Decent Current Production Reversible Griddle?

[Rob Di Stasio]

A young friend inquired to me about a new item she saw, a BAKING STEEL. It's a 18- by 14- by 3/8-inch slab of solid steel with a polished steel surface and a grease channel. It looks well made but at $200 I thought I could find her a nice vintage griddle.
This led to a back and forth and I was told she would prefer a reversible stovetop griddle (flat and ribbed sides), in the area of 10x20", 9x18".

After looking around and through my books I have realized the reversible griddle seems to be a fairly modern invention, meaning the flat side will have the rough pebbly finish seeen on most contemporary cast iron cookware.

Any recommendations for an affordable ($40-50) reversible stovetop griddle? I see the Le Creuset is well finished but $200.


thanks,

Rob

[Claudia Killebrew]

Lodge. Yes, the finish is the typical rough of new cast iron, but it does smooth out with use.
http://www.amazon.com/Lodge-LPGI3-Cast-Iron-Reversible-10-44-inch/dp/B00008GKDQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1433699411&sr=8-1&keywords=lodge+griddle&pebp=1433699433432&perid=0CZM60GSM15PBDDWKJWQ

[Valerie Johnson]

About 7 years ago we  bought the Lodge Claudia shows in her link, it was reasonably smooth new and has gotten much better over time, it is a beast though as far as weight, I do like the grease channel on the one side. Over all I would say it was a good buy for the money.

[Mark R. Smith]

Might also want to check this out
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LODGE-VINTAGE-Cast-Iron-Grid-Iron-2-Sided-w-Handles-Griddle-7G12-w-ORIG-BOX-/161727751112?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item25a7b9a3c8

[Rob Di Stasio]

Thanks to all, I guess that is the only option.

[Jim Glatthaar]

Rob, check these out.  The first is not reversible but it is very affordable.  The second is reversible, but it appears to be a recent Lodge so the surface may be a bit rough at the start.  But, as Claudia said, it will smooth out as it is used.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-WAGNERS-1891-Original-Cast-Iron-Cookware-17-Inch-Double-Griddle-USA-/151704907986?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item23525130d2

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cast-Iron-Lodge-Reversible-Griddle-/131525794374?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e9f8c5a46

[Valerie Johnson]

If you don't mind buying from WalMart you can get either of the 2 lodge Griddles there, The first is reversible but does not have the grease channel on the side, You can use the in store pickup to check which stores in your area have the griddle in stock.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Lodge-Double-Play-Reversible-Griddle/15215006#about

Weight:9.7lbs   Size:16.75" x 9.5" x 0.5625

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Lodge-Logic-Cast-Iron-Reversible-Pro-Grid-Iron-Griddle/12554406

Weight: 14.75lbs    Size: 20" x 10.5" x 0.75

Both made in USA and both available for online purchase with in store pickup with store search option