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Material | Cast Iron |
Brand | Lodge |
Color | Black |
Item Weight | 13.5 Pounds |
Product Dimensions | 20"L x 10.5"W x 0.81"Th |
About this item
- 20 x 10.5 cooking area
- Use on all cooking surfaces, grills and campfires
- Oven safe
- Sauté, sear, fry, bake and stir fry to heart's content
- Included Components: Cast Iron Grill/Griddle
- Item Shape: Rectangular
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Pro-Grid Iron Reversible Grill & Griddle
The Lodge Pro-Grid Iron Grill & Griddle provides excellent heat retention and distribution and fits over two stovetop burners. Two easy grip handles allow for easy lifting, flipping or hanging when not in use. You can use this grill to cook pancakes and eggs or grill chicken and steak.
Product at a Glance:
- Seasoned and ready to use for a natural, easy-release finish
- Brutally tough for decades of cooking
- Seasoned for a natural, easy-release finish that improves with use
- Unparalleled in heat retention and even heating
- At home in the oven, on the stove, on the grill or over the campfire
Why Buy Lodge Cast Iron
As the only full line of American-made cast iron cookware, Lodge boasts quality that has been unmatched for over a century. Even heating, a natural easy-release finish, versatility and durability are the hallmarks of our great cookware. We don't just make cast iron; we make heirlooms that bring people together for generations.
About Lodge Cast Iron
Founded in 1896, the Lodge family has been making high quality cookware and accessories for over a century. Lodge Cast Iron operates two foundries on the banks of the Tennessee River in the small town of South Pittsburg, Tennessee; a town Lodge is proud to call home. The company is built on family values, American history, and high quality cookware. All Lodge seasoned cast iron and carbon steel cookware is proudly made in the USA, meaning you’ll get craftsmanship that has been passed down through generations.
Cooking And Caring For Your Lodge Seasoned Cast Iron
Caring for your cast iron doesn’t have to be complicated. Lodge cookware comes already seasoned and ready to use, so you can make your family's favorite recipes right away. You can use it on any heat source, from the stove top to the campfire (just not the microwave!). The more you use it, the better the seasoning will get.
- Wash cast iron by hand with mild soap or none at all.
- Dry promptly and thoroughly with a lint-free cloth or paper towel.
- Rub with a very light layer of vegetable oil, preferably while the cookware is still warm.
- Hang or store cookware in a dry place.
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Product information
Material | Cast Iron |
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Brand | Lodge |
Color | Black |
Item Weight | 13.5 Pounds |
Product Dimensions | 20"L x 10.5"W x 0.81"Th |
Shape | Rectangular |
Has Nonstick Coating | Yes |
Recommended Uses For Product | Use in the oven, on the stove, on the grill, or over a campfire |
Is Dishwasher Safe | No |
Item Weight | 13.5 pounds |
Department | unisex-adult |
Manufacturer | Lodge Logic |
ASIN | B00008GKDQ |
Country of Origin | USA |
Item model number | Lodge Cast Iron Rectangular Griddle |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #608 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining) #2 in Griddles |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | October 2, 2001 |
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The Lodge Reversible Pro Grid Iron Grill/Griddle provides excellent heat retention and distribution and fits over two stovetop burners. Two easy grip handles allow for easy lifting, flipping or hanging when not in use. You can use this grill to cook pancakes and eggs or grill chicken and steak.
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The American-based company Lodge has been fine-tuning its construction of rugged, cast-iron cookware for more than a century. No other metal is as long-lasting and works as well for spreading and retaining heat evenly during cooking. Lodge's Logic line of cookware comes factory pre-seasoned with the company's vegetable oil formula, and is ready to use right out of the box.
