Lodge Cast Iron Round Griddle
Score: 85/100
Home-Complete Pizza Pan
Score: 74/100Rankings
The Lodge L9OG3 10.5-inch Cast Iron Griddle offers a spacious, pre-seasoned surface ideal for pancakes, tortillas, and outdoor cooking. At around 4.5 lb, it can be heavy to lift, and occasional sticking requires proper oiling. Great for home and camp cooks who value durability and even heating.
The Home-Complete Cast Iron Pizza Pan provides even heating and a large 14-inch cooking surface suitable for indoor and outdoor use, featuring dual side handles for easier handling. Its substantial weight and the requirement for regular seasoning and drying can be cumbersome. Best suited for enthusiasts who value durability and versatility over lightweight convenience.
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| ↓ lower better | 1.94 kgbest | 3.04 kg |
232 °Cbest | — |
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Build & Design(4) | ||
Material | Cast iron | Cast Iron |
Weight (kg) | 1.94 kg | 3.04 kg |
Overall Dimensions (H × W × L) (cm) | 26.96 x 3.81 x 40.30 cm cm | 3.8 × 43.2 × 35.6 cm cm |
Handle Type | Integral | Dual side handles |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Cooktop Compatibility | Stovetop (including induction), oven, grill, campfire | Gas, electric, induction, oven, grill, campfire |
Care(1) | ||
Seasoning Required | false | true |
Features(1) | ||
Pre‑Seasoned | true | false |
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Professional reviewers commend the Lodge L9OG3 for its versatile, ready-to-use design, excellent heat retention, and broad heat-source compatibility, while noting the typical cast-iron sticking as a minor drawback. Its American-made heritage and PFAS-free construction add to its appeal for discerning cooks.
Everyday users appreciate the griddle's size, durability, and ability to handle breakfast staples and outdoor cooking, but recurring complaints focus on occasional sticking and the heft of the 4.5-lb cast iron piece.
“probably one of my favorite things in the kitchen”
“adequate surface area for larger tortillas with room to spare”
“food cooked in them is just amazing”
Professional reviewers and editors emphasize the pan's robust cast-iron construction, even-heating performance, and its positioning as a commercial-grade, versatile kitchen essential.
Everyday users consistently praise the pan's large usable diameter, dual handles, and the superior flavor it imparts to foods, while repeatedly noting its substantial weight and the need for diligent seasoning and drying to avoid rust.
