Make Flavorful, Tasty Meals While Using Only One Pan; Your Trusty Cast Iron Griddle.

A cast iron griddle can single-handedly make the fluffiest pancakes you've ever eaten, or french toast that has the crispy edge so craved at breakfast time. Whether breakfast, lunch or dinner, you won't want to miss out on the flavor cast iron griddles can provide. These two-sided iron griddles cook wonderfully on gas & electric, charcoal or campfire with the same tasty results. Most standard size griddles will fit over two burners of your stove, and though they vary in size slightly, average about a 20 x 10 inch rectangle. There are larger sizes (up to 28 x 15) and other shapes too, such as round & square griddle irons and ridged grill pans, to satisfy your cooking needs.

Most experienced cooks have ultimate praise for their griddle-iron. Its even heating and seasoned finish makes a prime surface for non-stick cooking. And its durability will last a lifetime and more with proper care. Most griddle irons are reversible, serving a dual function by having one traditional smooth side, and the other side ridged, simulating a grill. This ridged side can be very convenient; grilling meats or vegetables as proficiently as charcoal can, while being indoors.

Certainly one of the perks of using a griddle-iron is its capacity to cook many foods at once. Popular among griddle users is the ability to make an entire breakfast of bacon, eggs, pancakes or hash browns on one surface. But don't stop there. Imagine seared chicken or beef with crispy stir fry vegetables, or fun-filled grilled ham & cheese sandwiches for the kids. And cleaning is as simple as hot water, a soft-scour if needed, and wipedown. And cleaning will become even easier as your griddle ages to perfection.

To achieve the highly coveted non-stick surface, your griddle-iron must be seasoned. Seasoning allows oil to build up on the surface of the iron, making the cooking surface a smooth, non-stick delight of which food glides off. Seasoning gets better with age and use. The more you use your griddle, the more superior the seasoning gets. When first seasoned, your piece will have a brown-caramel color, which is very normal. With time and use it will achieve the desired black "patina" which makes you cook like a professional.

If you are looking to save time on the seasoning process, Lodge has the solution with a winning new line of pre-seasoned cast iron. Labeled as the Lodge "Logic" and "Pro Logic" series, this ingenious line of pre-seasoned ironware is ready-to-go, right out of the box. Using an in-house technique, the iron is seasoned with an electrostatic oil spray and high temperature baking process, which turns out proven results. Lodge pre-seasoned cast iron boasts a superb finish to the self seasoned iron, and has a very attractive look. Either way you choose, you're going to fall in love with this sensational iron cookware.

Cast Iron Forms And Griddles Can Give You An Extra Hand At Mealtime, And Creates Enticing Sides And Treats.

Cast Iron is a trusted symbol of old-world Americana. And cast iron forms, molds, and griddles have taken on many interesting shapes to help in countless culinary delights. Not only does it cook with that trusted iron quality, but delivers tempting treats in which everyone can participate and enjoy. Below are some of the more popular ones.

Cornbread Pans

You can savor flawless cornbread each time if you know how. These iron forms come in a variety of sizes, most having the mold of an "ear" of corn (known as corn stick pans), but can also be found with other creative imprints. The trick is to coat the seasoned pan with shortening and pre-heat for 20 minutes, then pour in the cornbread batter and bake according to your recipe.

Ball, Muffin, and Biscuit Pans

Muffin and biscuit forms come in sizes from four to a dozen, and make mouthwatering breads that fall right out of a well-seasoned form and into your breadbasket. Ball forms are similar, but the cups are circular, like the shape of a baseball cut in half. Whichever you choose, you can be assured of the great flavor that only cast iron can deliver.

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Waffle Forms

If you are bored with pancakes, a waffle iron is ideal and delivers crispy-edged waffles with ease. Looking much like a pie iron, you can give each person their own form to cook with, just like roasting marshmallows

Pie Irons

These wonderful cast iron tools are fun for all. Especially good at making mini pies or tarts, it is basically a small, square, hinged box with two long tongs sticking out. The ends of the tongs have handles, and holding the tongs together keeps the box closed for cooking. Open them up to drop your fresh cherry tart or apple pie on the plate for eating.

Trivets, Grill Press

These highly functional tools are very much worth having in a cast iron kitchen. Trivets serve as a protection from hot items, but iron trivets can also be heated and used to keep a dish warm once cooking is finished. Another handy item is the iron grill press. Its heavy weighted iron block speeds the cooking process. Combined with a griddle, place these devices on top of meats for even, quick cooking. When not in use, simply set at the side of your griddle to maintain it's heating for any additional cooking. Don't forget to season these too!

Scone Pan

Another item worth mentioning is the scone pan, or "wedge" pan. Looking like a skillet, it's divided into six or eight even triangles, like a pie, and can cook from A to Z in the bread world.