Always liked the Lodge pans because you can cook your food well in these pans and fast too.

I have another 12” lodge pan and the cooking surface is nice and even

I smoothed the inside of my Lodge pans to a satin smooth finish, and sanded the outsides just so they wouldn’t scrape stone counters or glass cooktops

Run your finger along a new Lodge pan and an old machined pan

However, I think it's a little thin than other Lodge pans, because I see the heat at the center is higher than other areas.

On another note, there's a YouTube video of a guy using a brand new, never used Lodge pan without doing his own seasoning

This is our third Lodge pan , already been using their dutch oven for 7 years plus , and we absolutely love it !!

Always liked the Lodge pans because you can cook your food well in these pans and fast too.

, I put oil on pan let heat about 5 minutes, turned up the heat and started making the best ever homemade butter milk pancakes ,so pleased with this lodge pan I ordered another while cooking pancakes lol the pan after cooking looks amazing nothing sticks

We used it to make these delectable jalapeño grilled cheese sandwiches

Before you start using it the first time, as well as after every use here is what you do:(1

Works as it should.

It also cleans well as long as you know NOT to remove the non-stick seasoning by scouring with steel wool or copper pads

It's takes a min to cool down as

Sits flat, as well as on edge, in the cabinet

The heat distribution is pretty good, not the absolute best I've had if I'm honest, but I'm giving it a solid B.It's easy to clean so long as it's seasoned, and it gives food that unmatched flavor