Lodge CRSGR18 Seasoned 18" x 10" Carbon Steel Griddle

The griddle is warped, with a low point right in the middle. I planned to use it with my induction stove - it heats up great and is the perfect size, but is unusable on the stove because it will spin with the slightest touch. It’s going to be used for cooking over a camp fire, but that’s it.

A good cast iron pan is a must have addition to any cooking arsenal. The Lodge LPGI3 Reversible Griddle fits the bill perfectly. It's currently nestled on top of my two gas burners on my stove (see photo). My burners measure 17.5 inches across and the 20 inch griddle fits nicely on them. It has become my go to piece of cookware. It is large enough to sear several steaks at a time, giving them a beautiful flavorful crust. Eggs, pancakes, french toast, grilled cheese, bacon, stir fry, salmon, literally everything I have thrown at it has been cooked faster and with more flavor than a normal pan

Backwoods? Backyard!

The label (see photo) conjures up images of fresh-caught trout simmering attractively over an open wood-burning campfire…..BUT, we’ve put this just-in-time-for Father’s Day; heavy (and heavy-duty!); high quality; Lodge (Tennessee-made since 1896) griddle through the paces on our more-convenient backyard natural gas grill with impressive results.Unlike some new cast-iron, this is already “seasoned” with Lodge’s easy-release finish. It’ll just get better and better as its hand-washed, dried and rubbed with cooking oil. This might be the highest quality griddle I’ve ever used ....it's actually heirloom quality!It’s a longggg summer ahead. Now we’re all set to keep the heat out of the kitchen!

Best griddle I have found despite some drawbacks

I’ve used lots of stovetop griddles over the years, and none of them really ever seem to quite fill the bill—they are usually a bit too narrow and a bit too short, and the non-stick ones wear out and never really give a proper sear. While this one could be a couple inches longer and would heat more evenly if it were heavier cast iron like everything else Lodge makes, it’s the best griddle I have found. It does need lots more seasoning out of the box, but if heated slowly and used with slightly lower temperatures, this one does beat the enameled cast iron versions I have used which do heat more evenly, but are just too small to work as proper griddles over two burners. I use this griddle at least once a week.Steve K.

Don't buy!

Super unhappy with this purchase. I was so excited to get it yesterday. I made morning pancakes for my kids and on low temp it started smoking heavily! I cook a lot and have never had a pan smoke like this. Then when I washed it, it was stained. I don't understand how this could have happened on low heat?! I just wanted a griddle to make pancakes quicker, going back to my single serve pan. If I can return this, please let me know. Thanks!

Excellent Griddle That Will Last A Lifetime

This Lodge 18 in. Carbon Steel Griddle is excellent in every way and we recommend it. If you are interested please read on and we will share our first hand experience with it in detail. It arrived well packed and in perfect condition. We are impressed by the heft and excellent craftsmanship of this griddle. The body of the griddle is expertly welded, flat, smooth and engraved on both sides (see photos). The handles are heavy and attached with large steel rivets. We are pleased it fits our indoor cook top and our outdoor grill perfectly (see photos). What impresses us most however is how great this griddle cooks. It arrived perfectly seasoned and nothing sticks to it, even the very first time we used it. It cooks very evenly with no hot spots. It is designed with ... MoreThis Lodge 18 in. Carbon Steel Griddle is excellent in every way and we recommend it. If you are interested please read on and we will share our first hand experience with it in detail. It arrived well packed and in perfect condition. We are impressed by the heft and excellent craftsmanship of this griddle. The body of the griddle is expertly welded, flat, smooth and engraved on both sides (see photos). The handles are heavy and attached with large steel rivets. We are pleased it fits our indoor cook top and our outdoor grill perfectly (see photos). What impresses us most however is how great this griddle cooks. It arrived perfectly seasoned and nothing sticks to it, even the very first time we used it. It cooks very evenly with no hot spots. It is designed with inwardly slanted sides, perfect for serious cooking. This is a griddle we will use daily indoor and outdoors. It will last a life time.

Excellent Griddle for Outdoor Cooking

We just came back from a long weekend outing with family. While the cabin we stayed in had a complete kitchen, we always cook breakfast and dinner outdoors, whether on a grill or a skillet. In the past I have always used a large cast iron skillet for cooking breakfast and thought this would be great for that purpose. It did work out very well, as bacon is much easier to fry in a rectangle griddle than in a round skillet, especially when you cook for a large group (30 people), as I was doing.Of course over this weekend, we also cooked eggs and sausage on different days for breakfast and it worked out well for that also. We cooked steaks on one occasion over a campfire and they did well on it. One thing I have to say about the quality is that one corner was not ... MoreWe just came back from a long weekend outing with family. While the cabin we stayed in had a complete kitchen, we always cook breakfast and dinner outdoors, whether on a grill or a skillet. In the past I have always used a large cast iron skillet for cooking breakfast and thought this would be great for that purpose. It did work out very well, as bacon is much easier to fry in a rectangle griddle than in a round skillet, especially when you cook for a large group (30 people), as I was doing.Of course over this weekend, we also cooked eggs and sausage on different days for breakfast and it worked out well for that also. We cooked steaks on one occasion over a campfire and they did well on it. One thing I have to say about the quality is that one corner was not welded smoothly and snagged the washing sponge when you cleaned it. Also, keep in mind that it is shallower than a skillet, so the grease from bacon builds up in it. While it didn’t keep me from frying 5# of bacon each day, the grease will splash if you drop the bacon too quickly in it. Just be careful with that. As you can see from the pictures, it fit very nicely on a 3 burner camping stove. Our fire pit had a grate on it, there were no issues with it over the campfire. It was very easy to clean and the food did not stick since it was already seasoned. I am very happy with this and look forward to using it again.

Great grille

This was bought for a gift to my son. We have owned the same griddle for a few years and is used weekly, the ends are dangled up to keep liquids in the pan while cooking, my favorite way to prepare protein .pan cakes can be made to the large size. We love ours and hope our son does also.

Love this pan!

This works great across two burners of our glass topped electric range - we can manage four smash burgers at once.The quality is excellent : pre-seasoned , thick carbon steel. I dont understand why anyone would ever use non-stick sinthetic coated pans with all the toxins they create and endocrine disruptors messing with people body chemistry as well as the environment

Quality, induction-compatible griddle

Overall, it's a really high quality carbon steel griddle. Perfect size to cover 2 burners on my range. Flat bottom means it works really well on induction (despite the description saying that it's not induction-compatible). Arrived well-seasoned and ready to use.My only minor gripe is the "LODGE" and "USA 1896" raised lettering on either end, which is unnecessary and gives food a place to get stuck, making cleaning a bit more of a hassle than it needs to be.