Lodge 20.32 cm / 8 inch Pre-Seasoned Heat-Treated Cast Iron Round Skillet/Frying Pan, Black

I seasoned it again, just in case. It has a smooth surface, is a good size, and I'm using it a lot. I've changed to cast iron because I want to stop using plastic utensils that you need on non stick coated pans (minimising microplastics). I've fried eggs in the pan without problems. Love it.

I purchased this 8" cast iron fry pan to replace one that was 50 yrs old that I dropped on a tile floor and broke the handle. It is pre-seasoned but I still oiled and heated to season it once. It is just as good as the old one. I am very happy since my experience in general is that new stuff isn't anywhere as good as old stuff.That is not true with this pan. I love it!!!!!!!

BUYERS BEWARE!This is not the H5SK3 heat treated pan. This is the ordinary L5SK3 normal pan, which you can easily get for a much cheaper cost. I am returning the product.

Item description implies this is Lodge heat treated cast iron. Its pricing likewise implies this is heat treated item. Instead, I paid $24 for an item I can buy elsewhere on Amazon for $10.I am returning. If you order this, beware of substitutes.

I bought this to use to fry eggs as well as other things. It took a while to get it properly seasoned, but now eggs just slide out - no sticking at all. Furthermore, it does it without chemicals. I use it on an induction hot plate as well as in the oven. Heats evenly and holds the heat really well.It is really well made and a nice product.09/29/2021 Update - the more I use this skillet, the more I LOVE it! We recently bought the Lodge cast iron enameled dutch oven and the quality is just the same - over the top perfect! When the 10" Lodge skillet goes on sale, we will buy it to replace our 40 year old skillet.I read a review on a Lodge skillet where the person said you could get the same exact thing cheaper in another brand. Well maybe, but I doubt it. Lodge skillets are priced middle of the road, but the quality is amazing!