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Material | Cast Iron |
Brand | Lodge |
Color | Black |
Item Weight | 13.5 Pounds |
Product Dimensions | 20"L x 10.5"W x 0.81"Th |
About this item
- 20 x 10.5 cooking area
- Use on all cooking surfaces, grills and campfires
- Oven safe
- Sauté, sear, fry, bake and stir fry to heart's content
- Included Components: Cast Iron Grill/Griddle
- Item Shape: Rectangular
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Heat distribution | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 4.6 | 4.1 |
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Versatility | 4.3 | 3.9 | 4.2 | — | 5.0 | 4.2 |
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shape | Rectangular | Rectangular | Rectangular | Rectangular | Rectangular | Rectangular |
size | 20 Inch | 20" x 10.5" | 17x9 | Large | 20" x 10.5" | 20" x 10.5" |
has nonstick coating | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
dishwasher safe | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
weight | 13.5 pounds | 7.43 pounds | — | 8.8 pounds | — | — |
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Pro-Grid Iron Reversible Grill & Griddle
The Lodge Pro-Grid Iron Grill & Griddle provides excellent heat retention and distribution and fits over two stovetop burners. Two easy grip handles allow for easy lifting, flipping or hanging when not in use. You can use this grill to cook pancakes and eggs or grill chicken and steak.
Product at a Glance:
- Seasoned and ready to use for a natural, easy-release finish
- Brutally tough for decades of cooking
- Seasoned for a natural, easy-release finish that improves with use
- Unparalleled in heat retention and even heating
- At home in the oven, on the stove, on the grill or over the campfire
Why Buy Lodge Cast Iron
As the only full line of American-made cast iron cookware, Lodge boasts quality that has been unmatched for over a century. Even heating, a natural easy-release finish, versatility and durability are the hallmarks of our great cookware. We don't just make cast iron; we make heirlooms that bring people together for generations.
About Lodge Cast Iron
Founded in 1896, the Lodge family has been making high quality cookware and accessories for over a century. Lodge Cast Iron operates two foundries on the banks of the Tennessee River in the small town of South Pittsburg, Tennessee; a town Lodge is proud to call home. The company is built on family values, American history, and high quality cookware. All Lodge seasoned cast iron and carbon steel cookware is proudly made in the USA, meaning you’ll get craftsmanship that has been passed down through generations.
Cooking And Caring For Your Lodge Seasoned Cast Iron
Caring for your cast iron doesn’t have to be complicated. Lodge cookware comes already seasoned and ready to use, so you can make your family's favorite recipes right away. You can use it on any heat source, from the stove top to the campfire (just not the microwave!). The more you use it, the better the seasoning will get.
- Wash cast iron by hand with mild soap or none at all.
- Dry promptly and thoroughly with a lint-free cloth or paper towel.
- Rub with a very light layer of vegetable oil, preferably while the cookware is still warm.
- Hang or store cookware in a dry place.
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Material | Cast Iron |
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Brand | Lodge |
Color | Black |
Item Weight | 13.5 Pounds |
Product Dimensions | 20"L x 10.5"W x 0.81"Th |
Shape | Rectangular |
Has Nonstick Coating | Yes |
Recommended Uses For Product | Use in the oven, on the stove, on the grill, or over a campfire |
Is Dishwasher Safe | No |
Item Weight | 13.5 pounds |
Department | unisex-adult |
Manufacturer | Lodge Logic |
ASIN | B00008GKDQ |
Country of Origin | USA |
Item model number | Lodge Cast Iron Rectangular Griddle |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #656 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining) #2 in Griddles |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | October 2, 2001 |
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The Lodge Reversible Pro Grid Iron Grill/Griddle provides excellent heat retention and distribution and fits over two stovetop burners. Two easy grip handles allow for easy lifting, flipping or hanging when not in use. You can use this grill to cook pancakes and eggs or grill chicken and steak.
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The American-based company Lodge has been fine-tuning its construction of rugged, cast-iron cookware for more than a century. No other metal is as long-lasting and works as well for spreading and retaining heat evenly during cooking. Lodge's Logic line of cookware comes factory pre-seasoned with the company's vegetable oil formula, and is ready to use right out of the box.
