The Best Stovetop Griddles

Equipment expert Adam Ried reviews stovetop griddles.
*Since filming, the Calphalon griddle has been discontinued. Our new winner is from All-Clad: amzn.to/33nPKsG
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  • @WarChortle
    @WarChortle3 жыл бұрын

    I like when they have winners of each "type". As convenient as non-stick is I think I'm done with pans with teflon or like coatings. A lot of companies rate their non-stick around 5 years and I'd rather just buy a few pans to keep my entire life.

  • @cooking3210

    @cooking3210

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes they really should! It’s a bad investment unless we can send in the pans for a new coating. And the weight thing is just annoying to listen to. Are they really complaining about weight of cast iron on an item like this?

  • @jessicaharris1608

    @jessicaharris1608

    3 жыл бұрын

    I've seriously contemplated getting a single nonstick skillet for eggs but then I reconsider. Nonstick is terrible for the environment and for your budget cause they require frequent replacing. I will stick with the All Clad and just use oil or butter for my eggs! Besides, I'm not making eggs for a cooking competition/show; I don't care if it doesn't look as neat and pretty! With practice I bet I could get All Clad to give me a pretty omelet. (I don't blame the All Clad, it's a matter of skill on my part. I'm mostly a utilitarian cook especially for breakfast foods.)

  • @ladydeerheart1

    @ladydeerheart1

    3 жыл бұрын

    I won't cook with anything that's coated in forever chemicals that our bodies can not process either. If it's got Teflon on it I don't care how well it compares.

  • @Nicolas-zb9uw

    @Nicolas-zb9uw

    3 жыл бұрын

    But you could decide also to live less longer and take the vaxx.

  • @pjschmid2251

    @pjschmid2251

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@sandrah7512 I think it’s also the uneven heating you can get with cast iron. Cast iron tends to have hotspots more than an aluminum pan would. I have a Calphalon Single griddle pan so it’s not as long as those shown but I can fit four pancakes on it and it works brilliantly. It always heats evenly cooked the pancakes evenly and it’s light and easy to clean and it is nonstick and I’ve had it for at least 15 to 20 years and never had a problem. All the hullabaloo about nonstick pans I think is a bit overblown if you treat them well they can last a very long time.

  • @familyfirst8583
    @familyfirst85833 жыл бұрын

    I'm very happy with my lodge cast iron. I baked fish sticks yesterday, crunchy and no soft spots cold spots. I've used it to cook perfect steaks, scrambled and fried eggs, french toast ect. Handle, regardless I'll still need to use my hands, really good pot holders. Weight is not a issue, my grill stay put and I don't have to worry it travels during cooking. My goto grill for stovetop or oven for a fraction of cost. When I'm running low for space in my kitchen, my grill serves as counter space on my stove. I can house my teapot and kettle using one burner just by swiveling it to the left back burner. I'm very happy with my lodge grill to use with a burner to keep my pot of something warm using it as a heat diffuser.

  • @redbirdsrising

    @redbirdsrising

    3 жыл бұрын

    My wife got me the Lodge griddle for XMas. I love it and I use it almost every weekend for breakfast. I have an electric range too, so I'm not at all worried about flare ups. Weight is really the only downside but I don't have a particular problem with it.

  • @brandonnorvell5369

    @brandonnorvell5369

    3 жыл бұрын

    Using it as a diffuser to keep something warm is absolutely genius. I'm gonna do the same thing with mine next time I need something to stay warm. Thank you for the tip 🙏

  • @toddinthemiddle

    @toddinthemiddle

    Жыл бұрын

    fish sticks? you lost me right there.

  • @ericstrohl2952
    @ericstrohl295210 ай бұрын

    We've used this griddler for a variety of items including steak, fish, vegetables kzread.infoUgkxMcXT6_MuT0hB3ejyGQQHaeof9bwoWPUf and mushrooms and it's been great! Gets that great smokey flavor when using high heat or sear. The grill works amazingly simple and very low smoke for what it is. Heat gets up fairly quick, especially on closed position. The griddler side is fairly simple, better for eggs and pancakes rather than any cooking. Use the flat plates with the grill side if needed.Cleanup is easy and having heat on both sides is great for cooking a large amount or panini press.This definitely gets hot though so be careful with the sides.

  • @Adam1nToronto
    @Adam1nToronto3 жыл бұрын

    Was hoping for some info on heating the gap between burners

  • @coconutparadise

    @coconutparadise

    3 жыл бұрын

    Me too. I guess I need to upgrade to a gas range.

