Cooking With a Cast Iron Griddle

Cast iron griddles have been in use for centuries andchicken, burgers, etc. The other side is flat and perfect
even today they occupy an important place in thefor cooking pancakes, eggs, grilled sandwiches and
modern kitchen. Anyone who has cooked with a castFrench toast.
iron griddle knows that it is one of the best cookwareA cast iron griddle that has been seasoned correctly is
ever invented. It is versatile, affordable and made tononstick. It is a healthier alternative to cookware with
last for generations. The griddle is one of the very fewnonstick coating. Over time, the toxic nonstick coating
items that get better with regular and constant use.in nonstick cookware peels off and mixes with your
These types of griddles come in all shapes and sizes.food. On the other hand, cast iron cookware provides
They can be round, square or rectangular. You cansafe, healthy cooking that only gets better with age.
use them indoors or outdoors. An iron griddle can beOnce your griddle has attained that beautiful black hue,
used on the stove top, in the oven, on the grill, or overyou can cook anything in it with confidence that the
a camp fire. Simple yet versatile, cast iron griddlesfood will not stick to the pan.
have stood the test of time and will never go out ofWhen cooking with your griddle, preheat it with a small
fashion.amount of oil. To test if it is hot enough, place a few
They are perfect not only for cooking breakfasts butdrops of water on the griddle. The water droplets
also for preparing the main meal of the day.should sizzle and hop around. When cooking anything,
Whenever you need an even heat for browning andalways use the minimum amount of heat required.
cooking food, a cast iron griddle will get the job doneTo care for your griddle, clean it while still fairly hot. Use
with ease. A well seasoned griddle is perfect of grillingvery hot water and scrub with a stiff brush with
hamburgers, chicken, fish and vegetables. You cannon-abrasive bristles. A mild dishwashing detergent
also use it for cooking pancakes, eggs, grilled cheesemay be used to help remove food particles. Dry the
sandwiches, flatbreads, and many more.griddle completely and coat lightly with oil. If you take
Nowadays double sided iron griddles are available ingood care of your cast iron cookware, it will last for
the market. These griddles have two cookingmany generations.
surfaces. One side is ribbed and ideal for grilling steaks,