This professional-size cast-iron grill/griddle combo from the Lodge Logic series measures 20 by 10-1/2 inches (with an actual cooking surface of 19-1/4 by 8-1/2 inches), serious enough to straddle either a campfire or two burners on your stovetop. The reversible feature of this crowd-pleasing cooker means you can use the smooth side for cooking flapjacks, eggs, and grilled cheese sandwiches, and the ridged grill side for hamburgers, steaks, and sausages. A slight slope drains fat into a generous grease gutter, and the two loop-style handles provide safe transport. After the meal is done, simply scrub the cast iron with a stiff brush and hot water, no soap, and dry immediately. Lodge covers the sturdy griddle with a lifetime limited warranty against defects. This pan is guaranteed to pass down from one generation to the next. --Ann Bieri
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Customers like the quality, performance, and size of the griddle plate. For example, they mention it's a high quality cast-iron product, works well, and fits perfectly over two burners. That said, opinions are mixed on value, ease of cleaning, non stickiness, weight, and heat.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the griddle plate. They say it's a high quality cast iron product, and it'll enhance your cooking. Customers also mention that the steaks came out amazing, and pancakes came oo great.
"...Fabulous results on my chicken breasts on the grill. The griddle is perfect for pancakes, blackened fish and meats, grilled vegetables and..." Read more
"...The Calphalon was (and is) still holding up quite well (nothing, and I mean *NOTHING* can destroy that cookware), but we wanted to make the move to..." Read more
"...In short, this griddle/pan can cook anything and everything with ease.As with any cast iron piece of cookware, seasoning is a must...." Read more
"...I love that it is not a coated surface, and I love that it does double duty as a griddle and an indoor grill...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the griddle plate. They mention that it works well, is great for grilling burgers, and produces amazing results. Some customers also use it on the charcoal grill and for small foods that would fall through the grates. Overall, customers are happy with the versatility and performance of this product.
"...Press on chicken breast, steaks, fish fillets and sandwiches and it worked great! I keep the press in the warming drawer...." Read more
"...The product is well-built, works as advertised, and, if treated right, will still be in use by your great-grandchildren and beyond...." Read more
"...No sticking, no rusting. Works like a dream, and grilled shrimp couldn't be yummier!" Read more
"...Works on the charcoal grill, too for small foods that would fall through the grates. Take it camping as an easy to set up grill...." Read more
Customers like the size of the griddle plate. They say it's big, fits perfectly over two burners, and is large enough for serious grilling or cooking. Customers also mention that it'd be great for small pizzas with crispy crust, and 6 pancakes at a time.
"...This Logic Grill/Griddle fits perfectly on top. The half moon shaped handle is on each end away from each of the burners...." Read more
"...It's big. You can accomplish things on this griddle that you cannot with a frying pan...." Read more
"...It has become my go to piece of cookware. It is large enough to sear several steaks at a time, giving them a beautiful flavorful crust...." Read more
"...Works well but the lip isn't very tall so cooking bacon or other fatty meats can overflow pretty easy and potentially start a grease fire...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the ease of cleaning the griddle plate. Some mention that it's a breeze to clean, while others say that it is very difficult if the pan is not seasoned as food will stick. They also mention that the Griddle plate is too heavy, hard to handle while cleaning, and is messy and looking disgusting if you clean it when the food is still stuck.
"...It is very easy to clean and remove by heating the grill on medium heat until the sticky substance burns...." Read more
"...You've been warned.- Cleanup will suck if you don't have the right tools to do it...." Read more
"...Grill/Griddle is perfect for a variety of meals and is a breeze to clean...." Read more
"...Cleaning is very difficult if your pan is not seasoned as food will stick. I recommend you season your pan using the above method for easy cleaning...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the weight of the griddle plate. Some mention that it is heavy, but it won't take up much space and is great for light meals. Others say that it's very heavy.
