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70%
I feel like a short order cook, now!
October 24, 2016
We bought this to use in our camper. It fits perfectly over the two rear low-speed burners of our Atwood 3-burner standard RV stove/oven unit. Heats very evenly and is exceptionally heavy and durable. We've only cooked eggs and breakfast sausages on it so far, but nothing stuck. We can't wait to try grilling veggies, steaks, chops and chicken on it. We like it so much we're ordering another one for the kitchen and BBQ. If you treat this well and don't crank the heat way up because you're too impatient, it should last a lifetime. One small tip to pass along: when you season the grill side for the first time, use some sort of non-shredding napkin/paper towel, or a basting brush. Otherwise, cheap paper napkins will leave bits of themselves all over the ridges as you apply the oil. Lastly, this is made in the USA, and is not some cheap import from China that may contain questionably safe materials.
Buy this quality cast iron griddle today and your heirs will be fighting over who gets it after you are maggot food or dust!
November 23, 2015
I wanted a nice heavy cast iron pancake griddle and this fits the bill to a T! The griddle arrived preseasoned so there is a lot of work done for you. Of course anyone who knows cast iron cooking also knows that cast iron does not achieve its best cooking potential until the cast iron carbonizes to a "black" petina that is impossible to remove. There is something about that jet black petina that just elevates a cast iron pan to greatness.Cast iron is a great cooking solution because it heats slowly and evenly. Cast iron pots, pans and griddles last effectively forever. I have cast iron cookware I had for over 35 years and it cooks better now than when I first puchased it in 1980. My grandmother had cast iron cookware just like this that twenty years old when I was a baby. My grandmothers cast iron cookware is now over 70 years old. My great grandmother had a cast iron griddle much like this one and she made pancakes for us on it. Her cast iron griddle is 95 years old and still cooks like a champ. With even the most modest care a quality cast iron griddle can easily last 100 years. Trust me buy this cast iron griddle today and your heirs will be fighting over who gets it after you are maggot food or dust!
Fantastic!
June 7, 2015
Works as advertised. I'm using it in my large Big Green Egg to make pizza mostly. Tonight we used it to fry/grill breaded chicken for chicken parmesan. Fantastic!
Dozens complimnets for my Camping Grill/Griddle combo!!!
June 5, 2015
Wow did my camping experience just get way better!! First these griddles are awesome. While some reviewers complained about the weight I love it. Weight is a sign of reliability, and if it stops working you can always hit someone with it... hehehehehehe stay away from my camp food... Seriously these are heavy.I bought them in conjunction with the Texsport 36x18 folding grill(See Below). They perfectly covered half of this huge grill. I was able to cook everything from eggs & bacon to steak & chicken, while at the same time making coffee and boiling water. At one point I had two foil wraps of onions and peppers, while cooking 18 full size sausages and still had room to boil water for some early corn...The griddles worked great, on both sides, even the pancakes came out great. I was so pleased with the griddles that one of the two I bought is now covering half the burners on my gas stove... I will update with a shortly!!Update: Used again this weekend and couldn't be happier!!http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000P9D062?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
The best of the best for fisherman
March 28, 2015
The best for making blackend fish on the grill! Absolutely fantastic product! Easy to clean, big, fits on a standard grill perfectly, and made of quality metal! Buy this if you fish and you will not be disappointed!
Great griddle.
September 19, 2010
I've got lots of cast iron, but this is my new favorite. Here are a few tips for other users. The griddle is perfectly flat and well-made, but it tips from corner to corner on my burners. It's an issue with the design of my burner grates, not the grill. If you have this problem, just fold up a little piece of foil and stick it under one of the edges that tips. Problem solved.People often complain about foods spilling off a griddle. If that's happening, then you should cook that type of food in a skillet. Skillets and griddles each have their own purpose, The low profile edges on a griddle are suited to foods that stay put but take up a lot of surface area, like eggs, pancakes, steaks, vegetables. They made the low edge so it will be easy to get a spatula under those foods. Foods that produce lots of grease should not be cooked on a griddle, unless it's just a couple of strips of bacon. If you're trying to cook up lots of greasy food, use a skillet. They are designed to hold liquids, hence the tall sides. So, you guys who complain about grease running off your griddle when you cook a pound of bacon, stop complaining and get a skillet to hold liquids.Yes, the center will be a little cooler than the ends. Don't worry. This is natural. Use it to your advantage. Put slower-cooking things in the center or add food to the center first so it starts cooking before the food on the ends. Just like on a charcoal grill, it can be helpful to have a "cool zone" (actually a not quite as scorching hot zone). Make sure you let it heat up evenly over low heat before turning it up to medium / medium high, this discourages sticking. Also, for you people moving from teflon, never turn or move food in an iron or steel pan until the food has browned. The food does indeed stick, but then releases from the surface on its own when it is browned. Wait for the food to release itself. Be patient. Also, make sure steaks, etc. have no water on them when you put it on the cooking surface. A little oil helps food release, water encourages sticking.Clean it while it's hot before it can cool off, or food remnants will be harder to remove. Scrape it with a metal spatula. Then wipe it with a paper towel dipped in oil. Done. Also, clean up will be easier if you cook liquids and super greasy foods in a skillet, which is easier to wield (and clean in a sink) when hot. Don't want to leave your clean, hot griddle to cool on the stove? Use oven mitts to cary it to the oven.This is a great product. I consider it an essential and helpful sidekick to a 12 inch cast iron skillet. It's ready to go right out of the box. Pancakes came out great and did not stick, even though I used almost no oil on the griddle. Works on the charcoal grill, too for small foods that would fall through the grates. Take it camping as an easy to set up grill. Use it in the oven as a cookie sheet. Great for small pizzas with crispy crust.
65%
I love
September 25, 2017
Although I read reviews stating people had trouble connecting the handle, I am 76 years old and had no problem at all. In fact, just hand tightening made it tight enough that there was no movement in the handle. I did however, tighten it with the screw driver and pliers as suggested in the instructions (which are found on the package when the item is removed). No problem with rust (seasoned it as suggested). The handle is black and not chrome as pictured. The press works perfectly and is just the right size. I love it
Small but mighty
September 23, 2017
I like using this on my griddle to press bacon and sausage to the heat. It works great. I wish it were larger, but it is excellent for its size.
good to have
September 10, 2017
I use it for burgers and grilled cheese sandwiches and portobello mushrooms and it is heavy as it should be and easy to clean, same as cast iron skillet
Five Stars
September 3, 2017
Love it. Have to keep it mad greased to avoid rust though.
Five Stars
August 26, 2017
great for cooking bacon, burgers, even presses sandwiches.
Valuable addition to kitchen.
July 29, 2017
A staple in our kitchen. Perfect for making sandwiches.Very handy to have it around.
60%
Love these
July 21, 2017
These work great. I can use it on the cast iron pans, baking stones and coated pans. Ridges help to get into small areas. They have been very durable.
Well designed scrapper for Lodge grill pans
June 18, 2017
Love these scrapers, They fit the groves and ridges of my Lodge Grill Pan perfectly! I like that they are nice and stiff for cleaning even the tough grilling residue after charring my steaks. I've used these scrapers to clean between the groves after cooking juicy hamburgers, rib-eye steaks, grilled ham and cheese sandwiches, and chicken thighs so far. These nifty scrapers clean the groves without harming my cured cast iron surface. Not only are these scrappers effective cleaning tools, they are also properly designed to fit most any hand I would think. Anytime I order Lodge products they are delivered here at my doorstep ahead of schedule often times. But never late. Great product, great seller with good customer service by the fast delivery.
However I've found I love these on my stainless pans too
April 24, 2017
I bought these for my husband. He's been really into the Lodge brand and cast iron through grilling season. However I've found I love these on my stainless pans too! We scramble a lot of eggs and no matter what I do I can't get through making eggs without a stuck on mess. I HATE doing dishes and HATE hearing scraping on my stainless pans. The plain/rounded edge does an awesome job peeling up that stuck on egg so I can put my pan in the dishwasher with no worries.
These are a must for anyone who cooks with cast iron!
April 5, 2017
These are perfect for scraping my cast iron skillets and griddle! The notches fit perfectly on the ribbed grill side of the griddle which helps remove cooked-on food particles, and the rounded corner works great on bottom edge of the skillet. These are a must for anyone who cooks with cast iron!
Great for my Lodge griddle
August 27, 2016
I purchased these scrapers to use with my Lodge griddle. I am new to cooking with cast iron, but I found these very easy to use and quite effective. I primarily use the flat side, but the grooved side is handy as well.
