Cast Iron Skillet (12")Why It Made The List Whether oven, hob, grill or campfire, cast iron's unparalleled heat dispersion makes it every cook's best friend. And when it comes to producers, Lodge are the irrefutable grandaddies. For over 125 years they've forged heirloom quality cookware in the oldest cast iron foundry in the U. S. This 12 inch version from the Chef's Collection is the OG classic and a cut above the basic range; lighter, with more sloping sides, larger pour