"...As cast iron is supposed to be, the Logic Grill/Griddle is a little heavy, but not too heavy that you can not carry it around...." Read more
"...Overall, this pan is a large, heavy, wonderful cooking beast. Those looking for a light small pan look elsewhere...." Read more
"...It's cast iron. 'nuff said on that.CONS- It is HEAVY...." Read more
"...Although it is heavy, you more than likely won't need to move it much. I keep mine on my stove top at all times and just warm it up when needed...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the heat of the griddle plate. Some mention that it evenly heats without any hot/cold spots, while others say that the heat distribution is not quite as great as they would hope. They say that it is difficult to move when hot and that the center will be a little cooler than the ends.
"...- The griddle heats very evenly...." Read more
"...fry, salmon, literally everything I have thrown at it has been cooked faster and with more flavor than a normal pan...." Read more
"...You also have to be aware that the griddle is not an even temperature across the entire area. There are hotter and cooler spots...." Read more
"...The griddle heats pretty evenly right above and around the fire but between the two burners is not as hot as directly above it...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the non stickiness of the griddle plate. Some mention that it makes water more slippery, while others say that it sticks a little to the giddle.
"...I never cook bacon because the sugary substance in bacon becomes very sticky. Sometimes, chicken also creates a sticky substance from its juices...." Read more
"...it is perfectly seasoned with a healthy coat of carbon and NOTHING sticks to it. I clean it easily with a dishwashing brush and hot water...." Read more
"...Cleaning is very difficult if your pan is not seasoned as food will stick. I recommend you season your pan using the above method for easy cleaning...." Read more
"...I used canola & olive oils combined. Nothing sticks to it at all now." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the griddle plate. Some mention that it's a good price, while others say that it dirt cheap for a number of notorious brands. Some say that the product is trash and Lodge should feel terrible for letting this get out.
"...The quality is amazing, the price is amazing, and the pre-seasoned pans are literally ready to go right out of the box...." Read more
"...Perhaps not the best brand, but does the job!..." Read more
"...He loves it and says it works great and it was a great price for cast iron." Read more
"...Grill and griddle all in one! Price is very good! Will last for years-lifetime purchase!!!" Read more
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When I make some fish fillets, I put a very thin layer of extra virgin olive oil only in the area where I would place the 2 fillets on the griddle, while it was still cold. Heated it up on medium high for just 2 minutes, turn the heat down to medium and placed the fish fillets, which I cook for approximately 3 minutes on each side. Before flipping the fillets, add some olive oil on top. This is for blackened fish. Nice light crust on the outside and flaky inside. YUM, YUM, YUM!
It is important that you heat your cast iron cookware on medium high to medium temperature with a very small amount of grease until a drop of water sizzles and rolls in the pan, before adding your food. Otherwise, your food will stick.
If this helps, I have a Whirlpool gas stove, that has 2 flat grates that go vertically across 2 burners. This Logic Grill/Griddle fits perfectly on top. The half moon shaped handle is on each end away from each of the burners. I measured my stove, specifically across the 2 burners before ordering. I recommend, you measure your stove and distance from burner to burner before ordering. If your grates are not flat enough that would make the grill wobbley, you could buy some flat grate to place on top of each burner, like some people have suggested.
As cast iron is supposed to be, the Logic Grill/Griddle is a little heavy, but not too heavy that you can not carry it around. I also ordered the 7 inch round Logic press that weighs approx. 4 lbs. and both items came in the same box. I am a 5'5" and 122 lb and 60 yrs. old female and I carried the box in, from the porch all the way to the kitchen, with no effort at all. Also, I believe that being a little heavy helps to keep the grill steady and firm on the grates on the stove, so I like that aspect of cast iron plus all the cooking benefits. Just in case you're not familiar with cast iron cookware, cast iron is supposed to be heavy. If you are over 80 yrs. old with a back problem, arthritis or parkinson, then perhaps it's not the type of cookware for you.
I leave the grill/griddle on the stove. When I need all 4 burners, I just remove it and lean it against any wall in my kitchen out of the way. The other good feature about this grill/griddle is that if you are using just one burner, you can place your cooked food on the other end to keep it warm, while you cook something else.
