Lodgecastiron

The Palmetto tree etching on the handle is a really nice touch, and it makes me smile every time I grab it. I used it for cornbread last night and the even heating gave it a perfect golden crust.

Reheated some chili in this last night and the seasoning on the skillet is already giving everything a great, subtle crust. The handle stays cool enough to grip for a few seconds without a mitt, which I really appreciate when cooking.

The South Carolina engraving on the handle is a really nice touch—it’s deep and clean, not just a cheap stamp. I made cornbread in it last night and the seasoning gave it that perfect crispy crust right away. This pan feels like it’s already been broken in for years.

Finally, a skillet that actually feels seasoned from day one instead of needing to be broken in for months. The way it sits perfectly flat on my glass stovetop, without wobbling, is a huge plus. This will definitely be my go-to pan for cornbread and fried chicken.

I love the way the handle stays cool enough to grab without a mitt—makes flipping pancakes so much easier. The cast iron heats evenly across the whole surface, and the Palmetto State engraving is a nice touch for a South Carolina fan like me.

The seasoning on this skillet is perfect for searing steaks without any sticking. I've been using it nearly every day since it arrived, and it's already developing a beautiful non-stick patina. The South Carolina etching on the handle is a nice touch that makes it feel unique.

The Carolina outline on the bottom is such a fun detail—it makes me smile every time I pull it out. Already cooked up some cornbread and bacon, and the seasoned surface was perfectly non-stick right out of the box.

I’ve been cooking with cast iron for years, and this South Carolina skillet heated up way faster than my old one. The preseasoned surface worked right out of the box—no sticky spots, just perfect cornbread. It’s sturdy enough to handle a whole pack of bacon without warping.

I was pleasantly surprised by how evenly this skillet heats up, even across the bottom and sides. The seasoning feels nice and smooth right out of the box, and I love that the handle is long enough to keep my hand away from the heat. Made my first batch of cornbread in it and it slid right out.

The etched Palmetto tree design on the bottom is a really nice touch and makes it feel special for any South Carolina fan. It pre-seasoned perfectly, so I was cooking cornbread in it within an hour of opening the box.