said though, I am a crappy cook so YMMV :P

        • ForkSnorter on 29/03/2025 - 10:20
          -1

          10in is mostly fine for one person
          For me I think a 12-14 would suit much better

          That’s what she said.

    • MrThing on 29/03/2025 - 09:52

      No one ever told me 10 inches is too small

      • ForkSnorter on 29/03/2025 - 10:21
        -3

        That’s what she said.

    • ForkSnorter on 29/03/2025 - 10:21
      -3

      I am starting to find the 10in just a bit too small.

      That’s what she said.

      • jackary on 29/03/2025 - 12:01

        She didn’t say that, I asked. Shut up.

    • DarwinBoy on 29/03/2025 - 12:23

      The 12 is much roomier but much heavier as well.
      I dont mind it but the missus dropped our first one and the handle snapped off.
      So far the 2nd one has lasted years longer.

  • Lord Ra on 28/03/2025 - 23:32

    Any recipes that anyone here recommends? For anything, beef, roo, chook, goat, lamb, veg…?

    • VerticallyIntegrated on 28/03/2025 - 23:47
      +2

      Lamb and tuna fish

    • Paul2141 on 29/03/2025 - 08:52
      +2

      Liver and fava beans

    • rcgy on 29/03/2025 - 10:05
      +1

      Cast iron is amazing for pizza, roti, steak (obviously), and roast potatoes. Very versatile.

    • DarwinBoy on 29/03/2025 - 12:24
      +1

      Anyrhing you cook in a normal frying pan but better.

  • squigglz on 28/03/2025 - 23:42

    Thanks OP had a lodge on my Wishlist for ages!

  • AuQld on 29/03/2025 - 00:03

    Kmart do the same thing a lot cheaper..

    • Sometingwong on 29/03/2025 - 16:32
      +1

      Buy both and compare the quality. I guarantee you will notice it straight away or your money back

  • mavis30551 on 29/03/2025 - 00:04

    I saw a comparison the other day that showed stainless steel searing a steak much better than a skillet.

    Everyone swears by the cast iron tho,

    Decisions…

    • AuQld on 29/03/2025 - 00:07
      +7

      Cast iron is awesome, stainless I think will stick more. Just get a metal scraper and eggs just lift up, I love just throwing everything on and chopping away not having to worry about scraping it.

      Also it's 18$ in Kmart, will come in useful for break-ins as one hit and it lights out, it's about 20kg lol

    • DarwinBoy on 29/03/2025 - 12:24

      Cast iton helps with the daily iron intake.

    • Donmega123 on 29/03/2025 - 12:58

      It's probably more the power of the burner, for the money Lodge cast iron is absolutely insane value. You just have to dry and season it after washing but really we should all be doing that anyway.

      • AuQld on 29/03/2025 - 20:16

        You only need to dry and season it if you wash it like a dipshit.

        • Donmega123 on 29/03/2025 - 22:08

          Ah I cook garlic and tomato alongside steak and then add wine etc so any built up carbon will just come off. I once didn't wash a pair of jeans for nearly two years so I've nothing against the practice per se.

          • AuQld on 29/03/2025 - 23:28

            @Donmega123: Heating it up kills all the bacteria, hence why we cook food.

            Not sure about the jeans tho, I suppose you wouldn't be wearing them much in Australia.

  • andrewcjy on 29/03/2025 - 00:06

    Thanks OP. Wanted that for quite a long time.

  • Jayblesz on 29/03/2025 - 00:16
    +5

    I am drunk on Friday night and I think this is a good buy. Thanks OP! I think.

  • browser on 29/03/2025 - 01:15

    I know all the good things about cast iron skillet, but for some reason it requires a lot more oil/butter when cooking a steak or not enough liquid to baste.

    No issues with a stainless steel skillet. If anything, the stainless steel skillet is actually larger and requires more oil to cover the surface area.

    I cut the same portion of butter every time and I can tell it's not enough for the cast iron.

    • theonlymatt on 29/03/2025 - 08:22
      +4

      How well seasoned is your cast iron?
      I noticed mine became better and better at non stick over time with a light oil and heat after each use.

