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Oct 20, 2025 11:46 PM

5" Lodge Cast Iron Square Pre-Seasoned Wonder Skillet

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Amazon has 5" Lodge Cast Iron Square Pre-Seasoned Wonder Skillet (L5WS3) for $5.90 -> Now $5.95. Shipping is free with Prime or on $35+ orders.

Lodge Cast Iron also has its 5" Lodge Cast Iron Square Pre-Seasoned Wonder Skillet (L5WS3) for $5.90 -> Now $5.95. Shipping is free on orders $75+.

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Features:
  • Seasoned with 100% natural vegetable oil
  • Unparalleled heat retention and even heating
  • Use in the oven, on the stove, on the grill, or over a campfire
  • Use to sear, saute, bake, broil, braise, fry or grill

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  • About the deal:
    • This deal is $2 less than the previous Frontpage Deal from last year.
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $2 less (25.3% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $7.90 at the time of this posting.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and give the WIKI and forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
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Update: This popular deal is still available.

Amazon has 5" Lodge Cast Iron Square Pre-Seasoned Wonder Skillet (L5WS3) for $5.90 -> Now $5.95. Shipping is free with Prime or on $35+ orders.

Lodge Cast Iron also has its 5" Lodge Cast Iron Square Pre-Seasoned Wonder Skillet (L5WS3) for $5.90 -> Now $5.95. Shipping is free on orders $75+.

Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix for finding this deal.

Features:
  • Seasoned with 100% natural vegetable oil
  • Unparalleled heat retention and even heating
  • Use in the oven, on the stove, on the grill, or over a campfire
  • Use to sear, saute, bake, broil, braise, fry or grill

Editor's Notes

Written by qwikwit | Staff
  • About the deal:
    • This deal is $2 less than the previous Frontpage Deal from last year.
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $2 less (25.3% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $7.90 at the time of this posting.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and give the WIKI and forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • About this Store:

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Written by phoinix | Staff

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This tiny Lodge skillet is best for single servings and quick, high-heat cooking, especially grilled cheese, eggs, cornbread, tortillas, and small pizzas or baked treats. The cast iron holds heat well, works on camp stoves, induction, ovens, grills, and campfires, and can be easy to clean once seasoned and preheated. Its main drawback is size, since it is very small and awkward for cooking for more than one person or for larger bread. It is a niche pan, but a handy one for compact cooking.

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  • It works best for single servings and small portions: grilled cheese, eggs, cornbread, tortillas, toad in the hole, mini pizzas, and small baked items like cookies or brownies. It also fits camping, camp stoves, and small ovens, but it is too small for cooking for more than one person.

  • It can cook eggs well once properly seasoned and preheated; heating it for a few minutes and then cooking on medium-low helps it behave effectively non-stick. It is not Teflon, so seasoning and temperature control matter more than just oil alone.

  • Yes, it is very small and mainly useful for individual servings or niche uses. For larger meals it becomes impractical and can end up as clutter, though its size makes it easy to store in a drawer.

  • Yes, it is compatible with induction, oven, grill, and campfire use. Its small size also makes it handy for quick heating on a camp stove or direct fire.

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Oct 21, 2025 12:47 AM
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jdshear01Oct 21, 2025 12:47 AM
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Not a bad idea if you want a quick way to heat up cast iron for a grilled cheese...would hold up on a camp stove or direct fire. Probably not for me but it has it's application! A bigger pan means a bigger area to clean and more water usage. A heavier to lift pan would make it more likely to fall or drop or hurt your shoulder/elbow. Bigger pan means a bigger pain to store....I'm kinda talking myself into it! I love my Lodge cast iron and Lodge carbon steel pans!
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Made in Tennessee USA!!!
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Oct 21, 2025 3:39 AM
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18speedmikeOct 21, 2025 3:39 AM
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This could be good for small tamagoyaki. I know tamagoyaki is made in a rectangular pan, but this could be close enough.
Oct 21, 2025 5:16 AM
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I'm old, thought this was a dustpan from the preview pic.
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Oct 21, 2025 9:38 AM
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UniqueMagic721Oct 21, 2025 9:38 AM
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I've got a bunch of these, I usually find them at garage sales, often with a soy candle in them or packaged with a brownie or cookie mix. They are handy for camping and making a small meal for 1 without carrying a big heavy frypan. I have one dedicated for fish and seafood so it doesn't taint other food. Also good for cornbread.
Oct 21, 2025 2:18 PM
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EightChickensOct 21, 2025 2:18 PM
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Quote from 18speedmike View quoted comment :
This could be good for small tamagoyaki. I know tamagoyaki is made in a rectangular pan, but this could be close enough.
I was thinking exactly this!
Oct 21, 2025 2:59 PM
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IndigoMorning6118Oct 21, 2025 2:59 PM
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Not sure if 5" is a good play here, chat.?
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Oct 21, 2025 3:40 PM
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ayanigaOct 21, 2025 3:40 PM
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This has vey limited possibilities or good for an individual serving of something.
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Quote from IndigoMorning6118 View quoted comment :
Not sure if 5" is a good play here, chat.?

my wife says 5" is plenty to work with woot
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Oct 21, 2025 3:57 PM
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awdspyderOct 21, 2025 3:57 PM
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This thing makes the best damn grilled cheese you've ever had.
Oct 21, 2025 4:30 PM
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fintlewoodlewixOct 21, 2025 4:30 PM
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These are great for individual servings. I make a toad in the hole with it. Super easy to clean, and since my kids and wife never use it, it never loses its season.
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FairScene6701Oct 21, 2025 5:00 PM
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I must keep repeating "I do not need more cast iron"
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Oct 21, 2025 5:26 PM
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karguy08Oct 21, 2025 5:26 PM
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Quote from 18speedmike View quoted comment :
This could be good for small tamagoyaki. I know tamagoyaki is made in a rectangular pan, but this could be close enough.
Take solace that a square is a form of rectangle!
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Oct 21, 2025 5:26 PM
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StuGrimsonOct 21, 2025 5:26 PM
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Quote from IndigoMorning6118 View quoted comment :
Not sure if 5" is a good play here, chat.?
No, it's not. Aside from limited use cases this is too small to be worthwhile and will just become indestructible kitchen clutter
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