Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet
Bare cast iron, one solid piece, seasoned only with soy-based vegetable oil - zero coatings, zero plastic, and cheap.
Plastic-free verdict: Plastic-free
A single casting of iron with an integral cast-iron handle. The only "coating" is polymerized soy vegetable oil (seasoning) - no PTFE, PFAS, or plastic anywhere. Nothing in the food path but iron.
Verification: Manufacturer confirmed · reviewed 2026-07-05
What it's made of
| Part | Material | Food contact |
|---|---|---|
| pan body and handle | Cast Iron | Yes |
| seasoning polymerized soy-based vegetable oil, applied at the foundry - not a synthetic coating | Cast Iron | Yes |
The default entry point to plastic-free, coating-free cookware. One piece of cast iron, pre-seasoned and ready to use, oven- and campfire-safe to any temperature. Naturally nonstick once the seasoning builds up. Made in South Pittsburg, Tennessee.
Pros
- Completely coating-free and plastic-free; nothing to wear off into food
- Effectively indestructible, lasts generations
- Inexpensive
- Adds a little dietary iron to food
Cons
- Heavy
- Needs seasoning maintenance and hand-washing
- Reactive with long-simmered acidic foods (tomato, wine)
- Some skus ship with a removable silicone hot-handle holder (accessory only)
Categories: Cookware
Sources
Every material claim above is backed by these. This is the scattered info we centralized.
- manufacturer https://www.lodgecastiron.com/how-to-season Lodge states cookware is seasoned with 100% natural soy-based vegetable oil, no synthetic coatings
- manufacturer https://www.amazon.com/Lodge-Seasoned-Cast-Iron-Skillet/dp/B00006JSUB Official listing labels it PFAS-free and made without PFOA/PTFE; bare cast iron construction