Amazon Basics Reversible Cast Iron Grill Griddle 20 Inch

Overview

A 20 x 10.63 inch reversible cast iron grill and griddle from Amazon Basics, pre-seasoned at the factory with a ridged grill side and a flat griddle side, sized to span two stovetop burners. Oven safe to 500F and hand wash only.

Being pre-seasoned means it arrives ready to cook on, but Amazon Basics is upfront that pre-seasoned cast iron does not have the nonstick function of a ceramic or Teflon-coated pan, so food release depends on building up seasoning through use. As reversible cookware, one side gives ridged grill marks and the other a flat griddle surface for eggs or pancakes. Like any bare cast iron, it needs hand washing and hot pads or mitts when moving it, since the handles heat up along with the pan.

• 20 x 10.63 x 0.98 inch reversible cast iron piece
• Ridged grill side plus flat griddle side
• Oven safe to 500F
• User-friendly handles for stovetop-to-oven moves

Who it's for

Cooks who already know how to season and maintain cast iron and want a two-burner-length piece that covers both grilling and flat-griddle cooking. It is not a match for anyone wanting nonstick-style food release straight out of the box.

Pros and cons

Performance notes

Cast iron construction gives even heat distribution and strong heat retention once preheated, the main reason to choose it over a lighter aluminum griddle, but it also heats and cools more slowly than nonstick alternatives. The 500F oven-safe rating allows searing methods that finish in the oven. Because it lacks nonstick coating, the surface needs oil and a properly built-up seasoning layer to keep food from sticking, and it is hand wash only to protect that seasoning.

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