Cast-Iron Skillet
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Experience the difference of triple-seasoned, lightweight cast iron—inspired by our original Blacklock Foundry. Cast iron provides superior heat retention and durability, so you get great results, no matter what’s on your menu. The naturally nontoxic, triple-seasoned surface feels like cooking on vintage cast iron. The Blacklock Skillet does it all, from baking to searing to roasts. Revolutionize the way you cook with our most advanced cookware yet.
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- #1Dec 23, 2025
What was the best purchase you made this year?
Not sure which one is best for me yet tbh as I love all of my recent purchases. Ankarsrum mixer Cuisinart 14cup fp Lodge 7 qt dutch oven Lodge 12 inch skillet Lodge pie pan Also got an enamel 7 qt lodge Dutch oven but I don’t think it’s gonna last for decades.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #2Dec 4, 2025
Best cast iron skillet?
I like my 12" lodge laclloxk. It's lighter then the cheaper lodges but does decent with heat retention.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #3Nov 2, 2025
I need new induction cookware I won’t have to throw away in two years.
You can get the essential cookware BIFL for under $500. Lodge 6qt or 7.5qt enameled cast iron Dutch oven. I’d go bigger if you make more soups/stews and smaller if you’re mostly cooking for 2 or like baking bread. This doubles as your stock pot. $100 - $120. - go with Staub or Le Creuset if money is no object. Lodge 12” cast iron skillet $40. - Antiques are better if you can find one. You’ll cook most of your meats in here. You could theoretically stop here. But, you’ll probably want some smaller, lighter, easier to use pots and pans. All-Clad D3 3qt stainless steel saucepan with lid $150. - Just a staple of every kitchen and will last for generations. I don’t think you can damage this if you try. Maybe if you left severely burned caramel stuck to the bottom. But even that could probably be fixed. Misen Carbon nonstick (nitrided) 10” fry pan $120 - Easier to use and less maintenance than regular carbon steel or cast iron. Perfect BIFL alternative to teflon or ceramic nonstick. Can you make eggs in cast iron? Sure. But, this pan will make eggs way easier.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #4Oct 5, 2025
What are some actual BIFL kitchen items?
Cast iron is number one, I have a couple pans that are easily 100 years old, if buying new lodge Blacklock series is the closest to the old cast without breaking the bank. Enamel wear can last forever as long as you don't drop it.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #5Oct 1, 2025
What’s something you’ve bought once and never had to replace?
Dang at that price the Lodge black lock line is probably a good investment. They're lightweight cast iron and pretty smooth as well.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #6Jul 1, 2025
Name your top 5 BIFL items
1. G&L ASAT electric guitar (27 years). Very nice, well-built American-made guitar, but not ornate or outlandishly expensive. I got this new in the late 1990s, still play it daily, and expect to keep it as long as I live. 2. Rivendell Bleriot bicycle (15 years, bought used). Nice steel-framed bicycle that's great on pavement or gravel. I expect this bike to outlast me as long as I don't wreck it and can still get parts to maintain it. 3. Merkur safety razor (6 years, bought used). I never expect to need to buy another razor. 4. 12" Lodge cast iron skillet (10 years, bought used). I traded a 6-pack of beer for this when a housemate was moving out. 5. Osterizer classic blender (29 years). I got this as a wedding gift and it's outlasted the marriage by well over a decade.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #7May 8, 2025
Found this cleaning out my grandparents’ basement….worth making my first coffee maker?
Great roast, bro...
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