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# 17-inch versatile cooking surface 500°F max heat retention Made in USA craftsmanship Lodge 17 Inch Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet - Dual Assist Handles - Use in t...

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## Summary

> 🍳 Elevate every meal with the skillet that’s as bold as your ambitions.

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## Best For

- lodge enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted lodge brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Unrivaled Heat Mastery:** Retains and distributes heat evenly up to 500°F for perfect sears and slow roasts.
- • **Generational Durability:** Crafted in the USA since 1896, built to last and improve with every use.
- • **Family-Sized Feasts Made Easy:** Massive 17-inch diameter with dual assist handles for effortless handling and crowd-pleasing meals.
- • **Versatile Culinary Powerhouse:** Use it on stove, oven, grill, or campfire—your all-in-one cooking companion.
- • **Naturally Nonstick & Chemical-Free:** Pre-seasoned with 100% natural vegetable oil—no synthetic coatings, just pure performance.

## Overview

The Lodge 17 Inch Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet is a heavyweight champion of cookware, offering exceptional heat retention and versatility across all cooking surfaces including oven, stove, grill, and campfire. Made in the USA with natural vegetable oil seasoning, it delivers a chemical-free, naturally nonstick surface that improves with use. Its large 17-inch size and dual assist handles make it perfect for family-sized meals and social cooking experiences, embodying over a century of American craftsmanship and durability.

## Description

For over 100 years Lodge has been dedicated to manufacturing quality cast iron products, that can be passed down from one generation to the next. From summertime campouts to Sunday night dinners, Lodge is happy to be at home on your table.17 INCH SEASONED CAST IRON SKILLET WITH 2 LOOP HANDLESThe Lodge 17 inch Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet offers both elegance and versatility for your kitchen and campsite. Whether you’re learning to cook or a seasoned expert, this pan is perfect for a crowd and can be passed down from one generation to the next. Use it for simple one-pan meals, or complex family recipes. This skillet translates beautifully from the kitchen to the table as you make every meal a memory. Lodge allows you to take cast iron places it’s never been before.COOKING AND CARING FOR YOUR CAST IRONCaring for your cast iron doesn’t have to be complicated. Lodge cookware comes already seasoned and ready to use, so you can make your family's favorite recipes right away. You can use it on any heat source, from the stove top to the campfire (just not the microwave). The more you use it, the better the seasoning will get.After hand washing your cookware, simply place it on a burner for a few minutes to dry and then rub on a thin layer of the cooking oil of your choice. For extra messy situations, simmer some water in your pan and then use a pan scraper after it’s cooled. For excellent maintenance, and to prevent rust, always dry promptly and store in a cool, dry place.MADE IN THE USATucked between the Appalachian Mountains and the Tennessee River you’ll find the small town of South Pittsburg, TN; a town that Lodge is proud to call home. It’s built on family values, American history, and high quality cookware. All Lodge seasoned cast iron and carbon steel cookware is proudly made in the USA, meaning you’ll get the craftsmanship that has been passed down through generations.Care -If the seasoning on your pan is sticky, this is a sign of excess oil building up and not fully converting to seasoning. To remedy this, place the cookware in the oven, upside down on the top rack and bake at 400 degrees for 1 hour. Allow to cool and repeat if necessary. Maximum Heating Temperature 500 Fahrenheit.

