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Lodge 3 5 Inch Cast Iron Mini Skillet Miniature Skillet for Individual Meal Use or Desserts
Last Updated: April 11, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.8
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Food Items
311skillet, cook, eggs, oven, egg
+92%
-8%
" ... works great on top of stove and in the oven ... "
" ... Bread was yummy too. ... "
" ... Once you get used to cooking and maintaining the seasoning, you will never want to use anything else. ... From stove to oven to my BBQ/Smoker & even my campfires. ... "
" ... Bought for my son who is a marvelous cook and commented he wanted to get one! ... "
" ... "Can you put the pan in the oven"? ... "
" ... My first iron skillet, both my husband and I find it awesome. ... Love that you can put it in the oven. ... "
" ... More tender chicken. ... And faster cooking. ... "
" ... I am soo in love with this skillet, it's not even funny anymore. ... I bought this to be able to get a good pan sear for my ahi tuna. ... This skillet gets a great pan sear btw but I now cook all my meat (and even roasted potatoes) with it. ... "
Cleaning
127oil, pan, cast iron, soap, skillet
+82%
-18%
" ... Easy to clean with the plastic scraper and water. ... "
" ... I don't use anything straight out of the box without doing some cleaning. ... You really don't know where the pan has been, and it's easy enough to clean it and then reseason it. ... "
" ... Follow Lodge's directions on cleaning the pan, I store upside down between uses. ... "
" ... I bought a Ringer to keep it clean. ... "
" ... We clean with “The Ringer” made to clean your cast irons with on harsh soap or detergents without stripping away your seasoning. ... "
" ... The are made in the USA, they are not cumbersome to clean and they always cook the food perfectly (there is always room for user error). ... "
" ... Heat, cleaning, versatile. ... "
" ... Always rub the inside of the pan with vegetable oil after cleaning. ... "
Baking
72cook, bake, pan, baking, skillet
+93%
-7%
" ... What a great Cast Iron pan for the all in one pan cooking. ... "
" ... I get even cooking and food comes out really nice My nutritionist recommend it since I wasnt getting enough iron with my meals Definitely recommend it ... "
" ... It is great for baking(corn bread, pizza, upside down cakes . ... "
" ... It's also perfect for baking, or broiling. ... "
" ... For the price of entry, this is a great pan that meets most of my bachelor cooking needs ... "
" ... They’re so fun to cook with and give that Restaurant Feel! ... "
" ... I am ready to do this part for safe cooking. ... "
" ... great for burgers or bread. ... "
Size
60perfect, small, heavy, smaller, handle
+87%
-13%
" ... The size is perfect for the average person. ... It’s a just right size for anything, and anybody. ... "
" ... Perfect size & great for everyday use ... "
" ... Just the right size for my need. ... Heavy and sturdy. ... "
" ... It’s a perfect size & easy to do everything in it without the weight of a full size one/ I love it! ... "
" ... Perfect size for single serve. ... "
" ... I like the size and I needed another one. ... "
" ... It makes the perfect size omelet for one or a giant cookie for two . ... "
" ... Its the perfect size for cornbread. ... "
Build Quality
53skillet, rough, cast iron, pan, heavy
+60%
-40%
" ... Aside from that, it's the classic, heavy-duty, high-quality cast iron from Lodge. ... Sure, it costs more than the imported versions, but you're supporting American jobs and getting known safe, high-quality metal. ... "
" ... I like that it has handles on both sides. ... "
" ... Heavy and sturdy. ... "
" ... Suggest getting the silicone grips bc of the heat it conducts. ... "
" ... Years of buying cheap stuff, tossing it, and replacing it, I could have had every piece of lodge made. ... "
" ... It’s heavy and sturdy. ... "
" ... It’s very heavy, but durable and easy to use. ... "
" ... Solid cast iron, heavy, but reasonably weighted. ... "
Price
48value, money, skillet, reasonable, lifetime
+94%
-6%
" ... Honestly, this is a good pan and I got it at a great price. ... "
" ... Astonishing value for money. ... "
" ... Great brand, price, quality, etc. ... "
" ... the price is ridiculous inexpensive for such a quality item that will last and most likely outlive you. ... "
" ... You can't beat the price either. ... "
" ... Purchased on special for a great price. ... "
" ... Excellent price too! ... "
" ... Name brand product at a good price. ... "
Programs
48cast iron, cook, pan, cooking, skillet
