Lodge Cast Iron Pre-Seasoned Deep Skillet with Iron Cover and Assist Handle, 5 Quart, Black

This is a fantastic skillet! I wanted a 12 inch skillet to start with, but with the deeper side, it's so much easier to stir fry, grease and food don't fly everywhere on my counter! It came pre seasoned, and I always use a little oil, just to cover the bottom of the pan, it cooks so well, I wash with hot water, and scrub with the lodge logic scrubber, no soap and nothing abrasive really. The lid keeps the heat in, and has self basting tips, haven't tried it as a dutch oven, but sure it will work well. The size is just right, not too big and not too small. it's a bit heavy, but not unmanageable. It will last for years, thank you, Lodge Logic!

This 5 Qt. frying pan with lid is so versatile. It can be used for almost all your cooking needs indoors and outdoors. It comes to you already seasoned (baked in multi times with cooking oil coats) which is great. I started cooking right away after a quick hand wash and coating of Pam applied to the inside surfaces then wipe that down and transfer the residual oils to the outside surfaces. After just a few of these treatments after each hand wash the pan becomes more and more stick resistant. The main reason for me to purchase this pan is the fact that most other affordable frying pans available today warp when exposed to the cook tops heat and become bent permanently which makes cooking more difficult. These cast iron pans do not warp and Walmart offers this brand at a most reasonable price including tax and shipping. I do recommend. I liked mine so much I purchased another 10" fry pan and Dutch oven with lid that fits both items for my Mother and she said "It's just like what Grand Ma used to cook with and make all those great home style dishes". Get you some.