Review: Amazing Cast Iron Skillet - I love this thing! So far everything I've cooked in it has turned out perfectly and cleaning it is a breeze, and after seasoning it nothing sticks in it or burns to the surface. Even with the messiest I've gotten in I've gotten it cleaned up in minutes after a quick wipe with paper towels and a light scrub with some course salt. Also, this is a BIG skillet, big enough that I'm able to cook entire meals in the thing with room to spare. The only downsides someone might have with it is that it might be heavier and larger than they're expecting, so make sure you have some place nice and dry to keep it stored properly when not in use and try not to drop it on your foot or something.
Review: A Very High Quality Pan. - Not too long ago, my wife and I had been discussing replacing our most used aluminum, Teflon coated skillet. The Teflon was chipping off, and my wife and I didn't think that was very healthy. We have a Lodge 12" cast iron skillet, but we needed something bigger since we were used to the size of our old 14" skillet. We decided to take a chance on the Lodge 17" skillet, and we're very happy with our decision. The pan came to us double boxed, and packed very well for a 15 Lbs. package. Even though the pan is pre-seasoned, I recommend seasoning it yourself. This is very easy, and it takes only an hour. Slather the inside of the pan with the oil of your choice, I use canola, but any will do. Turn your oven on to 350 degrees, then put your pan upside down onto the top rack, and cook your pan for an hour. If you go hotter, the oil in the pan will start smoking really badly. Also, put a piece of tin foil on the rack under the pan to catch the drippings. This pan is huge, very heavy and stable. Having such a large cooking surface is a joy. If you use this pan on your stove you can put this pan across two burners, although on mine it makes it across 1 1/2 burners. Make sure that you allow longer for cast iron to heat up, but once it's hot, it will retain the heat very nicely. Everyone says not to go over medium heat, but I find that you need to stay well below medium or else you start to burn off your oil or butter. The first night that I had it, I cooked chicken fajitas, and they turned out great. I noticed that the main cooking zones were right over the two burners, even though the whole pan got hot. As I was cooking the chicken, I moved the more cooked pieces to the sides of the pan, and rotated the uncooked pieces into the hot zones. I did the same thing when I was cooking the onions and peppers. If you use this pan on a barbecue you could get a much more even heat. Cast iron skillets are made for cooking breakfast. One morning I cooked eggs, and my home made bacon at the same time, there was plenty of room. Pancakes turned out perfect, lots of room for flipping. One morning I needed to cook bacon for four people, so I just lined the whole pan with a layer of bacon and put it in the oven at 300 degrees for 20 minutes. Not only did it come out perfect, but the clean up is much easier using that method. Several reviews I read said that the reviewer was returning the pan because everything stuck to the pan. For pancakes and eggs, you have to coat the cooking area liberally with butter. Every time that you cook another round, you need to put more butter or oil on the cooking surface. General cast iron cleaning and care is pretty easy. After I finish cooking, I pour off the oil, I scrape out any dried material, then I rinse the pan out with hot water and a scrub brush. You can use some dish soap during the light scrub, it won't hurt the season. Towel dry the pan, and put a light coat of oil inside the pan. Then, put the pan back on the stove and warm the pan back up to evaporate any water left on it. Any water left on the pan will cause rust. If you ever get any rust, just scrub down with a green pad and re-season. If you get this pan and take the time to learn how to cook with cast iron, you will never want to cook on anything else. The size and quality of this pan is phenomenal.

## Features

- YOUR NEW GO-TO PAN: Lodge cast iron cookware is the perfect kitchen tool for beginners, home cooks and chefs. Cast iron can handle any kitchen cooktop, oven, grill, and open flame. Crafted in America with iron and oil, its naturally seasoned cooking surface creates an easy-release and improves with use.
- SEASONED COOKWARE: Seasoning is simply oil baked into the iron, giving it a natural, easy-release finish and helps prevent your pan from rusting. Lodge pre-seasons all cast iron cookware with 100% natural vegetable oil: no synthetic coatings or chemicals. The more you use Lodge the better the seasoning will get!
- RUST? DON’T PANIC! IT’S NOT BROKEN: When your pan arrives you may notice a spot that looks like rust. It is simply oil that has not fully carbonized. With regular use and care the spot will disappear. If you do notice rust simply scour the affected area with steel wool, wash with warm water, dry completely, and rub with vegetable oil.
- COOKING VERSATILITY: Our skillets have unparalleled heat retention that gives you edge-to-edge even cooking every time you use your skillet. Cast iron cookware is slow to heat up but retains heat longer which makes cast iron ideal for pan-frying and roasting, these delicious moments are cast to last.
- FAMILY-OWNED. Lodge is more than just a business; it is a family. The Lodge family founded the company in 1896, and they still own it today. From environmental responsibility to community development, their heads and hearts are rooted in America. Lodge products are made in the USA with non-toxic, PFOA & PTFE free material.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00063RWVG |
| Best Sellers Rank | #48,183 in Kitchen & Dining ( See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining ) #363 in Skillets |
| Brand | Lodge |
| Capacity | 5 Liters |
| Coating Description | Natural vegetable oil coating |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Smartwatches |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (4,228) |
| Date First Available | October 2, 2001 |
| Handle Material | Cast Iron |
| Has Nonstick Coating | No |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Is Dishwasher Safe | No |
| Is Oven Safe | Yes |
| Item Weight | 0.01 ounces |
| Item model number | Cast Iron Round Pan |
| Manufacturer | Lodge |
| Material | Cast Iron |
| Maximum Temperature | 500 Degrees Fahrenheit |
| Model Name | L17SK3PLT |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only, Oven Safe |
| Product Dimensions | 19.5 x 17 x 2.62 inches |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Use in the oven, on the stove, on the grill, or over a campfire |
| Shape | Round |
| Special Feature | Made without PFOA or PTFE |
| Specific Uses For Product | Tableware |
| UPC | 710377968079 696750563973 075536351865 013389098520 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Lodge
- **Capacity:** 5 Liters
- **Color:** Black
- **Material:** Cast Iron
- **Special Feature:** Made without PFOA or PTFE

