Stop dealing with flaky chemical coatings, uneven hot spots, and delicate pans that warp under high heat. Standard non-stick frying pans easily scratch, leach toxic materials, and fail to deliver that deep, restaurant-quality crust on your proteins. The official Lodge Cast Iron 12 Inch Seasoned Skillet Tennessee solves this headache by fusing generational durability with home-state pride. Its thick-walled cast iron body retains massive thermal energy for flawless, edge-to-edge searing, while the intricately molded road-trip design on the base transforms a kitchen workhorse into a prized collectible. This turns unpredictable, high-stress frying into a reliable, heirloom-quality cooking experience that moves seamlessly from the stove to the backyard grill.
Crafted in South Pittsburg, Tennessee, from high-density American iron, this specialty 12-inch skillet from the American Road Trip series pays tribute to the Volunteer State—the very place Lodge has called home since 1896. The pan's undercarriage features an exquisitely detailed, embossed map design highlighting iconic landmarks and local wonders, including Memphis' Beale Street, the Chattanooga Choo Choo, the state iris flower, and local black bear cubs. Ready to cook straight out of the box, the skillet is pre-seasoned at the foundry with 100% natural vegetable oil to build a chemical-free, PFAS-free non-stick surface. Incorporating a generous 12-inch workspace, dual pour spouts, a primary teardrop handle, and a front assist handle for balanced maneuverability, this beautiful showpiece is engineered to conquer everything from slow-cooked camp chili to perfectly golden cornbread.
Engineered for thermal retention, surface control, and multi-source cooking, this 12-inch skillet maintains steady temperatures during active searing, frying, and baking. The cook positions the skillet over heat before using the dual pour spouts for mess-free grease transfer. Weighing approximately 7.45 lbs, the vessel utilizes its teardrop primary handle and integrated front helper handle for secure two-handed lifting and balance, whether cooking at the campsite, serving at the family table, or displaying the piece as a Tennessee heritage collectible.
Product Benefits
- Embossed Tennessee Heritage: Celebrates the Volunteer State with a highly detailed undercarriage mold highlighting Beale Street, the Choo Choo, and native wildlife, perfect for wall display or table service.
- Maximum Heat Retention: Heavy-gauge American cast iron absorbs immense thermal energy to guarantee a uniform cooking surface without cold spots.
- Foundry Pre-Seasoned Surface: Baked with 100% natural vegetable oil for a natural, easy-release finish that avoids toxic non-stick chemicals like PFAS or PFOA.
- Dual Handle Control: Equipped with a classic teardrop main handle and an integrated front helper handle to distribute weight evenly when lifting.
- All-Terrain Performance: Moves effortlessly between indoor induction or glass stovetops, conventional ovens, outdoor grills, and open campfire wood coals.
Technical Specifications
- Material: Cast Iron
- Finish: Pre-Seasoned Vegetable Oil (American Road Trip Series Tennessee Embossing)
- Diameter: 12 Inches
- Dimensions: 18.0" Length x 12.56" Width x 2.25" Height
- Weight: ~7.45 lbs
- Special Feature: Official American Road Trip Series Tennessee State Embossing
- Cooktop Compatibility: Gas, Electric, Glass-Top, Induction, Oven, Grill, Campfire
- Manufacturer: Lodge Cast Iron (Made in USA)
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