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Lodge Cast Iron Deep Skillet Pre-Seasoned 10.25 inch

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  • 10.25 inch diameter
  • 3.2 quart capacity
  • 16.56 IN length
  • 3.06 IN height
  • 6.39 LB weight

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Summary

The deep-sided version of Lodge’s classic 10.25 inch skillet, with 3-inch walls and a 3.2 qt body for frying and shallow braising. Check the weight and the lid before you buy: it is heavier than the standard skillet and the lid is not in the box.

Strengths

  • The taller walls add frying and shallow-braising depth the standard 10.25 inch skillet does not have.
  • Factory seasoning is ready to cook on from the first use.
  • Works on induction, in the oven, on a grill or over a campfire.
  • Made in the USA by a company casting since 1896.
  • Limited lifetime warranty covers damage from everyday use.
  • Bare iron is renewable: strip and re-season it instead of replacing it.

Weaknesses

  • Heavier than the standard 10.25 inch skillet because of the deep sides.
  • The sand-cast surface is pebbly, and eggs can stick until the seasoning builds.
  • No lid in the box; it is a separate purchase.
  • Handles get hot, and Bon Appétit’s panel found Victoria’s handle more comfortable.
  • Rust is the main failure mode if the pan is left wet.
  • Needs hand washing, full drying and regular re-oiling.

Verified specifications

ModelLodge Cast Iron Deep Skillet, 10.25 inch, pre-seasoned (L8DSK3 per distributor listings).
Capacity3.2 qt; some listings round it to 3 qt.
Seasoningfactory pre-seasoned with 100% natural vegetable oil, ready to use.
Cooking surfaceabout 8.25 inches across, roughly 2 inches less than the listed diameter.
Sidewall depth3.06 inches.
Handlesa long main handle plus an assist handle; handle length 4.81 inches.
Usestovetop including induction, oven, grill and campfire.
Carehand wash, dry and oil; not dishwasher-safe.
Originmade in the USA; Lodge’s foundry is in South Pittsburg, Tennessee, and the company dates to 1896.
Dimensions10.25 inch diameter, 16.56 inches long with handles, 3.06 inches tall, 10.5 inches wide; 6.39 lb.
Lidnot included; a Lodge 10.25 inch lid fits but is sold separately.
Full research notes and sources

Deep sides and what they are for

Lodge positions the deep skillet as the classic pan “with some extra room” for deep frying or as a shallow Dutch oven. The body holds 3.2 qt, the walls stand 3.06 inches tall and the pan measures 16.56 inches end to end with the handles. The flat cooking surface is about 8.25 inches across, roughly 2 inches under the listed diameter, a sizing convention Lodge owners have documented for years. Nothing here has been independently tested in this exact deep form: America’s Test Kitchen’s 2025 cast-iron test rated the standard-depth 10.25 inch Lodge a standout on value, and Wirecutter has found sub-$100 Lodge pans matching pans that cost several times more. Treat those as brand evidence, not proof for this variant.

Seasoning and everyday care

The pan ships seasoned with a single baked-on soy-oil layer, not a thick finish, and like any Lodge it cooks better as the seasoning builds. Wash it by hand, dry it completely, then rub a thin layer of neutral oil over the whole surface. Seasoning wears unevenly on a deep body; when it does, re-season at 450–500 °F for an hour. The pebbly surface is a product of sand casting rather than a defect, and owners who want it smoother sand the pan down.

Rust, repairs and warranty

Rust is the failure to watch for. Left wet, the iron will spot, and the fix is steel wool or a rust eraser followed by a fresh seasoning. Avoid thermal shock: do not pour cold water into a hot pan. Lodge covers the pan with a limited lifetime warranty and says it will replace cast iron damaged in everyday use. No parts need servicing; bare iron can be stripped and rebuilt indefinitely.

What owners pay

Lodge’s own covered deep skillet, which is this pan with the lid bundled, is listed at $49.90 on sale against $62.95 regular (lodgecastiron.com, October 2026). The standard-depth 10.25 inch skillet sells for $41.99 at one outdoor retailer, and owners quote about $20 to $25 for it in r/castiron and r/Cooking threads. The deep body is the whole point of this model, and it costs about what the standard pan costs. A separate Lodge lid is the only other likely purchase.

Is it worth it?

For one pan that sears, fries chicken, bakes cornbread and braises, the deep 10.25 inch Lodge is the cheap, durable answer in its size class, with a lifetime warranty and a running cost of a little cooking oil. Buy it if you want the extra depth and can live with the weight and the pebbly finish. If out-of-the-box slickness or a lighter pan matters more, Bon Appétit’s budget pick was the Victoria 10 inch at about $28 to $37; smooth artisan pans cost several times more for a small gain in release.

Which model this is

This page covers the open, no-lid Lodge Cast Iron Deep Skillet, 10.25 inch and 3.2 qt, sold as model L8DSK3. It is not the standard-depth 10.25 inch skillet (L8SK3), the 12 inch deep skillet, or anything in the Blacklock line. The ASIN is B0BFQ124V1.

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