  • @6d6575

    @6d6575

    3 жыл бұрын

    Agreed. My guess would be to preheat in the oven.

  • @ericstaples7220

    @ericstaples7220

    3 жыл бұрын

    Preheat in the oven. Cast iron is probably the best for that.

  • @TimBee100

    @TimBee100

    3 жыл бұрын

    Use it on a BBQ?

  • @The_Timinator

    @The_Timinator

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sorry NOT going to happen, get a cheap Infrared Thermometer for cooking, you'll see exactly what's up with your Temperature, there's ALWAYS hotspots

  • @Peter..Griffin
    @Peter..Griffin3 жыл бұрын

    I bought a blackstone 17 inch at wal mart and its so good it found a permanent space in my kitchen.

  • @brianarrington4569

    @brianarrington4569

    3 жыл бұрын

    How much was it?...its not propane is it?

  • @Peter..Griffin

    @Peter..Griffin

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@brianarrington4569 it was like 80ish or so. Yes its propane, my kitchen stove uses propane as well. They recently released an electric griddle if you want to give it a check, it looks good.

  • @Nicolas-zb9uw

    @Nicolas-zb9uw

    3 жыл бұрын

    If it is in a permanent space does it means you never used them ?

  • @Peter..Griffin

    @Peter..Griffin

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Nicolas-zb9uw it means i use it everyday lol

  • @elizabethwallace8015
    @elizabethwallace80153 жыл бұрын

    The cast doesn't move when you're turning food over, unlike the lighter griddles which tend to move when frying steaks.

  • @louisevad6091

    @louisevad6091

    Жыл бұрын

    The other thing is the cast and carbon are high heat resilient.. the non stick fail miserably at that. Like a carbon steel or cast iron

  • @josephdragan7734
    @josephdragan77343 жыл бұрын

    If possible when testing stove top products could you please mention which products are compatible with induction cooktops? Thanks

  • @OREGONGAMER503
    @OREGONGAMER5033 жыл бұрын

    I like the flat cast iron. Heavy and easy to store

  • @raymondmielke6543

    @raymondmielke6543

    3 жыл бұрын

    Also, lodge griddle is reversible for that grill marks. Plus it holds heat for a much even cooking area.

  • @lmfinato

    @lmfinato

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@raymondmielke6543 plus it's the only griddle that will fit a normal range. The handles don't let their pick fit on a normal gas range unless it's the kind with no back

  • @teaeyedoubleguhur

    @teaeyedoubleguhur

    3 жыл бұрын

    And the fact that's it is flat is no big deal. Most people would just turn the burners off and let the grill/griddle before you try to move it. I now I've seen Martha Stewart using the Lodge griddle/grill before.

  • @elvsrbad2

    @elvsrbad2

    3 жыл бұрын

    I totally agree that the integrated handles are a plus. Much better for storage. I wish my lodge was a bit longer to better fit over the burners on my particular stove, but it is not that big a deal

  • @davidjones535
    @davidjones5353 жыл бұрын

    I've had my cast iron one for 25 years work fine and has a grill grate on the other side , most of my cook ware is cast iron and one peace is from my grandmother and is over 60 years old

  • @jhdarling5
    @jhdarling53 жыл бұрын

    I completely agree with the other comments about the Lodge cast iron griddle, which distributes heat wonderfully and maintains a stable temperature. I had a griddle from the manufacturer favored in this test and in very short order the bottom bowed and the griddle would not sit flat over a burner. I was happy to replace it with a griddle which although heavy works extremely well.

  • @omgitsjulian
    @omgitsjulian3 жыл бұрын

    For induction folks: Cuisinart Double Burner Griddle (amazon choice). I use it and its pretty ok. Baking Steel Skinny Griddle. I use this for high eat (burgers, steaks, etc.) Works really really well. you just gotta be careful, as it's heavy AF.

  • @Resister0

    @Resister0

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yup I use the same Cuisinart MCP griddle on induction. Their Chefs Classic one does Not work on induction however. Works pretty well on two bridge burners. Will look into that baking steel one as you can heat non stick very high thanks

  • @slisyd

    @slisyd

    11 ай бұрын

    is induction electric?

  • @omgitsjulian

    @omgitsjulian

    11 ай бұрын

    @@slisyd induction uses electricity to operate / not natural gas. But it’s not the same as an electric stove.

