Lodge L9OG3 Cast Iron Round Griddle, Pre-Seasoned, 10.5-inch - Made in USA, Compatible with Stovetop, Oven, Grill & Campfire

Lodge Cast Iron, can't go wrong. I bought this to use mainly for making crepes but of course you can use to make anything and all things delicious. Nice size for crepe making. Comes already seasoned, clean before first use WITHOUT USING SOAP. Durability of any Lodge Cast Iron has a history of outlasting it's first owner if properly taken care of. Folks, if you allow your cast iron to become rusty you CAN restore and preseason to bring back its original glory. Plenty of videos online for tutorial. Easy to use and clean. Adds iron to your food, does not make your food taste strange or alter flavors. Work well for whatever you plan to cook on this from grilled cheese sandwiches to fancy crepes. Great for camping and home cooking.

Highly recommend this product! Quality cast iron and it's great for cooking. Just make sure to season and oil properly before using it so things don't stick to the pan. It's quite heavy so just be aware of that before buying. Great for heating up tortillas and the like. Purchased it to replace my scratched non stick pan and so far, I am loving it!

This cast iron griddle is truly the MVP! From pancakes and eggs in the morning to searing steaks and warming tortillas in the evening, this griddle does it ALL — evenly, efficiently, and with that unbeatable cast iron heat retention. What I love the most is the versatility — it works beautifully on the stovetop, in the oven, over a campfire, and even on my grill. Once it’s properly seasoned, it becomes virtually non-stick, and cleanup is a breeze with just hot water and a brush. You can feel the quality in the weight and craftsmanship. It’s the kind of cookware you pass down to your kids. I also appreciate that it’s made in the USA and comes pre-seasoned — so it was ready to use right out of the box. So, if you’re serious about good cooking or just want to elevate your daily meals, this is the griddle to grasp because Lodge NEVER disappoints!PRO TIP:: Give it a little extra oiling and bake it a few times when you first get tit though Iif interested, I’ll tell you how below) — you’ll fall in love with the results.Use an oil with a high smoke point and that forms a good layer of seasoning, like canola oil, Crisco (vegetable shortening), or grapeseed oil. I’ve used vegetable oil too. Avocado oil, I think can be used too, but don’t quote me on that particular one as I’ve never used it. But if I take a guess, I THINK it can be.But the FIRST thing you do even before oiling it and baking it is wash it thoroughly as soon as you get it with a teeny-tiny bit of soap and hot water, EVEN IF IT SAYS IT IS PRESEASONED! But ONLY DO THIS ONCE! After this first wash, you won’t have to use soap ever again! This is to remove any of the factory residue. But you are then to dry the pan completely.Then with a think layer of oil (I pour a bit on the pan and then take a paper towel and wipe it completely with oil in all of the nooks and crannies inside and out and the handle with an even coat of whatever oil you choose to use.Place it upside down on your top oven rack and put a baking sheet (or if you want to line the bottom rack with foil you can do that instead of the baking sheet) on the bottom rack to catch the excess oil that drips off the pan.Bake this @ 450 degrees for 45 minutes to an hour. Then turn the oven off and let it cool completely inside the oven to allow the oil to set.Now, for a smoother, non-stick finish, it’s BEST to repeat this process 2 or 3 times, BUT you don’t have to. I like to though, but who knows,…maybe it’s because I’m extra.Then, BOOM! Your brand new cast iron is ready to make some magic happen!! Enjoy!!

So, I had a craving for Crepes Suzette and hit the YT to find a recipe. Most videos showed a crepe pan and they are cheap enough but unfortunately they are cheaply made and don't last- especially with a nonstick coating. I am the kind of cook that values quality and shies away from specialty products or gadgets. That and after a few crepe sessions, how many times would I use a crepe pan? Or the wood spatula?I know I will always pull out a piece of cast iron cookware, either char veggies and peppers, cook a hearty stew, or to make an English breakfast and I own only Lodge cast iron products. This Lodge Griddle could be used for mini pizzas, charring, French toast, pancakes, and CREPES!This griddle comes preseasoned but I washed it and oiled it before use. My first attempt at crepes was less than perfect though and I narrowed my technique down to two flaws: one I didn't let the batter rest for one hour and two, I didn't apply enough batter to completely cover the griddle. They fell apart and were stringy, like when you have a dribble of batter and it leaves that crusty trail? That was on the bottom 1/4 of the pan because I didn't have enough batter to cover the pan.The next batch was improved but with the same recipe; it was allowed to rest and I used a soup ladle-full of batter and turned the pan quickly. This batch turned out fantastic! I used a large metal Wilton spreading knife to flip the crepes. The pan heated evenly, the crepes released effortlessly, and they were paper thin. I mean, they were so thin a piece of tissue paper called them thin! If the crepes were a little durable, I'd replace my windows with them. Thin. If Lady GooGoo knew how thin these crepes were, she'd wear them as an outfit. Thin.Anyway, the two down sides, you can guess both if you own cast iron. First, this pan is heavy. Not so heavy that you couldn't handle it, twist it to distribute the batter, or to flip your items, but heavy enough to burn a few extra calories to have an extra serving of whatever you're cooking. Be extremely careful when flipping your items over and onto a glass plate. I clinked the two a couple of times but you know Corelle, that stuff is tough! You might not be so lucky if the griddle slips. Be careful.The other one, a little more serious, the handle does get hot. I typically use a kitchen towel on the fly but I used my lodge frying pan last week so I had my red handle cover handy- so I used it. DO not try to grab this handle without protection. If you do, you won't make that mistake again.Now a couple of tips, based on the reviews I have read about this pan. Rust. Rust doesn't ruin this pan. Look up how to clean and season cast iron.Food sticks. Season your pan and oil accordingly before applying food. Sometime I add oil, sometimes I don't. Sometimes I add water, yes water. This all comes back to cooking though. If you get this griddle because it is a great price but don't know how to use it, that's not cast iron's fault. It's the cook. Cast iron works!Rough edges or finish. You can use a file, sandpaper, or a grinder to knock of rough spots. Don't go nuts and more often than not- just leave it alone unless it becomes a health hazard. I have only had to do this once and I have two dutch ovens, a griddle plate for our grille, three frying pans, lids for everything, a few cornbread molds, and our newest edition this griddle pan. If you are uncomfortable with any potential warranty canceling modifications, get another one through Amazon exchange, or contact Lodge. I bet both will be happy to help.Bottom line, don't get discouraged and give this griddle pan a try.Finally, enclosed you will find a few pictures of this pan and its products and the end result, Crepes Flambe. I always thought Crepes Suzette was set alight but not true! A video by Chef Stéphane of the French Cooking Academy showed what true Crepes Suzette were- but personally, I want fire! Anyway, after the crepes were made, I used a taller pan for the orange sauce and final preparation because to use the low walled griddle would be extremely dangerous and irresponsible.Good luck, happy cooking, and get this griddle pan!