This review is for the 7.5” grill press.
You need to accept that this is heavier than most other grill presses, even at this size. That weight comes in very handy when you’re trying to sear a steak, or when cooking a large package of bacon. It’s also great when you’re cooking sandwiches or making paninis, because you can easily get 1 - 2 underneath. Mexican food? Yep.
For a single burger, it’s a bit overkill, but it definitely does the job well. I wouldn’t 2 at the same time for smashburgers, and you want to space out the patties due to the size of this thing.
Now people will ask, “does it stick?”. It can, but that can happen with any press regardless of what it’s made of (don’t believe the marketing hype of some of the other brands). You’ll quickly learn that all you need to do is to put the press on the grill or griddle for about 2 minutes for the surface to heat up a bit and you’re good.
“How hard do you need to press?” Not very. That’s the point of why this thing weighs close to 5lbs.
Cleaning is a breeze. Sponge and water. One of those chainmail cleaners if things get gnarly.
Yes, this is seasoned. And yes, you will see a spot where it looks like it’s worn or maybe even a little reddish. That’s normal and it’s from the manufacturing process. Nothing wrong with the press, and you can clean and season that spot as part of your normal maintenance.
When it comes time to season it, wear a pair of disposable gloves (optional) and/or a rag or towel you don’t mind getting covered in oil. Just apply whatever seasoning oil you prefer and coat the thing. Once you’re done place it on a baking pan in the oven and heat at 375 for about an hour. I don’t recommend using paper towels due to them tending to leave remnants while applying oil.
Last comment/question I hear a lot of is “does it get too hot to hold?”. It’s metal, so depending on the heat source and how long you leave it in contact, yes the handle can get toasty (welcome to the principle of thermal conductivity). In normal use, you’re not going to have a problem. It’s a LOT of metal to heat up, and those springs on the handle keep you from directly touching the handle. In normal use, it might get a little warm, but you’ll never have an issue.
That’s my not-so-short review. Hope it helps! I’ve found this to be a great addition to my kitchen, both indoors and out.
One last bit of advice - don’t use this with any kind of non-stick griddle or pan. This thing is cast iron and it will scratch the heck out of the non-stick surface.
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Lodge Cast Iron Grill and Griddle Presses
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Burger PressThe Lodge 6.25 Inch Seasoned Cast Iron Burger Press is made for decades of cooking and comes seasoned for an easy-release finish that improves with use. Give your food the perfect sear and remove any excess fat from the meat. Use in the kitchen or on the grill. |
Square Flat Grill PressThis 8.25" Square Flat Iron Grill Press is seasoned and ready to use right out of the box. Seasoning is done at the foundry through a proprietary electrostatic vegetable oil spray system and offers a superior look and performance to home seasoning. And since the seasoning is already done for you, it saves you the time and effort previously needed to season raw cast iron. The Flat Grill Press is a cast iron plate that works in conjunction with a skillet grill to produce top and bottom searing simultaneously. You can create mouth-watering steaks and seafood, plus grill press can be used to expel excess fat for a delicious low fat dish. The press offers a perfect way to drain fat from beef, eliminate curl from bacon and ham strips, and hold heat within grilled-cheese and Panini sandwiches. Use on griddles, in skillets or even on the outdoor grill. |
Round Flat PressSay goodbye to plain sandwiches and hello to classic creations! Crafted in America with iron and oil, this press has a naturally seasoned cooking surface that's ready to help you create tasty moments. Seasoned and ready to use. Cook a perfect grilled cheese, keep your bacon flat, or sear a steak. The Round Flat Press holds the heat! Measures 8 inches in diameter. |
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Rectangular Grill PressOn the stove top or grill, the Lodge Rectangular Grill Press keeps bacon from curling and presses out unwanted grease from burgers. When preheated, the press also speeds up cooking time significantly. Seasoned with oil for a natural, easy-release finish that improves with use, this grill press has a heavy duty cast iron base with stay-cool spiral handle and hammered finish. Assembly requires a flathead screwdriver and an adjustable wrench or pliers. |
Round Grill PressOn the stove top or grill, the Lodge Round Cast Iron Grill Press keeps bacon from curling and presses out unwanted grease from burgers. When preheated, the press also speeds up cooking time significantly. Seasoned with oil for a natural, easy-release finish that improves with use. Heavy-duty cast-iron base and "cool grip" spiral handle and hammered finish. Measures 7.5 inches in diameter. Assembly requires a flathead screwdriver and an adjustable wrench or pliers. |
Square Ribbed Panini PressThe Panini Press is a ribbed cast iron plate that works in conjunction with a skillet grill to produce top and bottom searing simultaneously. The handle and press are cast as one piece for decades of cooking. Create mouth-watering steaks and seafood, plus the Panini Press can be used to expel excess fat for a delicious low fat dish! Use on griddles, in skillets or even on the outdoor grill. The Panini Press is 8.25" square-shaped and fits the Lodge 10.5 inch square skillet and grill pan, as well as round skillets 12 inches or larger. Easy care: hand wash, dry, rub with cooking oil. |
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| capacity | 3 pounds | 2.11 quarts | — | 1 ounces | 2 cubic feet | 10.25 cubic inches |
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I'm a fan of cast iron but never had any kind of grill press before. I love this thing. I have used it so far for burger patties and hot sandwiches.PROS:-- I can easily use this in my 8qt Ninja Foodi without banging it against the sides or scratching the pot.-- It's the perfect weight for keeping a burger patty from shrinking & it holds sandwiches in place without pushing the filling out into the pan.-- It's been easy to clean after pressing ground beef patties. As long as I wipe it clean with a little oil on a rag while it's still hot, everything comes right off. I don't "wash" it with soap but treat it like I do all my cast iron - cleaning with oil and, if needed, salt. I oil it and store it with my other cast iron pieces.-- Having the handle be cast iron as well is what makes this so great for me. I can use it on my Foodi which is what I cook most meals in. I was worried about wooden and other non-iron handles standing up to heat over time.-- Takes less time to cook ground beef patties - maybe because of the more even heat?CON:-- Not really the fault of design but just a little bit of care has to be taken when handling this. When I use it to press meats, I have to watch for dripping oils and moisture when removing the iron. I've started putting a pie pan nearby when I use this so that I can store it there to hold any drippings.I'm really glad to have this. I thought it was just going to be for meats and sandwiches but I used it last night to hold down a pie crust while I browned it. I just had to use much lower heat when browsing the crust and I had to put parchment paper between the iron and the crust.
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Sergio Aguilar
Calidad y peso
Reviewed in Mexico on December 4, 2023Style Name: Panini PressVerified Purchase
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Solid purchase
Reviewed in Canada on July 17, 2023Style Name: Burger PressVerified Purchase
Sean Koslowsky
Reviewed in Canada on July 17, 2023
It should be noted this is for making more traditional burgers not thin smash burgers as there is some depth to the press and thickness to the patty after.
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