If you take care of your cast iron griddle it will last for a very long time. In fact, many people say that cast iron gets better with age. Size: make sure it’s the right size for you and your family. As a general guide, a 10-inch (25cm) pan is perfect for two, a 12-inch (30cm) pan is ideal for four. For larger families, opting for a larger pan is of undoubtedly the better choice. It has a large surface area of about 12.5 inch diameter, perfect for medium-sized pizzas. Overall, with the removable wire handles, it’s nearly 18″ wide. The handles say ‘cool touch’ but I would still use hot pads. The steam that’s produced from the water along with a good pan scraper or a griddle cleaning pad should remove about 99% of anything that’s on your griddle. Never use steel wool pads to clean your cast iron griddle. If they could easily be transferred to the oven: most cast iron skillet pans are oven-safe, but we wanted to make sure that going from hob to oven or even oven to table, was safe and easy.

A helping hand: The helper handle means it's easy to lift and move between your hob, oven and table. After you’re done cooking there’s not much cleaning that need to be done. If you are using a ridged griddle you may need to scrape off anything that gets get in the ridges. However, if you’re using a flat griddle I find that I hardly ever have to deep clean them and this is why I like them so much. All-round comfort: we expected these pans to be heavy, but we wanted to see that considerations had been made to make using these pans a more comfortable experience. For example, appropriate length handles, extra lug handles. The flat side of the cast iron griddle plate is great for crispy thin pizzas, jumbo pancakes, crepes and more. The ridged side is ideal for cooking steaks, seafood, vegetables and more. It also features a built-in drip tray for catching fat and oil.

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Versatile: Our cast iron griddles aren’t just great for large family breakfasts. Use them to grill or fry up steak, fish, or entrees too big to fit into a cast iron skillet. The generous size also makes this griddle perfect for roasting veggies on the grill. Great tasting food: the cast iron construction retains heat for even cooking and browning. Your delicious creations will also stay warmer at the table for longer.

Start Eating Better: With a pre-seasoned griddle like this one, a little oil or butter goes a long way. And maintaining your griddle will be easy. Just wash with mild soap, dry immediately with a paper towel, and rub in a little oil or seasoning spray to finish. The handles are built into the sides of the reversible cast iron griddle allowing you to conserve heat and cook your food faster. The size is 14″ x 16″ – and it can easily cook four eggs at a time. Concerns about rust are one of the biggest barriers to using cast iron cookware. However, it’s really a non-issue if you remember one simple thing: water is the enemy. Cast Iron griddles, like a good wine, get better with age. This is true unless you decide to wash them with soap. After over 10 years of using cast iron griddles I have never had one rust and here I’ll show you my secret. The golden rule of griddling is to oil the food, not the pan. There's no point adding oil to the pan, as it'll drain away between the ridges.We recommend using Le Creuset Silicone Tools or wooden/heat-resistant plastic tools. Metal utensils may be used with care but they should not be used harshly or scraped over the cooking surface as this may cause damage Heat distribution: although hardy pieces of kit, we still expect quality craftsmanship and performance. Even heat distribution means food cooks at the same temperature. How easy they were to clean and store: cleaning a cast iron pan is pretty simple, just wipe clean, rinse and coat in a thin layer of oil. We made sure that there was no rusting after cleaning and looked for useful additions, like hanging holes in the handles. A Gift to Treasure: Looking for a kitchen gift for that food lover? A housewarming present for that grill-obsessed pal? This round cast iron griddle is just what you need to crown the occasion. Go ahead, make them smile! Pouring spouts: look for skillets that come equipped with pouring spouts as they prove incredibly useful when it comes to disposing of fat or grease or when making a delicious gravy or sauce, as these spouts allow for mess-free pouring. Spouts on either side of the pan mean they’re easy to use for both left- and right-handed users.

How heatproof they were: usually made from one solid piece of cast iron, these pans do get hot, but long or thin handles help to stop it reaching the ripping temperatures of the main pan. One of my favorite thing about reversible griddles is that they are perfect for cooking over a campfire, the oven, or on the stovetop. The right size stovetop griddle for you depends on how much storage space you have, as well as what you plan to use it for. If you regularly feed a hungry sports team, you’ll want something that spans a minimum of two burners, and is at least 18 inches long and up to 28 inches wide. On the other hand, if you have minimal storage space or usually cook for one to two people, a skillet-style griddle or single-burner pan will suffice.Absolutely! You’ll want to find a way to keep it level to get even heat, but this is exactly what cast iron is designed for. This old-school cookware excels at providing a versatile cooking (and baking) experience that can go from fire to grill to cooktop or even oven. Use the product on the most appropriately sized hob ring — it’ll make your food cook more evenly, and reduce the risk of damage to the handles and sides. This is especially important on induction hobs: if you use the wrong-sized ring, there’s a risk the hob won't ‘recognise’ the product.