Lodge L8DSK3 Cast Iron Deep Skillet 10.25-Inch

By Lodge · Frying Pans · Kitchen & Cooking

  • 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

Lodge’s 10.25-inch deep cast iron skillet for cooks who want one pan to sear, fry, bake and move from stovetop to oven or grill. Check the depth and weight before you buy: the 3.06 in walls and 6.39 lb make it about an inch deeper and heavier than Lodge’s classic 10.25-inch skillet.

Strengths

  • The 3.06 in walls handle frying, baking and shallow braising in one pan.
  • Factory seasoning is soy-based and improves with use; Wirecutter found Lodge pans release eggs and cornbread cleanly.
  • Works on induction, gas and electric, in the oven, on the grill and over a campfire.
  • Lodge backs it with a limited lifetime warranty covering damage from everyday use.
  • Made in the USA and PFAS-free per Lodge.

Weaknesses

  • Cast iron heats less evenly than aluminum or tri-ply, so eggs and pancakes need attention.
  • At 6.39 lb it is heavy to maneuver, and the handle gets very hot.
  • Hand wash only; the dishwasher is out, and the pan needs drying and oiling after every wash.
  • The factory surface is rough from sand casting and smoothens only with use and re-seasoning.
  • No instrumented test of this exact model exists; the praise rests on Lodge’s line-wide record.

Verified specifications

ModelL8DSK3, Lodge’s 10.25-inch deep skillet with a long handle and assist loop handle.
Capacity3.2 qt per Lodge; restaurant-supply specs round it to 3 qt.
Materialcast iron, factory-seasoned with soy-based vegetable oil.
Compatibilityany stovetop including induction, plus oven, grill and campfire.
Carehand wash only; dry and oil after washing.
Weight6.39 lb product weight; 6.5 lb shipping weight.
Constructionmade in the USA; PFAS-free per Lodge.
Warrantylimited lifetime warranty covering damage from everyday use.
Cooking surface10.25 in wide, about 47.88 sq in per a third-party listing.
In the boxskillet only; the L8IC3 cast iron cover and GL10 glass cover sell separately.
Dimensions16.56 × 10.5 × 3.06 in; 7.5 in flat bottom; 4.81 in handle.
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Seasoning and care

Lodge seasons the pan with soy-based vegetable oil, not animal fat or peanut oil, which matters for allergy and dietary buyers. New pans feel rough from sand casting; the surface smoothens with use, and Lodge says fine sandpaper on rough spots then re-seasoning is acceptable. Care means hand washing with warm soapy water, drying completely and applying a thin layer of neutral oil; harsh chemicals and scouring pads are out. Rust can be scrubbed off and the seasoning rebuilt. Lodge recommends preheating gradually on a similar-sized burner, starting at medium-low heat, and using a hot handle mitt.

Cooking with it

Wirecutter has tested 16 Lodge-family skillets since 2017 and found Lodge pans sear steak well, release cornbread and eggs cleanly with factory seasoning, pour without dribbling and build nonstick seasoning with use. Its guide recommends deep-sided Lodge skillets for deep-frying and shallow braises, though its picks are 12-inch models, not this 10.25-inch pan. Long-term owners report Lodge skillets performing well over 2–15 years of use. Consumer Reports lists Lodge cast iron in its test program, though its scores sit behind a membership wall. The trade-off is heat distribution: cast iron heats less evenly than aluminum or tri-ply. No instrumented test of the exact L8DSK3 exists, so the evidence is Lodge’s line-wide record rather than this pan’s measured performance.

Is it worth it?

Under $30 from hardware and restaurant-supply retailers, the L8DSK3 sits in the same value tier as Lodge’s classic 10.25-inch skillet that Wirecutter, Serious Eats, CNN Underscored and Business Insider all recommend for budget cast iron buyers. Checked 2026-10-14: Lodge direct lists it at $35.95, Ace Hardware at $29.99, Lehman’s at $32.99, and WebstaurantStore, East Bay Restaurant Supply, Hartville Hardware and Smith & Edwards at $29.90–$29.99.

Which model this is

This page covers the L8DSK3, Lodge’s 10.25-inch deep skillet in bare pre-seasoned cast iron. Do not confuse it with the shallower classic L8SK3 10.25-inch skillet (2 in depth, about 5.66 lb), the 12-inch L10DSK3 deep skillet, or the enameled Chef Collection lines.

The Amazon listing for this skillet is ASIN B0BFQ2H2KR.

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