Reversible grill/griddle made of cast iron for fast, even heating
Slight slope directs grease into generous grease gutter
Grip side-handles provide safe, convenient transport
Hand wash only with hot water; comes seasoned and ready to use
Measures 20 by 10-1/2 inches; limited lifetime warranty
The one thing that probably discourages more people from purchasing and using cast iron is maintenance. Like carbon steel woks, cast iron cooking pieces require "seasoning." To many this is a mysterious or overly time-consuming process. Even if you treasure fond memories of eggs and pancakes cooked in grandmother's ancient, blackened skillet, you might have no idea how to turn your new pan into such a treasure. Fortunately Lodge has come out with the new Logic line, which has been evenly coated on all surfaces with an electrostatic spray of vegetable oil. Next the cookware is put into an extremely high temperature industrial oven which bakes the coating into the surface. Not only will you be spared the time and effort of seasoning, but also the new piece you buy will look and perform better than if you had seasoned it at home. Just like that heirloom pan you will find that even pineapple upside down cake doesn't stick to this surface. It's two cookware pieces in one! Use the flat side for frying up pancakes, eggs, bacon, and grilled cheese sandwiches. Flip it over and use the grill for veggies, tuna steaks, chicken breasts and more!

Combination grill/griddle for pancakes, hash browns, steaks, and chicken
18-inch reversible cooking plate features flat side and ribbed side
Includes adjustable temperature control and indicator ready light
Brushed stainless-steel housing; nonstick cooking surface
Immersible cooking plate; dishwasher-safe drip pan and scraper
A roomy 2-in-1 tool, this Cuisinart grill-griddle combo lets you cook blueberry pancakes for breakfast and rosemary chicken breasts for dinner with a simple flip of its cooking surface. Coated with nonstick for less fat in cooking and easier cleanup, the cooking plate features one smooth side and one ribbed side. In either configuration, excess grease and fat runs off through slits in one end to the drip tray below. Measuring 18-1/2 by 11 inches, the grill surface accommodates enough food for the whole family or cooks several different dishes at once. Streamlined yet substantial, the base combines a stainless-steel frame with plastic legs, making it stable yet manageable in weight. The temperature control probe inserts simply in one end, and an indicator light signals when the surface has achieved the desired heat. Cleanup is made easier on this model by an immersible cooking plate and dishwasher-safe drip pan and scraping tool. Altogether, the grill measures 24-1/2 by 12 by 5 inches. Cuisinart includes a three-year warranty.