  • @nickalbukerk8215

    @nickalbukerk8215

    7 ай бұрын

    @@slisydyes but with magnets

  • @goforbrokefilmstudios
    @goforbrokefilmstudios3 жыл бұрын

    I prefer a cast iron griddle for quite a few reasons: The non-stick seasoning is durable, easily maintainable and redoable; Heat retention; The weight makes it more stable on a cooktop; Cast iron is versatile and works well in many different cooking circumstances: campfire, campstove, gas, electric, radiant and induction. Lifting the extra weight once youre done and it's cooled enough is a small price to pay for those advantages.

  • @Valkaneer

    @Valkaneer

    Жыл бұрын

    Ya, this review was fairly biased, cast iron >>>>>>>>>>>>> aluminum in any griddle application. You have so many more uses with cast Iron, but I guess if you want to float your griddle down a river then that aluminum would be better.

  • @daveh7720

    @daveh7720

    7 ай бұрын

    I'd use my Lodge cast iron griddle if I could get the entire thing hot. The burners on my stove (a glass top electric) are too far apart, and there's no way to get the griddle to cover the two large burners. So I end up with cool spots that I can't cook on.

  • @jmda58
    @jmda583 жыл бұрын

    Even though it’s heavy I’m a fan of and use the cast iron one,two sided so pancakes on flat side and other side has grids for grilling burgers etc.

  • @flybyairplane3528

    @flybyairplane3528

    3 жыл бұрын

    JMDA 58 hi yes our we got was a CAST IRON, flat, one side, grill on the other , Just have to use over 2 burners of different outputs, BTW SOME NEW GAS STOVES WIDER THAN 30” do have a wide burner in MIDDLE for this use , cheers 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @The_Timinator

    @The_Timinator

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@flybyairplane3528 I used to have a Range from the 1950's that had a Gas Griddle right in the middle...it was my Mom's, but somehow I lost it in a divorce...

  • @josefv1154
    @josefv11543 жыл бұрын

    I think we have that heavy griddle that Julia lifted. If I'm not mistaken, that's a Lodge and on the other side, it's a grill.

  • @THE-X-Force
    @THE-X-Force3 жыл бұрын

    I love America's Test Kitchen, and I don't doubt that most people preferred the Calphalon griddle. But, I just don't feel comfortable cooking with aluminum anymore, and I really like the griddles that can be flipped over and have that other surface with the ridges for burgers, steaks, etc. I wish they'd put links, or at least the names and model numbers of the other products tested.

  • @rainy1216

    @rainy1216

    2 жыл бұрын

    I paused the video when they showed the cast iron, and it looks like they used Le Cruset, and Lodge. I also refuse to use aluminum anymore for health concerns.

  • @endingpop
    @endingpop3 жыл бұрын

    I think ATK would be well served to start thinking about induction stoves when reviewing stove top items. Gas may be becoming less common, and induction is the obvious choice if you want a high end electric stove top.

  • @diannalaubenberg7532

    @diannalaubenberg7532

    3 жыл бұрын

    Gas is just too cheap... Electricity is going to be much more expensive. As the song goes, "Money makes the world go around- "

  • @endingpop

    @endingpop

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@diannalaubenberg7532 Right now it's cheap, but it may be getting more expensive or be banned out right in new construction to address climate change.

  • @martaaberg3330

    @martaaberg3330

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes, there are already states planning on bans in the next two years.

  • @tigergreg8

    @tigergreg8

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@martaaberg3330 States banning gas ranges?

  • @ericstaples7220

    @ericstaples7220

    3 жыл бұрын

    I don't think a serious cook would use induction.

  • @playnicegames
    @playnicegames3 жыл бұрын

    I am also commenting about users that have induction cooktops. Please consider this for future reviews, thanks and I love this channel!

  • @cunard61
    @cunard613 жыл бұрын

    Cooking for a large crowd is one area where an electric griddle makes more sense than the type used on the stove.

  • @kathleenbyrd984

    @kathleenbyrd984

    2 жыл бұрын

    those cook unevenly as the element is usually in the center area

  • @cyndywaskelisthecrowscall
    @cyndywaskelisthecrowscall3 жыл бұрын

    Wow - quite a price difference between the discontinued Calphalon and the All-Clad.

  • @friedakroynik8901

    @friedakroynik8901

    3 жыл бұрын

    From $55 to $180!

  • @fishred2222

    @fishred2222

    3 жыл бұрын

    I am sure the All-Clad is nice but out of my price range!

  • @Doktor_Calamari

    @Doktor_Calamari

    3 жыл бұрын

    I think they should have suggested a new "budget" pick.

