--- product_id: 206933409 title: "Lodge Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Mini Wok, 6.25 Inches" brand: "lodge" price: "R2115" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Lodge" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/206933409-lodge-pre-seasoned-cast-iron-mini-wok-6-25-inches store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # Pre-seasoned nonstick surface Even heat distribution Dual loop handles for grip Lodge Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Mini Wok, 6.25 Inches **Brand:** lodge **Price:** R2115 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🍳 Elevate your stir-fry game with timeless cast iron precision! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Lodge Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Mini Wok, 6.25 Inches by lodge - **How much does it cost?** R2115 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/206933409-lodge-pre-seasoned-cast-iron-mini-wok-6-25-inches) ## Best For - lodge enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted lodge brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Precision Heat Mastery:** Experience flawless, even cooking with cast iron that eliminates hot spots for perfect stir-fries every time. - • **Sustainable Kitchen Legacy:** Crafted by Lodge since 1896 with eco-conscious, PFAS-free materials—built to last generations and reduce your footprint. - • **Compact Culinary Powerhouse:** 6.25-inch mini wok fits perfectly in any kitchen, ideal for quick weeknight meals and shareable sides without sacrificing performance. - • **Ergonomic Dual Loop Handles:** Secure, comfortable grip designed for seamless transition from stovetop to table, elevating your serving game. - • **Ready-to-Use Seasoned Surface:** Skip the break-in—our natural oil seasoning delivers a non-toxic, naturally nonstick finish that improves with every meal. ## Overview The Lodge Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Mini Wok (6.25 inches) is a compact, durable cookware piece designed for versatile high-heat cooking. Featuring even heat distribution, a naturally seasoned non-toxic surface, and ergonomic dual loop handles, it’s perfect for stir-frying, sautéing, and more. Made without harmful chemicals and crafted by Lodge’s sustainable foundries, this mini wok blends tradition with modern kitchen efficiency. ## Description Bring high-heat cooking and cast iron versatility to everyday meals with the Lodge Cast Iron Mini Wok. Built with durable cast iron construction, this compact cookware piece delivers dependable cooking performance while fitting naturally into smaller cooking tasks, side dishes, and shareable recipes. The rounded wok design supports stir fry cooking and high-heat searing while helping ingredients move naturally across the cooking surface. From sautéed vegetables and stir fry favorites to roasted sides and flavorful recipes, this compact wok brings versatility to everyday meal preparation. Dual loop handles provide a comfortable grip for easier movement from cooking surface to table. Seasoned in our Foundry with 100% vegetable oil and ready to use, this cast iron wok develops a naturally nonstick surface that improves with every use. The seasoned cooking surface continues improving with use, creating cookware designed for years of dependable kitchen traditions and memorable meals. Compact sizing makes this mini wok convenient for everyday use while still offering versatility across a variety of recipes and cooking styles. Whether preparing quick weeknight meals, serving shareable sides, or creating favorites around the table, this versatile cookware piece is designed to become part of everyday cooking routines and lasting traditions. Lodge cookware is crafted to be a modern heirloom that will last generations. Lodge knows cast iron and the joy cooking with it can bring. We're proud to be a family-owned company that still makes quality cast iron in sustainable foundries that put innovation to work. Since 1896, we've survived and thrived by listening to our customers, caring for our employees, and taking pride in what we do. We're constantly improving our operations and impact to better serve our community, our planet, and the customers who love us. Review: Perfect Size, Exceptional Heat Retention, and Built to Last - This Lodge cast iron mini wok is an excellent addition to the kitchen. The 9-inch size is perfect for stir-fries, sautéing vegetables, frying eggs, or preparing meals for one or two people. It heats evenly, retains heat exceptionally well, and delivers great cooking results every time. The pre-seasoning is a nice bonus, and after a few uses the surface becomes even better. The dual loop handles make it easy to move, even when wearing oven mitts, and