Is the skillet pre-seasoned?

Yes. Lodge seasons it at the factory with vegetable oil, so you can cook on it right away. Expect to add layers of seasoning over time, especially with acidic foods.

What does the dolly do?

It is a metal helper handle that clamps onto the skillet's handle so you can grip the pan with both hands. It is not a stand or a trivet.

Can it go in the oven?

Yes, the skillet is oven safe, including under a broiler. The dolly is meant for lifting, so remove it before high-heat oven use.

Hand wash with hot water and a stiff brush, dry it thoroughly, and rub on a thin coat of oil. Skip the dishwasher and long soaks.

Is 12 inches enough for a family?

It fits four to six chicken thighs or a whole cut-up chicken, and it handles a large cornbread or a pan pizza. For bigger batches, a second pan or a larger size works better.

How does it compare with a carbon steel pan?

Carbon steel is lighter and heats faster, but cast iron holds heat longer and is more forgiving for searing and baking. The Lodge is the heavier, slower option.

Lodge 12" Skillet with Dolly

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Our take on the Lodge 12" Skillet with Dolly

This is Lodge's 12-inch cast iron skillet bundled with a dolly, a metal helper handle that clamps onto the pan's handle so you can lift a 7.9 lb pan with two hands. The skillet itself is the classic Lodge: pre-seasoned, oven safe, with a hanging loop and a pour spout on each side. It suits anyone cooking for four or more, searing, baking cornbread, or moving between stovetop and oven. Against lighter carbon steel or nonstick pans it heats slower and weighs far more, but it holds heat better and can go under a broiler or over a fire.

Best forFamily-sized searing and one-pan dinnersOven-to-table cooking and cornbreadCampfire and grill useNew cast iron cooks who want a lifting aid

Pros

Pre-seasoned and ready to cook
Excellent heat retention for searing
Oven safe and broiler safe
Helper handle makes a heavy pan easier to lift
Pour spouts on both sides

Cons

Heavy at 7.9 lb even with the dolly

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Lowest price we've seen: $34.99 on Nov 9 at Blain's Farm & Fleet. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 9.

What reviewers say

Owners of Lodge's 12-inch skillet praise its searing and its durability, and many say the pre-seasoning works well out of the box. The recurring complaints are weight and the effort of upkeep; the dolly is welcomed by some and seen as an extra piece to store by others.

What people mention

WeightCriticisedOwners say the pan is heavy and awkward to lift, especially when full, which is why the dolly helps.
SearingPraisedReviewers report strong, even browning and a hard sear on steaks and chops.
SeasoningMixedThe factory seasoning works for many, but others find they still need to build up layers and re-oil after washing.

Questions and answers

Is the skillet pre-seasoned?: Yes. Lodge seasons it at the factory with vegetable oil, so you can cook on it right away. Expect to add layers of seasoning over time, especially with acidic foods.
What does the dolly do?: It is a metal helper handle that clamps onto the skillet's handle so you can grip the pan with both hands. It is not a stand or a trivet.
Can it go in the oven?: Yes, the skillet is oven safe, including under a broiler. The dolly is meant for lifting, so remove it before high-heat oven use.
How do I clean it?: Hand wash with hot water and a stiff brush, dry it thoroughly, and rub on a thin coat of oil. Skip the dishwasher and long soaks.
Is 12 inches enough for a family?: It fits four to six chicken thighs or a whole cut-up chicken, and it handles a large cornbread or a pan pizza. For bigger batches, a second pan or a larger size works better.
How does it compare with a carbon steel pan?: Carbon steel is lighter and heats faster, but cast iron holds heat longer and is more forgiving for searing and baking. The Lodge is the heavier, slower option.