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Lodge 10.25-inch seasoned cast iron skillet, top-angled studio shot on white background

Lodge Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet

Recommended

Bare cast iron, one solid piece, seasoned only with soy-based vegetable oil - zero coatings, zero plastic, and cheap.

The verdict: Plastic-free

A single casting of iron with an integral cast-iron handle. The only "coating" is polymerized soy vegetable oil (seasoning) - no PTFE, PFAS, or plastic anywhere. Nothing in the food path but iron.

Verification: Manufacturer confirmed · Last reviewed July 2026

Lead safety: Tested lead-free

Lead Safe Mama (Tamara Rubin) states plain, undecorated cast iron generally does not contain lead because iron's much higher melting point makes lead contamination during manufacturing unlikely, and specifically confirms: "there is no Lead in brand new undecorated (plain / uncoated) Lodge cast iron pots and pans that I have tested to date." This applies to bare seasoned skillets like this one - not Lodge's separate enameled cast iron line, which uses a colored glaze and is a different risk category. Vintage/antique cast iron of unknown origin can carry lead residue from past use even though it wasn't in the original casting.

Verification: Independently lab-tested

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What it's made of

PartMaterialFood contact
pan body and handle Cast Iron Yes primary 🔥
seasoning
polymerized soy-based vegetable oil, applied at the foundry - not a synthetic coating
 Cast Iron Yes primary 🔥

The default entry point to plastic-free, coating-free cookware. One piece of cast iron, pre-seasoned and ready to use, oven- and campfire-safe to any temperature. Naturally nonstick once the seasoning builds up. Made in South Pittsburg, Tennessee.

Pros

  • Completely coating-free and plastic-free; nothing to wear off into food
  • Effectively indestructible, lasts generations
  • Inexpensive
  • Adds a little dietary iron to food

Cons

  • Heavy
  • Needs seasoning maintenance and hand-washing
  • Reactive with long-simmered acidic foods (tomato, wine)
  • Some skus ship with a removable silicone hot-handle holder (accessory only)

Common questions

Does the Lodge Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet have plastic in it?

No. Nothing that touches your food on the Lodge Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet is plastic or silicone — the food path is cast iron.

What is the Lodge Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet made of?

Part by part, the Lodge Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet is: pan body and handle — cast iron; seasoning — cast iron.

Does the Lodge Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet contain lead?

No detectable lead was found in the Lodge Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet. That finding comes from independent lab (XRF) testing, not a manufacturer claim.

Is the Lodge Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet BPA-free?

No plastic touches your food on the Lodge Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet — the food path is cast iron — so BPA, which comes from polycarbonate and epoxy plastics, is not in play here.

Where is the Lodge Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet made?

The Lodge Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet is made in the USA.

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Sources

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