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: What is the diameter of the inside/bottom cooking surface? Wondering if this beast will even fit on my oven rack. BTW, would this make a good broiling/roasting pan for delicate veggies (bell peppers, zucchini, eggplant, mushrooms, onions), or would it scorch them and leave me with a stuck on mess?**
A: Complete dimensions follow: outside diameter handle to handle 19.5 inches; outside diameter of rim 17 inches; inside diameter of rim 16 3/8 inches; inside bottom diameter 14 inches; outside bottom diameter 14.5 inches.  Yes it would make a good broiling/roasting pan.  Use a rack of some kind and no sticking.  It does have a permanent non stick surface.  I keep it lightly oiled.  It's great for anything where you want a really hot cooking surface, like skillet potatoes, or seared beef, or vegetables.  We made a huge paella last night, worked great.  Hope this helps.

**Q: Will a 16 inch diameter pizza fit in this pan?**
A: No, this Lodge pan bottom measures 14 inches across.  A 16 inch pizza pan would fit into the top but would never rest evenly or touch bottom.

**Q: Could i use nylon ground beef choper on this pan?**
A: You sure can!! It is just as safe as using metal utensils. I would, however, be sure to not leave it in the pan in between chopping and browning especially if you are using high heat.

**Q: What is the measurement handle edge to handle edge across the pan?  Longest possible length.**
A: The outside overall dimension measured from handle edge to handle edge is 19.375".

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing Cast Iron Skillet
*by C***R on January 9, 2026*

I love this thing! So far everything I've cooked in it has turned out perfectly and cleaning it is a breeze, and after seasoning it nothing sticks in it or burns to the surface. Even with the messiest I've gotten in I've gotten it cleaned up in minutes after a quick wipe with paper towels and a light scrub with some course salt. Also, this is a BIG skillet, big enough that I'm able to cook entire meals in the thing with room to spare. The only downsides someone might have with it is that it might be heavier and larger than they're expecting, so make sure you have some place nice and dry to keep it stored properly when not in use and try not to drop it on your foot or something.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Very High Quality Pan.
*by C***M on November 26, 2014*