This professional-size cast-iron grill/griddle combo from the Lodge Logic series measures 20 by 10-1/2 inches (with an actual cooking surface of 19-1/4 by 8-1/2 inches), serious enough to straddle either a campfire or two burners on your stovetop. The reversible feature of this crowd-pleasing cooker means you can use the smooth side for cooking flapjacks, eggs, and grilled cheese sandwiches, and the ridged grill side for hamburgers, steaks, and sausages. A slight slope drains fat into a generous grease gutter, and the two loop-style handles provide safe transport. After the meal is done, simply scrub the cast iron with a stiff brush and hot water, no soap, and dry immediately. Lodge covers the sturdy griddle with a lifetime limited warranty against defects. This pan is guaranteed to pass down from one generation to the next. --Ann Bieri
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Heat distribution | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 4.6 | 4.7 |
Easy to clean | 4.0 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.0 | 5.0 | 4.4 |
Versatility | 4.3 | 3.9 | 4.2 | — | 5.0 | 4.7 |
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material | Cast Iron | Cast Iron | Cast Iron | Cast Iron | Cast Iron | Cast Iron |
shape | Rectangular | Rectangular | Rectangular | Rectangular | Rectangular | Rectangular |
size | 20 Inch | 20" x 10.5" | 17x9 | Large | 20" x 10" | 20" x 10.5" |
has nonstick coating | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
dishwasher safe | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
weight | 13.5 pounds | 7.43 pounds | — | 8.8 pounds | — | — |
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Customers like the appearance and fit of the griddle plate. For example, they mention it's well designed and fits perfectly over two burners. Customers are also satisfied with value, and quality. That said, opinions are mixed on cleanliness, stickiness, weight, and heat distribution.
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Customers like the quality of the griddle plate. They mention it's a high quality cast iron product, works great for pancakes, and is easy to clean. Some say that it'll enhance the cooking process.
"...Press on chicken breast, steaks, fish fillets and sandwiches and it worked great! I keep the press in the warming drawer...." Read more
"...chicken, or just warming tortillas for tacos, this cast iron grill/griddle is perfect. It also makes a great toasted sandwich...." Read more
"...The Calphalon was (and is) still holding up quite well (nothing, and I mean *NOTHING* can destroy that cookware), but we wanted to make the move to..." Read more
"...In short, this griddle/pan can cook anything and everything with ease.As with any cast iron piece of cookware, seasoning is a must...." Read more
Customers like the fit of the griddle plate. They say it fits perfectly over two burners on a standard stove. It is big enough to sear several steaks at a time, and does not take up much space. Customers also mention that it fits most gas stoves.
"...This Logic Grill/Griddle fits perfectly on top. The half moon shaped handle is on each end away from each of the burners...." Read more
"...It distributes heat evenly and is the perfect size to feed two or more people, depending on what you're making...." Read more
"...It's big. You can accomplish things on this griddle that you cannot with a frying pan...." Read more
"...doesn't heat so you can only make 2 tortillas and its not wide enough to make pancakes side by side, its staggered. Love it for cooking meat though." Read more
Customers like the value of the griddle plate. They say it's a fantastic purchase and a great tool for the kitchen. Some customers mention that it takes a while to evenly heat up, but the effort is minimal for the payoff. Overall, customers are satisfied with the value and quality of the product.
"...this Lodge Cast Iron Single-Burner Reversible Grill/Griddle is a fantastic purchase and a great tool for your kitchen...." Read more
"...The effort is minimal for the payoff and you can take some solace in the fact that each time you use it - and subsequently care for it properly -..." Read more
"...Reversible (flat griddle or ridged grill).* Hefty (the more metal, the better the heat retention and evenness of heating).*..." Read more
"Nice product. ✅" Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the griddle plate. They say it's well-designed and well-made. Customers also mention that the surface is nice and easy to flip. They mention that it produces beautiful rectangular pizzas and that the design is simple enough for the purpose.
"...It doesn't take up much space and even looks quaint sitting on my stove in my kitchen when its not in use...." Read more
"...that this product was very easy to use and that I had somewhat nice grill patterns on my steak because I kept lifting the meat up the check...." Read more
"Exactly as described. Nice and heavy, well packaged.Thanks" Read more
"Gave my new griddle a try and it's perfect. Hopefully it works just as great on my outdoor grill." Read more
Customers are mixed about the cleanliness of the griddle plate. Some mention it's very easy to clean up, while others say it'll rust.
"...It is very easy to clean and remove by heating the grill on medium heat until the sticky substance burns...." Read more
"...You've been warned.- Cleanup will suck if you don't have the right tools to do it...." Read more
"...Grill/Griddle is perfect for a variety of meals and is a breeze to clean...." Read more
"...I still find it easier to clean than a charcoal or gas grill, though.For storage, I make sure that it is completely dry...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the weight of the griddle plate. Some mention it's very heavy and sturdy, while others say it'll break easily.
