Lodge L8CFKPLT Cast Iron Covered Chicken Fryer, Pre-Seasoned, 3-Quart, Black

Love, love this chicken fryer; wish it were a little larger but it’s wonderful. I have a ceramic top stove and cooking with cast iron is a challenge; however if you lower the temp a little this works great and NEVER EVER use soap to clean. Let it cool, empty grease and clean with the scrubber that comes with it. Wipe with paper towels and let dry. The spray that comes is fantastic to keep it slick. Nothing cooks better than Lodge!

I have a few Lodge cast iron cookware, including the 8", 12-1/4" shallow skillets and THIS 10-1/2" deep skillet with lid. Over time, it dawned on me that all I really needed was this deep skillet. With its size and depth, there is almost nothing this skillet cannot do. You can cook an egg and some bacon in it in the morning (no need for the 8"), make some wonton soup in it for lunch (no need for a sauce pan), stir-fry some chicken in it for dinner (no need for a wok), cook up some really fancy dishes with it in the oven, etc. The lid itself is well made. It fits so nicely and its weight helps create a tight seal. I love this so much that I bought one for each of my children to take to college.If you are worried about how to clean, don't be. It's iron, so scrubbing it with soap and a stainless steel mesh scrubber is absolutely fine. Clean it, rinse it, dry it (on cooktop) and stow it away (in the oven itself if you are short in storage space). That's easy, isn't it?With those said, I'll end my review with a word of warning, this piece is pretty heavy. It might be heavier than you have imagined. Please use both hands for good measures when moving it around.

The Lodge 3-qt. "chicken fryer" is just what it should be: easy to use, easy to clean up, perfect for all kinds of things, especially meat recipes that call for a lot of liquid or many ingredients - like stews or pot roasts. We use it more often than our 5-qt. Dutch oven, which is too big for most everyday meals. This one goes in the oven, too, just like a Dutch oven but with a handy skillet handle. Cleanup with a long-handled brush under hot running water is simple. After the first few uses, you really don't need to re-season it very often, if ever.For young people new to cooking, I recommend this item along with 2 ordinary Lodge skillets (say, 9 and 10 inches), and a round Lodge griddle with handle (perfect for making pancakes and grilled cheese sandwiches). These 4 pieces will take care of many cooking needs.For use & care, just Follow the Simple Directions provided, and don't overthink it. Never put cast iron in the dishwasher or the fridge. Wash and dry after each use. Lodge makes good stuff, and it will outlast you! I use my grandmother's 9-inch skillet nearly every day, and it's well over 100 years old - still works like new.P.S. - The deep skillet is too narrow at the bottom to fit more than 2 or 3 chicken pieces; and the idea of deep-fried chicken is not how I was taught to do it. I use a low, wide, 12-inch nonstick pan (much lighter than cast iron) when I feel like being Col. Sanders.

great for multi-tasking different types of food. Best yet was frying taco shells, nice and toasty.

Quality is as expected from the brand. We went ahead and went through the seasoning process even though it claims to not need it. (We do this with any cast iron product). Heats evening, and holds heat perfectly. Love that this size is a little deeper than a skillet, but not quite a Dutch oven. That said, it also works well as a small Dutch oven. Lid fits securely.

great item and great price

Great heat retention, fried chicken nice and crisp easiest clean ever

I love cooking over a fire when we're camping and this 3 qt size is perfect for the two of us. I am able to cook more in it, but cooking for 2 allows me plenty of room to stir the food. It's really heavy-duty, so you can place it in, over, or near the fire. The lid is nice and snug, so it really keeps in moisture. The lid also has a good size handle, which I can open with a heavy fire glove on. I used to cook our meals in foil, because of the easy clean up. But I got so tired of leaking foil packages, not being able to check on or stir the food, and trying to open that hot foil when the food is done. Now, I can open the lid and check on doneness and stir the ingredients. Plus, there is no leaking and everything is juicier! Cooking time is reduced a bit, too, since the cast iron gets so hot. I think I held off from getting a cast iron pot for so long because I didn't want the hassle of cleaning it. But, in reality, it's been really simple. After I washed it the first time when I received it, I've never used soap on it again. I just wipe out any excess food and give it a good rinse in hot water. Then wipe it dry with a paper towel and add a dab of cooking oil with another paper towel. And it's ready for next time! So, glad I finally got one!!

Help! The product is non returnable!You sent me a defective item! It’s dangerous to use it! It has patina falling off the pan everywhere! Like black metal flakes.

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Exelente

Outstanding quality that will last more than a hundred years just like it's manufacturing company in Tennessee. Perfect ergonomics that helps a lady to easily lift and use this item despite its heft. The best cast iron cookware one can buy in India. A little pricey for obvious reasons.

Made a beef stew with mixed root vegetables, wild mushrooms and peas, in my home made tomatoes sauce, it was perfect, tender meat, everything cooked to perfection. Also made meatballs in my tomato sauce with potatoes and peas, perfect as well. Cooking with the right utensils makes a huge improving difference to one's skills. Lodge is amazing. Will try baking bread as well, inspired by American users of this wonderful piece of cookery equipment. I have other Lodge pans, so far so good, happy customer. As long as it is cleaned properly per cast iron instructions (check Lodge website), seasoned well each time, it will last over a life time. Highly recommended.