but nothing gets into the grooves like these scrapers
May 1, 2016
These scrapers are a must-have for Lodge pans that have a ridged bottom. They make clean-up a breeze. I used to try using a sponge or a scrubber, but nothing gets into the grooves like these scrapers. The curved part gets into the "corners" of the pan, too. The scrapers get off stuck-on food, but don't disturb the seasoning.The package has 2, but I'm only using one. I guess eventually it'll wear out or something and I'll start using the other.
76%
Great quality and price for Cast Iron
April 25, 2017
The only thing I didn't know about cast iron was the maintenance. I found rust spots after my mom cleaned it with a brillo sponge, but realized it was because it was left to dry. Instead, I cleaned it using salt and it looked like new. I will be seasoning it with canola or flax oil from now on too, and will put in on the stove to dry out the water after every wash.Watch a video on how to clean cast iron if you find that yours is rusting, because with proper care, these are great quality, and the price is really good.Honest review, and I received NO compensation for it.
Easy Does It
April 3, 2017
Cooking on cast iron is an art. I grew up with these as a child so I instinctively know what to do. Some aficionados here on Amazon pride themselves on seasoning their cookware with flax seed oil. My dad was a professional chef and we never did that when I was a kid so I don't do that now.It's really simple. You never cook dry. This is old school cooking 101. You never pour a cake mix into a baking pan without buttering the pan. And you never put anything on a heated griddle unless you oil or butter it first. When I bought this I decided to try coconut oil and it works pretty well.Another reviewer advised against vegetable oil and he's right in the sense that if you overheat vegetable oil on a griddle you will essentially create a glue that will cause things to begin to stick to the griddle. This isn't a problem if you're vigilant and avoid burning the vegetable oil. But the better advice is simply not to mess with it.As has been mentioned by others, if you always treat the surface before cooking on it, you won't have any trouble with anything sticking to it EVER. I bought this to make pancakes and it's been nothing but joy. I also filled the entire pan with egg batter and made scrambled eggs and then mixed that in a mixing bowl with rice which I had made in the rice cooker to produce egg-fried rice. Worked great.There's nothing like cooking on cast iron. It creates a self-contained uniform heat that produces wonderfully consistent results. On the other hand, when used without care, it produces burnt food that seemingly requires a jackhammer before you can remove it from the pan. If you're a patient person you'll do fine. If you think cooking goes faster by turning the burner on high, then this is not for you.The best advice I can give is to ALWAYS keep it oiled. Until you get used to it, UNDER heat rather than overheat. If you overheat with a cheap oil, you now have glue and you have failed to ALWAYS keep it oiled (not glued). The natural result of producing glue will be food sticking to the pan. If you fail to remove ALL of the glue, you will CHRONICALLY experience food sticking.Heat the griddle slowly. Run some cold water on your hand. Then flick the water onto the pan. When the water bubbles up and evaporates the surface is ready for cooking. If the water immediately steams off, the surface is too hot. Turn down the burner and wait. DO NOT PUT FOOD ON THE SURFACE until it cools down some. When it has cooled down, re-oil the surface. Do the flick test again and if the water bubbles and then evaporates, you're ready to cook.Remember, cast iron stores and maintains heat. It doesn't get instantly hot. And turning the burner on high won't make things happen any faster. Don't go past medium. Give it a chance to store the heat.If you turn the burner on high, here's what happens: The griddle begins storing LOTS of heat. But it still is warming up slowly. By the time you think that the cast iron is hot, it has STORED up a tremendous amount of heat. It's WAY too hot. At that point you turn down the heat. But it doesn't matter because the heat is STORED. At this point, the former vegetable oil is now turning into plastic. And it's at this point that the fool begins to cook. The food now begins bonding to the plastic. And any further cooking just enhances the bonding process.The fool's conclusion: "cast iron is no good."If you're an impatient person, this is not for you. If want to watch television and knit while you're cooking, this is not for you. However, if you enjoy cooking and you're looking for an item that will improve and enhance your results, this is definitely for you. Take your time. Begin slowly warming up the griddle in advance while you're mixing up ingredients so that you don't have to rush. I love this griddle and you will too! Just remember: Easy Does It.
Makes great pizza!!
March 13, 2017
I am relatively new to cast iron cooking. I purchased this pan specifically to use with a recipe on culturesfoehealth.com. I bought their gluten-free sourdough starter, and wanted to try the recipe for pizza crust. It said to use a 10" cast iron pan. It turned out AWESOME!!! The pan is easy to use, easy to clean, and the pizza was incredible. Far and away the best gluten free pizza crust I have ever had.The recipe makes 2 crusts. When I have a regular size oven, I will buy another pan, so i can cook both at one time. For now, my oven is tiny and I cook one, slide it off the pan, assemble the second one, and it cooks while my son and I eat Pizza #1. Not a bad system :) Great great pan!
Perfect Crepes!
January 20, 2016
I never thought I could make decent crepes at home and I did not want to spend a fortune on a Le Creuset crepe pan. So my husband got this pan for me at Christmas and it works beautifully. Just make sure the pan is hot before cooking, melt some butter on the pan and spread a 1/2 cup of the batter evenly over the pan with a t-shaped wooden crepe spreader (they are very inexpensive and a must for this process). Cook crepes one minute per side and voila---perfect crepes. Worked for me.By the way, all of the American recipes I have seen for crepes have called for milk and water, but the french recipe that I used only called for milk and they were truly scrumptious. I would forgo the water and just use milk (1 and 1/4 cups of milk for every cup of flour). Best of luck.
A Treatise on this product: One of the essential items in your kitchen
December 14, 2015
This is by far the most low maintenance pan I own. People don't believe it when I say it; because most people who don't believe it don't know how to cook. I am sorry if it sounds harsh; truth often is. Now that we have gotten that out of the way; I will try to be as helpful as possible below. As I am an Informations Major; apologies in advance; old habits are hard to break; I will try to put in more information about a cast iron griddle than you ever wanted to know; and more information than you will ever need to know.~~~~~~ Treatise on Lodge L9OG3 Cast Iron Round Griddle ~~~~~~1) The Background on why when done properly, cast iron is very non-stickI make the blanket statement that if you are spending more than 30 seconds cleaning this griddle; you have screwed up. I literally spend less than 10 seconds cleaning this griddle; I use this and the 10.25" (L8SK3) Skillet so often that there is actually no place for them in my cupboard (on purpose), they live on the stove permanently.Before we get to the cleaning; we need to get to the non-sticking. Let me explain how cast iron seasoning works, and why when done right it's more non-stick than teflon. Cast iron, as the name implies is "cast" into shape. They make a mold (usually out of sand) and then molten iron is poured into the cast. When it has cooled and formed; the mold is removed; and you have (in this case) your griddle. Because the iron is poured in liquid form; there are tiny bubbles and imperfections on the surface. Years ago; Lodge use to sandblast as a final stage to smooth out the surface; they do not do this anymore; but it does not make it any less non-stick. When you pour oil on the cast iron; as it is porous; some oil gets absorbed into the nooks and crannies of the cast iron surface. When you cook something with a fat in it; (or any hydro-carbon) and you overheat it; you essentially burn it. All the gunk burns off and what is left is near pure carbon (why a well seasoned cast iron is deep black). So when you season cast iron; that is what you are doing, you are putting some sort of fat onto it; letting it burn, and leaving only the carbon footprint on the surface. This black surface is called a Patina. Carbon bonds are pretty tough; and so a good Patina will essentially leave the surface of the cast iron with a very thin layer of pure carbon. In a horizontal lattice structure; the bond is strong horizontally; and forms a slippery surface. So before we begin even talking about cleaning; you have to have a good Patina on your griddle. Google "how to season cast iron" and you will come up with a thousand articles and a few thousand Youtube videos.2) Making your griddle non-stick is the first part of easy cleaningSo you have done your homework; and you have seasoned your griddle. Good! Now here is the secret that nobody is going to tell you but me. Let's say you wanted to make pancakes on this griddle; here's what you do; and if you follow my instructions to the letter; I GUARANTEE you the most non-stick griddle you've ever used.Let's talk oils:You want something that can hold up to high heat. Extra Virgin Olive oil is a HORRIBLE choice. Do a search on "smoke point of oil" and take a look at the chart. If you are asking me for a recommendation as far as oil; it would go: Ghee (485F), Pig Lard (370F), Avocado Oil (520F). In that order. You want something that has no solids (so no butter, it burns) and something that has a high smokepoint. Most people use something like grapeseed oil, extra virgin olive oil etc.. and they all will gum up; making your griddle very sticky. Stick with the 3 oils I