bakeware
9x13 Cast Iron Casserole Pan
This pan offers a completely natural non-stick surface through seasoning with 100% vegetable oil. It provides unparalleled heat retention and is one of the few bakeware items that actually improves with age.
Quality & Materials
Constructed from foundry-seasoned cast iron (iron and steel) with a natural finish of baked-on vegetable oil.
Evidence & Testing
FDA compliant for food safety. Lodge has been manufacturing cast iron in the USA since 1896 with consistent safety records.
Brand Transparency
Full disclosure of seasoning oil (soy-based vegetable oil) and manufacturing location (South Pittsburg, Tennessee).
Value Assessment
While heavier than other pans, its multi-generational lifespan and versatility (oven to stovetop) make it an incredible value.
Why Not Alternatives?
Traditional glass or ceramic baking dishes can shatter from thermal shock; cast iron is indestructible. It also lacks the synthetic chemicals found in modern 'non-stick' baking pans.
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