  • @brentmiller73

    @brentmiller73

    3 жыл бұрын

    Bed bath and beyond had them for ~$99.00

  • @fordhouse8b

    @fordhouse8b

    3 жыл бұрын

    dd

  • @jessicaharris1608
    @jessicaharris16083 жыл бұрын

    I'll stick with my Lodge cast iron. I bought it for pizza actually and it works fantastic at giving a pizzeria quality crust texture. I know its a heavy sucker but it'll last forever and there won't be any nonstick coating flaking off. I know full well that cast iron holds heat fantastically well but doesn't heat evenly worth a hoot on the stovetop so I just put my griddle in the cold oven and preheat the griddle with the oven and then when the oven is ready I pop out my hot griddle and quickly assemble my pizza on it amd then pop it back in the oven. I use ATK's one hour pizza dough recipe and their uncooked pizza sauce recipe with cheeses I've shredded myself. (Preshredded cheese has an ingredient that hinders melting.) Topped with crumbled bacon, pepperoni, red pepper flakes and Italian seasoning.... yum yum DELICIOUS! My foodie of a husband says we don't have to go out for pizza anymore!

  • @JasonBrozic
    @JasonBrozic7 ай бұрын

    I literally just scored one of these today at Target in Rochester NY - it's the exact same pan and sells for $54.99 - there's only one change, the handles have rubberized grips - glad I found it - it was the last one on the shelf!!!

  • @tetheredtotheworld8189
    @tetheredtotheworld81893 жыл бұрын

    Love you guys. Very informative thanks 😊

  • @fpvflyer4758
    @fpvflyer47582 жыл бұрын

    Today they are pushing aluminum products. Yesterday they were pushing cast iron because it of its ability to distribute heat evenly. I would be interested in knowing what kind of back door deals America's Test Kitchen has with the companies whose products they show on their program.

  • @okoman9568
    @okoman95683 жыл бұрын

    I am an enthusiastic fan of the Test Kitchen, especially the testing of equipment. I am in the market for a new range top griddle, so my interest was piqued. However, I have an induction range (they are growing in popularity for several reasons). Most aluminum pans and glassware does not work on my induction range top. However, there are aluminum pans and cookware that have a magnetized surface so that the pan will work. I would appreciate it if future cookware assessments include information as to whether it will work on an induction range. Thanks!

  • @williejones9335
    @williejones93353 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful. Was thinking about a griddle.

  • @JoseGarcia-hl8th
    @JoseGarcia-hl8th3 жыл бұрын

    Adam rocks! Never boring and always helpful.

  • @GreenArrowNetwork
    @GreenArrowNetwork7 ай бұрын

    I use my pizza steel as a flat top. No edge, but it’s amazing on my two linked convection burners

  • @cindyfarrow2768
    @cindyfarrow27683 жыл бұрын

    I used to work for Calphalon! Formerly Commercial Aluminum Cookware Company. I LOVE my griddle! I have had it since 1989-90. I still use it, at least, once a week.it is great for my family when I'm making Grilled Cheese & Grilled Peanut Butter. There are 8 adults, at this time, eating 1 or 2 sandwiches a piece. If I had to give up all of my cookware but 1, this is the piece I'd keep. I'm disappointed they discontinued the one you tested. 😟

  • @hannahmatsen9887
    @hannahmatsen98872 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for doing the hard work for us.

  • @selewachm
    @selewachm3 жыл бұрын

    More and more people are using induction. Love mine! Please consider them in future reviews. Or do a show on them!

  • @slisyd

    @slisyd

    11 ай бұрын

    Is induction electric?

  • @moogie1954
    @moogie19543 жыл бұрын

    My wonderful son bought me a Calphalon griddle (like the winner) several months ago. I had wanted one for ages but my frugality would allow me to spend the money. I LOVE it! He got it for a really great price when it was on sale at Costco!

  • @rettaconnelly3913
    @rettaconnelly39133 жыл бұрын

    WOW how old is this video? The link to the winning griddle is for a $180.00 All Clad!!!

  • @seikibrian8641

    @seikibrian8641

    3 жыл бұрын

    Did you read the description? "Since filming, the Calphalon griddle has been discontinued. Our new winner is from All-Clad."

  • @rettaconnelly3913

    @rettaconnelly3913

    3 жыл бұрын

    No I read it afterward. My first instinct was to just touch the link.

  • @seikibrian8641

    @seikibrian8641

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@happily_blue The test was published in Cook's Illustrated Magazine in July of 2019, and the video seen here is taken from America's Test Kitchen, Season 20, Episode 16, which first aired on April 18th, 2020. So yes, fairly old.