To clean it, I just use a paper towel to remove any burnt particles that were left and recoat with the oil before using it, if needed. Water and soap DO NOT kill germs 100%. Heat does. If it gets extremely dirty with hard to remove particles, I will scrub with just just water and if there stubborn stuck particles scrub it with the green scrubbing pads with or without soap, dry it on medium high heat on burner and coat with a very thin layer of oil. That's what I do with all my other cast iron Griswold cookware I have bought on Ebay. Always use stainless steel spatula and utensils on your cast iron cookware. Never use plastic or vinyl.
You may remove old crud from your cast iron cookware with oven cleaner. After 24 hrs., wash it and scrub in water. Repeat process if there is still crud left. Then remove rust using a 50/50 white distilled vinegar and water solution, watching it carefully. Dry well and place it in 200 degrees F oven or on stove to dry completely and to open pores. Oil it immediately with a very thin layer of flaxseed oil. Place in cold oven and pre-heat at 450 to 500 degreesF (or highest your oven heats) and when it reaches temperature, bake for an hour. Turn oven off and allow it to cool in oven for 2 hrs.. You may repeat process about 6 times. Never add thick layers of oil that would drip because it'll make your cast iron sticky.
There are other brands of good cast iron cookware like Griswold and Wagner, but I believe they are out of business today. You can find those items on Ebay but they go for an arm and a leg. Besides I haven't seen a grill by them so far. So, for this price you can't beat the Lodge Logic stove top grill. Perhaps not the best brand, but does the job!
I used the Logic 7" Round Press on chicken breast, steaks, fish fillets and sandwiches and it worked great! I keep the press in the warming drawer. I might order another press.
I'm not a chef or professional cook, but I've always loved to cook and to create recipes, so I'm familiar with many cookware and products and of certain cooking temperatures.
I'm adding a some pictures of an Argentinean Grill that I made on the Lodge Logic grill side. The pictures will only show the food after removed from the grill, but you can see some of the grill marks. I just love it!
I have ordered many products from Amazon throughout the years and my experience has always been WONDERFUL. I used the Super Saving Shipping with these items and they still arrived within 5 and 7 days after I placed the order. Can't beat that!
Good luck and hope you enjoy this product as much as I do! :)
When I make some fish fillets, I put a very thin layer of extra virgin olive oil only in the area where I would place the 2 fillets on the griddle, while it was still cold. Heated it up on medium high for just 2 minutes, turn the heat down to medium and placed the fish fillets, which I cook for approximately 3 minutes on each side. Before flipping the fillets, add some olive oil on top. This is for blackened fish. Nice light crust on the outside and flaky inside. YUM, YUM, YUM!
It is important that you heat your cast iron cookware on medium high to medium temperature with a very small amount of grease until a drop of water sizzles and rolls in the pan, before adding your food. Otherwise, your food will stick.
If this helps, I have a Whirlpool gas stove, that has 2 flat grates that go vertically across 2 burners. This Logic Grill/Griddle fits perfectly on top. The half moon shaped handle is on each end away from each of the burners. I measured my stove, specifically across the 2 burners before ordering. I recommend, you measure your stove and distance from burner to burner before ordering. If your grates are not flat enough that would make the grill wobbley, you could buy some flat grate to place on top of each burner, like some people have suggested.
As cast iron is supposed to be, the Logic Grill/Griddle is a little heavy, but not too heavy that you can not carry it around. I also ordered the 7 inch round Logic press that weighs approx. 4 lbs. and both items came in the same box. I am a 5'5" and 122 lb and 60 yrs. old female and I carried the box in, from the porch all the way to the kitchen, with no effort at all. Also, I believe that being a little heavy helps to keep the grill steady and firm on the grates on the stove, so I like that aspect of cast iron plus all the cooking benefits. Just in case you're not familiar with cast iron cookware, cast iron is supposed to be heavy. If you are over 80 yrs. old with a back problem, arthritis or parkinson, then perhaps it's not the type of cookware for you.
