The best models of Lodge frying pans: description and selection criteria

A good frying pan is the key to a delicious meal. Today, manufacturers offer a variety of options for kitchen utensils, differing in shape, material, purpose. Thus, the popular American company Lodge makes various kitchen accessories from high quality cast iron, the condition of which is getting better with every cooking.

We'll talk more about Lodge pans in this article.

American kitchen brand Lodge - is a manufacturer that uses a new method of hardening cast iron in the manufacture of kitchen utensils. This procedure helps to significantly increase the protective properties of the metal, improving it with every use in everyday life.

Of the main features of the Lodge pans, the following should be highlighted:

• unlimited service life;
• protection against overheating, temperature changes, scratches and other damage;
• the presence of sharp and high ribs, allowing you to create the very restaurant pattern on the meat, as well as separate the melted fat from the meat;
• the appearance of a natural non-stick coating during the cooking process;
• uniform and fast heating with heat retention for a long time;
• complete absence of food sticking.

American Lodge Cookware is particularly popular for its high-ribbed heavy-duty cast iron grill pans.

Today the brand offers several types of pans, differing in shape and purpose.

However, they all share common features:

• made in the USA;
• very durable;
• used on a gas / induction hob, as well as in an oven;
• wear-resistant;
• protected from mechanical damage;
• used in open heat sources;
• have a smooth, polished surface;
• not suitable for washing in the dishwasher;
• perfectly fried, stewed, baked products;
• hypoallergenic and safe for humans.

Before buying a frying pan, first of all, you need to decide on its size: it is influenced by the frequency of use of dishes, the number of family members and, of course, the number of servings of food.

Thus, the Loggi brand offers a choice of several pans that meet the needs of each customer.

Round frying pan with two handles, 30 cm. This model is ideal for preparing meals for several family members.

Each time, the cast iron surface is hardened by filling the pores with grease or oil, creating a non-stick coating and an even black color.

Before using it is recommended to ignite the pan. To do this, rinse it thoroughly, dry it with a towel, grease it with vegetable oil and leave it in an oven preheated to 180 degrees, then let it cool. This method will protect the dishes from food sticking.

Allowed to fry, bake. Price - from 5.5 thousand rubles.

Round grill pan, 16 cm. Designed with the latest casting and oil processing technologies.

In use, this model of a grill pan absorbs the right amount of fat / oil, creating a non-stick coating and a matte black color.

A round frying pan will become an indispensable helper in any kitchen - you can fry, bake, stew on it, and also use it on an open fire for grilling. Price - from 2 thousand rubles.

Square grill pan with two handles, 26 cm. This model is highly durable and practical, for which it is liked by fans of outdoor activities.

Buyers especially note the material used in production - unenamelled cast iron... Due to this, the bottom retains the warmth and natural properties of the food.

Also worth noting is the corrugated coating. It produces juicy steaks, fish and poultry with signature stripes. Price - 4.7 thousand rubles.

Pancake pan, 26 cm. This is a unique series of cast iron pans. The peculiarity of these models lies in the image of wild animals at the bottom of the dishes - the assortment includes specimens with a deer, duck, bear, salmon, wolf.

Saving energy during cooking will be an important factor for housewives.

In addition, the pancake pan is suitable for stewing, sautéing, frying. Price - from 3.8 thousand rubles.

According to customer reviews, the dishes of the American brand Lodge combine strength, durability and versatility.

Cast iron pans have a durable finish that only gets better with every use. Customers are offered a choice of several types of kitchen accessories, of which there are square and round pans for pancakes and grills.

However, each of them will become indispensable in the arsenal of any housewife.

Of the minuses, consumers note the weight of the pans, as well as the fact that they need to be carefully looked after. In addition, cooked food cannot be left in such a pan for a long time, as corrosion may appear.

You can watch a video about the frying pan of the American brand Lodge below.