How well do these work in a grill (Not a smoker)? I want to cook high heat for things like steak, and chicken, fish, in a Lodge Sportsman Cast Iron
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It does not burn as hot as the Kingsford so I use a chimney to make sure all my coals are smoking White hot before I put in my Weber. Its close to the usual charcoal with less intense heat in my opinion.
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I have never used it in the grill, only the smoker. But, we love the product and it is the only thing we use. Sorry I can not be of more help.
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It's great. It's the normal charcoal that you know, but the fact that it's sourced from hardwood is better for the environment and (I believe) can burn hotter/longer. (Mine is a Weber Performer grill.)
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I have had no problem using them on high heat. This is a fine set of cookware.
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You keep food warm but these are not like a Dutch Oven. I wouldn't try to bake something in them. Stove top is obviously great but not in the oven at high temps.
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Not sure if the griddle will be able to get them hot enough. These get very hot on the grill as they hold the heat under them some.
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As another review stated, instructions on seasoning comes with all Lodge cast iron and can also be found on their web site, it says to put foil on a lower rack then coat with cooking oil then bake, don't remember the temp though. I actually season my cast iron outdoors using a Coleman camp stove and at much higher temp than suggested, I heat iron with Crisco in it and wipe it around with paper towel once it turns to liquid, I basically fry it in, makes lots of smoke but it works well and lasts a very long time. I've also seasoned using a outdoor grille.
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They will work great on any grill that they will fit on. Preheat and they will do fine!
2066214
Unfortunately I have never as yet grilled bacon and hamburgers on the cast iron grill. I would imagine with the grill lightly oiled the bacon and hamburgers would cook just fine. Cook on high first and then lower the temperatures and keep turning them so they don't stick.
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Hi! Apparently they can but I have never tried it. I will tell you that still even after my original review, these pans continue to amaze me. I have cooked everything from bacon to veggies and no sticking, no messy clean up. As far as using under high heat, I have used them up to about 450 on my burner and they are fine. If it shortens the life of the pan, then I will buy more. Non-toxic, easy to clean, sturdy and even cooking...can't beat them!
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Yes they have some weight They are great to cook on, just remember to heat them up just like you would your grill
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Start with a high temp then reduce. They'll grill fine. I use olive oil on the veggies with other seasonings. As a matter of fact, I used Italian dressing to season the veggies with.
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I didn't use them in a smoker, just in a regular grill, the flavor comes through nicely on anything!
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Think so...certainly can't hurt. I coated them with a thin layer of olive oil a few days before using the grill. Grilled some peppers then and all is well...
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I use these for baking all the time. I usually bake around 350 to 400 degrees. I also use these on the grill for grilling meats, potatoes and vegetables. The grill temperature is between 325 and 425. Hope this help. I love these pans! Bake & toss. No messy pans to clean.
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They are wood, so they will not melt. If exposed to extreme heat (like 500+ degrees or on the grill) they might discolor or even char, but should be fine for normal uses. They might pick up a little discoloration from a marinade unlike the silicone ones, but should not be a problem.
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You could grill fish or steaks but not roast them. It's a very good griddle. Go for it
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Yes, is the short answer to part 1, you don't 'have to, but I do, to part 2. I end up putting some chips (I don't worry about soaking, just throw them directly on the coals) so for me it infuses the smoke also. You'd have enough heat if you step up to 10-12 briquettes to grill steaks just fine, and it will last a long time also. I tend to keep around 9 or so for the new style Kingsford and cover it so I get the wood smoke infusion. I don't know for the large charcoal parts, I use regular briquettes as I can control what I want for heat better by varying the number of them. Keep in mind that I'm a Dutch Oven cook guy, so I might be more hung up on heat control than most people.
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I would think so. They are basically cast iron skillets. I have heated mine on the stove then put them in the oven. Takes a while for them to reach temperature in the oven for good "char" on meats.