I leave the grill/griddle on the stove. When I need all 4 burners, I just remove it and lean it against any wall in my kitchen out of the way. The other good feature about this grill/griddle is that if you are using just one burner, you can place your cooked food on the other end to keep it warm, while you cook something else.
To clean it, I just use a paper towel to remove any burnt particles that were left and recoat with the oil before using it, if needed. Water and soap DO NOT kill germs 100%. Heat does. If it gets extremely dirty with hard to remove particles, I will scrub with just just water and if there stubborn stuck particles scrub it with the green scrubbing pads with or without soap, dry it on medium high heat on burner and coat with a very thin layer of oil. That's what I do with all my other cast iron Griswold cookware I have bought on Ebay. Always use stainless steel spatula and utensils on your cast iron cookware. Never use plastic or vinyl.
You may remove old crud from your cast iron cookware with oven cleaner. After 24 hrs., wash it and scrub in water. Repeat process if there is still crud left. Then remove rust using a 50/50 white distilled vinegar and water solution, watching it carefully. Dry well and place it in 200 degrees F oven or on stove to dry completely and to open pores. Oil it immediately with a very thin layer of flaxseed oil. Place in cold oven and pre-heat at 450 to 500 degreesF (or highest your oven heats) and when it reaches temperature, bake for an hour. Turn oven off and allow it to cool in oven for 2 hrs.. You may repeat process about 6 times. Never add thick layers of oil that would drip because it'll make your cast iron sticky.
There are other brands of good cast iron cookware like Griswold and Wagner, but I believe they are out of business today. You can find those items on Ebay but they go for an arm and a leg. Besides I haven't seen a grill by them so far. So, for this price you can't beat the Lodge Logic stove top grill. Perhaps not the best brand, but does the job!
I used the Logic 7" Round Press on chicken breast, steaks, fish fillets and sandwiches and it worked great! I keep the press in the warming drawer. I might order another press.
I'm not a chef or professional cook, but I've always loved to cook and to create recipes, so I'm familiar with many cookware and products and of certain cooking temperatures.
I'm adding a some pictures of an Argentinean Grill that I made on the Lodge Logic grill side. The pictures will only show the food after removed from the grill, but you can see some of the grill marks. I just love it!
I have ordered many products from Amazon throughout the years and my experience has always been WONDERFUL. I used the Super Saving Shipping with these items and they still arrived within 5 and 7 days after I placed the order. Can't beat that!
Good luck and hope you enjoy this product as much as I do! :)
Cast iron requires a bit of care - especially early in the relationship. Lodge Logic cookware comes pre-seasoned, which is nice, but you're probably going to want to treat it out of the box, anyway. There are innumerable website and videos (i.e. on YouTube) showing how to properly care for and season cast iron cookware. The effort is minimal for the payoff and you can take some solace in the fact that each time you use it - and subsequently care for it properly - it gets BETTER. It bears mentioning that I did not always "get" the concept of cast iron cookware and the black carbon coating it develops. Many, many years ago, I did a college housemate a "favor" and scrubbed his perfectly seasoned cast iron skillet down to the bare metal. It was CLEAN (and temporarily destroyed). I was a moron and my housemate let me know it, but, cast iron being what it is, it was possible to re-season it and get it back on the road to awesomeness.
Lodge Logic items are sold at many common brick-and-mortar retailers so you can get a first hand idea of the size and weight of many of their items before ordering online. At the time I purchased these items from Amazon, though, the prices could not be beat and - absurdly enough (this stuff is HEAVY) - Free SuperSaver Shipping was available across the board.
Now, for this particular item: Lodge Logic LPGI3 Pro 20-by-10-7/16-Inch Cast-Iron Grill/Griddle
UTILIZATION
- We have a typical four burner glass-top stove (with a warming element, too). The left side burners are "small" burners with a "bridge burner" between. This is where we use the griddle.
- For cooking most things, we've settled upon setting all three burners (front/back/bridge) to about 6 out of 10. If you have a Spinal Tap stove that goes to 11, maybe try a 7. Put the burners on and let it heat for a little while. You'll know when its ready to roll (water beads, sizzles, and evaporates the same on different parts of the grill).
