Need cast iron help..

[Ron Snarski]

I am looking to buy a cast iron skillet. The price range is quite large. Is there better metal, or are they all the same?
Thanks

 

[timothy]

The Lodge Logic brand is a good one cause it's already seasoned. There are cheaper brands made in China which who knows what type of metal they use?
Don't be fooled by cheap Chinese imitations -
If it's not Lodge, it's not Made in America.

Tim

 

[M. Chesney]

I have the same one and love it. The lodge logic brand is preseasoned and I got it on amazon for 12 bucks plus S&H. The 7" diameter is a perfect size so it doesn't compete with your grilling space.

 

[Ron Snarski]

I read you loud and clear! Thanks a lot!

 

[Ron Snarski]

I am the proud new owner of a Lodge 12" pan! Can't wait to try it!

 

[Dwain Pannell]

You'll love it. I have a slew of C.I. IMHO you simply can't beat it.

 

[Kenny S]

I don't know brands but worth the money to get a nice one. Also season it.

 

[T Bounds]

Ron,

Lodge is great, but if you want to consider anything else look to Ebay for Wagner or Griswold. They are excellent skillets.

 

[Laura D]

Lodge is great. I haven't been able to destroy it yet, so you know it is good quality.

Laura

 

[James H]

i have mine on the christmas list already!

 

[D M Sattelberg]

Ron,

Lodge is great, but if you want to consider anything else look to Ebay for Wagner or Griswold. They are excellent skillets.

I bought a beautiful 8" Griswold cast iron skillet from an "antique mall" that is nearby.... Perfect shape. Just washed it real good with a nylon scrub brush. Re-Seasoned it in the oven, and it is thing of beauty. All for the low-low price of $8.00. It compliments my 12" Lodge nicely.

Moral of the story. Check out the flea markets, and antique stores, thrift stores... etc. I have seen a lot of garbage ones that were too destroyed to use, but if you search for a while, one will show up....Now my wife doesn't have to drag me to these places....