  • @MyAGGirls
    @MyAGGirls3 жыл бұрын

    I've had the All Clad griddle for years and it's the best. If you're making bacon, it's ideal that the fat drains into that recessed area and the bacon isn't sitting in its own fat. Then it's really easy to drain it off. And pancakes come out great too.

  • @Alaa-is7wj
    @Alaa-is7wj3 жыл бұрын

    I would like to see suggestions for a modern induction cooktop, it's really hard to find a griddle that work with induction. even though our cooktop came with a double burner option on the side.

  • @JacksonWalter735

    @JacksonWalter735

    Жыл бұрын

    yes please. my new home came with a large induction cooktop on the island and I can't find anything that will heat up the whole thing. even on the double burner, I can only use the spots that contact the induction spots.

  • @annagalati34
    @annagalati342 жыл бұрын

    I have the our table brand. Fits over 2 gas burners and is double sided . Pre seasonded cast iron and cost me $52 on sale at Bed Bath and Beyond. Its fabulous.

  • @paulaelliott47
    @paulaelliott473 ай бұрын

    Thank you, Thank you, Thank you for updating the first choice that is no longer available to All-Clad. I have spent an hour and a half trying to buy a grill for a glass top stove. I never bought one before and needed ideas and info.

  • @ghlee2300
    @ghlee23003 жыл бұрын

    Great information!

  • @christopherestewart
    @christopherestewart3 жыл бұрын

    I bought a 3/8" x 16" x 20", A36 steel plate on Amazon for $48 plus $14 delivery. I put it on my gas grill and it is great for me. A ton of space, evenly heats, and doesn’t warp.

  • @sharroon7574
    @sharroon75743 жыл бұрын

    I want one of these so much

  • @soniah6553
    @soniah65533 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. Helpful

  • @Hello0x0
    @Hello0x011 ай бұрын

    How I never thought about width when purchasing great video

  • @eduardodifarnecio2336
    @eduardodifarnecio23363 жыл бұрын

    I opted for the cast iron one. The aluminum one at the store were so light I could see myself sending hot grease flying with an accidental brush of my hand or kitchen utensil. Sadly, the heat is not uniform. So bacon,for example, cooks unevenly. Haven’t tried pancakes on them.

  • @haythamabdel-qader6934
    @haythamabdel-qader69343 жыл бұрын

    great review

  • @David_T
    @David_T Жыл бұрын

    While cooking you may enjoy the elevated handles, but when you go to store it the handles can be a problem.

  • @gautamim920
    @gautamim9203 жыл бұрын

    I know that cast iron is heavy but it’s great for kabobs and meat dishes. It really gives out a nice sear and heat retention is great in cast iron. You can also put the cast iron in the oven for great chicken kabobs and it acts as an indoor chicken grill

  • @reneeedmundson6225
    @reneeedmundson62252 жыл бұрын

    Hello thank you for sharing this tutorial. I recently purchased a GE profile 30 convection that has the dual burner sync mode option. I have yet to use it primarily because I am not sure type of tray I need to use as well as size. It’s a glass top surface. Could you suggest the kind of tray I would need? Thank you.

  • @WrldLee96
    @WrldLee963 жыл бұрын

    I wish ATF would make a point of ceramic or induction cooktop compatibility when they test their products like a stovetop griddle.

  • @ArcolaBridge
    @ArcolaBridge Жыл бұрын

    The all clad ha1 griddle is the biggest most awesome flapjack griddle ever, you can do 8 at a time! I'm also seeing the crate and barrel looks to be about the same size and very intriguing also same price.

  • @bustabass9025
    @bustabass90253 жыл бұрын

    Bought a heavy two burner Bobby Flay cast iron griddle/grill at a flea market for $10. Stripped and reseasoned it and using it for pancakes, eggs, and bacon. Not all that great on glass top ranges. Preheating in the oven at 375 F gives it a head start, but the space between the burners tends to cool before I can finish five or six strips of bacon, a few eggs, and a stack of Jack's. Still learning how to best regulate the heat. There's a lot more to using one of these things, than just throwing it on a stove top and have at it.

  • @XSTAYUPX

    @XSTAYUPX

    2 жыл бұрын

    Does it have hot spots?

  • @bustabass9025

    @bustabass9025

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@XSTAYUPX It sure does. In some places it almost burns, and next to it is barely cooking.

  • @DrummingMan1
    @DrummingMan13 жыл бұрын

    I’ll stick with the Starfrips… ClassicsThe Rock! $20 at Costco! Fantastic! Perfect for electric, exquisite on gas! Even heat distribution and superlative cleanup! No handles but, reasonably light! Steaks, bacon, pancakes and French toast! It does it all and it does it well! Honestly, the entire Rock series is amazing!