mentioned above; and you will be fine. (I personally use ghee if available when I cook meats; all other times I use Avocado Oil. If I'm deep frying though; I prefer Lard).Now here's what you do (Seriously do EXACTLY as I say): You've decided you want pancakes; great. Take your oil or lard, and pour it on the COLD griddle. COLD. Take a paper towel, and rub it all around until its even; a thin light coating. Now go ahead and put the griddle on the stove; and fire it up; on low/medium low heat. With the back side of the same paper towel; as you start to see the griddle sweat oil (and it will) wipe it like you are buffing a car with car wax. Small circles; making sure there are no pools of oil anywhere. Once you think the griddle has stopped sweating; add a little bit of oil (I know, it sounds counter-intuitive as I just wiped oil off; but it's not) and cook your pancakes. They will be SUPER non-stick.Here's why it works. Remember I said that the cast iron is porous? So when you rub oil on it COLD; the oil will not seep into the crevices. It will sit on top of those crevices. As the griddle gets heated however; the oil will become much lower in viscosity, and flow in and fill those porous surfaces. The excess is seen as "oil sweat". When the griddle is hot; and you've wiped it down well; what you don't see is a very thin layer oil on top of the surface, this is now your non-stick surface! When you add oil; it lubricates the griddle so when you pour pancake batter or something; it will be less likely to stick.So you are wondering, how is this different than heating up the griddle then adding oil to it? You can answer this for yourself. Heat up a stainless steel pan if you have one. When it's hot; throw a few water drops on it; you will see the water drops dance around. Why? Because the pan is hot; and so when the water touches it; the bottom side vaporizes and causes a mini explosion, sending the droplet into the air. Now what if you had water in the pan and heated it? You'd see the water sizzle but not jump around.When you heat the griddle; and then add oil; there is heat (and perhaps a little moisture) trapped in the porous surface; and trying to get oil into that surface will NOT happen. The nooks and crannies have hot air trapped in it; so oil can't penetrate into it. So you have a dry griddle with oil floating on top; and when you pour pancake mix; the oil actually PARTS and now you have pancake batter on a hot dry griddle. No wonder your pancakes stick! Doing it my way will super-non-stick your pan. Incidentally; you can do this to a stainless steel pan and get the same effect!3) Stiff Nylon Brush and Hot water is your friendIf you have followed my instructions above; and have not turned the heat up so high or so long as to burn the griddle completely; and you are finished using it; then cleanup should be a 10 second affair, and not more. Because what you fail to realize until now; is that if you used the method above; you are SEASONING your griddle AS YOU ARE COOKING. So when you are done; the color will be a deeper black; and the griddle will be non-stick (more non-stick!). At this point; go ahead and get hot water running in the sink. When the water is hot; take your griddle over; and under hot running water; scrub vigorously with a stiff nylon brush for 10 seconds. You shouldn't use soap.. EVER! Soap will strip the Patina and possibly rust your pan! If you have done as I taught; your pan will be completely clean in 10 seconds. I know for a fact because I do this everyday. If there is a hard to clean spot; it means you haven't done as I said! Don't worry; pour a little bit of baking soda on that area; and scrub with the nylon brush. That's it! If you ran hot water while doing this; then turn off the water; shake the excess water off; and with a clean paper towel, wipe it dry. While the griddle is warm; go ahead and rub a little bit of oil ALL AROUND (that means bottoms and handles too!) making sure every surface is coated with a very thin layer of oil. Let it sit and rest. Next day; you can if you so choose; wipe off the excess oil as it too will sweat a little bit of oil.That is it! We eat 20 meals a week at home, and this griddle is involved in at least 18 of them. Do you think I have time to scrub scrub scrub until my elbows creek? Of course not. If the food doesn't taste good cooked from it; then the pan is a fail; regardless of price. If it's not easy to clean; then the pan is a fail. If it doesn't last, it's a fail. If food from it is unhealthy; it's a fail. This pan scores and scores well in all these categories; but ESPECIALLY cleaning! People come over to eat; and see my cast iron skillets and they literally feel bad for me; thinking I'm going to be scrubbing until the cows come home; and are amazed that no pans I own take more than 10 seconds on my part to clean. Having owned cast iron; I can't imagine owning regular pans simply because of the cleaning involved!4) Why Cast IronSo we've talked about cleaning; but we haven't talked about why cast iron. If you take a google at the list of thermal conductivity, you will be surprised. Aluminium scores in the 200's, Copper scores a 385, Silver scores a 405, and stainless steel scores a 16. Granite scores a 2. Cast Iron scores a very low 55. So what we can conclude from this information is: There's a reason why a lot of chefs like copper bottom pans; it conducts thermal activity well. There is a reason why some of the stainless steel skillets add an aluminium sandwich core; to increase the thermal conductivity of the pan overall. With a score of 55 though; cast iron is not very thermally conductive. That means it's slow to heat up; but that also means however; once it heats up; it won't cool quickly. This is what you need essentially when you sear something, or if you want to gently heat something. (Tangent; from the chart; this is why a lot of people swear granite rock steak is the best on earth.)Because cast iron heats slowly; you should really never use anything past a medium heat; heating it too quickly can cause it to crack. So low heat and more warm up time is the better way to go.So what does all this mean if I'm cooking a steak? Well, it means if I throw a piece of cold meat (incidentally; you should NEVER put a piece of cold steak onto a hot grill or griddle; the meat should be room temp or slightly colder than room temp). It means that when you throw your piece of meat on the griddle; because of the ability of the cast iron the retain its heat; it will not "dump" all the heat into the steak quickly; and the pan itself get cold. This is also why if you cook a steak in an aluminum pan; it scorches. What happens is; when you heat an aluminum pan; and then put a piece of steak on it; with the great thermal conductivity of aluminum; all the heat leaves the pan quickly; so the pan is now cold. The fire underneath then is struggle to bring the pan back up to temp; and by it time it does; the steak has lost all it's moisture through evaporation and there is no searing or browning, you end up with a tough piece of dried steak.Because cast iron does not dump all it's temp right away; when you put food on cast iron; the surface temperature does not drop dramatically. This means cast iron makes a great material for stir frying as well as deep frying pots. For our review of the griddle here; it means that when we pour cold pancake mix onto this griddle; the surface will not drop in temp dramatically; yielding you perfectly uniform pancakes. If you go to someone's house and they make you pancakes; and the center is very dark and the edges are very light; chances are they used a cheap pan. (My guess; an aluminum bottom with telfon top) This is because as the batter mix is poured into the pan; the pan "was" hot; when the batter touched; the pan dumped all its heat into the initial point of contact with the batter (in this case, batter runs outwards in a concentric circle) so by the time the batter spreads; the pan is already cold, so the flame will attempt to bring the pan back to temp; and thus burning the part that was hot already (the center) and leaving the edges undercooked. This is also why people think pancakes at pancake houses taste better than homemade; because they use a big griddle at the restaurant. Well, now you can do the same.The other item two items that cast iron offers are something that has come in more of the limelight in the last few years than a few decades ago; and that's health. Cast Iron is made of 100% iron; and so if you have something leech into your food; it would be iron; an essential mineral. Granted it might color your food taste; as well as the actual color; but it is essentially healthy for you. The other item cast iron provides for you is the knowledge that it's a safe product. Compare that with some of the non-stick pans that will give you cancer when you eat it (hey buddy; those aren't pepper flakes, they are scraped up teflon!!) Or aluminum pots and pans; that will give you Alzheimer. No thank you!5) Low and SlowBecause this griddle is round; and most heating (be it gas or electric) is round; you get very uniform heating. Couple that with the fact that cast iron is fairly uniform heating itself; and this makes for a good pan to heat something that you need heated evenly. I don't own a toaster; why would you if this makes toast that comes out much more uniform; and tastes 10x better? In most toasters; there are strips of wires (heating elements) that run horizontally. They get red hot; and that's is how your toast is toasted. You can see evidence of this by the burn streaks on your toast. When you heat your bread on this griddle however, you have uniform surface contact (assuming your bread is sliced uniformally) and thus you get very good crunch and very even crunch. Couple that with the fact that the bread is being heated on the entire surface all at once; instead of by a few red hot coils; and your toast actually toasts faster on this than in a toaster, and more uniform and more delicious. Put a little butter on it and sprinkle a little bit of garlic powder (or fresh garlic!) and you get garlic bread! Delicious!This is also perfect for tortillas; which I do every morning. We usually freeze our tortillas; and so coupled