
KitchenAid
Seasoned Black Cast-Iron Skillet 30 Cm
This heavy-duty 30 cm (12 in) cast-iron skillet is seasoned and ready to use, providing even heat retention and distribution for browning, searing, and braising. It includes pouring spouts, a secondary handle for safer lifting, and works on all cooktops including induction. The pan is oven safe up to 500°F (260°C) and, per manufacturer, dishwasher safe.
- Color
- Black
- Material
- Cast iron
- Style
- classic, traditional
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Cookware & Bakeware > Cookware > Skillets & Frying Pans
Color
Size
Specifications
Heavy-duty seasoned cast-iron skillet with excellent heat retention, pouring spouts, and secondary handle. Compatible with all cooktops including induction, and oven safe up to 500°F.
Excellent heat retention, convenient pouring spouts, secondary handle for safer handling, compatible with all cooktops including induction, dishwasher and oven safe up to 500°F.
- Color
- Black · black
- Material
- Cast iron
- Style
- classic, traditional
- Occasion
- everyday, gift
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Cookware & Bakeware > Cookware > Skillets & Frying Pans
Additional Attributes
- heavy-duty
- seasoned cast iron
- heat retention
- pouring spouts
- secondary handle
- induction compatible
- dishwasher safe
- oven safe up to 500°F
- diameter 30 cm
Product Insights
KitchenAid's seasoned cast-iron skillet combines a 12-pound heft with dual pour spouts and a helper handle for controlled pouring and two-handed maneuvering, resisting temperature drops for searing and enduring oven heat up to 500°F. However, its pre-seasoning is less robust than Lodge's, requiring early oiling, and at roughly triple the price with a lifetime transferable warranty, the skillet's value is compromised—recommended only when obtained free or heavily discounted, as its weight also mandates careful handling on glass cooktops.
Verified claims
- Pour spouts
- Dual pour spouts on both sides enable clean, dripless pouring from either direction without rotating the pan.
- Helper handle
- Full-size helper handle enables safe two-handed maneuvering of the 12-lb skillet.
- Oven safety
- Cast-iron handle design enables oven safety up to 500°F without risk of melting.
- Weight
- Weighs 12 lbs, 50% more than a classic Lodge 12-inch skillet.
- Searing
- Resists temperature drops when searing thick steaks.
- Pre-seasoning
- Pre-seasoning is less robust than Lodge's and needs early oiling for delicate foods.
- Value vs Lodge
- Roughly triple the price of a comparable Lodge skillet, and not recommended at full price by buyers.
- Warranty
- Backed by a lifetime limited warranty that transfers to subsequent owners.
- Value verdict
- Only recommended when obtained free or heavily discounted; considered overpriced at retail.
- Construction quality
- Pre-seasoning less robust than Lodge; made in China; full oven safe to 500°F.
- Origin
- Chinese-origin skillet perceived as value-tier, best bought at a discount
- Seasoning quality
- Pre-seasoning is weaker than Lodge's; re-seasoning recommended
- Glass cooktop safety
- At 12 lbs, lift-only handling and two-handed grip are required to avoid scratching glass cooktops.
Product record
- Title
- Seasoned Black Cast-Iron Skillet 30 Cm
- Brand
- KitchenAid
- Price
- 128 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
2 images- 01

Product
Top-down view of a round cast-iron skillet with a long straight handle; skillet interior and rim are visible and contain parchment and a baked galette, but the description focuses on the skillet geometry and finish.
- Overall shapeRound shallow pan with a continuous slightly raised rim and a single long straight handle extending from the pan's left side.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.18 · w 0.70 · h 0.72 (medium) - Handle geometrySingle elongated flat handle with squared-off end, attached flush to the pan body and aligned horizontally toward the left edge of the image.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.50 · w 0.33 · h 0.20 (high) - Material and finishDark matte to low-sheen textured surface consistent across rim and handle, appearing as seasoned cast-iron with visible light surface texture.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.12 · w 0.70 · h 0.80 (medium) - Rim detailInner rim visible as a narrow dark ring where the pan meets the baked contents; rim appears slightly thicker at top edge due to perspective.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.00 · w 0.65 · h 0.66 (high) - Paper lining visibleLight-colored parchment paper tucked between pan rim and baked crust at several points along the inner edge, showing folded and torn edges.
