Lodge Crsgr18 Carbon Steel Griddle, Pre-Seasoned, 18-Inch, Black

This pan fits our 6-top gas range perfectly and is much easier to work with than the heavier cast iron griddles I've owned in the past. The pan holds heat well enough to make proper smash burgers and it's non-stick enough that cooking eggs or fish works without issue, with a bit of care. The handles are a great addition for moving the pan out of the way for washing or cooling off. The pan cleans up easily given the tall lip and handles. I generally add water and bring it to a boil to lightly scrape off the stuck bits. With a light wipe in the sink when it cools down to remove any extra bits, I let it dry off and give it a light coating of oil with a clean cloth. If you find it loses its coating, you can add it back with the same basic process as a cast iron pan, though I haven't had to do that yet (I avoid acidic foods, and clean it carefully). This pan would also be great for camping (though this one is not leaving my kitchen any time soon).

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I wanted to be sure to come back and write a review for this because I spent a very long time searching for a griddle that would work on the bridge element of my GE Cafe Induction Range that didn’t have any kind of chemical nonstick coating. It wasn’t an easy thing to find. Most cast iron griddles have an uneven bottom that wouldn’t make contact with the induction surface. When I found this flat one I assumed it would work but was hesitant to purchase because it doesn’t say it’s induction compatible and the reviews on it were pretty mixed. I finally decided it was worth a shot and I’m SO glad I did despite the reviews! It has quickly become my most used pan. We’ve used it pretty much daily for the last 2 months since purchasing it. For the first several uses I added a good bit of extra oil to get it good and seasoned and now it’s perfect! It’s basically non-stick at this point. It’s super easy to clean. I typically don’t wash it, just scrape it clean and wipe it with a rag. I haven’t had any issues with warping like some other reviewers have mentioned but I also don’t ever really need to heat it on high. I’m not sure if that has anything to do with it. One thing that probably bears mentioning is that the cooking surface doesn’t heat evenly throughout, but in my experience that’s just the nature of cooking with a griddle, not a flaw in this specific one. I’ve seen several reviews that complain about uneven heat, but I believe the hottest areas will always be the areas over the actual heating elements (whether that be induction, electric, or a flame) and the rest will not be as hot. Just bear this in mind while cooking and you shouldn’t have any issues. I couldn’t be happier with this purchase! Highly recommend if your searching for an induction-compatible griddle!

Worth its weight in gold. Family of 6 here this is used daily. Eggs, bacon, home fries, grilled cheese.

Nice build and welds, nice finish, sits entirely and directly on the glass surface of my induction cooktop for optimal performance, unlike reversible plates that use a small rim to retain liquids on both sides, thus creating a gap with the cooktop. Meats sizzles as it should and I can make 6 small pancakes at a time so I'm a happy camper!