with a meat press; I take a frozen tortilla out; put it on this griddle; and press it flat with the lodge meat press. I flip it over in a minute; and give it another minute; put some cheeze on it; a little avocado and whatever leftover meat from dinner; and presto! Taco breakfasts.With the great even cooking surface; my wife likes to make egg tortillas; crack an egg and beat it; then pour into the skillet and then cover it with a piece of tortilla. The egg will stick to the tortilla and not the griddle! Flip it over; let it cook alittle bit; roll it up; breakfast egg rollers.Reheating pizza is something I do often on this; I put the pizza on and then put a small piece of aluminum foil over it; have it on low heat; and let it heat low and slow. I cook hamburgers patties on this; and they always come out perfect.Because of the shallow edges; it's not a good idea to cook anything that has a lot of "juiciness" to it; but anything bread related; this is it! Reheating bread is a cinch; as is heating sandwiches.6) AccessoriesI will recommend a few accessories that pairs quite well with this item. The first recommendation is the lodge meat press (LGP3). Like I said above; I use this to press everything from tortillas to hamburger patties. If you heat it first on the open stove top; you can then cook both sides together at once; like a panini without the grill marks. The second recommendation is a glass lid. I have 6 pots that are between 10.25~10.5" in diameter. I found a very nice glass lid at the thrift store for $1. I changed the knob on it from the plastic to a metal one. This lid fits on all 6 of my pots! The glass allows you to look into the food without lifting the lid, while the lid is quite useful on the 10.25" skillet; I use the lid on this griddle mainly to prevent slashes. My wife uses it when she reheats bread so the bread doesn't dry out so quickly. Remember, while you are heating up the griddle or skillet and you know you will be using the lid; then heat up the lid as well. My third recommendation is the silicone hot handle holders. They help.7) Full Circle ~ Let us begin at the beginningSo we are back full circle; let me encourage you to buy this piece of kitchen equipment. The price and value in unbeatable, When you first buy this; and ONLY when it's new; I do encourage you to use hot soapy water and a stiff nylon brush to clean the pan thoroughly. It comes out of the factory with a thin film of wax so it doesn't rust, and so that requires a bit of soapy water to get off. Then go ahead and google and follow directions on how to season your pan properly; and season it; and you are ready for action! Most recommend your first official item cooked on this be bacon; and I agree! I do want to stress though what I said above; Ghee; Lard, or Avocado Oil as the three cooking oils of choice. Most vegetable based ones have a low flash point; meaning you will easily burn your oil which becomes carcinogenic, or else they will add a funky taste to your food. I have quite a few pieces of Lodge cookware and I fully intend to Will them to my grandkids. They are beautiful; durable, cooks beautifully; browns beautifully; makes food tastes much better, and the cost is near nothing for what it provides for you and your family. You owe it to yourself and your loved one; and your health and your loved one's health to buy one. If you do what I tell you to do above; you will have the nicest; most non-stick griddle in the world.8) Bonus: How to save a rusty panSo a lot of you for some reason have decided to put this in the item in the dishwasher... and now it's super rusty.. never fear, I'm here! How to save your rusty griddle. Go to Walmart; and buy a 2-Liter bottle of regular Coke. (not the sugar free or diet one; regular Coke). Plug your sink up; put the griddle in it; and pour and cover with coke. Set your timer for 5 minutes if it's kind of rusty; and 10 minutes if it's super rusty. When the timer beeps; grab your roll of aluminum foil; about 1 square foot. Now ball it up into a ball. Take your griddle out of the coke solution; 90% of the rust should be gone already. Dab and scrub with the aluminum foil until no more rust. Drain the sink; get the hot water running; and scrub with the stuff nylon brush under hot running water. Congrats, you now have a new griddle! Now season it as you would; and go about your life.9) Super Bonus: When to clean your panThere are 3 points in time when you should clean the pan:1) Right after you cook; while the griddle is ridiculously hot. The food has not stuck onto the pan; and so it's a great time to clean. But ONLY if there is no food left on it.2) If there are bits of food on the pan, I'd actually wait until the food is almost cool on the pan to scrape and wash the pan. The reason is this: Remember cast iron is low thermal conductivity? Well, when the food is stuck on there; ironically the cast iron continues to slowly cook the food even after you've turned off the heat. Because you aren't adding more heat; the air temp is now cooler than the temp of the pan; so as the moisture slowly leaves the food item because the cast iron is still heating it; the food will CURL UPWARDS because the air is cooler than the pan and that will be the direction of the shrinkage; as well as the pan is slowly burning the food's bottom. So when the food is almost cold; you will find that it isn't stuck so badly as it initially was; because it's dried a bit and now might "flake" a bit when you pick at it, so a hard plastic pan scraper will easily scrape it off. Scrape the large chunks off with the scraper; and then again; back to the stiff nylon brush under hot water.3) The only time cast iron is super difficult to clean is if there was burn sugar involved. Three ways to attack this: while the griddle is hot; pour some warm water (not cold, you will crack the griddle) on it; let it bubble; and then scrape right away. Second way is to reheat the griddle; let it start almost burning again; and pour some warm water on it; let it bubble for a bit; and then scrape it right away. The Third method is a strange two-stage method. Scrub with a stiff nylon brush; under the hottest water you can. If the sugary parts scrape off; great! If not; don't fret. Stop scrubbing; and dry it with a paper towel. The pan should be warm to the touch still. Leave it on the stove top to cool off overnight; do not put it into a cupboard. The next morning; take a dry pot scraper; and scrape it. The sugary parts will flake and come off. When the pan was warm, it was again slowly drying out the sugars stuck on it. As the sugar dried; it hardened and so next morning; you can "crack" the sugar and remove it easily.10) Notes, hints, and personalsI recall staying at a relative's house one time; and my wife usually has eggs for breakfast. So the only pan we could find was one of the wunderbrick non-sticks; and so she cooked an egg with it. It tasted so bad that she threw it out. While ingredients make obviously a big difference; a less obvious one is the pots and pans used to cook it. The ability to go from stove to oven without transferring the vessel used; is not to be looked upon lightly. The fact that it will outlast most other pots and pans should not be looked upon lightly either. Our health depends our ability to cook healthy foods and not eating out; and the right pots and pans is a big part of that. If it's difficult to use or produces inferior results; then you will not use it. We have become a people of instant gratification; instant this; instant that. But I have yet to eat at any restaurant; food equal to that which I cook at home. I have control over every aspect from procurement of ingredients to pots and pans used. A lot of people buy cookware because it looks pretty; that is their prerogative but the priority really should be, what does it do for your health? A piece of cookware that is pretty AND functional is great; but if not; I'll settle for functional over pretty any day. What's the point of having a pan that's pretty but burns all your food? What's the point of a pot that is easy clean up but gives you cancer?Like I noted in the beginning; this was not a review; but a treatise. What we are talking about essentially isn't a piece of cookware; we are talking about quality of life. And a good quality of life begins with health. And health begins with healthy cooking. And healthy cooking begins with a piece of cookware that you are willing to use. One that will provide for you and your family delicious food day after day; week after week; month after month; year after year, generation after generation. I rarely give a product such a glowing endorsement; I have not been paid by anybody; and I bought mine with my hard earned money because I wanted the best for my family. Tortillas and farm fresh eggs for breakfast; this is the cookware we wake up to every morning. It has been an essential part of our lives and I couldn't imagine for the price of a few beers; a better way to build great health for you and your family.
Awesome Dosa Pan !! Period !! (I use it almost every day)
June 9, 2015
I bought this pan after reading a lot of reviews. Especially I read a lot of 1, 2 3 star reviews. I believed that most of these negative reviews are because of not proper use or impatience. Remember, cast iron skillets are tricky, They work better than most of the nonstick, provided they are seasoned well, and proper use. I have had success in using larger Lodge Cast iron skillets, so thought I'll give it a try.I mainly bought this to prepare my all time favorite , nice crispier awesome dosas (Indian rice crepes). It was a hit in the first try itself. If you have difficulties like sticking, burning etc, be patient. Season it well by using multiple times, or baking it couple of times after oiling the skillet. I am using it almost every day to prepare my favorite breakfast. If you have any questions, how to seaon, sticking issues etc, please post it in the comment, I'll make sure to answer. I want to help you to enjoy this pan and the dosa :)Update: I have been using this skillet for more than two years now. We use it almost every day. Can't complain, best $12 investment ever.
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Four Star Reviews:

