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product_id: 2748480
title: "Cast Iron Covered Deep Skillet - Pre-Seasoned Deep Cast Iron Skillet with Lid - Heavy-Duty Family Size Frying Pan for Braising, Sautéing, Grilling & Everyday Cooking - 5 Quart"
brand: "lodge"
price: "R6161"
currency: ZAR
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reviews_count: 13
category: "Lodge"
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# 5 Quart deep cooking capacity Superior heat retention & distribution Durable, chemical-free cast iron build Cast Iron Covered Deep Skillet - Pre-Seasoned Deep Cast Iron Skillet with Lid - Heavy-Duty Family Size Frying Pan for Braising, Sautéing, Grilling & Everyday Cooking - 5 Quart

**Brand:** lodge
**Price:** R6161
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🍳 Elevate your cooking game with timeless cast iron mastery!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Cast Iron Covered Deep Skillet - Pre-Seasoned Deep Cast Iron Skillet with Lid - Heavy-Duty Family Size Frying Pan for Braising, Sautéing, Grilling & Everyday Cooking - 5 Quart by lodge
- **How much does it cost?** R6161 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/2748480-cast-iron-covered-deep-skillet-pre-seasoned-deep-cast-iron)

## 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

- • **Heat That Lasts:** Exceptional heat retention and even distribution for perfectly cooked dishes every time.
- • **Built to Outlast:** Heavy-duty cast iron construction made in the USA, designed to become a lifelong kitchen staple.
- • **Master Every Meal:** Spacious 5-quart capacity perfect for family-sized sautés, braises, and deep frying.
- • **Safe & Sustainable:** Pre-seasoned with natural vegetable oil, free from PTFE and PFOA for chemical-free cooking.
- • **Cook Anywhere, Anytime:** Compatible with stovetops, ovens, grills, and campfires—your versatile kitchen essential.

## Overview

The Lodge Cast Iron Covered Deep Skillet is a 5-quart, pre-seasoned heavy-duty pan with a fitted lid, designed for versatile cooking from stovetop to campfire. Made in the USA with durable, chemical-free cast iron, it offers superior heat retention and even cooking, perfect for family meals and everyday use.

## Description

This Lodge® Cast Iron Deep Skillet has a 5 Quart capacity and can be used for deep frying, bread baking, and more. This skillet is foundry seasoned and is ready to use upon purchase. It is safe for all cooking surfaces, grills, and even campfires. It is finished with an assist handle for easier handling and includes a lid. Can be used to saute, sear, fry, bake, & stir fry Foundry seasoned; ready to use upon purchase Safe for all cooking surfaces, grills, & campfires Oven safe Superior heat retention Assist handle for easier handling Lid included Durable Made in the USA.

Review: Seasoned - Amazing skillet,seasoned and love cooking in it! Deep enough to make sauces or soup in!
Review: Goodbye Flaky (And Possibly Deleterious) Teflon Cookware - I got the Lodge Logic Cast-Iron Chicken Fryer when I learned that properly seasoned cast-iron cookware are an alternative to Teflon cookware. With the Lodge Logic Cast-Iron Chicken Fryer, I no longer have to contend with Teflon cooking surfaces that start to flake and lose their their non-stick properties over time. (Teflon 101: Teflon contains PTFE [Polytetrafluoroethylene], which the FDA finds to contain "insignificant" amounts of PFOA [Perfluorooctanoic acid], a toxicant and carcinogen in animals -Wikipedia. Insignificant amounts or not, I'm not taking chances.) Besides having a non-stick surface (which is PTFE- and PFOA-free), the Lodge Logic Cast-Iron Chicken Fryer has a lot more to offer: Heat Retention and Distribution ------------------------------- With cast-iron, heat is evenly distributed throughout the pan so you won't get hot spots that will burn your food. The excellent heat retention property of cast-iron also help to cook food quickly so more of the vitamins in the food are retained. Deep Sides ---------- I use the Lodge Logic Cast-Iron Chicken Fryer mostly as a regular pan. The deep sides (3-1/4") help to keep the stove top clean by acting as a shield to keep splatter from grease and bits of food from reaching the stove top. Durability ----------- The Lodge Logic Cast-Iron Chicken Fryer is a one-piece cookware with no joints or rivets. It is extremely durable under normal use. In fact, cast-iron cookware do oftentimes outlast their owners! Do note, however, that cast-iron pans DO crack when subjected to extreme temperature changes. So, be sure to let an extremely hot cast iron pan cool some before attempting to wash it. Non-Stick Surface ----------------- When properly seasoned, cast-iron cookware should provide a non-stick cooking surface. When I got the Lodge Logic Cast-Iron Chicken Fryer, I found that even though it came "pre-seasoned," it wasn't quite non-stick! The solution was simple enough - all I had to do was to "season" it some more. I did some research and found that your cast-iron is best seasoned with animal-based fats or other vegetable-based saturated fats because saturated fats are less likely than non-saturated fats to turn rancid. Non-saturated fats are also more likely to leave a sticky residue than saturated fats when baked. - Animal-Based Fats The most notable animal-based fat is of course lard. However, I was unable to find commercially available lard that wasn't hydrogenated (hydrogenation is a process used for making liquid fats solid or semi-solid and for increasing shelf life). If you want lard that's not hydrogenated, your best bet would be to render your own pork/bacon fat. - Vegetable-Based Fats Non-hydrogenated Palm oil and Coconut oil are both saturated vegetable oils that are readily available in the natural foods section of most supermarkets. The use of Coconut oil, however, is discouraged because coconut oil has a strong flavor and will impart a tinge of its flavor on foods cooked in cast-iron cookware that have been seasoned with coconut oil. I used Spectrum Organic Vegetable Oil (which is actually just 100% palm oil) to season my Lodge Logic cookware. - The Seasoning Process Rub only a *thin* and even coating of fat on the cast-iron pan and bake the pan in the oven for an hour. Remember, more isn't better - I had to learn this the hard way. I applied too much of the Spectrum Oil on my first couple of coatings and found that the baked on oil became very sticky. I had to scrape out the sticky coating with a wooden spatula and start over. So, go easy on that coating of oil/fat! I had to repeat the seasoning process 6 times before my Lodge Logic became seasoned. - The Seasonedness Test A good test of whether your cast-iron cookware is truly seasoned is to cook an egg with it using no oil whatsoever. If the egg doesn't stick to the pan, your cast-iron pan is seasoned. Conclusion ---------- The Lodge Logic Cast-Iron Chicken Fryer is a very good alternative to Teflon cookware and should last a lifetime. Once seasoned, it is perfect for healthy fat-free or low fat cooking. Highly recommended!