the heavy-duty construction gives confidence that it will last for decades. I also appreciate that it's PFAS-free, works on both the stovetop and in the oven, and is Made in the USA. If you're looking for a compact, high-quality cast iron wok with outstanding performance, this is an easy five-star recommendation. Review: Best use - This is my third Lodge cast iron product. I am very happy with the 9” wok, as I am with my 8” skillet and my 7 quart dutch oven. Each has its own best use. Why use cast iron? It is durable, of course. (None of my cast iron is enameled.) It is versatile for pan roasting, during which it moves directly from the stove top to the oven. Properly cared for, it is terrifically non-stick and easy to clean.* It is heavy and must be handled with oven mitts, so larger cookware is not ideal for maneuvering while hot. And it imparts a minute amount of iron to whatever's cooking, which is good for you but which some people can taste. (Iron still seems to me to be a perfectly justifiable alternative to ingesting the PFAS coming off your non-stick coated cookware.). So much for the chemistry. Then there's the physics.... Iron can safely be heated to very, very hot temperatures. It has a very high thermal mass, meaning that it can hold a lot of BTUs at any temperature, and it has reasonable thermal conductivity – lower than aluminum or copper but higher than glass or ceramics – meaning that it gains and loses heats slower than other metals but faster than your Pyrex dishes. With high thermal mass, it can transfer a lot of heat to the food without the pot's changing temperature. The high heat, heavy lid and thermal properties make the dutch oven ideal for baking bread, for which a lot of BTUs need to get into the dough fairly quickly while holding in the steam. The skillet over a flame can handle temperatures exceeding even 500ºF, which is great for searing or browning (via the Maillard reaction) and also for oven roasting. I bought the wok mainly for roasting vegetables on the stove top during hot summer months when I do not want to turn on the oven. Roasting is an indirect high-temperature dry air heating method, in contrast to baking, broiling or grilling (top or bottom flame,) and frying. It uses less oil than frying (unless you are stir frying,) which creates less spatter, and its high sides catch more spatter anyway. Flipping or tossing the food in a wok is central to the cooking technique, but this cast iron model is too heavy to be shaken and has only loops for handles. I find that a spatula works just fine. The wok's shape makes it easy to move the food around and its weight make it stable on the burner. Pre-heating the empty wok is a must. This is not a slow cooker. If food is in the wok at the start, it may never reach the desired temperature, and it will sit in there for too long anyway. A down-side is that this wok does take longer to heat up and cool down than I might hope, partially defeating my purpose in the hot summer months (unless I want to heat it over my outdoor grill, which also works just fine.) But it's not too troublesome to be used indoors for most of the summer as well as the rest of the year. * There's an absolutely terrific description of the how's and why's at trycookingwithcastiron {dot} com {slash} at-what-temperature-does-oil-polymerize p.s. The price of this item fluctuates widely on desertcart. I paid $19.90 for the 9" wok in 2023. ## Features - Compact Wok Design: The Lodge Cast Iron Mini Wok combines durable cast iron with a compact design for stir fry favorites, sides, and everyday cooking versatility - Time-Tested Even Heat Distribution: This durable cast iron cookware supports uniform cooking, helping reduce hot spots while maintaining heat for consistent results - Comfortable Looped Handles: This cast iron wok features dual loop handles designed for a secure grip and easier transport from cooking surface to table - Traditionally Crafted Non-Toxic Finish: Made with only iron and vegetable oil, this PFAS-free cookware makes dependable, chemical-free cooking easy - About Lodge Cast Iron: Lodge seasoned cast iron cookware is versatile and as easy to clean as it is to cook with; taste a difference in your cooking with cast iron ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07R8G46FD | | Additional Features | Made without PFOA or PTFE | | Best Sellers Rank | #8,981 in Kitchen & Dining ( See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining ) #13 in Woks & Stir-Fry Pans | | Brand | Lodge | | Brand Name | Lodge | | Capacity | 12 ounces | | Coating Description | Natural, Oil-Based Seasoning | | Color | Black | | Compatible Devices | Smooth Surface Induction | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 6,077 