16%
Great grill
June 30, 2017
Finally had a chance to use this while camping for a couple of nights. The quality is great, I just wish the flat top side had deeper side walls. For breakfast we cooked a whole package of bacon, but had to remove the griddle and precious cargo from the heat twice to drain the grease off. The scrambled eggs came out perfectly, truly non-stick out of the box. The side walls are barely 1/4" high, if they were higher this would have been 5 stars.The grill side worked great on the pork loin, steaks, and veggies we had for dinner. Provided great grill marks and didn't lose any veggies to the fire gods.
Works well
June 13, 2017
Works well. I was hoping this would be able to live on the oval center burner of my stove but it blocks pans from fitting on the burners if I do that. Not the pan's fault. I like it but I keep it in my oven for storage.
This would be perfect you could somehow incorporate a drip tray or if ...
November 10, 2016
I use this often. Be mindful of bacon or any other greasy foods as I've had a few too many oil spills both while cooking and while trying to transport the pan to the sink. You may want to try to sop up the oil first, which as I'm typing this I'm wondering why I did not think of that before. This would be perfect you could somehow incorporate a drip tray or if the sides were higher. Nevertheless, the food cooks evenly on both sides and the griddle is certainly well made. I see this lasting me for several years.
I like it but....
September 11, 2016
This is a nice griddle, i bought it for camping but in hindsight i wish i would have bought the bigger griddle Lodge offers so it would fit the stove. I'm still able to cook on the stove with it but it is just a tad to small to fit right. So just make sure to measure your stove if you want to use it their and if your buying one for camping you might as well get one that fits your stove in my opinion. Food tastes great on it, its easy to wash,easy to cook on once you get used to eat, and will last a long time..4 stars because the lip on the flat side of the griddle is very shallow and would be safer and more versatile, otherwise a nice griddle.
Just as Good as the Expensive Imports
August 20, 2016
Now I can fry eggs on the grill without concern that they'll run through the grates before they're done! Oh, I've used a skillet before, but then I have to take it inside and clean it up before SWMBO finds out. With my own griddle her cooking stuff doesn't get bothered.Heats quickly and evenly. Has a lip to hold in just the right amount of oil for frying. Reverse side is for burgers and other meats and nicely marks the meat and the rendered fat slides into the grooves. Good Lodge quality griddle. Made in the USA and not overpriced like the imported stuff of similar size.
Good Value!
June 13, 2016
 I purchased this griddle for cooking over the campfire grate. It came nicely packaged and with no damage during shipping. I am pleased with this product for my purposes. It is fairly heavy, definitely something that will require two-handed maneuvering while hot, as should be expected from a cast iron product. It sits pretty soundly with just a very slight wobble and I don't expect it to slide around easily. Both sides have a clean seasoned finish for the most part. The smooth side of mine had a couple pits, they are very small and i'm not too concerned about them. I am by no means a cast iron expert and I assume they aren't a big deal.All in all, I think this is a very good value. Hopefully, it will stand the test of time like cast iron should.I have included a video in my review and I hope that it is helpful to you :)
18%
Small than expected, but still a nice item. I didn’t have any issues tightly attaching ...
July 23, 2017
Smaller than I expected, but still a nice item. I didn’t have any issues tightly attaching the handle like other reviewers mentioned.
Four Stars
July 5, 2017
Nice size and weight. The handle gets warm but I'm used to using oven mitts with cast iron.
Four Stars
October 5, 2016
This works really well for panini's, but it arrived with 1 bolt and no nuts to attach the handle. I was able to raid my spare nut and bolt bin and we were up and running. I have a small cast iron grill pan and when I preheat it and the press, I can make a wonderful grilled sandwich with no butter or extra fat. If all the hardware had been packed with it, I would give it 5 stars.
Needs Phillips Head Screws
November 23, 2015
My wife wanted it and I got it. Great for the bacon. I am sure we will find other uses for it. Putting it together should have been simple, but I had to replace the screws and nuts because during the installation I could not tighten the regular head screw. I replaced them with Phillip head screws that was much easier to grip and tighten the nuts. The slotted screwdriver kept slipping and I could not get any leverage to tighten the lock nuts that came with it.
The only issue is that I had to add a ...
June 23, 2015
The only issue is that I had to add a washers in order to get a snug fit with the handle.
Lodge grill press
July 7, 2011
This is my first grill press and so far, I've used it once for panini. Worked great, although it's not that heavy (weighed it on my kitchen scale and it's 2 lbs 13 oz) I found that if I pressed down on the panini for a moment, then it achieved the intent of keeping the bread in contact with the grill for even browning. Also, the pre-seasoning helps to make clean-up easy w/less worry about rusting. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because, as another reviewer noted, attaching the handle is not only tricky, but requires good tools or superior hand strength. The supplied bolt covers (that you can see in the photo are holding the handle on)did not screw onto the bolts easily. If you're used to working with tools it should be no problem for you, but as I struggled with it, I found myself wondering if I would have to send it back because I couldn't get it put together. I didn't have to send it back; and it's fine but assembly wasn't easy for me.
16%
the only thing better is that awful chain male to scrub your cast ...
July 12, 2017
the only thing better is that awful chain male to scrub your cast iron pan. that it can also be used on a grill rack made this a no brain-er to buy.
Useful Tool For Grill Pans & Skillets...
April 17, 2017
Works great for scraping off gunk that has begun to harden onto my cast iron pan without having to soak/remove my seasoning. The grooves are great for grill pans while the curved side works well on my other skillets. A two pack for $3 is as good of a price as you'll find anywhere, too.
Works Well
March 28, 2017
These work really well for cast iron pans or cookie sheets but it would be better to have another edge w/ a smaller radius than the big one but more of a radius than the 90 degree corners. That would make it easier to clean around the inside edges of the pan.
I'd say they could only be better if the smaller teeth were just a bit wider ...
January 27, 2017
I have one of the Lodge ridged cast iron pans, and using this scraper definitely makes cleaning much easier. I'd say they could only be better if the smaller teeth were just a bit wider so it could scrape the sides of the ridges, but a little wiggling around gets the job done. Well worth the few bucks for an add-on.
sturdy, but both pieces are exactly the same
August 13, 2016
I bought these because they were in the 'is often bought with' section when I purchased my Cuisinart Griddler. These were fairly inexpensive, but nice quality. My only complaint is that the 'tongues' don't really fit the 'grooves' of my griddler plates... the big side is too big, the small side is too small, so it really only cleans about 2/3 of the width of the grooves. This definitely isn't a flaw in the product, but I wish they had made the 2nd one slightly different to accommodate other pans/plates - instead they are both exactly the same. I don't really need two that are exactly the same.
GREAT Grill Pan Scraper!
October 4, 2013
Great! has 2 different widths so fits different grill pans with different width and depth of ridges. It doesn't hurt teflon or ceramic grill pan surfaces, and is wonderful on cast iron. Just wish it had a longer profile or handle so I don't get my fingers so close to the hot grilled veggies and hot pan surface, but it's totally workable if I just pay attention so as not to burn a finger. Helps with hand washing the grill pans too! Makes cleaning them so much faster and easier.
11%
I'll take a star off for bad quality control
August 8, 2017
I'll take a star off for bad quality control, mine has two 'bubbles' on the seasoned inner surface. I will not be returning as this does not seem to stick to food (yet). Otherwise this product is good. Somehow food tastes a bit (awesomely) different when made over this pan. Worth every penny!
I love my cast iron pans BUT my husband always takes ...
June 13, 2017
I love my cast iron pans BUT my husband always takes a sander to them. Lodge makes good stuff however they are bumpy and things stick and tear. The sander smoothes then out wonderfully and we season our pans ourselves. Pancakes, eggs and cheese all come off easily after a sanding session.
I wanted a real cast iron heavy griddle, and ...
February 21, 2017
I wanted a real cast iron heavy griddle, and that's what I got. However, be advised, there were rust spots on it. Though normal unless seasoned, these spots were touched up with black spray paint before being shipped. I would rather have seen the rust on it than spray enamel. Had to steel wool the entire pan and season myself. Just be aware those dark black spots you scrap off to reveal rust is actually spray paint.
Good
December 28, 2015
This is a nice little pan. I wish it was just aa little bigger. My quesadilla shells are just a tad to big for this pan. But over all works well and is not to heavy. I have several different cast iron pans. This is reasonably price and works well.
It's cast iron; the pre-seasoning isn't so great
March 17, 2013
Most cast iron is pretty much the same. It's cast iron. Things of note, as others have said, is that this has a rough cooking surface rather than a smooth one that has been sanded down (if you have a belt or orbital sander you can do this yourself). I also found the pre-seasoning to be less than desirable, but after applying 4 thin coats of flaxseed oil and baking at 500 degrees per the method linked below it yields great results. If you have any other cast iron pieces this would be a good time to re-up their seasoning too.5 star product after some elbow grease, 4 star rating as a purchase because you have to do a little work, though that is to be expected with cast iron.Science-based cast iron seasoning method: [...]
Great for eggs and pancakes
October 19, 2012
First off this item is heavy, there is nothing cheap about it so just be careful not to drop it on your foot or the floor for that matter. As far as cooking goes I find it great for fried eggs, pancakes and even a quick burgher. It heats up quickly and stays hot so remember that when grabbing the handle even after it's been off the burner for a while. It also cleans up nicely which of course is important. The first time you use this item be sure to follow the enclosed instructions referring to using a drop of oil before cooking. Actually make sure you use a few drops, make that "quite a few drops" or you'll be scraping your stuck egg off the griddle like someone I know. "Pre-seasoned" or not I use spray oil every time I use this item just to make sure I don't have any sticking problems. So aside from my first attempt at cooking an egg (yes it was me) I really do like this griddle very much and have no problem recommending it to anyone. Just remember, heavy, hot, and use some oil and I'm sure you'll come to enjoy this griddle as much as I do.
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6%
Somewhat Disappointed in the Pre-Seasoning
April 23, 2017
It's a nice size and very useable. However, for a pre-seasoned item I did not find it possessing any non-stick qualities whatsoever on the grill side. The very first steaks grilled stuck.
Fine but would like a taller edge
March 7, 2017
Could use more of a raised edge to keep grease etc on it. Tried using this while camping and if it is not perfectly flat any oil or bacon grease just pours over the edge. Worked fine other than that but I will be getting something else with taller edges in the future.
No grease wells
December 23, 2016