## Features

- Deep Cooking Capacity: The Lodge Cast Iron Covered Deep Skillet features a spacious design with extra room for braising, frying, and sautéing family-size meals for versatile everyday cooking
- Included Cast Iron Lid: The heavy-duty covered skillet includes a fitted cast iron lid to help retain heat and moisture while supporting flavorful one-pan cooking
- Versatile Kitchen Essential: This multipurpose iron skillet is compatible with stovetops, ovens, grills, and campfires for flexible cooking indoors or outdoors
- 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: Made in the USA, Lodge 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 |
|---------------|-------|
| Additional Features | Made without PFOA or PTFE |
| Brand | Lodge |
| Capacity | 5 quarts |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Smooth Surface Induction |
| EU Spare Part Availability Duration | 100 years |
| Handle Material | Cast Iron |
| Item Weight | 14.4 pounds |
| Material | Cast Iron |
| Material Type | Cast Iron |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only, Oven Safe |
| Shape | cylinder |
| Special Feature | Made without PFOA or PTFE |

## Product Details

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

## Images

![Cast Iron Covered Deep Skillet - Pre-Seasoned Deep Cast Iron Skillet with Lid - Heavy-Duty Family Size Frying Pan for Braising, Sautéing, Grilling & Everyday Cooking - 5 Quart - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81F3HPQ1RXL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Despite using oil and the pan being already seasoned, steak sticks to the pan. Is this normal for the first time or do I need to return my pan?**
A: It is common for new cast iron (even pre-seasoned) to have sticking issues. Just use a little more oil and butter when cooking your steaks and it will slowly build up more of a tolerance over time. Also, make sure the pan is hot before putting oil in, and especially any steaks. I have a glass top electric stove so I let the pan heat up for about 15 minutes before adding oil and butter. It starts at about 625 degrees, but after adding oil and butter, it cools to about 450. Then I add the steak after the butter melts, and I don't have any sticking issues at all. I use very coarse sea salt and oil to clean the pan, and then flax seed oil to re-season after. I turn the burner on high and let the pan sit there until it starts smoking and then turn off the burner and let it cool for a few hours (or even overnight) before putting it back in the cabinet. Hope this helps.

**Q: Has anyone used this for camping? What was your experience with it?**
A: I use it when we car/tent camped.  Can do a lot with this combo.  I use it to fry and bake (as a dutch oven)   I even used it as a bean pot to make baked beans.  At night, put it in a hole with the coals and cover it with dirt....by morning the beans are ready...  It is now my RV prime cooking utensil.  I bought mine almost 5 years ago (2016) and its still going strong

**Q: How much does it weigh with the lid and with out it?**
A: The skillet is 8-9lbs pot about 13. Together they're like, about 20 or so. They don't feel that heavy though, & amazon price is LESS then 1/2 what you'd pay for 1 pot on website..plus they're handy for whackin stuff! ;)

**Q: why is this so much cheaper here than on the Lodge site? 62.00 on their site compared to here**
A: Don't know, but the price is comparable to what we saw at the Lodge outlet store.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Seasoned
*by D***Y on August 4, 2026*

Amazing skillet,seasoned and love cooking in it! Deep enough to make sauces or soup in!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Goodbye Flaky (And Possibly Deleterious) Teflon Cookware
*by S***W on June 3, 2009*