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 60075536307000 | | Handle Material | Cast Iron | | Item Highlight | PFAS-Free Cast Iron Wok for Stir Fry, Searing & Everyday Cooking, Oven & Stovetop Safe, Non-Toxic & Durable | | Item Type Name | Cast Iron Mini Wok | | Manufacturer | Lodge | | Manufacturer Part Number | L6MW | | Material | Cast Iron | | Material Type | Cast Iron | | Metal Type | Cast Iron | | Model Name | Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron WOK | | Model Number | Cast Iron Mini Wok | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Packs | 1 | | Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only | | Recommended Uses For Product | sautéing, baking, broiling, braising, frying, grilling, oven cooking, stovetop cooking, grill cooking | | Shape | Wok | | Special Feature | Made without PFOA or PTFE | | Specific Uses For Product | stir-frying, sautéing, boiling, Kadai | | UPC | 075536307008 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Lodge - **Capacity:** 12 ounces - **Color:** Black - **Material:** Cast Iron - **Special Feature:** Made without PFOA or PTFE ## Images ![Lodge Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Mini Wok, 6.25 Inches - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71tuSaEyVfL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Can it be used to make appams?** A: Yes, makes great appams! **Q: Is the inside of the pan base rounded or flat? (I know that the outside is flat)** A: No, on the cooking surface, there is a flat three-inch disk. Thus, the interior is not completely parabolic. I don't know why Lodge made the mini wok this way. The larger Lodge woks (14-inch and 12 inch) have perfectly parabolic interiors and cooking surfaces. Still, I enjoy cooking in this mini wok. **Q: does it come with a lid?** A: answer is no, but a GL10 glass lid from 10" skillet does fit perfectly. **Q: Has anyone used this wok to make ghee?** A: If you have an instant pot, that’s the best thing to make ghee in. Lots of video tutorials on YouTube. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect Size, Exceptional Heat Retention, and Built to Last *by P***L on July 29, 2026* This Lodge cast iron mini wok is an excellent addition to the kitchen. The 9-inch size is perfect for stir-fries, sautéing vegetables, frying eggs, or preparing meals for one or two people. It heats evenly, retains heat exceptionally well, and delivers great cooking results every time. The pre-seasoning is a nice bonus, and after a few uses the surface becomes even better. The dual loop handles make it easy to move, even when wearing oven mitts, and the heavy-duty construction gives confidence that it will last for decades. I also appreciate that it's PFAS-free, works on both the stovetop and in the oven, and is Made in the USA. If you're looking for a compact, high-quality cast iron wok with outstanding performance, this is an easy five-star recommendation. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best use *by B***K on July 13, 2023* This is my third Lodge cast iron product. I am very happy with the 9” wok, as I am with my 8” skillet and my 7 quart dutch oven. Each has its own best use. Why use cast iron? It is durable, of course. (None of my cast iron is enameled.) It is versatile for pan roasting, during which it moves directly from the stove top to the oven. Properly cared for, it is terrifically non-stick and easy to clean.* It is heavy and must be handled with oven mitts, so larger cookware is not ideal for maneuvering while hot. And it imparts a minute amount of iron to whatever's cooking, which is good for you but which some people can taste. (Iron still seems to me to be a perfectly justifiable alternative to ingesting the PFAS coming off your non-stick coated cookware.). So much for the chemistry. Then there's the physics.... Iron can safely be heated to very, very hot temperatures. It has a very high thermal mass, meaning that it can hold a lot of BTUs at any temperature, and it has reasonable thermal conductivity – lower than aluminum or copper but higher than glass or ceramics – meaning that it gains and loses heats slower than other metals but faster than your Pyrex dishes. With high thermal mass, it can transfer a lot of heat to the food without the pot's changing temperature. The high heat, heavy lid and thermal properties make the dutch oven ideal for baking bread, for which a lot of BTUs need to get into the dough fairly quickly while holding in the steam. The skillet over a flame can handle temperatures exceeding even 500ºF, which is great for searing or browning (via the Maillard reaction) and also for oven roasting. I bought the wok mainly for roasting vegetables on the stove top during hot summer months when I do not want to turn on the