| Cast iron griddles have been in use for centuries and | | | | chicken, burgers, etc. The other side is flat and perfect |
| even today they occupy an important place in the | | | | for cooking pancakes, eggs, grilled sandwiches and |
| modern kitchen. Anyone who has cooked with a cast | | | | French toast. |
| iron griddle knows that it is one of the best cookware | | | | A cast iron griddle that has been seasoned correctly is |
| ever invented. It is versatile, affordable and made to | | | | nonstick. It is a healthier alternative to cookware with |
| last for generations. The griddle is one of the very few | | | | nonstick 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 can | | | | safe, healthy cooking that only gets better with age. |
| use them indoors or outdoors. An iron griddle can be | | | | Once your griddle has attained that beautiful black hue, |
| used on the stove top, in the oven, on the grill, or over | | | | you can cook anything in it with confidence that the |
| a camp fire. Simple yet versatile, cast iron griddles | | | | food will not stick to the pan. |
| have stood the test of time and will never go out of | | | | When 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 but | | | | drops 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 and | | | | always use the minimum amount of heat required. |
| cooking food, a cast iron griddle will get the job done | | | | To care for your griddle, clean it while still fairly hot. Use |
| with ease. A well seasoned griddle is perfect of grilling | | | | very hot water and scrub with a stiff brush with |
| hamburgers, chicken, fish and vegetables. You can | | | | non-abrasive bristles. A mild dishwashing detergent |
| also use it for cooking pancakes, eggs, grilled cheese | | | | may 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 in | | | | good care of your cast iron cookware, it will last for |
| the market. These griddles have two cooking | | | | many generations. |
| surfaces. One side is ribbed and ideal for grilling steaks, | | | | |