+96%
-4%
" ... Would recommend to get this along with the dutch oven. ... "
" ... Really looking forward to cooking more on this Lodge. ... "
" ... works great on top of stove and in the oven ... "
" ... Easily transfers from stovetop to oven ... "
" ... I can brown on the stove and finish in the oven. ... "
" ... Love my Lodge iron cookware. ... "
" ... Stove top cooking and oven baking. ... "
" ... Great on stove top and in the oven. ... "
Ease of Cleaning
41clean, well, easy, cleaning, seasoned
+93%
-7%
" ... Clean up is easy, and I rub it with veggie oil after each use. ... "
" ... It’s easy to clean and easy to store. ... "
" ... Cleaned very easily. ... "
" ... My sink even now is not perfectly clean again, even though I used a scrub, brushes, and different cleaning supplies to make it look all nice and shiny again. ... "
" ... Easy to clean, and to cook on. ... "
" ... Once it is, clean up is a breeze. ... "
" ... It’s perfect but you must clean it right away or you will be sorry ... "
" ... It’s a nice skillet, and easy to clean. ... "
Ease of Use
34easy to use, easy, seasoned, care, well
+94%
-6%
" ... As long as you know how to clean and care for it, it’s as simple as simple is spelled. ... "
" ... Quick and easy ... "
" ... It is also easy to clean and maintain. ... "
" ... If seasoned properly, it is very easy to clean. ... "
" ... Maintenance is a breeze. ... "
" ... Easy to use ... "
" ... easy to maintain ... "
" ... Love the durability and ease to use. ... "
Heating
34food, stove, pan, skillet, evenly
+88%
-12%
" ... Even heating, easy to season and maintain ... "
" ... Holds heat well and heats evenly. ... "
" ... No stuck food, no black flakes in my food, just reliable cooking. ... "
" ... It heats just as you would expect and is a great even cook and takes less heat to get results. ... "
" ... Food tastes great. ... "
" ... And or stays warm ... "
" ... I use it directly on the stove but due to its size, the handle gets hot soon so i use the pot holder or a wash cloth to hold. ... "
" ... Cooking food is easy now, I don’t have food sticking as often as I did before. ... "
Product Reliability
23years, times, long time, ago, weeks
+70%
-30%
" ... Been using for a couple of years now. ... "
" ... These can last 100 years if taken care of properly. ... "
" ... If you season it right and look after it, it will literally last for generations. ... "
" ... I expect this will last a long time if my ancestors care for it properly ... "
" ... Will last and last ... "
" ... Hopefully, it will last a long time, if I treat it right. ... "
" ... Excellent product, definitely will last long long time ... "
" ... they both were purchased a few years ago. ... "
Marketplace
22thank, picture, seller, exactly, described
+91%
-9%
" ... When I received this item I was glad. ... "
" ... Exactly as described . ... "
" ... Nice picture of Bison on bottom ... "
" ... Purchased on warehouse site ... "
" ... Got exactly what was advertised and expected. ... "
" ... Thank you for the fast shipping too. ... "
" ... I saw the same one at a local store for more so I decided to buy off amazon and it came super quick. ... "
" ... Recommentd seller highly!!!!! ... "
As Gift
20one, bought, ordered, christmas, sister
+100%
" ... It was a gift ... "
" ... Great gift for my husband ... "
" ... I got this a a a gift for my sister and she uses it everyday! ... "
" ... Mother in law gift. ... "
" ... Great gift idea, makes good food ... "
" ... Bought it for birthday present. ... "
" ... Love these gave this one as a gift ... "
" ... Bought this as a gift. ... "
Drying
18oil, rust, pan, cast iron, make sure
+67%
-33%
" ... In order to properly clean any cast iron skillet you have to wash it, dry it by hand, dry it on the stove for about 10 mins & finish with a light oil coating & then place in the oven for an hour. ... "
" ... Turn off heat and apply a thin oil layer inside with fabric (not paper) and let the remaining heat do the magic. ... "
" ... I've used it for everything, washed it, dried it and it hasn't need to be retreated yet. ... "
" ... And it's better to cook with dry stuff. ... "
" ... Cleans up easily with mild soap and dry immediately. ... "
" ... For routine cleaning I lightly scrub with a Libman Heavy-Duty Scrub Brush and hot water, then wipe the skillet dry with a towel. ... "
" ... Nothing made of cast iron heats evenly, and you do have to be careful when you clean and dry cast iron cookware. ... "
" ... I then rinse the pan with water and dry it with a dish cloth or paper towel. ... "
Design