oven. Roasting is an indirect high-temperature dry air heating method, in contrast to baking, broiling or grilling (top or bottom flame,) and frying. It uses less oil than frying (unless you are stir frying,) which creates less spatter, and its high sides catch more spatter anyway. Flipping or tossing the food in a wok is central to the cooking technique, but this cast iron model is too heavy to be shaken and has only loops for handles. I find that a spatula works just fine. The wok's shape makes it easy to move the food around and its weight make it stable on the burner. Pre-heating the empty wok is a must. This is not a slow cooker. If food is in the wok at the start, it may never reach the desired temperature, and it will sit in there for too long anyway. A down-side is that this wok does take longer to heat up and cool down than I might hope, partially defeating my purpose in the hot summer months (unless I want to heat it over my outdoor grill, which also works just fine.) But it's not too troublesome to be used indoors for most of the summer as well as the rest of the year. * There's an absolutely terrific description of the how's and why's at trycookingwithcastiron {dot} com {slash} at-what-temperature-does-oil-polymerize p.s. The price of this item fluctuates widely on Amazon. I paid $19.90 for the 9" wok in 2023. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Awesome! *by D***S on October 3, 2021* This is an amazing little pan! I recently decided to replace all my non-stick pans in an effort to reduce the chances of ingesting the substances that inevitably start flaking off them, plus in just a few months time I found myself replacing them anyway as they too would all start sticking. That’s when I discovered or rediscovered cast iron. I had some cast iron 20 years ago, but never really knew how to use or care for it properly so I would end up with stuck on food or with rust. Fast forward 20 years and this time I took the time to study the best ways to care for cast iron and I am amazed! NOTHING sticks to this pan. It comes preseasoned from Lodge and all I do is wash in hot water (no soap), dry well by placing on the stove burner a few minutes, then wipe a very thin coat of oil on it before storing. Another tip I found is to preheat the pan before cooking rather than just putting cold food into a cold pan to help ensure no sticking. So much better than commercial nonstick!! No worries of flaking, it’s less expensive than many commercial non-stick pans, plus it just keeps getting better and better the more I use it. This mini wok is the perfect size for 2-3 people. I’ve made cauliflower “rice” stir fry, scrambled eggs and sausage and vegetable stir fry in just the short time I’ve owned it. I’m looking forward to using it with a multitude of other dishes as well as it easily goes from stove top to oven. The nice thing is it’s really sturdy, but not too heavy for me to handle as the larger woks are. Even though cast iron is inherently heavy, the smaller size of this makes it super manageable. You will need to use a hot pad or silicone holders to move it when hot, but I’ve had no issues with it staying firmly in place on my gas range since it has a flat bottom, so the only time I’ve used my silicone holder is if I wanted to move the pot to the oven or to another location to cool. Generally, though, I just turn off the gas burner and leave it there until it cools, although this might not work as well on an electric stove. I currently own this mini wok, a flat griddle pan and a 10 inch high side frying pan all from Lodge. I love that they are made in the USA and between the three don’t see the need for any other cookware except maybe a couple stainless steel pots for boiling things or for soups. Although the shape of this mini wok would work perfectly for those too, they say not to leave acidic things like tomato based foods in cast iron for too long, so I will err on the side of caution because I think this wok will otherwise last a lifetime and will be something I can pass on to my grandchildren. It’s that awesome! ## Frequently Bought Together - Lodge Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Mini WOK - Dual Assist Handle - Use in the Oven, on the Stove, or on the Grill - 6.25 Inch - Lodge L9OG3 Cast Iron Round Griddle, Pre-Seasoned, 10.5-inch - Lodge 6-1/2 Inch Cast Iron Pre-Seasoned Skillet – Signature Teardrop Handle - Use in the Oven, on the Stove, on the Grill, or Over a Campfire, Black --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/206933409-lodge-pre-seasoned-cast-iron-mini-wok-6-25-inches](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/206933409-lodge-pre-seasoned-cast-iron-mini-wok-6-25-inches) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-10-13*