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Cast Iron Griddles to Benefit You For a Lifetime
A cast iron griddle is an item of cooking equipment, normally a flat plate of metal which can be of varying size and shape. It can be square, rectangular or round, and comes with or without handles.
The normal mode of use is to place them over a heat source, such as a gas ring, electric plate or open fire, although there are models available that come with their own inbuilt source of heat.
Cast iron griddles are typically used to cook pancakes, oatcakes, crepes, grilled cheese, unleavened breads (roti or chapati), dosa, Irish boxty and Welsh cakes.
When selecting and buying your cast iron griddle, it will certainly pay you to get the best that you can afford. It will last a long time because they are made from such quality materials. It has been known for some people to own cast iron cookware that is more than a hundred years old, that still continues to outperform many other pots and pans that are years younger. A little bit of age and skill can go a long way.
All of the popular manufacturers of cast iron cookware include one or more cast iron griddles in their range. Names like Lodge, Weber and Bayou, to name just a few, can offer you items at prices ranging from below $20 to around $90. Something to fit everyone's budget, and a very reasonable price range for something that could last you a lifetime of cooking.