Lodge’s 11-inch skillet may be budget-friendly, but it doesn’t skimp on performance. It has a good weight and is neither too light nor too heavy. It still includes a helper handle for extra support.

Cast iron is cult-favorite cookware, but it's also the heaviest -- and those darn handles get scorching hot. We tested lighter cast-iron skillets to see how they compare. David lives in Brooklyn where ...

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