      • browser on 29/03/2025 - 15:46

        I did the same, light oil after cleaning but minus the heat.

        It's not so much about stickiness, but almost as if the skillet absorbs a lot oil, there's nothing for the spoon to scoop up to baste with.

        Only used the skillet to cook steak, between 10 and 20 uses. The steaks were fine, but would like to baste more to cook both sides simultaneously.

        Have since switched to stainless steel skillet, getting great results, but more cleaning afterward to keep the skillet shiny.

    • DarwinBoy on 29/03/2025 - 12:27

      As said already how is your seasoning and also your cleaning process.
      If its new it will get better and cleaning should only be lightly done. I usually use boiling water and a light scrub but mines well seasoned.

  • sqheaven on 29/03/2025 - 05:44
    +2

    I started using it last year and still not used to the smell that is added to the food, plus extra care you need to keep it rust free for next use. I am trying not to buy non stick ones. It's by lodge from Amazon. Wife doesn't like it due to the weight and never used it lol

    • corky on 29/03/2025 - 07:53
      +1

      Agree too heavy. Prefer stainless steel

      • Loki556 on 29/03/2025 - 08:00

        Yep, we stopped using ours eventually - just too heavy.

  • spacebanana on 29/03/2025 - 06:15
    +1

    Silly question, is there much difference between cast iron pans?
    I haven’t really used one before and was just going to get the Kmart or Bunnings pan

    • AuQld on 29/03/2025 - 09:31

      No the 18$ Kmart one is also cast iron. Nothing special about any other ones, this is not a bargain.

      • magic8ballgag on 29/03/2025 - 11:18
        -1

        For something that will literally last you a lifetime, why not spend the extra?

        It's not like we're comparing $20 cast iron pan to a $200 'chef quality' pan.

        • AuQld on 29/03/2025 - 12:20

          Why spend extra, it's not a bargain if it's 120% the cost and 10% smaller.

          Like you said it's a cast iron pan nothing special, just walk in and get the Kmart one instead of shipping a block of iron across the planet geezz

          • magic8ballgag on 29/03/2025 - 15:27

            @AuQld: Do you honestly believe that there is zero difference between the Kmart version and this one?

            Kmart products are cheap because they copy the design of popular items and manufacture them at a fraction of the cost, they cut costs massively and the product quality suffers as a result.

            I don't understand the relevance of buying one in store vs buying one online.

      • Donmega123 on 29/03/2025 - 13:03

        We used le creuset for years, with a tiny bit of care Lodge is a functionally very similar product for what a fifteenth of the price. Insane value they should be much more expensive.

    • DarwinBoy on 29/03/2025 - 12:37

      Ive got the cheapy for camping. And to get it well seasoned i used it in the house for 12 months to get it right.
      Its as good as my lodge now. Lodge has a solid one piece handle whereas the cheapy has a wind on wooden handle so good and compact for the camp box. The lodge can go strait to the oven so thats handy.
      So quality of cooking surface doesnt vary much. Construction a little bit.

  • 0 0 0 on 29/03/2025 - 06:23
    +3

    Get a 12" and thank me later unless you're single and want to stay that way

    • jastreb on 29/03/2025 - 10:24
      +1

      You are right. I only have a 10" and when I got married, my wife said, its not big enough and left me.

      • rootk1t on 29/03/2025 - 20:17

        Underrated comment 🤣

    • AuQld on 29/03/2025 - 12:21

      Kmart one is 11.5in and 18$, you got ripped bro

  • alayne on 29/03/2025 - 08:58

    Be careful unless you know you need a small one.

  • jimojr on 29/03/2025 - 09:02
    -4

    Using a cast iron pan produces too much oil smoke, requiring far more frequent kitchen cleaning than using a non-stick pan. Moreover, the oil smoke is even more harmful to health than the toxins from a non-stick pan when kept below 260°C.

    • Phesto on 29/03/2025 - 09:53

      Source? That is an outlandish claim

    • ForkSnorter on 29/03/2025 - 10:23

      There is also stainless steel to consider. Requires a bit more knowledge of how to avoid sticking. And definitely difficult if cooking omelettes.