  • @susanst.82
    @susanst.823 жыл бұрын

    An advantage of the cast iron griddle over the aluminum is over fire grate cooking.

  • @TeddyCavachon
    @TeddyCavachon Жыл бұрын

    Two options for induction are Staub ceramic coated cast iron ($270) and Chantal tri-ply stainless ($149) and ceramic coated tri-ply stainless ($179). I use the Chantal Stainless on my GE Cafe induction and have a review on my channel.

  • @LuKasAV6
    @LuKasAV65 ай бұрын

    Amazon has flagged the new winner (All-Clad HA1 Griddle) as a frequently returned item, with one reviewing citing how easily it warps after use.

  • @wordkyle
    @wordkyle3 жыл бұрын

    Still waiting for the large griddle that works on electric stovetops.

  • @omgitsjulian

    @omgitsjulian

    3 жыл бұрын

    You can try out the Cuisinart Double Burner Griddle. This is what I use for my induction setup.

  • @expmnt101

    @expmnt101

    3 жыл бұрын

    Look up Steelmade USA, pricey but looks like it’s worth it.

  • @selewachm

    @selewachm

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@omgitsjulian Induction electric? Or regular electric?

  • @daveh7720

    @daveh7720

    3 жыл бұрын

    You'n'me both. I have that Lodge cast iron griddle that Julia tried to lift, but on my flattop electric (not induction) any two adjacent burners are different sizes, one large and one small. So I end up with a cooler spot on the griddle between them.

  • @omgitsjulian

    @omgitsjulian

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@selewachm Induction.

  • @Splagnate
    @Splagnate Жыл бұрын

    They forgot to mention anything about the two cast iron ones having two cooking surfaces.

  • @BrookZerihun
    @BrookZerihun3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @zonacrs
    @zonacrs2 жыл бұрын

    I'd like to know more about the griddle pan to the left with tall sides and what appears to be a grease trap in the front. Looks like it would shine in outdoor use on a gas grill or across a two burner camp stove.

  • @ceftx2375
    @ceftx23753 жыл бұрын

    Interesting review, but I'll stick with the Lodge.

  • @steveskouson9620
    @steveskouson96203 жыл бұрын

    Interesting! More mentions about Lodge Cast Iron, than any other type of griddle. (Not brand, but type. Lodge versus aluminum, as a mention.) steve

  • @lcflngn
    @lcflngn3 жыл бұрын

    I want to know what was the griddle all the way to the left (my left) looks most like the griddle I love, but soon the need a new one. Not a fan of the tall handles, gotta be able to hang it up in a small space. Thx!

  • @bgregg55
    @bgregg552 жыл бұрын

    I've taken to using grilling sheets cut to fit on my griddles. Easy to clean & nothing ever sticks. I have absolutely had enough of so-called non-stick surfaces that fail so quickly.

  • @FunAtDisney
    @FunAtDisney3 жыл бұрын

    I’ve had a Nordicware cast aluminum for years and it still performs well. It looks like that cast iron model you has, with grill grates on the reverse side. I use it on my gas stove as well as on my gas outdoor grill. The boys is it fits in the dishwasher. I can fit 8 4-inch pancakes on it. Yes it spatters due to the very short sides but I prefer ease of access rather than cleanup.

  • @Mixwell1983

    @Mixwell1983

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear that, I just ordered the reversable nordic ware griddle from walmart. I hate babysitting cast iron cookware, i have seasoned my lodge 10" a couple times and I just really dont care for it. Had a 12" SS pan that i used to use instead but sadly it got lost in my recent move across the country.

  • @williamkahkonen8021
    @williamkahkonen80212 жыл бұрын

    I was hoping for a list of all the griddles. I particularly liked the 2nd one (aluminum) with high sides. It looked the most like a typical wide side facing griddle top. Could you give me the name of it?

  • @re-de
    @re-de3 жыл бұрын

    I just bought one yesterday! I hope it’s the same one I bought 🌚

  • @idontusenumbers
    @idontusenumbers3 жыл бұрын

    No comment on the gutters that are batter traps?

  • @Scott_Atlanta
    @Scott_Atlanta3 жыл бұрын

    Does Lan have a favorite griddle? I am sure, carbon steel or Blackstone.

  • @johnreseigh4868
    @johnreseigh48682 ай бұрын

    Sorry but I am sticking with my Lodge cast iron griddle. I have never had to pick it up when hot so the handles don’t matter. It is an excellent heat conductor and the hot spots are minimal. It is somewhat small but I cook for two usually so that is not an issue. It is well seasoned and is virtually nonstick. Also it will out last me.

