Lodge17L8SGP3 26.67 cm / 10.5 inch Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Square Grill Pan / Fat-Free Fryer, Black

I searched around quite a lot before purchasing this LODGE griddle. I did not want en enameled product, I wanted something I could blast on the burner until very hot without having to worry about damaging the pan or the coating.I read some negative reviews but this has not been my experience.Be aware: the pan is HEAVY, the handle gets super-hot and cannot be put in the dishwasher. Cleaning it also requires some time. Instructions say not to use soap to avoid removing the seasoning: I ended up using 2 drops of soap and a nylon brush as the cooking grease would just not come off with water. I have been doing this a few times and my food has been great every time. I also dry the pan on the hob to make sure there is no water left at all.I can finally grill some aubergine slices and they WON'T stick to the pan. I grilled a salmon fillet yesterday for the first time: it did not get stuck to the pan and it was grilled to perfection.The picture attached is my actual pan after 2 months of use.Bottom line: this is a 'demanding' pan because of the way it is made. If you are not prepared to spend some extra time on it, look elsewhere but do not blame the product.

I bought this mainly to cook steaks and burgers and it is used only occasionally. Beware of it size as the dimensions refer to the overall size of 10.5 inches whereas the actual cooking surface is 8.5inches, something to consider if you’re planning to cook 2 good size steaks. Nevertheless it does what I expected from it, delicious steaks and perfect burgers. I’ve not had problems of some reviewers with cleaning, in fact it cleaned as easily as some non-stick cookware. One other thing - it is HEAVY and just as well it has 2 handles. New to cast iron cookware I’m thinking of getting the Lodge frying pan.

Good quality and very solid. Rather heavy, but it is great for steaks!

Yes a very nice product. Heat it up to the highest and sizzle and cook those steaks or whatever meats you like. The product claims to be pre-seasoned but somehow I seem to doubt it. Keeping the seasoning on the pan is a trial and error thing. I LOVE CAST IRON like this. But it is something that has to be learned, the seasoning that is.

Best pan I've every bought for cooking meat by far. It makes the steaks taste much more chargrilled than I expected for a pan. Makes them taste better than our gas BBQ does them. Such great value for money. Well worth the money spent. The only drawback is I t takes some getting used to cleaning and seasoning it every time you use it. It's harder to clean than your average non-stick pan (as expected) but the way it cooks your steak is well worth the cleaning effort. It doesn't lose heat like a normal pan does when you try to cook a few steaks at a time. Maintains heat even 5-10 minutes after you turn the hob off. Excellent!

This product doesn’t even deserve a one star, it stained my kitchen granite and turned rusty after one use. Very heavy and gets very hot, I would not recommend.

Really good product. Had for a while before started using, followed the instructions from a previous reviewer on washing and seasoning the skillet (as I lost my instructions). It cooks meat really thoroughly and nicely with the stripes. It is heavy and all the pan gets hot including the handle as it is one piece of cast iron. I have silicone handle covers which takes care of that. As mentioned it is heavy therefore I am extra careful when moving the pan when it contains hot oil etc. That said I am really happy with my purchase.

I have both a skillet and this grill pan. It is beautifully sturdy and I know it will outlast me, future generations will continue using my grill and pan! My only gripe is the non stick coating, which is just burnt fat that lodge sprays on their pans and then cooks until it carbonizes. I am not particularly fond of it and with time it has chipped off. This is not a problem as I can re-season my pans myself, but I would've preferred if it were unseasoned and instead I could season it myself from the get-go. Also, cooking acidic foods (like tomato sauces) for a prolonged period of time is not the best idea, as they do seem to acquire a slight metallic taste, so be warned.