Simple Trick - Make your Lodge Cast Iron Griddle NON-STICK

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[@josephallen4569]

My family has always cooked with cast iron griddle and I tried your weight Potato method and I love it and I showed my mother that is 82 years old and she said I finally taut her something. And I do a lot of cowboy cooking as well.

[@charlesmoore3283]

omg my mouth is watering 😋

[@albertsilva7947]

I have just inherited my moms cast irons. I have bin cleaning them slowly doing two or three at a time. And everyone that I have cleaned has taken me back in time with my mom. My mom did the cooking In my family and every one loved the way she would cook it . My thing is I’m just starting to learn how to do this kind of cooking. I have just started seeing your channel and I’m learn. Thank you.

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[@farstrider79]

Awesome! I saved a Sportsman's Grill from a scrap dumpster a few years ago, and i just saves a Lodge Griddle recently. Ill have to give this combo a try!

[@willythewolf1]

It took me 74 years to realise CAST IRON is the Way to go Thanks !!!

[@hectorcalderon3011]

Hey brother you are just catching your second wind. A man that knows everything really doesn't know much at at. He just wants to be in the spotlight.

[@BADD1ONE]

I love cast. But vision ware was the business

[@johnnymcgoogle8859]

Hi there, I’ve started cooking almost exclusively with cast iron. I really enjoy your videos too. Lots of great ideas and recipes. So way up here in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada your videos are a hit! Thanks from Earl B.

[@MrBrody1961]

Having graduated from Culinary school back in 1989 and being in the business for over 30 years, I like your videos. I also just bought a Lodge Sportsman Grill last week and have a flat griddle to use on top of it. Keep up the good work and thanks for your simple approach to good food and cast iron cookware!

[@BackwoodsGourmetChannel]

Thanks for watching and check out the channel page for more content with cast iron.

[@Kimberlyworks-ps2wm]

I will definitely be trying that potato trick. Some of the ladies at work were talking about their propane griddles that they have. Theirs stand tall and large like my gas grill. I don't want one like theirs , because i can put my cast iron griddle on my grill and get the same result, and most especially. I can take my griddle camping. So, I'm watching videos on how to cook on a griddle. Thanks for the tip.

[@Pigeon416]

Patato - Pototo..... What a great trick. Tried it and it works. Used an old patato that my wife wanted tossed out, may not of ate it but sure did use it..... Thanks

[@jeffmay7358]

I just received a Lodge Grill, so this video is helping me make my grill plans for the near future! I liked the lizard on the screen behind you. He photo bombed you. Thank you!

[@davidmontoya3502]

Looking forward to doing the same thing with my lodge griddle I just purchased. You did an awesome job showing how well the griddle works plus using the half of potato to help with the non sticking for the eggs and pancakes. Very informative video!!!

[@michaelchapman4374]

So because I am in NY and home 24/7 because of the coronavirus, I have been watching your videos for 2 days now and I really enjoy your cooking. I will be binge-watching for a few more days.

[@jeannesohre5118]

Seniors love to cook for life in cast iron. Tradition is awesome and so is cast iron just like Grandma & Grandpa!

[@johnbuckley2182]

I have used a potato and salt to clean cast iron cooking pans. Will try the cooking idea. Thanks

[@kb6dxn]

Like the way you show how to cook in a Dutch Oven and the griddle, cleaning the griddle is a new way to do it for me. Thanks..

[@cactusjackthedesertrat5601]

I'm new to cooking with cast iron and Dutch ovens ,I enjoy all your videos thank you for talking the time to make them. God bless you and your loved ones

[@ToddOutdoor]

Awesome breakfast! Idk why so many are afraid of cast iron. From the house to the campground I'll have charcoal and cast iron!

[@sylviariehl8813]

Love the potato tip for making the cast iron nonstick!!! Thank you!!!!

[@lindacameron7417]

Alabama here! New to cast iron cooking. Thanks for your tips and building my confidence! The potato rub will save a lot of sticking! Now I have to learn how to stop smoking up the house! I believe slow and steady heat will be the answer! 😊

[@shirleyharmon5994]

Finally got to use my sportman grill yesterday,I've only had it for 4years.awsome little grill. Potato trick wa pretty cool, must try that.

[@martinmonfee7974]

I just bought a cast iron griddle off of a local hometown auction, cleaned and seasoned it and was searching on how to start cooking when I found your awesome video, can't wait to fire it up and try some of the backstrap and eggs and pancakes, thanks for all you do,look forward to more videos, very well done!

