Lodge10-1/4-Inch Cast-Iron Lid

It's a lid & fits on lodge skillet.

Sturdy lid, perfect fit for my vintage Dutch oven

So, you're considering buying a 12" cover for your Lodge pan or dutch oven. At the time of this writing the Lodge L10SK3 Pre-Seasoned Skillet, 12-Inch was selling at Amazon a little over $33. The cost for this cover is currently around $31.Some may wonder why anyone would spend as much, or even perhaps more, for a lid for their cast iron skillet as they did for the skillet themselves. If you bought the skillet a few years ago you likely paid less than the current price of the cover. However, if you're into cooking and you've really come to know and love what cast iron cooking is all about then you'll realize, from a purely financial standpoint that it's more analogous to buying a house than a cooking utensil. What I mean is that this cookware, if properly cared for, will literally last you a lifetime. If you consider the cost in terms of amortization over even twenty years, and you couple that with the superior functionality of a cover such as this compared to your alternatives which are likely the Lodge GC12 Tempered Glass Lid, 12-inch it's a bargain. Personally, I think you're absolutely crazy buy a glass cover for a cast iron pan. The reasons people buy glass covers are the exact reasons that people should not buy cast iron cookware to begin with.If you read the reviews for the glass covers, and the reviews are generally positive I might add, you'll find a common appeal. That is, that they are dishwasher safe, they are relatively light, you can view the contents of what's in your pan or pot and they provide a cover for their cookware. Furthermore, if you buy the Lodge brand of glass cover then you MAY get a decent fit on your Lodge pan but certainly not nearly as good of a fit as with this cover. For what it's worth, the Lodge brand glass lid, that's inferior to the cast iron is made China. All Lodge cast iron cookware is made in the U.S. I don't mean to imply that being made in China is necessarily a bad thing but I have learned that a lot of people have issues with it. That is is made in China makes it even harder for me to fathom how it could sell for even half the price of this lid. It simply shows that people will pay the money for the Lodge name but again, if all those convenience issues are what's important to you in cookware then why bother with any cast iron cookware to begin with? Your Lodge 12" skillet is going to take some of your precious time to maintain. It's going to be heavy when you lift it and you're going to have to wash it by hand immediately after cooking with it then make sure it's towel dried exceptionally well and after all that you may need to season it again and leave it in a hot oven for an hour or more. Some people find this to be a chore. I take delight in it because I know I'm caring for a life long investment. I also enjoy honing my good knives. It's really very similar. You know, it's like some people will only hand wash their cars because they don't want the cloths from the automatic car washes gradually damaging the clear coat and ultimately the paint finish on their car and those car washes will damage your paint over time.But, if you're into cooking and you've experienced the superior cooking aspects that can only come from good cast iron cookware you're happy to do it. But would you put cheap tires or cheap anything on your Porsche? Don't put a cheap lid on what may be the finest piece of cookware you'll ever own.If these are things (light weight, dishwasher safe, a see through lid, etc.) that are really important to you then I suggest you shouldn't be buying cast iron cookware to begin with. Cast Iron is heavy. It is not dishwasher safe, if fact if you put it in the dishwasher it's a given that it will be ruined immediately. If you don't wash and dry it promptly and properly, you'll start seeing rust soon too.Like this cast iron cover, the glass cover also gets stellar reviews. I'm sure it's a good cover. A Volkswagen is a good car but it's not as good as a Porsche. The analogy is not that questionable.There are many enhancements that can end up staying created to your residence and some can demonstrate to be a significantly greater financial commitment than some others. The Lodge self basting cast iron cover is IMHO and enhancement that's worth every penny.You can certainly buy other 12 " covers for your cookware but a real chef will tell you that not all covers are the same and some covers serve a greater purpose than just overing the pot to keep the heat in. This Cover Provides Self-basting Spikes On The Underside That Allow The Nutrition And Flavor In The Steam To Drip Back Onto Food. Also, many people won't spend the money on this lid because "they only use the lid occasionally". I've found, now that I own it and see how useful it is that I almost always use it. Have you been cooking bacon in your cast iron pan without a lid? Try cooking it with this lid. One might think that the bacon won't get crispy because it will steam. NOT SO. Not only does it prevent the grease from splattering but the bacon will crisp up as much or as little as I want it to. How about fried eggs? I used to always go for over easy or over medium. No more. Now, I always use the lid and my fried egg of choice is "basted". Hey, don't knock it until you've tried it.This is a better lid than the standard cover; not only for your pan but for your dutch oven as well. You may be tempted to buy the less expensive glass covered lid and justify it because it costs less and you can look at what's in the pan but if you're really into cooking the self basting feature of this type of lid is all you'll need to be sold on it. For stovetop the glass cover will let you see inside. It is not as heavy and it has no flanges to cover the spouts so it will let more steam out. For oven use I would get the iron lid. Even though the glass lid is allegedly oven safe to 400 degrees F, it has a plastic handle. I would not want to test it. The beauty of cast iron is that you'll never have to worry about such things. Since the iron is heavier it will have somewhat of a pressure cooker effect and hold more steam in than the glass lid could ever hope to. You really want the self-basting iron lid for baking tender roasts. The iron lid is the one you can use absolutely anywhere, stove, oven, indoors, camping.

I bought this for my 12” deep skillet. Worked as stated.

I bought this so I could make rice and other items on my lodge 8" skillet when i'm camping. This lid fits perfectly, the added material underneath keeps water and other liquids from pooling off and getting you or your table wet. made some popcorn and rice so far in this thing and clean up and seasoning is super easy. Love this, and love Lodge!

It's a Lodge! Cast iron! Fits the 10 inch frying pan well.

Well made excellent product

The Perfect Hat for Your Cast Iron PanYou know that feeling when you have a trusty cast iron skillet or a small Dutch oven, you're cooking something delicious, and you suddenly realize you don't have a lid that actually fits? Or maybe you have a lid, but it's flimsy, doesn't seal well, or just doesn't feel right perched on your solid cast iron cookware. That was me. I had a couple of well-loved Lodge pieces, and while they were fantastic on their own, there were times I needed a proper cover to simmer, steam, or just keep things warm. This Lodge 8-Inch Cast Iron Lid was the missing piece, and it fits perfectly, in more ways than one.Holding this lid, you immediately feel the quality. It's solid, heavy cast iron, just like the pans themselves. It feels durable and built to last generations, which is exactly what I expect from Lodge. The pre-seasoning is a great starting point, and I know with continued use and care, it will only get better, developing that beautiful, natural non-stick surface.The fit on my 8-inch Lodge skillet is absolutely perfect – snug and secure. It sits flush, creating a great seal that traps heat and moisture exactly where you want it. This is crucial for things like steaming vegetables, simmering sauces without them reducing too quickly, or finishing off dishes in the oven.One of the features I really appreciate is the self-basting spikes on the underside. As steam collects on the lid, these little bumps cause the moisture to drip back down onto the food, keeping everything tender and flavorful. It's a simple design element that makes a noticeable difference in the final dish.It's also incredibly versatile, just like the pans it covers. It can go from the stovetop to the oven, and I have no doubt it would handle a campfire just as well. Cleaning is straightforward – the same simple process as caring for the pan itself.If you have an 8-inch Lodge skillet or Dutch oven and you've been making do without a proper cast iron lid, you are missing out. This lid completes the cooking experience. It's a solid, functional, and beautifully made piece that enhances the performance of your cast iron cookware and will likely become a cherished part of your kitchen arsenal for years to come.