Customer Reviews

Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron Giant Reversible Grill/Griddle

5 star:		(7)
4 star:		(5)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(4)

 

 

Fits over two burners on my stove just right and give equal and consistent heat coverage. Nice drain rim so that when you use the grill area the meat stays up off the heat and doesn't stick, as well as the meats fat is drained off to the sides.

Flip the cooker over and you have a flat surface that accommodates six nice size pancakes and four eggs well. Also can be used for making crepes I discovered.

If you can fit it into your budget buy two. This enables you to cover four gas burners on a stove and while you are cooking up bacon sausage etc on one you can be doing a bushel of pancakes on the other.

Have also used one as a heating plate. I simply place one over two gas burners and heat to hot, then turn down to low or warm so that it keeps the griddle-grill a consistent degree and then I set three containers I have vegetables, pasta etc in, on it and this keeps the food warm but doesn't overcook or burn the food.

I have used the grill side several times since purchasing it and am VERY pleased. It is a little pricey but it also has a coating that a Lodge or other cast iron grill/griddles don't have.I also believe the grill marks are superior to other grills. Tough to fit into the budget but I think it was worth it! First of all, for those people that are getting rust spots after washing, you must dry your griddle by reheating it until any excess water evaporates. I then rub a light coat of oil into the pan when it's still slightly warm. If you have the rust spots just wash the grill with a brush and follow the drying and oiling process I explained above. You should quickly build a nice patina to your grill. It should only take a few times of doing this because of the enamel type coating. BEFORE using this grill I washed it in VERY hot tap water with a brush to remove any coating that was put on at the time of manufacturing. This should also help with sticking food. I have also coated the pan heavily with oil the first few uses. I've grilled delicate fish and shrimp with no sticking. After it becomes somewhat coated you can build on this by just wiping it with a damp cloth and drying on the burner. At this point any sticking should be minimal. Don't use anything abrasive. Good luck and I hope this helps.

I've had this griddle for about a month, and am quite pleased overall. It is heavyweight, and has a tough black enameled finish that quickly builds up a slight seasoning (oily film) within a few uses. Foods stick much less than then would on a raw cast iron grill. It does a great job cooking pancakes, bacon, or grilling hamburgers or steak.

The only negative qualities are that it could use a larger reservoir for grease, and it would be handy to have larger handles if you need to pick it up hot. But these negatives do not outweigh its use.

Living in an apartment doesn't allow me the space to have the luxury of being able to grill foods and I love grilled food. So finally I broke down and put in an order for the Le Creuset reversable grill. I finally received this wonderful reversable grill just a couple of days ago and since then I have been grilling like crazy. The heavy weight of the reversable grill remains in place over the two burners while I am flipping the food which is quite helpful. I also like how the fat of the meat drips down to the side, meaning that the food isn't drowning in its own fat which a lot of health conscious people can appreciate. I just discovered that when cleaning the grill, it helps that it is under running water and/or soaking in the sink filled with soapy water but you have to wait until it has cooled off from being over the hot stovetop. I don't mind so much about cleaning it because I honestly love grilling food and everything else doesn't matter to me. I haven't used the griddle side yet but when I do it will be so much more convient than using a couple of pans to cook my eggs and bacon.

This is a very good grill. It heats and holds heat very well, and does a pretty good job of heating evenly, although there are "hot spots" on the grill in between the 2 burners.

A tip from my wife for cleaning is to put a damp paper towel over the grill when you finish cooking, and after it has cooled a little and letting it set. It makes clean-up a lot easier.

As soon as I took the grill out of the box, I was disappointed to discover that the edges of the grill were rough. As it has no handles to use to "place" the grill into position on the stove, I would not even attempt to put it on my new stove for fear of scratching the ceramic top. Based on my experience with Le Creuset products, I believe I would have loved this grill and given it 5 stars IF I had a regular stove.

I was very satisfied with results using this griddle.I would have give it 5 stars if it had a larger containment area for the bacon and sausage grease........

I just got this grill and was very excited to use it. It cooked my spareribs to perfection and I was elated. It all stopped there. It took some doing to clean the grill, as you cannot use abrasives for fear of ruining the enamel coating as stated in the instructions. Then when I took it out to use it the next day it had rust dots all over it.

So from my experience, the enamel coating doesn't make it easier to clean and does not seal it from rusting. These are the reason I paid the big bucks for a great name like Le Creuset. For 1/4 the price you can get a regular cast iron griddle that should provide the same results...

I've used this grill/griddle at work instead of our standard grill due to it's tighter grill pattern. The "bars" are very close together compared to a normal grill and the presentation was BEAUTIFUL on petite 2-3oz filets. The numerous and tight crosshatch pattern was very appealing to the eye on the little medallions as opposed to the 2 lines each way i could sqeeze on the little medaillions. The tight pattern also means more contact area which equals more caramelization and flavor. I was so impressed, I went on amazon to see how much it would cost me to have one at home. I personally wouldnt spend the money, but I must admit that the presentation is beautiful.

Cast iron is cast iron. If it sticks and/or rusts, it's because it is NOT coated or seasoned properly. Amazon and people's reviews mention an enamel coating, but im fairly sure it is not coated. I will admit I have not seen it new out of the box, but the one I used at work looked like unfinished cast iron that had been well seasoned from years of use and NOT like typical Le Creuset enameled cookware. If you look at Le Creuset's grill pan that comes in different colors, you'll notice only the outside is enameled and the cooking surface is unfinished and requires seasoning.

If you can swing the price tag, this is a nice grill. But in the end, it's still just a piece of cast iron. From what I gather, Le Creuset charges a fortune for their enamel coating, but since this piece appears to be lacking that, all you're really paying for is the name and a different pattern in the casting.

-1 star due to price only
broken grills should be blamed on the delivery monkeys or amazon, not this grill. It's cast iron, not forged steel.

We love this grill! It works as it should, and leaves gorgeous grill marks. It comes in especially handy when we have guests and need to make a huge mess of pancakes and eggs. Nothing sticks, and cleanup is easy.

Still, it is pricey. I was a cast iron newbie when I bought this, thinking that the enamel was necessary to prevent me from rusting it. If I were to buy a cast iron grill now I would go with the Lodge instead. I'm more afraid of chipping the enamel than I am of rust!