I got the Lodge Logic Cast-Iron Chicken Fryer when I learned that properly seasoned cast-iron cookware are an alternative to Teflon cookware. With the Lodge Logic Cast-Iron Chicken Fryer, I no longer have to contend with Teflon cooking surfaces that start to flake and lose their their non-stick properties over time. (Teflon 101: Teflon contains PTFE [Polytetrafluoroethylene], which the FDA finds to contain "insignificant" amounts of PFOA [Perfluorooctanoic acid], a toxicant and carcinogen in animals -Wikipedia. Insignificant amounts or not, I'm not taking chances.) Besides having a non-stick surface (which is PTFE- and PFOA-free), the Lodge Logic Cast-Iron Chicken Fryer has a lot more to offer: Heat Retention and Distribution ------------------------------- With cast-iron, heat is evenly distributed throughout the pan so you won't get hot spots that will burn your food. The excellent heat retention property of cast-iron also help to cook food quickly so more of the vitamins in the food are retained. Deep Sides ---------- I use the Lodge Logic Cast-Iron Chicken Fryer mostly as a regular pan. The deep sides (3-1/4") help to keep the stove top clean by acting as a shield to keep splatter from grease and bits of food from reaching the stove top. Durability ----------- The Lodge Logic Cast-Iron Chicken Fryer is a one-piece cookware with no joints or rivets. It is extremely durable under normal use. In fact, cast-iron cookware do oftentimes outlast their owners! Do note, however, that cast-iron pans DO crack when subjected to extreme temperature changes. So, be sure to let an extremely hot cast iron pan cool some before attempting to wash it. Non-Stick Surface ----------------- When properly seasoned, cast-iron cookware should provide a non-stick cooking surface. When I got the Lodge Logic Cast-Iron Chicken Fryer, I found that even though it came "pre-seasoned," it wasn't quite non-stick! The solution was simple enough - all I had to do was to "season" it some more. I did some research and found that your cast-iron is best seasoned with animal-based fats or other vegetable-based saturated fats because saturated fats are less likely than non-saturated fats to turn rancid. Non-saturated fats are also more likely to leave a sticky residue than saturated fats when baked. - Animal-Based Fats The most notable animal-based fat is of course lard. However, I was unable to find commercially available lard that wasn't hydrogenated (hydrogenation is a process used for making liquid fats solid or semi-solid and for increasing shelf life). If you want lard that's not hydrogenated, your best bet would be to render your own pork/bacon fat. - Vegetable-Based Fats Non-hydrogenated Palm oil and Coconut oil are both saturated vegetable oils that are readily available in the natural foods section of most supermarkets. The use of Coconut oil, however, is discouraged because coconut oil has a strong flavor and will impart a tinge of its flavor on foods cooked in cast-iron cookware that have been seasoned with coconut oil. I used Spectrum Organic Vegetable Oil (which is actually just 100% palm oil) to season my Lodge Logic cookware. - The Seasoning Process Rub only a *thin* and even coating of fat on the cast-iron pan and bake the pan in the oven for an hour. Remember, more isn't better - I had to learn this the hard way. I applied too much of the Spectrum Oil on my first couple of coatings and found that the baked on oil became very sticky. I had to scrape out the sticky coating with a wooden spatula and start over. So, go easy on that coating of oil/fat! I had to repeat the seasoning process 6 times before my Lodge Logic became seasoned. - The Seasonedness Test A good test of whether your cast-iron cookware is truly seasoned is to cook an egg with it using no oil whatsoever. If the egg doesn't stick to the pan, your cast-iron pan is seasoned. Conclusion ---------- The Lodge Logic Cast-Iron Chicken Fryer is a very good alternative to Teflon cookware and should last a lifetime. Once seasoned, it is perfect for healthy fat-free or low fat cooking. Highly recommended!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is my favorite cookware I've ever owned.
*by M***E on June 4, 2024*

Because it's cast iron, the heat distribution and cleaning easiness won't be as good as a copper pan. However, it's simple, sturdy, and does basically anything you'd want it to. Here's my care process. CARE: I initially seasoned it with avocado oil 5 times. (Light coating across entire pan, baked in the oven for 40 minutes at 500 degrees. Cool. Repeat 5 times). This was a lengthy process but worth it for an initial layer. Otherwise, I clean it with a soft brush or a pan scrapper if necessary. I use a small amount of dish detergent (just enough for a light lather), rinse it clean, and throw it back on a hot burner for a minute before applying a light coat of Crisco or avocado oil. Wipe off excess oil. Turn burner off and let cool. It's a little bit of work, but this pan is versatile, indestructible, safe from plastics, and affordable. I hardly use my other pans except when making sauces or small single portions. Also, this pan is HEAVY. Use two hands with potholders.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Lodge 5 Quart Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Deep Skillet with Lid - Signature Teardrop Handle & Assist Handle - Use in the Oven, on the Stove or Grill, or Over a Campfire - Use to Sear, Sauté, Bake, Broil, Braise, Fry, or Grill - Black
- Lodge Silicone Hot Handle Holder - Dishwasher Safe Hot Handle Holder Designed for Lodge Cast Iron Skillets 9 Inches+ w/ Keyhole Handle - Reusable Heat Protection Up to 500° - Red
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*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-08-13*