"...As cast iron is supposed to be, the Logic Grill/Griddle is a little heavy, but not too heavy that you can not carry it around...." Read more
"...Although it is heavy, you more than likely won't need to move it much. I keep mine on my stove top at all times and just warm it up when needed...." Read more
"...It's cast iron. 'nuff said on that.CONS- It is HEAVY...." Read more
"...Overall, this pan is a large, heavy, wonderful cooking beast. Those looking for a light small pan look elsewhere...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the heat distribution of the griddle plate. Some mention that it's decent, and retains heat for a long time. The griddling heats up fast, and maintains heat. However, some say that the heat is not quite as great as they would hope, and the center will be a little cooler than the ends.
"...It also makes a great toasted sandwich. It distributes heat evenly and is the perfect size to feed two or more people, depending on what you're..." Read more
"...- Fire up that range hood fan! This thing will throw off some serious smoke, especially when cooking meats. You've been warned.-..." Read more
"...This Lodge grill / griddle is SO amazing- easy to clean, great heat distribution, and a perfect size for two burners on my stovetop...." Read more
"...The griddle heats pretty evenly right above and around the fire but between the two burners is not as hot as directly above it...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the stickiness of the griddle plate. Some mention that it stays put on top of the stovetop and once heated stays at temperature, while others say that it does stick a little on the first use.
"...I never cook bacon because the sugary substance in bacon becomes very sticky. Sometimes, chicken also creates a sticky substance from its juices...." Read more
"...it is perfectly seasoned with a healthy coat of carbon and NOTHING sticks to it. I clean it easily with a dishwashing brush and hot water...." Read more
"...Cleaning is very difficult if your pan is not seasoned as food will stick. I recommend you season your pan using the above method for easy cleaning...." Read more
"...I used canola & olive oils combined. Nothing sticks to it at all now." Read more
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When I make some fish fillets, I put a very thin layer of extra virgin olive oil only in the area where I would place the 2 fillets on the griddle, while it was still cold. Heated it up on medium high for just 2 minutes, turn the heat down to medium and placed the fish fillets, which I cook for approximately 3 minutes on each side. Before flipping the fillets, add some olive oil on top. This is for blackened fish. Nice light crust on the outside and flaky inside. YUM, YUM, YUM!
It is important that you heat your cast iron cookware on medium high to medium temperature with a very small amount of grease until a drop of water sizzles and rolls in the pan, before adding your food. Otherwise, your food will stick.
If this helps, I have a Whirlpool gas stove, that has 2 flat grates that go vertically across 2 burners. This Logic Grill/Griddle fits perfectly on top. The half moon shaped handle is on each end away from each of the burners. I measured my stove, specifically across the 2 burners before ordering. I recommend, you measure your stove and distance from burner to burner before ordering. If your grates are not flat enough that would make the grill wobbley, you could buy some flat grate to place on top of each burner, like some people have suggested.
As cast iron is supposed to be, the Logic Grill/Griddle is a little heavy, but not too heavy that you can not carry it around. I also ordered the 7 inch round Logic press that weighs approx. 4 lbs. and both items came in the same box. I am a 5'5" and 122 lb and 60 yrs. old female and I carried the box in, from the porch all the way to the kitchen, with no effort at all. Also, I believe that being a little heavy helps to keep the grill steady and firm on the grates on the stove, so I like that aspect of cast iron plus all the cooking benefits. Just in case you're not familiar with cast iron cookware, cast iron is supposed to be heavy. If you are over 80 yrs. old with a back problem, arthritis or parkinson, then perhaps it's not the type of cookware for you.
I leave the grill/griddle on the stove. When I need all 4 burners, I just remove it and lean it against any wall in my kitchen out of the way. The other good feature about this grill/griddle is that if you are using just one burner, you can place your cooked food on the other end to keep it warm, while you cook something else.
To clean it, I just use a paper towel to remove any burnt particles that were left and recoat with the oil before using it, if needed. Water and soap DO NOT kill germs 100%. Heat does. If it gets extremely dirty with hard to remove particles, I will scrub with just just water and if there stubborn stuck particles scrub it with the green scrubbing pads with or without soap, dry it on medium high heat on burner and coat with a very thin layer of oil. That's what I do with all my other cast iron Griswold cookware I have bought on Ebay. Always use stainless steel spatula and utensils on your cast iron cookware. Never use plastic or vinyl.