14bottom, texture, seasoned, pre, finish
+79%
-21%
" ... Not only does the job but looks great! ... "
" ... It's cute and works good enough though. ... "
" ... Besides that, I love this product and look forward to using it more. ... "
" ... It came out beautiful. ... "
" ... Looks like i cant use it anymore. ... "
" ... Feels high quality. ... "
" ... It looks nice hanging on the rack and as I'm a Buffalonian, I couldn't resist. ... "
" ... I got the very excellent version with the Buffalo nickel on the bottom - which looks amazing, even if I only see it rarely I still know that Buffalo is there. ... "
Frying
13fry, fried chicken, eggs, size, single
+92%
-8%
" ... Great for saute or frying. ... "
" ... I fried chicken in it and it did well. ... "
" ... Always great tasting food. ... "
" ... Big enough to fry 2 eggs in or make a single serving of cornbread. ... "
" ... Useful for frying ,very nice ... "
" ... So far I have been using my new one to fry up three eggs for breakfast, and it is the ideal size to do that. ... "
" ... It is the perfect size for stir fry for two people. ... "
" ... You just have to keep going, and they say it's best to do a lot of deep frying in the beginning. ... "
Storage
13size, skillet, good size, space, perfect
+85%
-15%
" ... Perfect size and works with a current glass top. ... "
" ... This is what I need for sautéing meats and vegetables ... "
" ... Also serves well as an ashtray or snack holder. ... "
" ... Perfect size for frozen hamburger patties ... "
" ... good size, exactly what I wanted ... "
" ... Good size for individual servings ... "
" ... Good size accommodates a few pieces, i.e., 5 pieces of thicken, 3 large pork chops. ... "
" ... It’s gigantic, great for feeding large groups. ... "
Fit
12cast iron, stove, sticks, skillets, lodge
+67%
-33%
" ... Holds the heat perfectly. ... "
" ... To cover this skillet I find that the Update International (SPC-140) 15" Stainless Steel Cover is a good fit. ... "
" ... It fits on the back burner of my coil-type electric stove perfectly as the 10.25in Lodge I have does on the front burner. ... "
" ... Hold up better than non stick ... "
" ... This has become my favorite "go to" skillet, I have smaller and larger cast iron skillets, this one falls into the category of just right (medium size). ... Properly season your cast iron (I'm a Crisco believer) and nothing sticks. ... "
" ... It fits nicely on my stove as a spoon holder. ... "
" ... This skillet does not come with a cover, I purchased one separately from Lodge (Amazon) and it fit perfectly, turning this skillet into a Dutch oven. ... "
" ... THEY WERE ALL LOOSE IN THE BOX AND HAD TWO PIECES OF PAPER ABOUT THE SIZE OF TABLET PAPER TO CUSHION SIX CAST IRON SKILLETS. ... "
Delivery
11delivered, shipped, item, expected, box
+82%
-18%
" ... It arrived on time and in perfect shape. ... "
" ... Both shipped in huge box together. ... "
" ... When I received this item I was glad. ... "
" ... Came as expected. ... "
" ... I can say it was delivered in a timely manner. ... "
" ... In addition, when it arrived, the carrier just threw it on the floor. ... well it's in good condition. ... "
" ... Delivered as expected. ... "
For Travel
10use, well, trips
+100%
" ... Well made great for my camping trip. ... "
" ... Cast Iron even works well on camping trips. ... "
" ... I own many Lodge products for use at home and camping. ... "
" ... Thought a smaller skillet would be easier to pack when hiking/fishing/etc. ... "
" ... It seems like it'll last forever and great for camping this summer too! ... "
" ... Bought this for solo camping trips. ... "
" ... I have taken them camping on numerous occasions and gotten so much use from them. ... "
" ... Great for camping or indoor every day use ... "
Capacity
10kitchen, house, every, must, friend
+100%
" ... This have became my favorite pan in the house. ... "
" ... Must have for every kitchen. ... "
" ... It's a staple for every house, and this one is perfect. ... "
" ... Big enough to handle breakfast for the whole family. ... "
" ... Well after a few years I visited a friend and was cooking at her house. ... "
" ... I must have for every kitchen ... "
" ... Big enough to cook for my six person family. ... "
" ... I will recomment it to my friend and family. ... "
Weight
10weight, sturdy, iron, good, skillet
+90%
-10%
" ... This one is preseasoned and feels very heavy and sturdy. ... "
" ... Great weight and pre-seasoned. ... "
" ... Heavy, good quality. ... "
" ... This is HUGE and very heavy. ... "
" ... Lodge makes some of the lowest-cost iron around, and it punches WAY above its weight. ... "