Not too long ago, my wife and I had been discussing replacing our most used aluminum, Teflon coated skillet. The Teflon was chipping off, and my wife and I didn't think that was very healthy. We have a Lodge 12" cast iron skillet, but we needed something bigger since we were used to the size of our old 14" skillet. We decided to take a chance on the Lodge 17" skillet, and we're very happy with our decision. The pan came to us double boxed, and packed very well for a 15 Lbs. package. Even though the pan is pre-seasoned, I recommend seasoning it yourself. This is very easy, and it takes only an hour. Slather the inside of the pan with the oil of your choice, I use canola, but any will do. Turn your oven on to 350 degrees, then put your pan upside down onto the top rack, and cook your pan for an hour. If you go hotter, the oil in the pan will start smoking really badly. Also, put a piece of tin foil on the rack under the pan to catch the drippings. This pan is huge, very heavy and stable. Having such a large cooking surface is a joy. If you use this pan on your stove you can put this pan across two burners, although on mine it makes it across 1 1/2 burners. Make sure that you allow longer for cast iron to heat up, but once it's hot, it will retain the heat very nicely. Everyone says not to go over medium heat, but I find that you need to stay well below medium or else you start to burn off your oil or butter. The first night that I had it, I cooked chicken fajitas, and they turned out great. I noticed that the main cooking zones were right over the two burners, even though the whole pan got hot. As I was cooking the chicken, I moved the more cooked pieces to the sides of the pan, and rotated the uncooked pieces into the hot zones. I did the same thing when I was cooking the onions and peppers. If you use this pan on a barbecue you could get a much more even heat. Cast iron skillets are made for cooking breakfast. One morning I cooked eggs, and my home made bacon at the same time, there was plenty of room. Pancakes turned out perfect, lots of room for flipping. One morning I needed to cook bacon for four people, so I just lined the whole pan with a layer of bacon and put it in the oven at 300 degrees for 20 minutes. Not only did it come out perfect, but the clean up is much easier using that method. Several reviews I read said that the reviewer was returning the pan because everything stuck to the pan. For pancakes and eggs, you have to coat the cooking area liberally with butter. Every time that you cook another round, you need to put more butter or oil on the cooking surface. General cast iron cleaning and care is pretty easy. After I finish cooking, I pour off the oil, I scrape out any dried material, then I rinse the pan out with hot water and a scrub brush. You can use some dish soap during the light scrub, it won't hurt the season. Towel dry the pan, and put a light coat of oil inside the pan. Then, put the pan back on the stove and warm the pan back up to evaporate any water left on it. Any water left on the pan will cause rust. If you ever get any rust, just scrub down with a green pad and re-season. If you get this pan and take the time to learn how to cook with cast iron, you will never want to cook on anything else. The size and quality of this pan is phenomenal.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best Pizza pan EVER
*by D***S on January 23, 2012*

I have been making my own pizza for about 5 years now, ever since I received a bread machine to make me pizza dough. Well I had tried countless aluminum and steel pizza pans, with and without holes. I had even tried the pizza stone in the oven, but I could never slide a raw, uncooked pizza from the prep area to the stone without causing a huge mess (I even had the big wooden shovel thing and used gratuitous cornmeal!). Well my pizza was always flawed in one way or another, though the most common flaw was uneven cooking. Burnt crust, soggy interior, sauce and cheese dripping off the sides onto the oven bottom, burning and stinking up my house. Well the solution to all my problems was this pan. After a round of seasoning followed by cooking a pound of bacon in it (tis how I prepare all my cast iron) I placed my pizza dough into the pan and prepared it as usual, tossed it into my preheated oven (which it barely fits in by the way, it actually keeps the oven door about 1/4 inch open, so measure your oven before buying this thing!) and after 25 minutes out came the greatest pizza that I have ever created! My crust was not burnt, but perfectly crisped; the entire bottom of the pizza was evenly cooked, nice and crisp, but not burnt; the cheese was evenly browned across the entire top, perfect! I could even slice the pizza while still in the pan (no concerns of scratching the surface here) and when leaving the remainder of the pizza in the pan, it remains warm for the next 20-30 minutes. I used to have to reheat slices 2 and 3, but the cast iron retains its heat so well that every piece tasted as warm and fresh as the piece before it. After all was said and done I then tried to make some deep dish pizza and oh dear Jebus, I may never buy pizza again. This is the next best thing to get aside from installing a brick pizza oven in your kitchen. Highly recommended for oven use, not so much for stovetop use. It takes so long to heat up evenly on the stove top that its not worth it. For stove top jobs like eggs and pancakes I use my collection of skillets. Update May 2013: I took this thing out for camping and cooked chicken, eggs, bacon, potatoes, hot dogs, and hamburgers over a roaring open flame. It worked great. Took it home, scrubbed it clean and its still like new. I use this pan in place of aluminum foil covered baking sheets for the most part too, though you must add a couple minutes to cook time for the pan to heat up. I want to buy another one of these but I have no reason to since my current one does everything its supposed to, and more.

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