You may remove old crud from your cast iron cookware with oven cleaner. After 24 hrs., wash it and scrub in water. Repeat process if there is still crud left. Then remove rust using a 50/50 white distilled vinegar and water solution, watching it carefully. Dry well and place it in 200 degrees F oven or on stove to dry completely and to open pores. Oil it immediately with a very thin layer of flaxseed oil. Place in cold oven and pre-heat at 450 to 500 degreesF (or highest your oven heats) and when it reaches temperature, bake for an hour. Turn oven off and allow it to cool in oven for 2 hrs.. You may repeat process about 6 times. Never add thick layers of oil that would drip because it'll make your cast iron sticky.
There are other brands of good cast iron cookware like Griswold and Wagner, but I believe they are out of business today. You can find those items on Ebay but they go for an arm and a leg. Besides I haven't seen a grill by them so far. So, for this price you can't beat the Lodge Logic stove top grill. Perhaps not the best brand, but does the job!
I used the Logic 7" Round Press on chicken breast, steaks, fish fillets and sandwiches and it worked great! I keep the press in the warming drawer. I might order another press.
I'm not a chef or professional cook, but I've always loved to cook and to create recipes, so I'm familiar with many cookware and products and of certain cooking temperatures.
I'm adding a some pictures of an Argentinean Grill that I made on the Lodge Logic grill side. The pictures will only show the food after removed from the grill, but you can see some of the grill marks. I just love it!
I have ordered many products from Amazon throughout the years and my experience has always been WONDERFUL. I used the Super Saving Shipping with these items and they still arrived within 5 and 7 days after I placed the order. Can't beat that!
Good luck and hope you enjoy this product as much as I do! :)
When I make some fish fillets, I put a very thin layer of extra virgin olive oil only in the area where I would place the 2 fillets on the griddle, while it was still cold. Heated it up on medium high for just 2 minutes, turn the heat down to medium and placed the fish fillets, which I cook for approximately 3 minutes on each side. Before flipping the fillets, add some olive oil on top. This is for blackened fish. Nice light crust on the outside and flaky inside. YUM, YUM, YUM!
It is important that you heat your cast iron cookware on medium high to medium temperature with a very small amount of grease until a drop of water sizzles and rolls in the pan, before adding your food. Otherwise, your food will stick.
If this helps, I have a Whirlpool gas stove, that has 2 flat grates that go vertically across 2 burners. This Logic Grill/Griddle fits perfectly on top. The half moon shaped handle is on each end away from each of the burners. I measured my stove, specifically across the 2 burners before ordering. I recommend, you measure your stove and distance from burner to burner before ordering. If your grates are not flat enough that would make the grill wobbley, you could buy some flat grate to place on top of each burner, like some people have suggested.
As cast iron is supposed to be, the Logic Grill/Griddle is a little heavy, but not too heavy that you can not carry it around. I also ordered the 7 inch round Logic press that weighs approx. 4 lbs. and both items came in the same box. I am a 5'5" and 122 lb and 60 yrs. old female and I carried the box in, from the porch all the way to the kitchen, with no effort at all. Also, I believe that being a little heavy helps to keep the grill steady and firm on the grates on the stove, so I like that aspect of cast iron plus all the cooking benefits. Just in case you're not familiar with cast iron cookware, cast iron is supposed to be heavy. If you are over 80 yrs. old with a back problem, arthritis or parkinson, then perhaps it's not the type of cookware for you.
I leave the grill/griddle on the stove. When I need all 4 burners, I just remove it and lean it against any wall in my kitchen out of the way. The other good feature about this grill/griddle is that if you are using just one burner, you can place your cooked food on the other end to keep it warm, while you cook something else.
To clean it, I just use a paper towel to remove any burnt particles that were left and recoat with the oil before using it, if needed. Water and soap DO NOT kill germs 100%. Heat does. If it gets extremely dirty with hard to remove particles, I will scrub with just just water and if there stubborn stuck particles scrub it with the green scrubbing pads with or without soap, dry it on medium high heat on burner and coat with a very thin layer of oil. That's what I do with all my other cast iron Griswold cookware I have bought on Ebay. Always use stainless steel spatula and utensils on your cast iron cookware. Never use plastic or vinyl.
You may remove old crud from your cast iron cookware with oven cleaner. After 24 hrs., wash it and scrub in water. Repeat process if there is still crud left. Then remove rust using a 50/50 white distilled vinegar and water solution, watching it carefully. Dry well and place it in 200 degrees F oven or on stove to dry completely and to open pores. Oil it immediately with a very thin layer of flaxseed oil. Place in cold oven and pre-heat at 450 to 500 degreesF (or highest your oven heats) and when it reaches temperature, bake for an hour. Turn oven off and allow it to cool in oven for 2 hrs.. You may repeat process about 6 times. Never add thick layers of oil that would drip because it'll make your cast iron sticky.
