Lodge Boy Scouts of America Pre-Seasoned 12-Inch Skillet

The media could not be loaded. This has been with me for quite sometime. This This is very durable that you can even pass it to your heirs in the future with the proper care. Its easy to clean, You can just rinse it with water, heat it to dry and season it with oil and you're done. Easy as that. Its not that lightweight because its cast iron. Cooking with cast iron makes your dish have a natural smoky flavor. and the heat distribution is perfect. Size 10 is a perfect size for a family of 4.

Bought this cast iron skillet some years ago and could not be happier. It comes preseasoned but that seasoning doesn't last long. I had to un-rust the skillet and reseason a few times but it was totally worth the effort. Now it cleans like a dream with little more than a soapy rag and cooks SO well. This pan has become a staple in my house and will cook anything. I can't even remember what I used before. I know I sound like a raving fool but this really has worked out well for me.The Boy Scout emblem is nice but I think I initially chose this skillet because it was the only one that was part of an Amazon promotion: buy 3 get 1 free in cookware. I bought a lid to go with it and a couple of other cast iron items included in the promotion. The pan is heavy as most cast iron cookware tends to be but I'm so used to it now. I wouldn't trade my cast iron cookware for anything. So glad I upgraded.

Shopped around and a good price, made in America. Don’t camp, use in kitchen. 1st time iron pan user, following the care instructions, and works as advertised. Food easy to clean off and works well in the oven. I seasoned it even though already seasoned. Good size. Robust thickness and no warpage or rust thus far. Keep it oiled.

I have owned and used Lodge Cast Iron cookware for many years. They are superior cooking vessels. I already own the Lodge Camp Dutch Oven with the Boy Scouts logo, so I just had to complete the set with this 12" Boy Scout skillet. I am a former Boy Scout back in the late 1960's, so it does bring back memories for me. You can purchse the standard 12" Lodge cast iron skillet for about $10 less than the Boy Scout version, but for me the the Boy Scout logo on the bottom just adds nostalgia to the skillet. I had some accrued Amazon points available so I only paid $20 for my 12" Boy Scout skillet. I think that this would be a perfect gift for the Boy or Girl Scout in your family. If they take care of it, oil it after every use, it should last their lifetime. What could you buy for your child for about $30 that has the potential to last a lifetime? I can smell the bacon cooking already.

When this was delivered I was not sure if it was for me for the following reasons:1. It was delivered in no packaging2. There was no discernable label3. It was not BSA branded4. The tracking number provided was apparently incorrect and showed a delivery date days away and a location half way across the countryOtherwise the pan - after I cleaned it because who knows what it came in contact with - heats quickly and evenly and has not warped. I've done a number of steaks, searing on the stove and right into a 425 degree oven without any issues. The heat distribution is probably better than the BSA one because the BSA one has the logo on the bottom of the pan.

It arrived with a broken handle. As you can see in the picture, the handle is a little samll for a heavy skillet like this one. But no problem, I packed it up, returned it, and a replacement was received considabily fast! (for super saver free shipping, Amazon probably lost money on this purchase for sending the heavy skillet 3 times (original, return, and replacement). Great service Amazon!I had no experience using cast-iron cookware prior to this one but I consider myself and pretty good cook. I did a lot of reading and research on cast iron, and gave this a try. It works great! The pre-season coating worked as promised. I use it to prepare steak mostly and the result was nice. I am still experimenting and adjusting cook time as this piece works differently than any other cookware I had before, but I like what it can do so far. I have seen the same skillet (except for the boy scouts logo) selling cheaper at Walmart. But for something that heavy, I can understand the extra cost even just for shipping. I have not seen one with the boy scout logo anywhere and I think it looks a lot more handsome that the regular one. Combining the 2 factors, I think the extra few dollars was well worthed.Ever since I have the skillet, I am constantly watching for good steak on sale from the local georcery so I can do more (rewarding) experiments.

My second 12" cast iron. Ordered in the morning and got it before noon! Thanks to Amazon Prime!!!My first Lodge lasted me over 10 years and I enjoyed cooking with it a lot. It's so heavy duty that Amazon shipped my second Lodge in a white plastic bag without any stuffing/protection, and it arrived with no problem!With cast iron, seasoning is the key and you are good to cook. Looking forward to another 10+ years with my new Lodge cast iron!

This is a great cast iron skillet. Very heavy and it just feels like a solid piece. The only complaint is, the handle could be a few inches longer. It’s a little hard to hold with food in it, combined with its weight.