" ... This is a perfect skillet for 1-2 people, and very nice heavy weight. ... "
" ... Good heavy weight just like my mother's. ... "
" ... Heavy and sturdy. ... "
Product As Described
9exactly, described, got, expected, advertised
+78%
-22%
" ... As was described. ... "
" ... Is as described ... "
" ... Exactly as described . ... "
" ... Got exactly what was advertised and expected. ... "
" ... Nice picture of Bison on bottom ... "
Comfort
9palm, hands, way, size, silicone
+78%
-22%
" ... As it becomes more seasoned and blacker it’s hard not to run your fingers over the surface, ahh so smooth, enjoy ... "
" ... It arrived on time and in perfect shape. ... "
" ... Feels high quality. ... "
" ... It comes with a silicone hand grip that slides on too! ... "
" ... I am happy and I plan on getting another few over the years to do the same thing & hand them down through the family, as realistically the only way you destroy a Lodge pan is by breaking it. ... "
" ... The best way to put a finishing sear on a steak hands down. ... "
" ... It's about the size of the palm of a hand. ... "
Returns
8see, returned, one, wanted, two
+25%
-75%
" ... And i cant return the item. ... "
" ... So ordered a larger one and wanted to return this one. ... Surprise--this item can't be returned. ... I did not see anywhere in the description that this was a non-returnable. ... "
" ... Bought in January and now it’s March just outside the two month return window and guess what I see? ... I wanted to return it but I am two weeks pass the returned date. ... "
" ... I suppose I will be returning this and buying something that I can see before I actually purchase. ... "
" ... I did my reasearch and learned that such a Crack can be extremly dangerous and returned it. ... "
" ... Can't return via Amazon but will try Lodge. ... "
Software Platform
7cast, love, lodge
+86%
-14%
" ... Love cast iron and I like lodge the best. ... "
" ... First cast iron and I love it. ... "
" ... Love cast iron, especially already seasoned. ... "
" ... You can’t beat Lodge cast iron and the price on amazon has not been beaten ... "
" ... Cast iron is the only way to go! ... "
" ... Great web site. ... "
Water Usage
7easy to clean, clean
+71%
-29%
" ... Then I washed with soap and water before using. ... "
" ... Clean with salt and water. ... "
" ... If not, a simple scrub with warm water will usually work. ... "
" ... Cleans easier with very hot water. ... "
" ... Easy to clean with the plastic scraper and water. ... "
For Kids
6wife, love, got, preseasoned
+100%
" ... I have ironware that's over 100+yr old. ... "
" ... it was a give to my son and his wife, they love it ... "
" ... If my house was on fire I'd have a hard time choosing between this skillet and my kids. ... "
" ... It was just what my son was looking for ... "
" ... Got this for my son because I love my own do much. ... "
" ... We bought it for our Son and his wife. ... "
Washing
5soap, rust, washing, use, reseason
+60%
-40%
" ... I never knew that you weren’t supposed to wash them. ... I’m sure that you would get better results if you didn’t wash it and reseason. ... "
" ... I wash it with dish soap, and it is totally fine. ... "
" ... It is such good quality and as long as you care for it after you wash it (which takes like 30 seconds!) ... "
Washer Dryer
5washing, rust, wash, soap, warm
+60%
-40%
" ... ps, NEVER put it in your dishwasher or let it air dry . ... "
" ... And it's better to cook with dry stuff. ... "
" ... Cleans up easily with mild soap and dry immediately. ... "
Overall performance
4performance, making, done, rough, looks
+100%
" ... Not only does the job but looks great! ... "
" ... Bought explicitly for making cornbread, excellent performance ... "
" ... It’s going to last a lifetime and continues to do the job well. ... "
" ... They still get the job done though. ... "
Water Resistance
4+50%
-50%
" ... A tiny spec of water caused it to rust. ... "
" ... just rinsed it under water and wiped with a paper towel. ... "
Defective Delivery
3one
-100%
" ... Opened the box and the pan was broken. ... "
" ... I received this one BROKEN. ... "
" ... It was cracked upon arrival. ... "
Screen Protection
3top, bought, lid, also
+33%
-67%
" ... Went to look at the other and you could see the crack already. ... "
" ... It was cracked upon arrival. ... "
Battery Life
3+100%
" ... It arrived, and it's been a life changer. ... "
" ... Idiot proof and lasts forever ... "
" ... I feel like it could last a life time. ... "
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