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Product Reviews:
Lodge Logic Pro 20-by-10-7/16-Inch Cast-Iron Grill/Griddle |
Rating: 5 (out of 5)
Summary: Slicker than snot after 2 or 3 uses.
Comments: This griddle is superb. It fit fine over my2burners and I actually got it from Target so I did not have to worry about packaging (though it's CAST IRON- it's not like it's gonnna chip). I kind of wish it were an inch or2wider for more food, however that's my greed talking. I am a pretty big guy so moving around an extra 5-10lbs of weight wouldn't be an issue for me.
As far as performance I am utterly pleased. Even heat distrihoweverion (with a few degrees cooler in the exact center, which can not be avoided and just needs to be kept in mind), and great cast iron non-stick love. For the almost all part the reviews have seemed to join me in lauding this tool's non-stick qualities, and to those who have complained about it sticking horribly I would say a few words.
1. LEARN HOW TO CARE FOR AND COOK WITH CAST IRON. THIS IS NOT SOME NANCY-BOY TEFLON COATED ALUMINUM GRIDDLE. IT IS THE REAL THING.
2. When you 1st get it there, yes, it is pre-seasoned, and that gives you a great base to work with, however once you have scrubbed it with hot water (no soap) and dried it in the oven or on a burner, I would give it a quick spray over with Pam front and back, wipe it down, and put it in the oven to bake for an hour at 350 degrees. That will really help you out.
3. A little quick spray of cooking spray the 1st 2 or 3 times you use it really help finish the non-stick qualities, and after that you will have eggs gliding around on the surface like it was the ice capades.
4. Preheating is your friend. Cast iron needs a minute or2of preheating to get all that iron nice and ready for your food. The thickness and heaviness of the iron is precisely why it gives great heat distrihoweverion; this also makes preheating necessary. The hotter you plan to cook with, the more it needs to preheat. Pancakes? 1 or 2 minutes. Searing Steak? 5 minutes or more. I usually just set it to preheat before I start mixing or prepping whatever I am going to cook.
5. Finally, if you have taken the time to prep your griddle, preheat, and things are gliding around like they should- cleanup is a breeeeeeze. With1exception all I have had to do is take a papertowel, wipe the bits of food and oil that I have still on the pan away, and then add a quick spray of pam and wipe it again with a new one. I do this while the griddle is still somewhat warm. Only once have I had to take it to the sink and scrub it with hot water and the brush- the wife left some food on it for an hour or so and it dried up and crusted on the surface.
Suffice it to say, this griddle/grill has been an amazing addition to my kitchen, and I see myself using this until the end of my life (unlike non-stick where you have to throw it out after 5 years or so). |
Rating: 1 (out of 5)
Summary: Doesn't heat evenly
Comments: This griddle does not heat evenly at all!! I have tried using it twice and have given up, as I am tired of ruining perfectly great food. Both times I set the burners on medium-low heat and tried to make pancakes. If part of a pancake was over the burner and part of it was not, the part of the pancake that was over the burner would literally burn black and the other part would be raw. I thought that perhaps this was because I am using a flat-top electric range, however I read another review where someone complained of having the same problem with a gas range. I would really like to know the secret of all the people who are happy with this product, b/c I had such high hopes and I am sorely disappointed!! :( |
Rating: 5 (out of 5)
Summary: Best Griddle/Grill Ever
Comments: I purchased1of these a year ago and enjoy it so much that I purchased another1for a friend. For the price, it's the best griddle/grill in my opinion. If you do not know how to take care of cast iron and aren't much of a cook, then you might be better off with some electric non-stick solution. Cast iron is favored by almost all cooks as it is non-stick, it browns the best, and it naturally imparts iron to your food & contrihoweveres to nutrition. Cast iron is easy to care for, however it is also easy to mess up. Just use a dedicated scrub brush that hasn't touched detergent, scrub under water, pat dry, & apply a thin coat of oil. It will last for years and become a family treasure. I endorse getting the grill press, too, for perfect breakquick meats, burgers, and other grill items like steaks. The griddle side makes perfect pancakes and eggs. The grill side isn't as great as a charcoal grill, however is great for when you are only cooking a couple things and do not want to deal with the grill. The grill side tends to take longer than anticipated. Also, when using either side you want to make sure it's been enough time for the metal to heat up evenly before cooking. I have even taken this grill/griddle camping and put it on the Coleman propane stove. If you like to cook, this is the griddle for you. |
Rating: 5 (out of 5)
Summary: Made in America excellence.
Comments: Wife purchased me a china version for Christmas that I quickly returned and ordered this1and I must say there was no comparision in the2products. The Lodge is twice as heavy with a much nicer finish. Bacon and pancakes on Saturday morning are much easier now. |
Rating: 5 (out of 5)
Summary: Perfect for a lot of different foods
Comments: Not only great for breakquick meats, pancakes and home fries. We make steaks, chops, chicken cutlets....just about anything. I grill up veggies for pizza on this thing. We made a skirt steak last week and it was as great as1cooked on the Weber. after eating non-stick surface for years, I'll never ever go back to non-stick. It's useless and doesn't last. This griddle will last forever. It's a quick learning process as to how to maintain your cast iron. It's worth the effort. |