  • @johnstack5008
    @johnstack50083 жыл бұрын

    Is it just me, or does food taste better when cooked on cast iron? I've got a Lodge cast iron griddle, which I really like except for the low sides and that it's quite narrow. Food frequently falls off the edge.

  • @kiltedcripple

    @kiltedcripple

    2 жыл бұрын

    That's the maillard reaction, and yes, it's why you cook on carbon steel or cast iron, they're the only materials that hold enough heat to get that gorgeous, delicious crust.

  • @Mixwell1983

    @Mixwell1983

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@kiltedcripple stainless steel as well and you dont have to babysitting it when it comes to cleaning. I just dont care for cast iron sadly. I want to like it but i just dont ever reach for my 12" lodge pan.

  • @pepperjohn2
    @pepperjohn23 жыл бұрын

    @americas test kitchen, which do you recommend for induction? Your aluminum top pick won't work.

  • @jerzee-george
    @jerzee-george6 ай бұрын

    I wish this review included how each one works on an induction cook top.

  • @kraftygayle9718
    @kraftygayle97183 жыл бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @g.johnson9901
    @g.johnson9901 Жыл бұрын

    Lodge makes a lighter weight cast iron version that has about 1” sides. It is called the Blacklock griddle. I prefer it over the others mentioned. It will last a lifetime, unlike those aluminum pans.

  • @charjose2843
    @charjose28433 жыл бұрын

    I purchased my first griddle pan months ago and I’m in love. It’s by Calphalon. It came with a grill pan and 2 silicon spatulas. It’s nonstick. I have always stayed away from nonstick pans and pots but I absolutely love this set. Calphalon is starting to be a favorite brand of mine.

  • @Evershear
    @Evershear3 жыл бұрын

    I had an aluminum griddle warp under hi heat my next one will be steel or cast iron.

  • @georgerichardson5116

    @georgerichardson5116

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yup, same here but not so high heat. Warped the first time using it. Was never able to flatten it out again. Recycled. I don't buy aluminum cook ware of any kind anymore.

  • @djalexas1
    @djalexas13 жыл бұрын

    please review stock pots

  • @oinc7320
    @oinc732011 ай бұрын

    Is a grease channel useful around the parameter?

  • @mynala110
    @mynala1103 жыл бұрын

    Wish there were more non stick options.

  • @pearlopez
    @pearlopez6 ай бұрын

    I really wanted to know the pros and cons of each griddle they had on there. I have the second one from the left and there’s a few issues I have with it and was wondering if they did too. : (

  • @bigjohn2811
    @bigjohn2811 Жыл бұрын

    If you want to cook a lot of bacon, cook it on broiler pan in the oven. It will drip the excess fat and moisture through the grates to the lower pan. You can do the final browning on the stove. You will have less splattering of grease with this method.

  • @bling0rb007
    @bling0rb0073 жыл бұрын

    Is it usable on induction?

  • @ThePilotUSA1962
    @ThePilotUSA1962 Жыл бұрын

    The winner "has been discontinued"... what a winner indeed!!!

  • @fullyvictorious
    @fullyvictorious3 жыл бұрын

    Great

  • @00tonii00
    @00tonii002 жыл бұрын

    F*** it, I just bought the Lodge one, it arrives today, and I'm sure I'm going to love it

  • @00tonii00

    @00tonii00

    4 ай бұрын

    It's great! Best purchase I've ever made

  • @rettaconnelly3913
    @rettaconnelly39133 жыл бұрын

    I’m new to cooking on an electric glass stovetop. Can griddles be used on them?

  • @seikibrian8641

    @seikibrian8641

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes. Just remember to lift, rather than slide, the griddle to move it.

  • @daveh7720

    @daveh7720

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's what I have, and a Lodge cast iron griddle. It'll work but you'll find a spot on the griddle surface over the gap between the burners where it doesn't get as hot. So things like eggs and pancakes will take longer to cook there than right over the burners.

  • @jarryjayo
    @jarryjayo3 жыл бұрын

    no links to any of the griddles ? :-( I know what one I want but I have no idea who makes it. I like the one to the left that's made out of aluminum, that and the one in the middle that has the handles pointing down and not up, I just feel that if they are up they would get in the way of cooking.

  • @williamgreenleaf77
    @williamgreenleaf772 жыл бұрын

    What Is best for induction cooking

  • @sunflowerbaby1853
    @sunflowerbaby18533 жыл бұрын

    I use an electric griddle & it works just fine.

