Looking for a Cast Iron Skillet

Chelnerul · December 2014

Gentlemen - I have an XL BGE and am very interested in getting a cast iron griddle or skillet that can work on the egg with the dome closed.

Any good recommendations out there? I know Lodges seem to be the leaders in the clubhouse...

Thanks,

Greeno55 · December 2014

Love my Lodge!

theyolksonyou · December 2014

If you have an Academy Sports nearby, they have a good selection of Lodge and what I think is their private label (not sure of quality). Also, estate sales, flea markets, garage sales are great sources for old high quality CI.

Eggcelsior · December 2014

Lodge new or Griswold/Wagner on ebay/CL/yardsale/flea market. I have all three and the latter are nicer quality(Machined) but can easily be more expensive due to the fact that there's a finite amount of them left.

Terrebandit · December 2014

Since you have an XL you can do a 12inch lodge skillet with no problem at all. They are about 20 bucks. I can also get one in my large but not much clearance There are 14 and 17 inch pans available too. Check Amazon.

UncleFred · December 2014

We use a 12" Lodge to make deep dish pizza in our large egg. Works great, although because of the handle the pan is "off center" so about half way through I rotate the skillet 180 degrees.

SMITTYtheSMOKER · December 2014

FYI-Kamado Joe makes a nice cast iron half moon that fits nicely in the BGEXL.

Chelnerul · December 2014

Terrebandit said:

Since you have an XL you can do a 12inch lodge skillet with no problem at all. They are about 20 bucks. I can also get one in my large but not much clearance There are 14 and 17 inch pans available too. Check Amazon.

Thanks for the recommendation, @Terrebandit. It seems that there are at least three of them on Amazon. Is this the one?

http://www.amazon.com/Lodge-L10SK3ASHH41B-Pre-Seasoned-Cast-Iron-Silicone/dp/B00G2XGC88/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1418875739&sr=8-2&keywords=12+inch+lodge+cast+iron+skillet

Biggreenpharmacist · December 2014

theyolksonyou said:
If you have an Academy Sports nearby, they have a good selection of Lodge and what I think is their private label (not sure of quality). Also, estate sales, flea markets, garage sales are great sources for old high quality CI.

I've got a round griddle/grill pan thats the private label you are speaking of. I use it on my large. Its a cheaper version than lodge but I have no complaints about it.

Terrebandit · December 2014

Chelnerul said:

Terrebandit said:

Since you have an XL you can do a 12inch lodge skillet with no problem at all. They are about 20 bucks. I can also get one in my large but not much clearance There are 14 and 17 inch pans available too. Check Amazon.

Thanks for the recommendation, @Terrebandit. It seems that there are at least three of them on Amazon. Is this the one?

http://www.amazon.com/Lodge-L10SK3ASHH41B-Pre-Seasoned-Cast-Iron-Silicone/dp/B00G2XGC88/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1418875739&sr=8-2&keywords=12+inch+lodge+cast+iron+skillet

That's it buddy. That one comes with the silicone handle cover which works well. That a good deal for both.

jhl192 · December 2014

Target sells the Lodge skillets and Dutch ovens. I've been happy with mine.

Terrebandit · December 2014

I've got an 8SK too. That one is nicer for the stove top, I think. I make toasted cheese sandwiches on it and they are great. The 10SK provides more room for searing steaks and burgers or a spatch chicken.

Zmokin · December 2014

My suggestion is buy old used CI.
Find something with a good smooth finish on the inside, the newer crap is cast asis with no finishing machining process. The good stuff was machined to 63 micron finish or better.

HogHeaven · December 2014

Goodwill or any second hand store is best. They last FOREVER. A fifty year old CI skillet is just as good as a new one.

Cookinbob · December 2014

I thought I would like to take on rejuvenating an old cast iron piece, but most of what I have seen is current generation Lodge that has been neglected. I have found great sources on-line and have a decent collection, all bought new, and I love it all. I have 5, 8, 10, and 12" skillets, 2 qt and 5 qt DO. the 5 qt DO even fits my small egg. No complaints with Lodge here. Anything else you find in this country (except LeCreuset) is from Asia and I would be suspect of the quality.

Zmokin · December 2014

HogHeaven said:

Goodwill or any second hand store is best. They last FOREVER. A fifty year old CI skillet is just as good as a new one.

I disagree, a 50 year old skillet is better than a brand new one.

stemc33 · December 2014

@Chelnerul‌, some of the EggHeads bob the handles on their CI's. I use a 10" without the handle bobbed on my large.

dldawes1 · December 2014

I just bought this 20" at Cabellas. Fits perfect on the XL. On sale for $39.

Terrebandit · December 2014

My lodges are plenty good and they are not outrageously expensive.

bboulier · December 2014

I've got a 9 inch and a 10 inch. Both were picked up at garage sales and I have had them for over 40 years. The 9 inch is just marked "9 inch" and the larger one has no markings at all. Indispensable cooking items. Who needs non-stick pans. The problem I have with the modern Lodge skillets is that they have a pebbly surface, whereas mine are smooth. I prefer the smooth finish on the bottom.

Looking for a Cast Iron Skillet

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