Lodge L9OG3 Cast Iron Griddle Review
The Lodge L9OG3 10.5 inch cast iron griddle was my most thought about, do I need one of these, purchases!
I don’t know why, it was about $12.00 when I made the buy. This Lodge cast iron griddle is pretty dog gone useful.
Like all my other cast iron, this Lodge L9OG3 cast iron griddle goes from the oven to the stovetop. Where that oven or stovetop might be electric, gas, or a wood fired stove.
This Lodge cast iron griddle will also find itself at home on the fire pit and the grill grate.
What a durable, versatile, and timeless piece of cookware. Try doing that with those fancy expensive Teflon coated non-stick cookware.
Product Quality and Features
As with all other Lodge cast iron products, this cast iron griddle is out of the box seasoned and ready for action. Lodge refers to the pre-seasoned surface as easy-release, versus non-stick.
Looking over this Lodge L9OG3 10.5 inch cast iron griddle, it feels tough, durable, and well made, as it should.
The cooking surface is typical of all Lodge products. So there are no surprises here. It’s not glass smooth, but does have some texture. The Lodge FAQ says this texture is a result of the casting process. The finish will smooth out with use and continued seasoning.
Lodge cast iron has a rugged charm. The handle features a convenient eyelet should you if hang up your cast iron for easy access and display. Yet, cast iron and drywall do not make a good couple, as cast iron is heavy.
With cast iron, there is no chemical coating to damage. Once again, we can use those metal cooking tools.
Finally, the Lodge cast iron griddle has over 3800 Amazon customer reviews with an average 4.3 out of 5 stars. With this many reviews, you can be sure this is a quality product. At the time of this writing, the griddle averages about $14.00.
Click here to see the current Lodge L9OG3 10.5 inch cast iron griddle price here on Amazon.
First Use
But, it would be wise to give it a quick clean using warm water only — no soap. A harsh soap can harm that cast iron seasoning we want to establish and maintain.
Next, give it a through drying. I’ll use a warm burner for this task. Finally, once any remaining moisture has evaporated, I’ll apply thin coat of cooking oil. You know the routine, the usual care you provide for your own cast iron cookware.
Finally, use butter or other cooking fat on warmed or preheated cast iron as you prepare your recipe.
Product Test
What is your ultimate griddle recipe?
Many folks think pancakes? On the other hand, I was thinking a good pan-seared steak. A thick and flavorful ribeye steak rubbed with garlic and seasoned with salt and pepper. A juicy medium rare inside, pan seared outside with a horseradish sauce side.
But, I didn’t get a vote.
My significant thoughts were – wait – pancakes.
Happy wife, happy life goes that well-worn saying. To be sure, no pan seared ribeye for me – not today.
Lodge Cast Iron Pancake Griddle
This recipe works well on the stovetop or grill top. When most of us think about grilling, visions of hotdogs and hamburgers come to mind. Grab your coffee, step into your fuzzy slippers and head outside, because grilling isn’t just for dinner anymore. It’s time to try something new, grilling for breakfast.
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Makes 8 pancakes
Ingredients:
● 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
● 1 teaspoon baking soda
● 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
● 1 teaspoon salt (we use pink Himalayan sea salt for the extra minerals)
● 1 1/4 cup whole milk
● 3 tablespoons melted butter, plus extra for cooking
● 1 large egg, beaten
Optional: blueberries, strawberries, walnuts, pecans, or ???
Optional: substitute the baking soda and cream of tartar with 1 tablespoon baking powder.
Method:
● in a bowl, mix the dry ingredients, flour, baking soda, cream of tartar
● add the wet ingredients, milk, egg, 3 tablespoons melted butter
● finally, mix until just combined
● preheat the Lodge cast iron griddle over medium heat, 350 °F (177 °C)
● add a pat of butter to the griddle, spreading it with a spatula until it melts and has coated the cooking surface
● next, add about 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake
● finally, sprinkle in any fruits or nuts into the pancake
● cook until bubbles appear in the batter (about 3 to 4 minutes or so). Flip the pancake and cook until golden on the bottom. Yes, you’ll need to lift it with your spatula for a peek
The Out of the Box Specifications
● length (handle tip to outside edge): 16 inches (40.5 cm)
● width (edge to edge): 10 5/8 inches (27 cm)
● inside edge to inside edge 10 1/4 inches (25.9 cm)
● cooking surface 9 5/8 inches (24.5 cm)
● height, excluding handle rise, 3/4 inch (1.8 cm)
● height, including handle rise, 1 7/16 inches (3.9 cm)
● cooking surface to edge top 1/2 inch (12 mm)
● weight: 4 pounds, 8 1/4 ounces (2.04 kg)
● manufactured: South Pittsburg, Tennessee, U.S.A.
Any Downside?
Not a downside. But an idea for a new product, I wish there was a bit more height to the griddle, almost like a half size skillet.
Looking at the Amazon 1-star customer reviews — we all do this don’t we? There were some complaints he griddle was heavy. It gets too hot. It arrived rusty. Food sticks. It cracked when I used it. The handle gets too hot. Problems with the cast.
We’ll address comments such as these on our FAQ page.
In summary, there isn’t any real downside to this Lodge L9OG3 10.5 inch cast iron griddle. Not that we have found.
Recommended Accessories
The Lodge L9OG3 cast iron griddle handle does get hot. You’re going to need something to protect your hands as you cook.
These Lodge hot handle holders handle that task. With over 1500 happy customer reviews, you can be sure it’s a good product. Lodge offers a variety of designs to choose from. I like the camouflage. However, Stripped, Red Peppers, Multi-Peppers, and Bandanna are good choices. These run approximately $8.00 for a pack of two Lodge hot handle holders.
Of course, a decent oven mitt will also do in a pinch.
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