Lodge Logic Pre-Seasoned Iron Griddle

I really wanted a pre-seasoned cast iron skillet to replace the series of 'disposable' teflon coated ones that I've been using, but when I recieved this one, I was a bit disappointed for 2 reasons.As someone else already stated, make sure you coat it well with oil on the first use.Even though I did, the eggs still stuck.Which leads to my second problem.The picture does not show the large gutter on the flat side.That makes it rather unusable for eggs, pancakes, etc.I tried it anyway, trying to keep the eggs away from the gutter, but they dripped in, and my fried eggs turned into a stuck-on long drippy mess in the gutter.I wouldn't even try pancakes on it.:-(It would cost more in shipping to return it than it costs (almost!) since it's so heavy, so I'll keep it and use it in the oven and on the grill, but I'm unhappy that that picture does not show that gutter.I'm going to order the larger griddle, but that one is going back if it has the same gutter!

Lodge is the leader in cast-iron cookware.Made in USA for more than 100 years, it's heavy, reliable, great stuff.Cast iron takes a little effort.You have a relationship with it, unlike teflon type pans.You learn to work with it and it will reward you with incredible performance.

I've had the non-preseasoned version of this griddle for about ten years.At first I was disappointed in the performance but over time it got better and better.Nothing sticks to it now.Cleanup is easy with just a quick wipe needed.The cast iron is so good at spreading the heat out that it has very even temperature.

Pre-seasoned is a bit of a misnomer.The "seasoning" process is never completeLodge Logic has simply jump started the process.It does get better and better.At first maybe only use it with an oil or with fatty foods.As time goes by the need for added oil goes down.I can make pancakes or french toast with no oil or butter.I generally give it a light spray of cooking spray though.

My only complaints are that with the grease gutter the total cooking area is somewhat small, plus pancakes will flow into the gutter if you aren't careful.I never use the grill side but from experience with my Lodge grill pan I'm sure it would do a great job.

I'm sure that this griddle will just keep getting better and better as the years go by.I can't say that for coated nonstick cookwarethat seems to have a life of about five years in my family.

Note that your burner spacing is important.This size has a cooking area (not including the grease gutter or handles) of 16-3/4" x 7-3/4".The overall size is about 21" x 9".It fits the stove in my camper and my Weber Gas Go-Anywhere Grill perfectly.It does not fit my stove at home or my Coleman propane stove because those burners are spaced 11" apart.For those stoves I am considering getting the larger Lodge griddle where the handles are inset.All the Lodge products are listed on the "lodgemfg" homepage.Since cast iron is heavy, shipping can be expensive so be sure you get free SuperSaver shipping.

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Why? No loop handles on the pro griddle.Why does it matter, well the handles make it too long to fit inside your oven, or ontop of your stove.

If you are running a camp, maybe these handles are the better way to go, for the rest of us, get the Lodge Pro griddle instead.

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I am new to cast iron cookware and this is also my first stovetop griddle. I love that it's pre-seasoned, but even then, I managed to burn my pancakes on the first try. I'd turned the electric burners on to High: rookie mistake. Now I set it to Medium-High. Problem solved. My husband swears hamburgers taste better on this grill than in our George Foreman grill.

The cons of this are characteristic of any cast iron cookware. First of all, it's HEAVY. Storing it was a problem until I found it fit perfectly in the drawer beneath my oven. And unlike a previous reviewer, I had no trouble with this not fitting in my oven or on my stove top (we have a slide-in range; it might not fit as well on a free-standing range where the temp control panel might get in the way). Maintenance is another issue, but care instructions are included, so read them carefully. You will need a metal scourer to keep it clean and lots of nonstick spray to keep it rust-free. I wrap my grill in aluminium foil after cleaning to keep it from getting everything else greasy.

Bottomline: cooks great, high maintenance, and lasts multiple lifetimes.

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Great grill, but after you follow all the instructions, add this info: pre-heat the grill and then coat it well with good canola oil.Then lightly coat the food you're cooking, too.I had a big mess to clean when I didn't do this.Great for rainy days when cooking outside doesn't work.