- On the flat side, we have cooked pancakes, french toast, sausage, scrapple, grilled cheese, cheesesteaks, and hamburgers.
- On the ribbed griddle side, we have cooked rib-eye steaks, filet Mignon, London broils, kielbasa and peppers, chicken breasts, and pork chops.
- This item works great with the Lodge Logic Pre-Seasoned Round Cast-Iron Grill Press. We purchased two of them. When cooking steaks, chicken, burgers, etc..., having the presses reduces cooking time, reduces splatter, and keeps the food from curling up on the sides.
CLEANUP
- If you can wash it while it is still warm, all the better. Hot water + a plastic scrub brush (no SOAP!) works great. If you're just using the flat side, cleanup takes seconds. When using the ribbed griddle side, it can take a bit longer, obviously, because of the grooves and the types of things cooked on that side (meats). We lucked out and found a plastic kitchen scrub brush with a handle...the hard plastic head of which fits PERFECTLY within the grooves to scrape out the stuff that settles there. I once cooked steaks on the ribbed griddle side and left it on the stove until the next evening (oops!) and it cleaned up with hot water almost as easily as it would have the night before.
- Dry it thoroughly and, with a paper towel, apply a very thin layer of vegetable oil everywhere. If you happened to use your oven to cook, throw it in there while the oven cools. The heat will be enough to get rid of any residual moisture and do a bit to expand the metal to allow further seasoning to occur.
PROS
- The griddle heats very evenly. I've filled it with meat from stem to stern and, with very little rotation, consistently end up with evenly cooked meals.
- You can use whatever kitchen utensils you like with this puppy...kid gloves are not required. I've got a metal spatula that was in drydock for much of the Teflon era that has new life.
- People love the ribeye steaks I make on the outdoor grill. The results indoors are different, for certain, but are absolutely outstanding. In fact, the results you can achieve with this item indoors may be more reminiscent of the high end steak houses (i.e. Ruth's Chris or The Capital Grille) than what you can get grilling outdoors.
- It's big. You can accomplish things on this griddle that you cannot with a frying pan. For example, we buy those big bags of boneless/skinless individual chicken breasts from [a box store] and you can get eight or nine of those things jamming at once (so nice...throw them - frozen - right on the grill and season them for quick dinners).
- It's cast iron. 'nuff said on that.
CONS
- It is HEAVY. That's not a problem for most people, but, in my case, my wife refuses to manipulate this griddle on her own. She asks me to set it up for her because she fears the weight and composition (a giant chunk of iron, baby!) combined with a glass stove top is a recipe for potential disaster. She is a wise woman. No big deal, really, since I do most of the cooking.
- Fire up that range hood fan! This thing will throw off some serious smoke, especially when cooking meats. You've been warned.
- Cleanup will suck if you don't have the right tools to do it. It's tempting to whip out the green scrubbies and get between those grooves, but you don't want to scrape off that precious carbonized coating. As I mentioned, a sturdy plastic kitchen brush is your best friend.
- We bought separate, darkly colored dish towels to use on all of our cast iron cookware. When drying after cleaning, the towel may pick up some of that dark residue, which is fine because scrubbing all of that off would be pretty stupid. Don't ruin your nice white kitchen towels.
IN THE END
- This is a five-star item. The "CONS" are more warnings than anything...I would not recommend this item for your 88 year old grandma who doesn't have a range hood. Warnings aside, the results are consistently delicious. The product is well-built, works as advertised, and, if treated right, will still be in use by your great-grandchildren and beyond. How cool is that?
EDIT: Almost 3 years with this griddle and I still love it. I use it all the time. At this point, it is perfectly seasoned with a healthy coat of carbon and NOTHING sticks to it. I clean it easily with a dishwashing brush and hot water. I shake off the water and put on the bridge burner on the glass-top stove and turn it on high for about 90 seconds and turn it back off - that gets rid of any water. It never rusts. My wife still hates it because it is heavy, though. Meh.