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Customer Reviews of Lodge Original Finish 12 Inch Iron Lid
Customer Rating:  Summary: Well made product, one drawback Comment: I bought this lid and the 13 1/4" skillet at the same time. I got them, and love them both. The lid fits really well and makes a tight seal with the pan. The self basting points on the inside of the lid work great. Being the inquisitive type, I gently lifted the lid while cooking a pork loin, and looked in to see little droplets of moisture hanging on the points ready to fall like rain. This is an excellent idea, and shows that some thought went into this well made product's design. It should come pre seasoned though, to match the appearance of the pan, but since I'm not that fussy, it is OK. The one drawback is the handle. Since you need to use good thick potholders with cast iron since it gets hot, the handle on the lid should have had more clearance under it, between the underside of the handle and the lid itself, so you would have room to fit big fingers, and thick potholders/mitts further under the handle. Considering the weight of the lid, the handle is a bit small for sure gripping. I think a mushroom shaped handle might even be better than a loop handle, but that is just my guess. At any rate, a bigger handle would be a nice change. I recommend this lid to anyone that has a skillet it's size, even with the smallish handle. Customer Rating: Summary: must -have for your big skillet! Comment: You gotta have this big lid for your big skillet to seal in all those flavors. I bought this for the lodge 13- inch skillet and it fits snug and tight. Being so heavy it has it's pro's and con's. Pro's: It acts as a crock-pot sealing in all those flavors and for meat all the juices so they only flow in your mouth and no-where else. Crock pots take hours and hours but you get the same result with this lid in half the time. Con's: It comes unseasoned so you have to season this big guy and he is BIG!!! So get ready to spread tin foil all over your oven and open all the windows for the smell and the smoke detector(hate it)!!! Difficult to fit on a baking sheet as well to get that all around no marks even seasoning. But on the long run the good definately out-weighs the latter. If you have the 13 inch skillet this is a lid you'll love to have. More Reviews Iron cover - 13 1/4 inch diameter. Self-basting. Fits 12sk2 skillet, 12do2a dutch oven. This item should be cured before use. 
Choosing Appliance -> Cooking Pans This is another area where spending money is justified. The best pans combine different metals like aluminum or copper on the outside and stainless steel on the inside. Aluminum and copper are valued for their ability to spread heat evenly over the entire pan, and stainless steel is valued for its non-reactive qualities. Buy pans which are heavy and thick with solid handles that are well fastened to the pot. As with knives, buy the highest quality cooking pans you can afford one at a time, starting with a saute pan and a 3 qt. sauce pan. They will last forever. At some point, a stock pot (which will be especially pricey) should be considered for serious cooking. Choosing Appliance -> Strainers We recommend 2 strainers for every kitchen. The first is a solid stainless steel colander (one big enough to wash a lot of lettuce at once). The second strainer is a fine mesh conical strainer (called a chinois) which is a must for any serious sauce or stock making. A chinois is an expensive purchase, but with care it will last many years. Lodge Original Finish 12 Inch Iron Lid
Tips How to Maintain Appliance -> Stainless Steel Maintenance Wipe away any acid spills such as from vinegar or grapefruit straight away. Never clean the bowl or draining board with an abrasive cleaner. Instead use liquid detergent in warm water and wipe with a soft cloth to remove water drop marks. Care for stainless steel appliance fascias and cabinet fronts in the same way. If choosing stainless steel cabinets, a 'brushed' surface is less likely to show grease from finger marks. |
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