[@paulharwood1281]

Great idea about using the potato for non-stick never saw it before. Two questions for you, 1. Does it hurt cast iron to use steel utensils on them I have heard different opinion’s on this. 2. Can you store your cast iron on a porch in the different temps in the northern states as long as it is seasoned well? I live in a cabin with not tons of storage space. But the porch is inclosed just not heated. And the Back straps looked so good just the way I cook them. So many people overcook their wild game and make it so tough you can’t eat it.

[@paulco4145]

You are so right about the heat. Sand, brush, whatever, you heat that griddle up to 300 - 400 deg or more, you don't have to worry about sanitation, that's for sure!

[@davidgrossman5104]

Fried a couple tenderloin steaks in my Gris #6 last night but waited to clean until after the pan cooled , steaks were excellent with good flavor . Thanks for the reply!

[@AA-hy6dz]

Just this week when I was cleaning my basement I found my long griddle just like the one you used on this video. It’s a Wagner with Made in USA marking. I cleaned and seasoned. I wanted to find out how this griddle can be used on a stove vertical or horizontal. I found your you tube video and saw your awesome stove/grill. Wish I had one like that. Where can I get a grill like that? For now I will be using it on the stove to fry eggs and potatoes. Thank you Backwoods Gourmet channel

[@BackwoodsGourmetChannel]

You can actually buy these Sportmans Grills at Walmart or at lodgemfg.com. Thanks for watching and I would love to find an old Wagner.

[@HerbalistMax]

Lordy, 'Wood! That looks AWESOME! My Cherokee Grandmother taught me that potato trick waaay back in the 70's. Great to share knowledge with the younguns, though.

[@evantong3944]

I am a beginner camper, your videos are very informative and entertaining! I have learned and enjoyed a lots watching them!

[@patriciapflum6898]

Very pleased to have the tip using a potato to make the griddle nonstick. I notice there is a wok hanging on the wall; do you do any stir-frying on your Sportsman grill? Would love to see a video of that!

[@BackwoodsGourmetChannel]

I might have to try that. Thanks for watching.

[@cowhand1346]

Just recently started using cast iron cookware, starting out with Lodge cast iron and definitely some of your recipes.

[@lloydleppo173]

Nice touch about the heat displacement on the grill. I never knew sliding right or left would change the heat side. Thanks!

[@arthur2007a]

I never considered using a potato before grilling pancakes or eggs. Tried it and worked well! Thank you for this tip...means a lot to me.

[@henrybagley8507]

hello real like my sports man grills and your show question can you tell the size s of your wind screens how made and materials thanks henry

[@edwardkoroma1466]

It was reply educational the way you go about preparing on the grill cast pan. I always a big fan of grill food as I always want to look healthy. Well done for your demonstration. It was really mind blowing. I always like to watch your video. Thank you so much. Much appreciated.

[@Try_n_2Tri]

How do you prep your Lodge CI..? some sand them, others follow Lodge's plan and do 2 or 3 seasons. Your thoughts? Just bought my first Lodge CI. Likely getting the griddle next.

[@bobjustbob5220]

I tend to put the hardwood chunks around the edge , cook in the center, less flare ups, or on one end, cook on the other end if I have bigger things to cook, but do LOVE my Sportsman grill!

[@scottmoore6824]

Great video. I have a new Blackstone griddle. It was a great help on getting it seasoned. I’ve been cooking on it now. After watching some of your videos thanks it has been a great help. Cooking maintaining. Thanks

[@operator2904]

Great tips on the potatoe for non stick and cast iron clean up! When my kids were in boy scouts we used those exact methods.

[@JJ-qy8xu]

I'll be checking your links to Amazon as well breakfast looked awesome!

[@MaxieRoberts-x6y]

when you season the lodge griddle , do you let it cool between the layers of oil?

[@joeloiacono3792]

I love your KZbin videos!!! I recently purchased a Lodge Sportsman Grill and after watching your videos using the Lodge Griddle I found one online and just cleaned it up and seasoned it ready for use because I just loved your cooking on the griddle.

[@georgeniebergall7074]

I'm watching you for the first time I love to cook and cast iron and learn something valuable about the potato thanks a lot help me out I love to win you off whatever it is you have

[@hossinator04]

Love my Lodge Grill. Use it daily for frying my eggs. You needed some taters with that breakfast. Thanks for the video and keep em coming!!!!

[@Ryan-ix8wn]

What size cast iron skillet would you use on that sportsman grill? 8 or 10 inch?

[@duanewozniak9222]

I’m new to cast iron cooking. After watching your videos I can’t wait for summer and to start cooking on the cast iron outside.

[@EricValor]

Down in Baja Mexico during a long weekend surf trip we were camping out on this dry dusty point with nobody around. To clean the pans I used seawater and a little sand from the beach then did a light rinse with a little of the meltwater from the ice keeping our beer cold then onto the fire grate to dry. Worked out fine! It was motivation to be good fishermen or we didn't eat.

