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Lodge 10.25 Inch Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet (L8SK3)
Induction compatible, per Lodge10.25 in cooking surfaceSeasoned with vegetable oilMade in the USA
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Buyer question · Cast iron skillet
Can you use the Lodge 10.25-inch cast iron skillet on an induction cooktop?
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Short answer
Yes. Lodge lists its 10.25 Inch Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet (L8SK3) as compatible with any stovetop, including induction. Lodge explains that induction heats cookware through magnetic fields, so the pan must contain ferrous metal, and it calls cast iron a great option for induction cooking. Lodge's tips: preheat slowly with oil and use a burner close to the skillet's size.
At a glance
Best for
- Cooks with an induction cooktop who want a cast iron skillet the maker lists as induction compatible
- Cooking on the stovetop as well as in the oven, on the grill or over a campfire
- Anyone who wants a pan seasoned at the foundry, with no at-home seasoning needed before first use
Skip it if
- You need cookware that can go in the dishwasher: Lodge says its cast iron should be washed by hand.
- You want a light pan: Lodge lists this skillet at 5.66 lb.
What we like
- Lodge lists it as compatible with any stovetop, including induction, plus oven, grill and campfire.
- Seasoned at the foundry with 100% natural vegetable oil; Lodge says no at-home seasoning is needed before first use.
- Lodge says the bottom of its cookware is cast to be very smooth and shouldn't scratch your stovetop.
- Made in the USA and made without PFAS, per Lodge.
Good to know
- Lodge says a skillet that is too small for the burner may not signal an induction cooktop to heat, so match the pan to a similar-size burner.
- Lodge warns that heating cast iron too quickly can cause thermal shock; preheat slowly with oil.
- Lodge says to hand wash it: a dishwasher will remove the seasoning and likely cause rust.
Why the Lodge 10.25 inch skillet works on induction
Lodge lists induction for this exact skillet
On the product page for the 10.25 inch size (SKU L8SK3), Lodge says the skillet is compatible with any stovetop, including induction, as well as the oven, grill or campfire. That is the maker's own answer for this model, not a general rule about pans.
Cast iron is the kind of metal induction needs
Lodge explains that induction uses magnetic fields to heat cookware, so the pan must contain conductive, ferrous metals. Lodge says this makes cast iron a great option for induction cooking.
Match the pan to the burner
The L8SK3 has a cooking surface of 10.25 by 10.31 inches and an 8 inch flat bottom, per Lodge. Lodge advises choosing cookware closest to the size of the burner for even heating, and notes that a skillet too small for the burner might not signal the cooktop to heat up.
Heat it up slowly
Lodge warns that heating a skillet too quickly can cause thermal shock and says to preheat slowly with oil. When the oil shimmers and ripples, Lodge says the skillet is ready; if the oil smokes, it is too hot.
How to use it
- Pick the induction burner closest in size to the skillet.
- Add oil and preheat the skillet slowly.
- Start cooking when the oil shimmers and ripples. If it smokes, remove the skillet from the heat source for a minute or two to cool down.
- To move it between burners, gently pick it up and set it back down rather than sliding it.
- After cooking, wash with warm, soapy water and a stiff-bristled brush or scrubbing pad, dry completely, and add a thin layer of oil.
Steps 1 to 4 follow Lodge's article on using cast iron on an induction cooktop; step 5 follows Lodge's cast iron cleaning guide.
Key details
- Maker SKU
- L8SK3
- Cooking surface
- 10.25 in long, 10.31 in wide
- Flat bottom width
- 8 in
- Overall size
- 16.12 in long, 10.68 in wide, 2.0 in high
- Handle length
- 4.81 in
- Weight
- 5.66 lb
- Heat sources
- Any stovetop (including induction), oven, grill, campfire
- Seasoning
- 100% natural vegetable oil
- Made in
- USA
- Care
- Hand wash, dry, oil
Specifications as listed by Lodge for the 10.25 inch size (SKU L8SK3).
Questions buyers ask
Do I need to season it before the first use?
Lodge says it seasons its cookware at the foundry with 100% vegetable oil and that you don't need any at-home seasoning before using it for the first time.
Will it scratch a glass induction cooktop?
Lodge says the bottom of its cookware is cast to be very smooth and shouldn't scratch your stovetop. Lodge recommends gently picking the pan up and setting it back down rather than sliding it from one burner to another.
Does the whole bottom need to touch the induction burner?
No, according to Lodge. It says cookware doesn't need full contact with the induction burner to heat, and a few millimeters of distance won't affect overall performance.
Can it go from the induction cooktop into the oven?
Lodge lists the oven, grill and campfire alongside any stovetop. Lodge also notes that the seasoning starts to break down at sustained temperatures of around 650°F.
Is dish soap okay on it?
Lodge says soap is totally okay. It warns against soaking cast iron in water and against the dishwasher, which it says will remove the seasoning and likely cause rust.
How big is the cooking area?
Lodge lists the cooking surface at 10.25 inches long and 10.31 inches wide, with an 8 inch flat bottom. The skillet weighs 5.66 lb.
The bottom line
Yes: Lodge's own listing for the 10.25 Inch Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet (L8SK3) says it works on any stovetop, including induction. Preheat it slowly with oil, use a burner close to its size, and hand wash it to protect the seasoning.
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Sources
- Lodge: 10.25 Inch Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet (L8SK3) product page
- Lodge: Can I Use Cast Iron on an Induction Cooktop?
- Lodge: Cast Iron Product Guide
- Lodge: How to Clean Cast Iron
Photos: Lodge (lodgecastiron.com).
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