Lodge 12 Inch Cast Iron Skillet Lid vs Victoria 12" Glass Lid

Buy the Lodge if you want a lid that bastes, holds heat hard and survives decades of oven and campfire use. Buy the Victoria if you want to watch food cook, vent steam and lift a light lid with one hand. The Lodge is heavier and needs seasoning care; the Victoria is lighter and dishwasher-friendly but capped at 450F and can shatter if dropped. Owners of both report the fit on a 12-inch Lodge skillet is close but not always airtight.

• Choose the Lodge 12 Inch Cast Iron Skillet Lid if you braise, roast or bake in cast iron and want self-basting spikes, maximum heat retention and a lid that outlasts the pan.
• Choose the Victoria Glass Lid if you want to see browning without lifting the lid, need a steam vent and a light, dishwasher-safe cover for everyday skillet cooking up to 450F.