There are other brands of good cast iron cookware like Griswold and Wagner, but I believe they are out of business today. You can find those items on Ebay but they go for an arm and a leg. Besides I haven't seen a grill by them so far. So, for this price you can't beat the Lodge Logic stove top grill. Perhaps not the best brand, but does the job!
I used the Logic 7" Round Press on chicken breast, steaks, fish fillets and sandwiches and it worked great! I keep the press in the warming drawer. I might order another press.
I'm not a chef or professional cook, but I've always loved to cook and to create recipes, so I'm familiar with many cookware and products and of certain cooking temperatures.
I'm adding a some pictures of an Argentinean Grill that I made on the Lodge Logic grill side. The pictures will only show the food after removed from the grill, but you can see some of the grill marks. I just love it!
I have ordered many products from Amazon throughout the years and my experience has always been WONDERFUL. I used the Super Saving Shipping with these items and they still arrived within 5 and 7 days after I placed the order. Can't beat that!
Good luck and hope you enjoy this product as much as I do! :)
The fact that it is a single-burner product is something that I find invaluable. It doesn't take up much space and even looks quaint sitting on my stove in my kitchen when its not in use. My friends love it and I always tell them that for something that can last you forever if you take care of it, this cast iron grill/griddle is priceless.
Although it is heavy, you more than likely won't need to move it much. I keep mine on my stove top at all times and just warm it up when needed. I rarely have to move it for cleaning, as I can often just wipe it down to remove any remaining food particles. When it does need a deeper clean, warm water does the trick.
The only aspect of this cast iron tool that I have the slightest gripe about is that when cooking food that has juices or grease (i.e. bacon or a steak), there is no easy way to pour them out. This grill/griddle is difficult to move when hot (any time I move mine I have to use two hands to keep it level, which when hot means two oven mits) and when pouring any liquids there is no spout or way for the liquids to be easily removed without it draining out and running down the underside of the grill/griddle. For this reason, I often stick to my Lodge 10.5" cast iron skillet when cooking bacon. This is strictly because I save bacon grease for cooking with later and the Lodge skillet has a convenient pour spout I can use to pour the bacon grease into a container. If I didn't use bacon grease later on, I would have no need to switch to the cast iron skillet for bacon. Because this is a particular situation and the grill/griddle is otherwise invaluable, I do not feel the need to dock any stars as part of this review.
The grill/griddle is advertised as coming pre-seasoned and it arrives as such. However, I find that my cast iron products work better and are more non-stick when I add seasoning on top of the factory seasoning. To do this, I do the following steps-
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- Wash cast iron product with warm water only.
- Dry it well with a cloth or paper towels and then place it on stove-top. Turn on the burner and let any remaining moisture evaporate.
- Rub the entire cast iron product with oil (I use Canola oil and it works very well). This includes the inside, outside, and the handle. Then, wipe off as much residual oil as you can. It may seem that you're wiping all of the oil off but this is not the case. The cast iron will still season well, however if you leave too much oil on the cast iron it will become sticky and clump during the baking/polymerization process.
- Place foil on the bottom/bottom rack of your oven (this catches any oil that may drip from your cast iron while it is baking).
- Place your cast iron product upside down (for this grill/griddle I place the grate side down) and bake for 1 hour at 450 degrees (this amount of time and the high heat allow for the oil to polymerize and become slick, which is what gives the cast iron it's non-stick property).
- Remove and let cool.
I do this process 3 to 5 times after receiving a new cast iron product and it always works extremely well. You don't need to do this entire process often, maybe once or twice every few months after the initial seasoning. Cast iron will continue to collect layers of seasoning as you cook with it, so cook with it often!
Overall, this Lodge Cast Iron Single-Burner Reversible Grill/Griddle is a fantastic purchase and a great tool for your kitchen. If you love cooking with a great product that produces great tasting food, this cast iron product is for you.
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I am loving this griddle and will use it whenever I don’t feel like going outside to bar-b-que steaks etc.
Reviewed in Canada on February 14, 2024
I am loving this griddle and will use it whenever I don’t feel like going outside to bar-b-que steaks etc.
Reviewed in Canada on September 18, 2023