I'm new to cast iron and I have a question about the holes on the side.. does grease not drip through those holes, thus leaking onto your stovetop?
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Cast iron is great. A patina builds and the heat is even so that I can do three grilled cheese sandwiches at a time. The holes are for hands to get a less hot section of the iron. There is a ridge around the ironso that the grease does not flow over the edge. It is heavy and works well.
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I've not experienced that. I don't put anything I'm cooking over the holes. There could be a little splatter, but that happens with any meats being fried, grilled, etc., and it's not been problematic.
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The holes are outside the grilling surface, just for hanging I would guess. If you are cooking something that puts off a lot of grease, the grease would overflow anywhere it got too deep.
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Those are for handling and hanging. There is a raised lip that goes around the cooking area on both side of the griddle that holds the grease in. If you cooking a lot of food at one time or the stove isn't level, i could see the potential for it overflowing the lip.
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The well has no groove cut into it's edge to allow the accumulated grease flow out easily. The hot grease will wander around the edge and spill aimlessly everywhere except where you want it, in a grease pan! Being shallow, the unexpected volume of grease can be troublesome while outdoor grilling if the grill is out of level. It will overflow and spill into the firebox and possibly start a grease fire and ruin your meal and event.It heats well and even as cast iron does, retains the heat when items are placed on it and a breeze to clean.
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I think this depends on how much oil you use and what you are cooking and if the oil splatters outside the pan onto the hot burner because this pan has very low sides. There can be some smoke and it can get a little messy.
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There is a large drip trough on the skillet side. The grill side doesn't really have one but the ridges are quite deep.
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I believe the burner is, though I can't get a good look at it. I'm going to be cleaning the whole thing this weekend and can update. the drip cover is not. It is starting to rust (my bad for leaving it out all winter)
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Your welcome! I gave this more thought and you may also want to consider the comment I made about the hooks in my review. I think the hooks would need to be replaced too. They're a hassle with regular steel pans; the extra weight of the cast iron would make it a real inconvenience to hang or take down a pan.
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In the image it shows the tray, that entire open area is where it allows the grease to enter in. I find sometimes the grease will still pool up on the griddle but if you tilt it, it will flow easily in to the drip tray.
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..check on how level your griddle is..sounds like it's flowing away from the side grease spout is on.. if you get it exactly level, you can just scrape it towards the drain..have it just slightly forward..
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I must admitt, I've not had this experience, so I really cannot answer. But I think you've been given some good advice by Louis A., and Homer G. I have been under the impression, that like cast iron, the surface of this iron also needs to be 'seasoned'. I hope you'll post your end results to help anyone else who encounters the same issue? Best Wishes.
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its possible it wasnt seasoned properly use more oil after u get done scrapeing it after cooking oil while still hot so it penatrates the cast iron
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I have not had any problems with any Lodge Logic with peeling or smelling. As long as you follow the use instructions for cast iron cookware, it will not peel or smell. I haven't read the reviews that state this, but I really have to question what they are doing with their cast iron. I have bought 5 to 10 pieces from Amazon, all Lodge Logic and only had one problem with the packing during shipment. It was not packed securely and was damaged during shipping. Other than that, I use it pre-seasoned as it comes after washing it. No issues at all with it.
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I have made bacon it and it was fine. The grease runs to the side and the flames are in the center area so it went fine. It did cause a huge mess though with all the grease and likely wouldn't do it again. I find it better to do bacon in a pan over the open plame.
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I don't oil mine, and I've been cooking in cast iron for 40 years or more. Just wash it by hand with soap and water. Then dry on your kitchen stove burner so it's truly dry. Put it away. As long as it's seasoned well enough, you won't see any rust when you get it out next time. If you do see rust, smear vegetable shortening on it (inside and out), set it on an old pizza pan in the oven or something, and bake it at 300 degrees F or so for a couple of hours. Problem solved.
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TBH, I cook more with cast iron, but I've used my set to reheat soups and such for several months now and have had no issues. Purchased to replace a non-stick set, I really wasn't expecting much because of the price, and I'm pleasantly surprised by how well they perform and clean up. Don't forget to pick up some product like Barkeeper's Friend and they'll look brand new in seconds.
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This appears to be the heavy cast iron grate and if so, should not be flaking black paint off. It's not painted. What I do is use a cheap grade of spray oil such as Pam, etc. and I keep it sprayed before use and after use. It's just like an iron skillet. Before turning burner on, I have a steel brush that I go over the grate with just to knock the burned residue off. It really stays clean and with the spray oil, it does not show rust.
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I will generously rub vegetable oil over the entire grate while hot every time it looks dry. I would suggest doing this before you use it for the first time. This keeps the grates conditioned and rust free. If you do this to any cast iron cooking surface it is very easy to clean. I use a cheap Dollar General grill brush. Works great. This grill is a little pricey for the size but I love it and I think you will too. Hope this helps.
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I'm surprised a cast iron skillet had that problem! I have not had an issue with mine since I got it in December. I even used it in the oven a. It's been even cooking for me since the day I've used it.