hfw 4 Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 Does anyone know of a cast iron grill that can be put on the regular grate? I would like to be able to sear steak over direct heat without fat dripping into the fire. I’m guessing that cast iron would hold the heat best, though I’ve heard that aluminum will transfer the heat faster. On the other hand I don’t know about the max heat for aluminum and whether there are health concerns when the temp gets that high. So far, the only options I’ve found would involve removing handles. Not a problem in use, as the base would be left to cool along with the grate, but what does it take to remove the handle?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ckreef 19,957 Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 A dremel tool with a metal cutoff wheel will cut through CI fairly easily. I've cut handles off of a few CI pans like that. hfw 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tioga 114 Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 I just used a hacksaw on a Lodge 10.5" round griddle and then filed the cut smooth. It only took 5 minutes to do. hfw and ckreef 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lnarngr 263 Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 Get Soapstone! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cavman 194 Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 Maybe? https://www.walmart.com/ip/Lodge-Logic-8-Inch-Round-Dual-Handle-Seasoned-Cast-Iron-Pan-L5RPL3/450487868 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hfw 4 Posted June 22, 2019 Author Share Posted June 22, 2019 Thx, All... I’ve got the Lodge skillet with the loop handles, but I’m looking for a grilling surface. Didn’t realize cutting CI wouldn’t be so difficult! ckreef 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KismetKamado 4,842 Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 @hfw I have this 10” le creuset reversible grill / griddle. I think they discontinued them earlier this year though. Probably a long shot, But it might be possible to find a retailer with stock on hand still. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hfw 4 Posted June 23, 2019 Author Share Posted June 23, 2019 Lodge makes one that’s 10.5” — and almost fits. Emphasis on “almost” :-(. I’ll keep an eye out, but can probably find a bigger Akorn and the Lodge for less $$$ ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
levic900rr 31 Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 Whatever you do, don't get something too big. You need to have airflow around whatever you put in there to keep the fire burning clean. I tried to do some potato wedges this weekend and my skillet was too big. It smoked like crazy and wouldn't burn clean. I pulled the pan out and everything cleared up. hfw 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lnarngr 263 Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 Kule thing about a skillet for deflector you can put water in it. Seasoned of course! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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