This griddle works well on the stove top and in the oven, though on the stove I was surprised the middle part between the two burners was really a lot cooler than the ends, even at low to medium heat. I expected the cast iron to heat a little more evenly over the whole surface. But I can deal with that now that I know.The real downside to this griddle is the lack of grease wells. I couldn't tell from the pictures of description, but the sides are only 1/4" high or less. And because that's are no actual hear wells, if you have any thing with a lot of grease (like bacon) or a lot of liquid (like marinated meat), you run into problems with splashes or spills.I am continuing to use this griddle (carefully) for now, but I'm looking for a better option.
Bit clunky and hard to maintain, but it will do the job.
November 26, 2015
I like it, but it doesn't heat evenly on my stove and I have an extra oblong one in the middle, so my pancakes are always part brown part white. I don't use it often because it's very heavy and hard to clean. Also, it's a pain to season it and it gets my countertop greasy. It doesn't have high enough walls, so I don't make bacon on it or anything too greasy, which defeats the purpose. So if my pancakes are uneven and the bacon grease spills out, what else can I cook on it? I do like cast iron, but I think I should stick to pots and pans with sides.
Pitting Defect
January 22, 2015
I haven't used it yet, but it seems OK except for a pit defect on the side with the ridges. This will only be an issue with cleaning, I suspect. It wasn't enough to go through the return hassle for an item this price, but it is annoying never the less. They could use better quality control.
Nice Griddle.
March 12, 2014
Wish the sides were taller to maintain and fat, grease that accumulates, if frying meats, like burgers & bacon.and the handles are difficult for me to grasp to lift or move..esp while hot, warm. I have to drag it off the burners rather than lift.The surface cooks so well..both sides..so that is a plus.
8%
Not Restaurant Quality.
September 18, 2017
We bought these to use in a restaurant as sausage presses. When left on the grill the handles get hot. The black on the bottom is already starting to come off and we haven't even had them that long. If looking for personal use when camping or a but around the house they will work fine, but I do not recommend for something that is used often throughout the day everyday.
Screws and nuts are different sizes, handle will not attach properly
July 15, 2015
As noted by others the screws and nuts do not match up together. Went to the hardware store for the correct size cap nut and handle attaches fine. Press itself is good. It would be great if company read the reviews and corrected this very common, easily fixable, problem.
Grill press with a rough start
May 17, 2014
The press itself is fine. The trouble is that I purchased this item as a gift. When my husband opened it, we discovered that the two screws that holds the handle to the press were missing from the package. I was a bit embarrassed that my gift is useless until we find replacement parts. Now we have to make a run to the hardware store to find screws and nuts that would fit the press. Again, I know it isn't a big hassle, but its the principal. You order something and you just expect it to be ready to go once you get it.
Lodge Logic Pre seasoned Rectangular Cast-Iron Grill Press
September 9, 2013
The grill press is okay, I use it but wish it was a bit longer to catch the bacon at both ends. I have to move it around all the time and find that sometimes it makes the bacon stick good and solid to the cast iron grill if I leave it in one place too long.I have also used on hamburger patties to squish them down and that works well and I think helps them to cook faster.Am using it because I already bought it, but wouldn't bother buying another one again.
Too Small, need several
August 24, 2013
I bought this for camping trips, cooking bacon in the woods is hard to beat...keeping it flat would be extra cool. Well, on a the Camp Chef griddle I can lay out nearly a pound of thick-sliced bacon. One of these covers about 20% of the griddle...I need 5 or 6 of them to do the whole thing. I'm not sure if I'll buy more of them or put this one in the closet...I should have thought it through...
Some assembly required
February 16, 2013
I bought this bacon press because I love Lodge's pre-seasoned cast iron cookware and the fact it's made in the USA is a bonus. This press, however, was a beast to assemble. I'm 6'1", 280lbs (too much bacon perhaps) and I had a devil of a time getting the lock nuts screwed down tight enough to keep the handle from rattling around. Yes it does do the job, but it's under-sized and after dealing with putting it together, I would suggest the larger one piece Camp Chef 9 1/4" X 5 3/4" I bought locally (Amazon also sells it). It has grill marks and a good weight to it for sandwiches, bacon or larger cuts of meat. I'm still a Lodge fan, but I would not suggest buying this press.
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Great idea, need diffrent material
September 17, 2017
Being that these are true Lodge products, I figured that they would have been a bit flexible....but instead they are almost the hardest plastic known to man which I can see being an issue after extended amount of uses.
i have used it a few times and it is good at scraping out my lodge cast iron griddle/range grill
June 27, 2017
very difficult to review this, i have used it a few times and it is good at scraping out my lodge cast iron griddle/range grill, but it doesn't really clean anything. it can get bulk out if there is bulk, which there rarely is, but to scrub out between the "grill" you gotta use good old fashioned elbow grease and likely a butter knife or something wrapped in a cloth, my fingers sure aren't getting in there, and i am not leaving anything there to sour. it ALMOST does what you want it to do.
Just Okay
June 14, 2017
The little nibs do not reach the bottom of the grill pan - they are helpful to get the sides of the ridges, but I still have to scrub with a brush to get the bottom. I do like using the rounded side for my normal cast iron pans.-----[...]! :)
Hard Plastic
March 4, 2017
I thought these would be flexible, but they're not. Just hard plastic squares. They do what they're meant to do, but I can't say I would buy these again. I can find about anything I already own to do the same job as these. I thought they were "special" scrapers, but they're just chunks of plastic.
Good concept, poor execution.
August 21, 2016
This scraper is the "crucial" companion to your cast iron cookware as they'd like you to believe. It does what they say it does, for the most part.The reason I purchased this in particular was to scrape out gunk from between the raised parts of my two grill pans. Unfortunately the tines that are designed specifically for this purpose are not long enough to effectively remove gunk from inside the pan. The only way for it to reach the bottom of the pan is to hold the scraper perpendicular to the pan, which is an incredibly awkward angle to try and scrape.This is a decent product, but I feel there are better alternatives on the market.
Definitely recommend for home use
February 8, 2016
This is the only style of these I've ever purchased. I am interested in seeing if there are others out there that can help break off the stock on charred project left on my grill. But as a home user style. This would be quite sufficient
4%
Uneven heating
April 24, 2017
I bought this for heating Roti but have used it for grilling burgers and every other thing. After seasoning it, it works pretty well. It's not too heavy and easy to clean. However, my complaint is it heats unevenly. So food gets brown on some parts, where others are barely cooked.
they should have the wooden or some insulation for the handle to make it a great product! We used silica cover but that doe ...
March 18, 2017
The handle gets too hot, they should have the wooden or some insulation for the handle to make it a great product!We used silica cover but that doe snot fit very well.
Love the pan but not the pre-seasoning
August 1, 2016
I love the pan but I am not impressed with the pre-seasoning. The pan holds heat very well, so you need to set the burner lower than you would with non-stick. I liked how it cooks meat, but I have struggled to figure out how to cook my tortillas on it because it burns the flour on them if I have it on medium and if I turn it down low, the tortillas take so long to cook that I cannot serve warm ones when making an entire batch. Either way, the pre-seasoning does not quite seem adequate for cooking. I hope, in time, the pan becomes more serviceable.
Uneven cooking
February 16, 2016
I like the idea of having a cast iron griddle that is small and affordable. Kudos to this pan for that. However, the iron seems uneven, thinner in some sections than others, making small dollar sized pancakes get burned in one area of the fine, but okay in the other areas. This happened with two different cooks, and on different occasions.The pan is reasonable good for making quesadillas however.All in all, we are getting rid of this item to use something else that is a little more consistent.
Must be doing something wrong?
December 27, 2015
I'm not sure what happened with this one. I love Lodge and own several but I still haven't been able to flip a pancake due to sticking. I've reseasoned it several times, being careful not to use too much oil but still no luck. I must be doing something wrong. I have some very old iron skillets that are very nearly non-stick they're so perfectly seasoned.
Great for crepes, pizza, and searing meat
August 24, 2012
I live in a condo with an open kitchen, so when I have to cook something that's gonna smoke up the house, I try to do it out on my deck. Sometimes, I'll pull out my butane stove and use my stainless steel pan or carbon steel pan, but more often than not I'll pull out this cast iron griddle and plop it on my bbq. For example, this is how I use this griddle for ribeye on my grill...I'll turn both burners of my grill on full blast and leave the griddle in their with the bbq lid closed for a good 10 minutes, until everything reaches 700 degrees or so, then plop an oil-rubbed, seasoned steak on the griddle for about a minute per side to get a seriously beautiful sear on it. I'll turn down the heat, cover the bbq, and finish 'er off for a few minutes until I get perfect medium rare. Pull off the steak, but it on a cooling rack tented with foil, and while it rests, I'll toss a sliced clove of garlic and a sprig of rosemary onto the griddle, and a nice pat of butter (~1 Tbsp). The butter melts, the garlic softens, the rosemary releases its aromatics, all over a low-medium heat. It's a beautiful thing. After the steak's done resting, I'll brush or drizzle the rosemary garlic butter on the steak. Delicious. And most importantly, my condo doesn't smell like seared meat.I often use this griddle to cook bacon out on my bbq as well. Bacon and seared beef are like the two strongest, most persistent meat smells, after all.This griddle is also great for pancakes and crepes. Just make sure you use butter over medium heat (don't use high!), as butter has better release characteristics than most vegetable oils. I'll keep a folded up paper towel on a saucer of softened butter, and use it to rub the pan in between pancakes/crepes.This thing is also really awesome for pizzettas. Just don't get too ambitious with size or toppings, and it's excellent. Smaller pies (8" or so) fit nicely in this griddle. Preheat an oven and pan on the top rack to 500 or 550 degrees while the pie is being assembled. Slide the pie onto the griddle, switch from bake to broil and blast that sucker with all it's got, and you should end up with a nice, crispy pie with a blistered, slightly blackened crust. Yum. If you use too thin a crust and/or too many toppings, it becomes difficult to handle, and often the crust cannot handle all of the moisture from the toppings, so you end up with a leaky crust, resulting in caked on crap on the cast iron griddle. Caked on cheese is the worst, especially if it goes back under the broiler. Sometimes you get lucky and the cheese will scrape off in nice huge chunks, but other times the cheese is damn near impossible to remove. I just scrape away with abrasives, then reseason if necessary.Speaking of seasoning, the preseasoning on this pan is mediocre at best. Better to do few more coats of seasoning before using it for anything too "sticky" (e.g. eggs or fish). Or use if primarily for bacon for the first handful of uses. Once it's seasoned well, it's a great pan, especially for the price. And unlike teflon and other nonstick coatings, cast iron is safe and will last a lifetime.
7%