  • @dixieiler5071
    @dixieiler50713 жыл бұрын

    Do they work on ceramic stovetop?

  • @slyfoxx2973
    @slyfoxx29733 жыл бұрын

    You might note the heavy Lodge griddle is one pound lighter than your favorite cutting board.

  • @familyfirst8583

    @familyfirst8583

    3 жыл бұрын

    👌

  • @DebWHNP
    @DebWHNP3 жыл бұрын

    Can griddles be used on glass stove tops?

  • @MLFranklin
    @MLFranklin3 жыл бұрын

    nice

  • @jor8919
    @jor8919 Жыл бұрын

    Where can I buy this grilled stove

  • @thejoshthat
    @thejoshthat11 ай бұрын

    Now this is how you do a review for a product!

  • @lorysalcedo2710
    @lorysalcedo27103 жыл бұрын

    Thank you about the griddles. Hope I can find one. Hope they have for single burner. 😁 I wanna say Hi to JULIA!!! 😊😊 ...see ya later... 😉. .. 🤣👍

  • @jayw8313
    @jayw83133 жыл бұрын

    What if I have an induction range? What would you recommend then?

  • @jmdixon1

    @jmdixon1

    3 жыл бұрын

    Gotta use cast iron or steel, right? Search for "Chef King 7 Gauge Steel Griddle" on Amazon. I have this griddle and it's a tank!

  • @jayw8313

    @jayw8313

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jmdixon1 thanks!

  • @edsmith438
    @edsmith4383 жыл бұрын

    I wish you would have also picked a winner that wasn't non-stick.

  • @paulbram2

    @paulbram2

    3 жыл бұрын

    Embarrassing right? You can't even put that thing in the oven?

  • @Swampster70

    @Swampster70

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@paulbram2 It's a griddle. A grill that isn't. It's not a Groven or a Ovenrill...

  • @Keithers_
    @Keithers_2 жыл бұрын

    I do like cast iron, but I feel like it's heavy and it's a lot of hassle for me re-seasoning it all the time (I'm sure I'm doing it wrong and I'm still learning the right temperatures to cook with I guess, and patience lol). My favorite daily driver is actually a stainless steel pan with a nice thick bottom. I very rarely have issues with food sticking, and if it does a little I just scrape it with the spatula. If a little food gets burnt on I just hit it with the SOS pad and we're good again. I'd like to see a stainless steel griddle in the same style as these aluminum ones (one sided, but with a thick bottom like my stainless pan). It could have shorter sides and a grease well like the cast iron ones. I searched up stainless griddles, but all I found were big ones that fit over your grill or like standalone units or ones that cover an entire stove-top :\

  • @haroldtakahashi8875
    @haroldtakahashi88753 жыл бұрын

    it would seem to me that the possibility of aluminum wearing off would be a serious health concern versus the cast iron...

  • @flybyairplane3528

    @flybyairplane3528

    3 жыл бұрын

    HAROLD, your ANTI PERSPIRANT HAS ALUMINUM IN IT, & the FLORIDE in the WATER is from an ALUMINUM product, USA copied EUROPEAN COUNTRIES whom stopped using it & banned its further use, but USA persists, all that stuff I filter out with a REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM, Do not poses any non adonised aluminum pots .🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @haroldtakahashi8875

    @haroldtakahashi8875

    3 жыл бұрын

    for one, i don't use antiperspirant...secondly, my potable water is filtered...thirdly, i have no aluminum cookware...and, finally, i'm assuming you're assuming that i'm unfamiliar with what my knowledge base is...so, happy flyby...

  • @The_Timinator
    @The_Timinator3 жыл бұрын

    It depends on WHAT I'm cooking, I have an ALL Electric Range and 2 Ovens, so there's no way I would try to span two Elements, I would use my Non Stick Electric Griddle for anything that doesn't spray fat and grease ( i.e. Pancakes, Homemade English Muffins, etc) for stuff that's going to spray grease/oil everywhere, I use one of those HEAVY cast iron Skillets over my Gas BBQ and I don't don't have to worry too much about the clean up. I just made Chicken Gyros last night,skinless boneless Chicken Thigh meat marinated in Olive Oil, Rosemary, Thyme, Lemon Juice, Salt and Pepper, as soon as I tossed the Chicken on Griddle there was a HUGE spray of grease and oil, if I did that in the House, I'd be cleaning for DAYS afterward...

  • @dare2scheme904
    @dare2scheme904 Жыл бұрын

    The iron one lasts longer and doesn't warp over time like the thin ones