[@megamattoutdoors7648]

Thank you. You have definitely helped me with my cast iron cooking. Awesome about the potato trick

[@BarToutdoors3303]

How long did you cook those back straps and pan cakes they looked great.

[@stephensonpt44]

I like how you implement cast in all your cooking, and just use coals too with out a grill.

[@rickbiggssr.2450]

Awesome video..I have both of these and use them often...I didn’t know about the tater trick...thanks for the tip...!

[@reaganrosenthal3923]

Thanks for another great video. It is great to see others enjoy the great outdoor, southern lifestyle. Are originally from FL?

[@gearhead4526]

I don't know about Florida, but in Ohio, in the ODNR hunting and fishing regs, there is a warning about consuming rare/undercooked venison. Is it deemed safe in Florida?

[@ChrisGillenwater1]

where do you get your charcoal? I got me a sportmans grill but still got to get me a griddle. thanks

[@BackwoodsGourmetChannel]

I got this at Lowes. Cowboy Lump Charcoal. Walmart also carries a different brand that is not bad.

[@eugenemotes9921]

Awesome update video, to see how the Eggs turnout. The Venison Back straps look delicious. 😋 After vacation, I plan on purchasing the Lodge Cast Iron Griddle, and Lodge Sportsman's Grill. Heck yeah 👍

[@SilverTongueJona10]

Oh man. That outtake at the end had my cracking up. That’s exactly my luck. First time I ever saw anyone use a potato to help with sticking. Such a cool tip. Does it have to be a white potato or will any work? A tip for you in case you didn’t know. My grandmother (born in ‘33) told me to put butter on my pancakes after flipping. They get sizzling hot and stay that way for longer.

[@madamemardevand]

Great cooking, I'll try the potatoes trick. So easy and simple. And thinking of buying the griddle.

[@rickbiggssr.2450]

awesome video thank you...going to make this at our next outing....

[@brianmorales8169]

I might have to get me one of the griddles. Can you wash all the skillets that way as well or just the griddle.

[@BackwoodsGourmetChannel]

This washing technique works on all types of cast iron. You only brush the water over it, never dunk into cold water because it could break you pan.

[@randywood4782]

I like the sportsman grill would like to get one

[@RightOnJonCrane]

That looked amazing!! I love that Lodge griddle! Been cooking on it for years. Great to see all that you cook on it! 👍🏼 Right On!

[@waynethebarber1095]

Hi, great stuff, how much coal did you use under the griddle? Did you use more than you normally do, or just stay with one layer like you've been using before?

[@BackwoodsGourmetChannel]

Going to depend or your coals and the outside temps.

[@GhostCob]

You own your mistakes. I like that. Blessings from Gettysburg Pa….

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My son is so interested in your videos! He asks me to buy the same stuff and do BBQ. You are awesome.

[@willyoung3658]

What do you do with the water you use to clean the cook top with? I have cesspools and can’t put it down the drain. I’m a grass fanatic and down want to ruin my yard. What is the minimum you have to do to clean your grill top after each cooking session? Thanks for your videos, I feel I’m never too old to learn something new!

[@BackwoodsGourmetChannel]

About a half cup of water is needed.

[@sic-n-tiredtired4273]

Food looked great as usual, I can't wait to try the potato rub. Question aren't you worried about the skillet cracking putting it in water that hot ?

[@michaeldubya]

Good video, in scouts we used sand and lake/creek water to clean our dishes as well.

[@WilliePeloquin]

That was an outstanding video BWG. You convinced me to get the sportsman grill. I already have a Lodge Griddle. Will I need to retire my Smokey Joe? I wish there was a case for the sportsman grill. I generally keep the Smokey Joe in a case in the back of my truck :) I wish I still lived in Florida, I would love to visit you. I am starting a KZbin Channel called the Eclectic Engineer, a collaboration would be sweet. I plan on doing videos on engineering, cooking, flying, drones and all the other things that this eclectic engineer loves to do! I am now a Texan. I must say that I like it here a lot, there is plenty of work. Florida was a dry hole for my work. They like to pay in sunshine :) Keep up the good work.

[@BackwoodsGourmetChannel]

We have those grill right here on our Amazon store. Good luck with the channel. It's hard to start a new one now.

[@keithcantrell3921]

Love my cast iron love your hints for the non sticking .

[@robertwayman7974]

Love your Lodge cast iron videos even though i don't eat much of what you grill. Keep them coming.

[@lesterfindley5801]

I never would have guessed your trick with the half potato. That is ingenious!!!