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Two Star Reviews:

3%
Needs deeper trough
March 1, 2017
product itself is fine - good, heavy cast iron. What I don't like is that the drainage troughs around the edge are not deep enough. I find I have to at times use a paper towel to soak up liquids for fear they will overflow griddle/grill. Others I have since seen, have a deeper trough. Otherwise, it gets the job done.
I found that this griddle is best used outside on a grill
February 11, 2017
I found that this griddle is best used outside on a grill. It can become very smoky during use. Possible spillage from grease. Two hamburgers are pushing it.
not so great, I'd keep looking.
November 30, 2016
I am a pretty disappointed with this product. The quality of the metal is good and the flat side is nice, but I think I didn't really think through the implication of a double sided griddle with one side being grilled. If this was flat on both sides, it probably would work better, but unfortunately this does not have even heat distribution and so when I'm cooking, I have like two small zones that are nuclear hot and the rest is almost cold.
Great concept, but ...
October 10, 2016
It is slightly warped and does not lay perfectly flat on our induction cook top. It is difficult to get two burners to operate simultaneously because they automatically shut off if there is no "pot" on top of the burner. If we are very careful we can keep two burners going. We really don't use it.
I love my Lodge skillets
April 11, 2016
I love my Lodge skillets, but this pan did not live up to my expectations. When used on the stovetop the pan is meant to be placed over two burners, which would give a nice large surface to cook on. Sadly the middle of the pan doesn't heat up much at all, so food can only be cooked on the portions of the pan that are directly over the burners. It's much easier to just use my skillets.
Two Stars
August 3, 2015
impossible to clean after first use
4%
Who knows if it works? I can't manage to get the handle attached.
September 3, 2016
The handle is extremely difficult to install. I may have to go and buy new hardware to accomplish this. The nuts and bolts are not fitting together. Seriously, Lodge??? I thought they would do better than this.I love the idea; I'm hoping to love the product - but I may never know.
Impossible to tighten
September 1, 2016
I was unable to tighten the handle to the the press securely. Try as I might (and several other people I enlisted to help) we were unable to get a solid attachment of the handle. I don't believe it's supposed to be loose but ours was. I'm guessing the tolerances on some of these have been bad. I'll order a different type without a detachable handle.
Poor construction.
May 7, 2016
It is weighty and serves to sear food well. However it looses points for poor construction. It came unassembled and the screws DO NOT FIT snugly into the iron. This makes the handle very wobbly during use. Furthermore this metal rusts -- not really a big surprise but I had forgotten this about cast iron. It must be stored and dried appropriately to avoid rust stains in your kitchen cabinetry.
Not up to typical Lodge quality....
February 13, 2016
Overall, this would be a really great grill press. The size and weight are perfect. However, I only gave it two stars because of the hardware for the handle. The screws are too long for depth of the cap nuts. It's almost like the cap nuts didn't get drilled out enough. It can be fixed by using extra washers, but it is annoying to have to "repair" a new item. I wondered about all the positive reviews, then noticed they were all fairly old. Most of the more current reviews refer to the handle issue. It's surprising given the usual high quality of Lodge products. I would have returned the press, but had already recycled the shipping box. Now that I have addressed the handle issue, it's a great press.
Handle loose cuz of screws
February 14, 2014
I just go this press today and put it together per instructions/pictures. The screws (2 of em) are too long and so the handle is too loose. Either I got the wrong screws or this is how the handles are supposed to be? I'm reluctant to use it cuz it wobbles a lot. The weight of the press seems decent otherwise.
Missing hardware, handle is just black, not chrome...
March 20, 2013
Press is ok, but mine even though it was new, and sealed as new from factory, it came without the bolts? It had the 2 washers, and nuts but no bolts. I called Lodge and the lady was nice, and agreed to send out the bolts. Also the handle is just painted black. Not as pictured. I asked about this and was told it only comes painted black, not as the picture shows ( stainless or chrome ). I decided rather than wait for the two bolts, to just get my own locally, rather disappointing
6%
I am not impressed with this item.
June 16, 2017
I am not impressed with this item. Although this is a sturdy product, I am not happy with the way it scrapes and I feel it very much needs improvement. I have another brand (of flat type pot scrapers) that works much better, even for grills. I would not buy this item again and I would not recommend it.
Two Stars
May 27, 2017
They don't scrape off cheese or meat crust as well as I expected!
Get the brush from OXO
May 3, 2017
These don't work. The grooves don't even fit the grooves on the electric grill. Flimsy! Hard to hold and use.
a $.99 steel wool scrubber does a better job
December 13, 2016
With all the good reviews, it should be very good.As a test, fry a steak in a lodge cast iron pan, then try to scrape off the residue with the Lodge scrapper. It did not clean good. After multiple running in warm water, heating up the pan again, etc. The scrapper still did not do a good job. Got mad and just use a steel wool scrubber, which did the job.
They aren't sturdy enough to get the really tough stuff off
July 30, 2016
These don't seem to do the trick. They aren't sturdy enough to get the really tough stuff off, and when I heated the pan a bit to loosed the stuck-on bits, the ends of the scraper melted. Please make these at least as heat-resistant as a normal spatula.
Not so great
July 5, 2016
Didn't find these to be that helpful. They didn't seem to fit exactly between the grill sections, and you're supposed to use them when the grill is still slightly warm,so they partially melted. I'll just scrape the grill down with a metal spatula like I have before. ( Grill brushes scare me, especially after seeing a news clip on how tiny metal particles can come off of them and can be swallowed by people who then have gotten serious internal injuries.)
3%
Two Stars
September 4, 2017
Difficult to use and clean. I didn't keep it.
Two Stars
July 26, 2017
Would never buy again, did not work for me at all
It's nice and solid but pancakes stick to the griddle
May 17, 2017
It's nice and solid but pancakes stick to the griddle. I can only use it to cook bacon right now. Not sure if it will work better as I season it.
Cracked on arrival
March 15, 2017
It feels pretty sturdy, and is certainly heavy. Just used it for the first time and noticed a crack from one side to the center once the pan was heated up. Must have been damaged during shipping or just defective. I thought these things were supposed to last a lifetime or two!
Its not yet been an year i got this pan ...
March 8, 2017
Its not yet been an year i got this pan and i recently noticed the black coating on the pan was chipping away. I hardly used this pan and made sure i cleaned it following all the requirements for cast iron
Does not heat evenly
November 8, 2016
Good, quality griddle pan.. nice and heavy..this pan does not cook/heat evenly.. when cooking pancakes on this pan, the outside edges do not get brown..I have an aluminum pan I also use for pancakes that heats evenly and appears to be working better tan this cast iron griddle.. unfortunately.. I was hoping to get a quality cast iron griddle for breakfast...
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One Star Reviews:

5%
Not good
November 11, 2017
the item even though washed seveal times releases rust and blackish brown residue.
Food gets stuck so easy!
June 12, 2017
I added oil to this griddle before cooking and the food still got stuck. It took forever to get it cleaned up and I just decided to return it. It is not worth it.
Caught on fire :(
April 18, 2017
First time we used this item (inside our house, on our stove), it caught on fire. Hopefully we received a defective item, but BE CAREFUL! :(
Quality product. Not functional for how I wanted to ...
January 20, 2017
Quality product. Not functional for how I wanted to use it. - - This has not been practical for use on a gas range for pancakes, eggs, bacon, or grilled cheese. Everything sticks despite cooking spray and butter, there is no way to drain bacon grease, and it is so heavy I have trouble manipulating it on my range. I am giving it away to someone who wants it for camping.
DEFINITELY NOT A NON-STICK GRIDDLE
September 17, 2016
It's NOT a non-stick griddle/grill. Not at all. See pics. Very disapointed
Annoyed
December 1, 2015
When I open the package I was disappointed to see rust in the edges/corners of the pan. I'm trying my best to remove it, but I feel like it's waste of time since I haven't even used it yet. Maybe I just got a bad pan...
5%
Rust quickly
September 17, 2017
Rusted immediately. It definitively requires to be seasoned.
No good
August 16, 2017
Used it one and is rusted.
VERY DISAPOINTED IS TOTALLY RUSTED AFTER USE!!!!!!!
October 16, 2016
I bought this and used it once maybe twice. Washed and stored... it started RUSTING REALLY BAD!!! I am so disapointed and wasted my money on this product. Since I hadn't used it right away. I couldn't do a return. But I'm wondering why this happens????
One Star
July 12, 2016
Impossible to get nuts attached to screws securely.
One Star
May 22, 2016
Do not wash. Use aluminum foil when using it. Or buy another product
It is like they are too long
February 13, 2015
The weight of this product is fabulous. The screws won't go on tightly. It is like they are too long. I can't use it if it isn't tight. So I can't recommend this.
7%
Unnecessary junk. Period.
September 25, 2017
Unnecessary junk. Period. I'm new to cast iron and thought I needed these and one of those chainmail scrubber things to deal with the painful downside of cast iron - cleaning it after use, WRONG. The ABSOLUTE BEST way to clean any cast iron pan is a cheap box of salt, some warm water, and a rag or a couple paper towels, oh, and time and elbow grease and a growing appreciation for the classic functionality and cooking forgiveness of cast iron. Pour in a small pile of salt, a splash or water to keep it together and in the pan, and start rubbing away the crud like magic, then rinse it out, maybe repeat if needed, heat it on the oven for a couple minutes to dry, wipe on some olive oil, and done. These things? Completely unnecessary and useless compared to the salt scrub method. No they don't fit the grill pan grates, they don't remove stuck on crud without sending it flying across the kitchen and landing who knows where, and they are less than worthless after using the salt scrub method with ease.
Not compatible with Vremi skillet is was grouped with as "frequently bought together". Plus measurements given do not match prod
September 2, 2017
These are shown together with a Vremi cast iron grill skillet, yet the spacing of the teeth on either edge of this product do not align with the grill grooves of the skillet, are are therefore a useless waste of money for me.
Lodge scraperggk "sucks"
August 27, 2017
Wasted my money, does not work at all.
One Star
June 14, 2017
Fine
Can Not Recommend .
May 31, 2017
Don't buy !! absolute waste of money , they are soft plastic , they melt if the pan is hot , they wear down Very Fast .
Groove did not fit my pan
May 12, 2015
I have a lodge pan so I thought these grooves would fit. Unfortunately they do not and i end up having to use the edge to clean one groove at a time.
6%
Very heavy
November 7, 2017
Very heavy and everything sticks to it
Very disappointed. It split within a month of buying it
October 16, 2017
Very disappointed. It split within a month of buying it. Had to throw it away.
One Star
September 19, 2017
Not happy at all everything sticks
unusable and no service for return
February 1, 2017
product is defective and unusable.... has a crack that runs through the pan inside through to the bottom .... I have completed a return label and still waiting for pick up after 3 weeks and several calls .... nothing is being done
Terrible quality
October 18, 2016
I've purchased Lodge products in the past and have been very happy with them. Not sure why this product is so awful. I am familiar with how to use cast iron products, and this is not like the cast iron I am used to. First of all, the heat was uneven, second, it rustsed like crazy. It's going back. Very disappointed. Most of the reviews here are terrific, so maybe I just got a bad one :(
I hate it. Everything sticks
September 17, 2016
I hate it. Everything sticks. I tried seasoning it myself after the first use, even though it says it's pre-seasoned, and it didn't help one bit. Useless.
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Article Number
Article Number
0885654880402
0075536339009
0075536050225
0885578998658
0075536050300
Brand
Brand
Lodge
Lodge
Lodge
Lodge
Lodge
Color
Color
Black
Black
Red and Black
Black
Red
Currency
Currency
USD
USD
USD
USD
USD
Manufacturer
Manufacturer
Lodge
Lodge
Lodge
Lodge Logic
Lodge Manufacturing Company
Model
Model
LDP3
LGP3
SCRAPERGPK
17L9OG3
SCRAPERPKPLT
MPN
MPN
LDP3
LGP3
SCRAPERGPK
L9OG3
SCRAPERPKPLT
Number of Parts
Number of Parts
LDP3
LGP3
SCRAPERGPK
L9OG3
SCRAPERPKPLT
Product Group
Product Group
Kitchen
Kitchen
Kitchen
Kitchen
Kitchen
Product Type
Product Type
KITCHEN
KITCHEN
KITCHEN
KITCHEN
KITCHEN
Publisher
Publisher
Lodge
Lodge
Lodge
Lodge Logic
Lodge Manufacturing Company
Quantity
Quantity
1
1
2
1
1
Reviews
Reviews
Size
Size
16.63Lx9.5Wx0.63H
4.5 inch X 6.75 inch
8.25 x 4.625 x.5
10.5"
1 pack
Studio
Studio
Lodge
Lodge
Lodge
Lodge Logic
Lodge Manufacturing Company
Weight
Weight
31.7 oz
12.2 oz
0.0 oz
15.9 oz
0.6 oz
Feature
Feature

Reversible smooth and ribbed sides

Seasoned and ready to use

Cast iron for superior heat retention and versatility

16-3/4 x 9-1/2 x 1/2 Inch

Made in USA

Rectangular cast-iron grill press for squeezing fat from meats or flattening bacon

Preseasoned with vegetable oil and ready for immediate use

Heavy-duty cast-iron base and "cool grip" spiral handle

Cleans easily; hand wash only

Measures 6-3/4 by 4-1/2 inches

2 teeth sizes

Straight edges and curves for flat and curved areas

Durable polycarbonate grill pan scrapers

Heat resistant to 275-degree F

Dishwasher safe

Round cast-iron griddle provides exceptional heat retention and distribution

Pre-seasoned and ready to use; vegetable oil evenly baked into surface

Sturdy handle with hole for convenient hanging when not in use

Rinse with hot water and dry thoroughly to clean; oven safe to 500 degrees F

Measures 1/2 by 10-1/2 by 15 inches; limited lifetime warranty

Pan scraper

Durable polycarbonate

Red and Black

4 different shaped corners for cleaning any shaped pan

Also ideal gum, sticker remover

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