      • Kongzi on 29/03/2025 - 10:29

        Just add more oil?

    • DarwinBoy on 29/03/2025 - 12:39

      Are you sure you are doing it right?

      • jimojr on 29/03/2025 - 14:05
        -1

        Sure, I'm doing the right thing. If you cook frequently, you'll definitely notice the difference between a cast iron pan and a non-stick pan, one requires cleaning the kitchen every week, while the other only needs it once a month.

        • DarwinBoy on 29/03/2025 - 21:29

          I dont seem to be having the same issues as you. How much oil and type are you using?
          Im mainly olive in a pump sprayer.
          I cook steak, spag bol. Bacon and eggs and a variety of other foods.
          All with a pretty clean kitchen.

  • SpaceTerrain on 29/03/2025 - 09:13
    +2

    Don't forget to buy something like https://amzn.asia/d/gcgHMnR with this.

  • adamk287 on 29/03/2025 - 09:53

    Have been using ours since our last non stick scratched last year. It’s great and well seasoned. Do agree 10” can be a bit small to cook for the family, but also has a 12” for extra cooking surface.

  • Laziofogna on 29/03/2025 - 10:40

    I really want one but I am discouraged by all the surface seasoning instructions I read around

    • AuQld on 29/03/2025 - 11:07
      +2

      Kmart one is 18$, just wipe it clean with a tissue. No need to wash. Add a little oil to cook. Get a metal spatula and go nuts knowing you can't scratch it or add teflon to your food.

      You actually get more iron in your diet cooking of one too .

    • Just Another Day on 29/03/2025 - 11:21
      +2

      All the stuff you read online is so overkill. When I first got mine I gave it a few coats of a seasoning via the oven method and since then I just rinse it out with hot water right after cooking and use one of those green sponge pad things on a handle to get anything stuff on off. Dry it off with paper towel and put it back on the stove to get any excess water I missed with the paper towel. Throw it in the oven when I finish eating. Super easy.

      • AuQld on 29/03/2025 - 12:25

        Never clean you'll remove all the taste. Water will rust. You need a nice layer of fats and oils.

        The most I do is scrape off any food, wipe with a tissue, add some oil and use a tissue to spread it around.

        • DarwinBoy on 29/03/2025 - 12:40

          I give it a wash off with boiling water to clean with a wipe down. No scraping at all required as its well seasoned. No rust.

        • Phesto on 29/03/2025 - 12:50

          Enjoy eating 5 year old food and carbon. Clean your cast iron, that is gross

          • AuQld on 29/03/2025 - 15:12

            @Phesto: Cooking from cast iron increases your iron intake. Never put water on cast iron, clean with oil if needed.

            • Phesto on 29/03/2025 - 16:03

              @AuQld: I cook with a cast iron pan daily, saying not to put water on it is absurd

        • Just Another Day on 29/03/2025 - 16:31
          +2

          Never clean? That is nasty AF.

          Rinsing it off under hot water while its still hot and quick wipe with a sponge is not going to hurt the pan and food will still taste great on it.
          @Laziofogna Please do not listen to AuQld lol

  • limetree1 on 29/03/2025 - 10:44

    I bought lodge pan before and it get rusty after a few use.
    Did anyone have similar issue ?

    I want to use it for frying eggs and meet.

    • sourbombs on 29/03/2025 - 11:47

      You need to dry it properly after washing. Wipe off water and put it on the stove for any spot that you missed.

    • Donmega123 on 29/03/2025 - 13:06

      Shit for eggs amazing for meat, could make a mad frittata though

  • LeoS on 29/03/2025 - 10:55
    +3

    The price is 56? Is there a code to get it down to $41

    • toxicpuffle on 29/03/2025 - 11:50

      I've marked as expired but there's still US stock available for $49.82 if you click 'Other sellers on Amazon' as AU stock now shows by default

    • AuQld on 29/03/2025 - 12:25

      18$ in Kmart, 11.5 inch.

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