2 regions
x 0.35 · y 0.06 · w 0.20 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.30 · y 0.68 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (high)
Other
Lifestyle scene with a wooden cutting board, sliced peaches, a bowl of coarse brown sugar, a knife, white cloth, and a marble-like surface; warm directional lighting from upper left casts soft shadows.
- Shot compositionTop-down / slightly angled overhead shot framing the skillet toward the right-center with handle pointing left and supporting props arranged around the pan.
- Props - cutting boardRectangular wooden cutting board beneath and to the left of the skillet, occupying the lower-left quadrant of the image.
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.54 · w 0.55 · h 0.36 (high) - Props - fruitSliced peaches and a halved peach with exposed pit positioned on the cutting board and lower edge of the image near the skillet handle.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.77 · w 0.34 · h 0.22 (high) - Props - sugar bowlSmall clear bowl filled with coarse brown sugar located near the top-left corner of the image, partially cropped by the frame.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.00 · w 0.30 · h 0.23 (high) - Props - knifeKnife blade visible at bottom-right corner, the handle is out of frame and only a portion of the blade is visible on the marble surface.
1 region
x 0.70 · y 0.86 · w 0.30 · h 0.14 (medium) - Lighting and shadowsWarm directional light from the upper-left produces highlights on the baked surface and soft shadows to the lower-right of objects.
Colors
seasoned black· body and handle#25130C- Overall shapeRound shallow pan with a continuous slightly raised rim and a single long straight handle extending from the pan's left side.
- 02

Product
A round, seasoned cast-iron skillet shown from a shallow angled top-front view. The pan has low, slightly flared sides, a long flat straight handle, and a short integrated helper handle opposite; surface shows matte textured cast-iron finish throughout.
- Overall shapeCircular frying pan with low, gently sloping walls and a flat cooking surface visible from a shallow top-front angle.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.28 · w 0.94 · h 0.50 (high) - Primary handleLong straight rectangular handle extending from the rim at a slight upward angle, with flat top surface and squared-off end.
1 region
x 0.65 · y 0.06 · w 0.34 · h 0.36 (high) - Helper handleShort integrated helper handle cast into the rim on the side opposite the long handle; rectangular block profile projecting slightly from the outer wall.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.56 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high) - Pouring spoutsShallow rounded pour notch visible at the near rim on the left side of the pan.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.40 · w 0.09 · h 0.15 (medium) - Surface textureInterior and exterior surfaces show matte, slightly pebbled cast-iron texture consistent with seasoned finish; interior cooking surface appears slightly smoother than outer wall.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.33 · w 0.80 · h 0.42 (high)
Other
Product photographed on a plain white background with soft shadow beneath and to the right; lighting is diffuse and even; image cropped with some handle extending toward the top-right corner.
- Background and shadowPlain white backdrop with a soft drop shadow visible under and to the right of the pan, isolating the product.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.62 · w 0.60 · h 0.20 (high) - Shot compositionShallow top-front perspective showing interior basin and both handles; long handle points toward the upper-right corner and is partially cropped by image edge.
- Image qualitySharp focus on product with even, neutral lighting and no visible text or labeling in the frame.
Colors
matte black· body#16191E- Overall shapeCircular frying pan with low, gently sloping walls and a flat cooking surface visible from a shallow top-front angle.
Documents & Data
Reddit Insights
1 threads · r/newzealandReddit users view the KitchenAid cast iron skillet as a mediocre promotional item not worth full price, recommending Lodge as a superior alternative.
Comments advise against paying full price and suggest it is only worthwhile if obtained free through promotions, indicating low perceived value.
Themes
Use Cases
- General cooking
Watch Out For
Compared To
vs Lodge
Lodge is strongly recommended over KitchenAid, with users considering KitchenAid a lower-quality promotional product.
Source Threads
Hubris2's opinion on KitchenAid cast iron pan
It'll cook, and if you take care of it properly it'll probably last a decent while. It's not what I would choose to buy with cash, but if you're turning in stickers for something (when they can't be used for anything but specified cookware) it's good for being 'free'.
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