[@malcolmmoore7678]

I'll try the potato thing and your right the last time my friend and I had are yearly father &son fishing trip to the mountains here in West Virginia to catch some trout .I made the same breakfast for six of us they loved it!! Plus fried potatoes

[@fishbonenetworks]

I thought the only thing that sportsman’s grill damper door did was burn my fingers when I got stupid and forgot it was hot. That’s a great tip on shifting the heat!

[@bsoutdooradventures9541]

Gravy Dawg look at all the cast iron pans on the wall...so cool!!

[@tomchallacombe3736]

Awesome looking breakfast ! Thanks !

[@ianhtexas]

Just got a lodge griddle man good tips on your channel and good looking grub man! 🍻

[@charlesmoore5840]

Great job love watching any cooking on cast iron and never heard that potato trick thanks

[@gilbertfergusson844]

I live in Argyll Scotland and have bought both of these love them so much some of your spices I can’t get easy

[@gotammit]

Just ran across this video and your channel for the first time. I enjoyed the video and look forward to trying the potato trick. Where can I get the tool you were using to slide the damper? Thanks!

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[@Becaram1304]

I always do same thing with the egg yolk, move it to the center close to the other. 👍

[@richardf6932]

excellent trick with the potatoe... I have to try that with my stainless steel pan also.....

[@patriciapflum6898]

Did you remove the original grate before setting the griddle/grill over the fire?

[@BackwoodsGourmetChannel]

No. just set it on top of the grill. Thanks for watching.

[@wwsuwannee7993]

Nice, I love venison, but give me 4 or 5 over easy eggs with salsa and a stack of buttered rye toast and don't sit to close :) Also neat trick with the spud, never heard of it, looks like it worked good, thanks for the vid.

[@GreatLakesReliance]

I’m brand new to cast iron cooking. Been watching your videos, learning a lot. Thanks. I’m looking forward for more of your videos. Keep’em come’in.

[@BackwoodsGourmetChannel]

Thanks Rob. We have over 240 video on our channel page, so check that out and thanks for watching.

[@waynemorgan5733]

Really like the even browning on your pancakes

[@cillaloves2fish688]

That's a cool trick... I'll add that one to my cooking toolbox! Thx for sharing that!

[@leonardcavaretta905]

Wow, that made me very hungry!!!! Awesome job on the backstraps. Do you have to put oil on the cast iron for the potato to work? And hey, did you use any Everglades seasoning on the eggs, or onions? Probably the first time you did not use it if you didn't. LOL.

[@BackwoodsGourmetChannel]

We use Seminole Swamp Seasoning on almost everything. I do use Everglades occasionally. Thanks for watching.

[@thecapone45]

Doesn’t you washing it in cold water as the grill is hot SHOCK the grill? Make it easier to bend or crack over time?

[@gayle3860]

I have one of those Lodge Griddle tops. I'll try the potato trick next time. Do you trim the potato every time you use it? Thanks for the great video!!

[@BackwoodsGourmetChannel]

If it started getting a little cooked, just slice a little off and your good to go again.

[@jerrycoon4504]

Hey! Back to the sportsmans grill! I think the cast iron was how I found your channel a long time ago. That was a mean looking breakfast! Congrats on the sponsors!

[@timclements9070]

my mom cook on old wood stove. with old cast iron pans. the food was great

[@gasperg6052]

Great video really great cooking ideas don’t use my lodge sportsman grill enough you inspired me to use it more

[@garygowens5381]

Love watching your videos. Ive learned so much by watching them. Ive got my grandsons watching them now. Thanks

[@tammykeith5909]

thank you for the idea of using a potato I am going to try it the next time I griddle any thing

[@stephenlandry7276]

Does the potato also work on enamel cast iron ? Thanks !!! Love your videos!!!

[@BackwoodsGourmetChannel]

I do not own any so I have no first hand knowledge. Thanks for watching

[@carolynglines6818]

I LOVE the potato 🥔 trick! Thanks so much for sharing it with us! ❤️❤️❤️

[@tonydefour6001]

i absolutely love ur channel man.

[@sandyrichmond2570]

When will you be available to come to my house and cook for me? LOL! Love watching a man cook that really enjoys what he’s doing

[@daveducker2688]

Wonderful job

[@rc287]

When you cleaned the griddle in the water was it hot water or cold? I’ve always heard it was best to use hot water. Love me some cast iron cooking!,

[@BackwoodsGourmetChannel]

Room temperature, but only a very small amount of water gets carried up on the iron with the brush. This is a camp way to do this. Don't dunk your hot cast iron into it.

[@ctujvju]

I used to clean my cast iron with sand and it works good. Had a lot of good food on cast.

[@BackwoodsGourmetChannel]

I did the same thing back in the Boy Scouts. Thanks for watching.

[@joshuapentz1232]

What in the potatoes that keep it from sticking? And will red potatoes work?