- Is this different from the standard Lodge 12-inch skillet?
- The cooking performance is the same. The difference is the anniversary design cast into the pan, which makes it a collectible rather than a better cooker.
- Does it come pre-seasoned?
- Yes. Lodge seasons it with vegetable oil at the factory, so you can cook after a quick wash and dry. It still benefits from regular oiling.
- Can it go in the oven or on a grill?
- Yes. Cast iron handles oven heat and direct grill or campfire coals. Use a mitt; the handle gets as hot as the pan.
- How do I clean and keep it seasoned?
- Scrub with hot water and a stiff brush, dry it on the stove, then rub in a thin layer of oil. Skip long soaks and dishwashing.
- Will it work on induction?
- Yes. Cast iron is magnetic, so it works on induction, gas, electric and glass-top ranges.
- What size is it good for?
- Twelve inches fits four steaks, a whole chicken or a large cornbread. It is a lot of pan for one or two people.
- Where is the Lodge America's 250th Anniversary 12-inch Cast Iron Skillet cheapest?
- At Lowe's, for $39.99, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Lodge America's 250th Anniversary 12-inch Cast Iron Skillet?
- 2 stores we checked sell it, including Ace Hardware, Lowe's.