Lodge Chef Collection Cast Iron Square Griddle 11 in

Overview

Lodge makes this griddle from cast iron in a square shape with a flat cooking surface and two handles. It arrives pre-seasoned and works on a stovetop, in an oven, on a grill or over a campfire.

Cast iron stores heat, so the surface stays even for searing and for breakfast foods. Two handles help when the pan is hot and heavy, though the listing never states the weight or gives a cleaning routine.

Who it's for

Weekend breakfasts, grilled sandwiches and outdoor cooking over a grill or fire are the uses. Anyone who dislikes seasoning upkeep or needs a light pan to lift one-handed should consider a different material.

Pros and cons

Performance notes

Cast iron absorbs heat slowly and releases it steadily, so a preheated surface browns evenly and holds temperature when food goes on. The seasoning layer provides the non-stick behavior, and it improves with regular use and oil. A flat square surface gives more cooking area than a round pan of the same width.

Where it stands among stovetop griddles

• #8 most-searched brand and model of the 17 stovetop griddles lines we track (by search demand, not sales).

From the specs of the 38 stovetop griddles we list; not a test result.

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