Lodge Reversible Cast Iron Grill/Griddle
Score: 86/100
Home-Complete Pizza Pan
Score: 74/100Rankings
The reversible 16.75-inch cast-iron grill/griddle provides both flat and ridged surfaces with pre-seasoned seasoning and fits two burners for versatile cooking. Its 13.5-lb weight and need for hand-only care may limit ease of use. Great for frequent home chefs wanting multi-surface functionality.
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 | 4.256 kg | 3.04 kgbest |
260 °Cbest | — |
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Build & Design(4) | ||
Material | cast_iron | Cast Iron |
Weight (kg) | 4.256 kg | 3.04 kg |
Overall Dimensions (H × W × L) (cm) | 1.3 × 24.1 × 42.5 cm cm | 3.8 × 43.2 × 35.6 cm cm |
Handle Type | ergonomic_lifted | Dual side handles |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Cooktop Compatibility | Gas, Electric, Induction, Ceramic | Gas, electric, induction, oven, grill, campfire |
Care(1) | ||
Seasoning Required | false | true |
Features(1) | ||
Pre‑Seasoned | true | false |
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Professional reviewers and editors consistently praise the Lodge reversible grill/griddle for its rugged cast-iron build, excellent heat retention, and versatile reversible surface. They highlight its ability to deliver restaurant-quality sear marks, its compatibility with induction, and its seamless transition from stovetop to oven or grill, making it a reliable workhorse for frequent home cooks.
Everyday consumers appreciate the pan's even heating, versatile size, and attractive appearance, often noting perfect results for eggs, bacon, and steaks when preheated. Common complaints revolve around food sticking or burning when seasoning is insufficient, rust if not dried properly, slight movement on the burners, and the heavy weight that can be challenging to lift.
“food cooked in them is just amazing”
“well seasoned”
“super heavy, be careful”
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.
