Can I use this on an induction cooktop?

Yes, cast iron works on induction because it's magnetic. It also works on gas, electric coil, glass-top, and open flame.

Do I need to season it before first use?

No, it arrives pre-seasoned and ready to cook. You can start using it immediately. Over time, you'll maintain and build the seasoning by cooking with fat and wiping a thin layer of oil on the surface after each wash.

How do I clean it without damaging the seasoning?

Wash with hot water and a brush or scrub pad while the griddle is still warm. Avoid soaking. Dry it completely on the stove over low heat, then rub a thin coat of oil onto the surface before storing.

Is the John Deere logo on the cooking surface?

No, the logo is cast into the underside, so the cooking surface remains smooth and flat.

Can I put this in the oven?

Yes, cast iron is oven-safe at any temperature. You can start something on the stovetop and finish it in the oven, or use it for baking cornbread or other griddle-baked items.

10.5 Inch Seasoned Cast Iron Griddle, John Deere Tractor

Made in USA
cast iron

The 3-second version

10.5-inch flat surface for pancakes, eggs, and griddle cooking
Pre-seasoned and ready to use straight out of the box
Made in the USA with no synthetic coatings or PFAS
Requires regular oiling and prompt drying
Heavy and slow to heat
Rusts if left wet or stored damp

Why it's on GiftsFeed

Flat seasoned cast iron with a John Deere emblem on the underside

Most nonstick griddles have a coated surface that eventually scratches, flakes, or loses its slickness after a few years of use. This one is bare iron that only gets better with time: the more you cook on it, the smoother and more nonstick the surface becomes. It's the difference between a finish you maintain and a finish you build. If you cook pancakes or eggs often enough to justify a dedicated flat pan, and you're willing to dry it after every wash and rub it with a thin coat of oil, you end up with a griddle that outlasts you.

Good gift when

People who cook breakfast frequently and want a dedicated flat surface
Anyone building a collection of American-made cookware
Fans of John Deere who actually use their kitchen gear
Cooks who prefer bare iron over coated nonstick pans

Skip it if Cast iron requires ongoing care—regular oiling, prompt drying, and occasional re-seasoning—and it's heavy to lift and slow to heat compared to aluminum or stainless.

Specs

Diameter: 10.5 inches
Material: Seasoned cast iron
Made in: USA
Coating: Pre-seasoned (oil-based, no synthetic coating)
Manufacturer: Lodge Cast Iron
Branding: John Deere logo cast into underside

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No sizing to guess

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The details

This griddle brings a flat, bare-iron cooking surface to your stovetop or fire, with the John Deere logo cast into the underside as a nod to American manufacturing heritage. The 10.5-inch diameter gives you room for three pancakes, a row of bacon, or a pair of grilled cheese sandwiches side by side. Cast iron holds heat evenly, so you get consistent browning edge to edge without hot spots.

The surface arrives pre-seasoned, meaning it's been coated with oil and baked at high temperature to form a natural nonstick layer. You can start cooking immediately—no curing process required. Over time, the seasoning deepens as oils from your cooking build up, making the surface more slick and more resilient.

Because it's bare iron with no coating to chip or wear away, you can use metal spatulas, scrape stuck bits without worry, and move it from burner to oven to grill. The flat profile makes it ideal for foods that need contact with a smooth surface: smash burgers, diner-style eggs, quesadillas, or flatbreads. No ridges, no edges to work around, just a wide, flat plane of heat.

Cast in the USA, this griddle carries no synthetic coatings, no PFAS, and no finish that can degrade. It's heavy, it heats slowly, and once it's hot it stays that way. If rust appears, you scrub it off and re-season. If food sticks, you adjust your heat or add more fat. It's cookware that rewards consistency and patience, and it lasts decades when you treat it right.

Lodge Cast Iron

10.5 Inch Seasoned Cast Iron Griddle, John Deere Tractor

A 10.5-inch griddle surface made in the USA, prepped and ready for pancakes, eggs, or anything that needs even heat

$36.95at lodgecastiron.com

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The 3-second version

10.5-inch flat surface for pancakes, eggs, and griddle cooking
Pre-seasoned and ready to use straight out of the box
Made in the USA with no synthetic coatings or PFAS
Requires regular oiling and prompt drying
Heavy and slow to heat
Rusts if left wet or stored damp

Questions

Can I use this on an induction cooktop?: Yes, cast iron works on induction because it's magnetic. It also works on gas, electric coil, glass-top, and open flame.
Do I need to season it before first use?: No, it arrives pre-seasoned and ready to cook. You can start using it immediately. Over time, you'll maintain and build the seasoning by cooking with fat and wiping a thin layer of oil on the surface after each wash.
How do I clean it without damaging the seasoning?: Wash with hot water and a brush or scrub pad while the griddle is still warm. Avoid soaking. Dry it completely on the stove over low heat, then rub a thin coat of oil onto the surface before storing.
Is the John Deere logo on the cooking surface?: No, the logo is cast into the underside, so the cooking surface remains smooth and flat.
Can I put this in the oven?: Yes, cast iron is oven-safe at any temperature. You can start something on the stovetop and finish it in the oven, or use it for baking cornbread or other griddle-baked items.