We have long sung our praises for the Lodge Cast Iron line, with our Kitchen editor, Lydia Hayman, calling their lodge skillet 'utilitarian yet incredibly durable,' in her review, going as far as to say that it 'could easily last a lifetime.'
Imagine our delight, then, when we discovered that Dolly Parton has introduced holiday pans to the brand's range, and there's a discounted price for Black Friday.
Coming in at a cool $39.90, the 10-inch Chef Collection Skillet now features a 'Have A Holly Dolly Christmas' slogan that is practically made to be hung in the kitchen during the holiday period.
Bring some holiday spirit to your oven with this limited-edition iteration of Lodge's beloved Chef Collection skillet, complete with a design that makes the pan double as hanging decor.
In terms of the pan's specs, Lydia explains that she prefers this one to nonstick options because of its versatility and even cooking abilities.
'I tested the Lodge Chef Collection skillet last month, and was blown away by how well it performed for the price,' she says. 'I got great browning on meatballs (nothing stuck to the pan), and I deglazed the fond into a delicious mushroom sauce. I even fried eggs in it without sticking, which was a surprise to me. The surface is quite rough, but it feels durable, and it's easy to season. I've been telling everyone to toss out their cheap non-stick pans and just get this instead. It will last decades of safe cookery.'
Below, we have rounded up some of our other favorite picks from Dolly's collaboration with the South Pittsburgh brand, including a delightful Butterfly Cake Pan, and a giftable Mini Guitar Skillet.
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Another pan included in the holiday collection, this 10.25-inch skillet is a fantastic size and comes adorned with a cheerful phrase for Christmas.
Decorated with a question we ask ourselves often, this pan comes in a smaller, 10.25 inch size. It looks fantastic hanging on a rack or on a wall hook.
With an elevated handle and sloped side walls, this Chef Collection pan is an essential for any Dolly fan and home cook.
It doesn't get much Dolly-er than this butterfly cake pan, with capacity for six mini cakes, perfect for spring and beyond. Additionally, the cast iron material won't bend or dent, making it a lifelong kitchen accessory.
I think this is such a fun gift for the music-loving cook in your life. This tiny skillet can sizzle up a fried egg, bake a mini bread, or just adorn the side of the stove as a spoon rest.
Perhaps Parton's best-known song, Jolene leaves its (literal) mark on this pan, which is both punny and charming.
