Lodge 12" Cast Iron Camping Round Kickoff Grill

At first, I was not sure what the Lodge 12 Cast Iron Kickoff Grill was exactly. Now that I have one, I am glad that I do. My husband and I have recently begun to camp more often and this item comes in very handy and is much more compact that a traditional small charcoal grill. The grill is two pieces. The bottom is the base with short legs. It has a lip around the edge so that you can add the charcoal. Light the charcoal and layer the base. Then add the top cover which is the grilling area. It has grates which are great for juices to flow and also so that you get those great grill marks on the food you are cooking. The grill also comes with handles so that you can move the top part on and off as needed when it is hot. I have found that this is much nicer to use then the offered grills at a camp ground. The quality is great. The product is real cast iron that has already been seasoned and is pretty heavy. The grill is fairly easy to clean once it cools off. Overall this is a great item to have for camping if you like the charcoal taste. It does not take up too much space and it does not take much to clean up. I really love this grill as I have found that I am very happy with most products that I own made by Lodge.

This cool little portable grill is versatile, and can be used a couple different ways. It looks like a Dutch oven with a slotted bottom, so you can put the coals on the flat surface, put the pot over it with the grill side up, and Bob's your uncle! Or you can put the charcoal in the pot (on the cement or other nonflammable surface) put the flat part on top, and use it like a griddle. It has detachable handles for convenience, and the grill is well made and sturdy. I can see this getting used a lot during tailgating season, or on camping trips.

I've been using my Kickoff Weekender grill every day for over a week now...and wow ! what fun. This hibachi-style unit is compact and incredibly sturdy and built to last. I've done veggies, meat ...corn, wings, burgers...and all cooked so beautifully ! I have a pro tip: use LUMP charcoal with this grill .. you'll get a much hotter and more robust flavor profile than if you use charcoal briquettes....MUCH BETTER. I like this grill so much it's going to be my 'go-to' gift for friends from now on....I know they will love it. Nobody better try to take mine, lol

This grill is super heavy and super good. I will use this thing forever. The burgers I grilled on them are the best burgers I have ever cooked, eaten and raved about them. The ONLY con is that the grill is heavy. Everything else about this grill is spot on. I sat it on top of a garbage can outside close to our big bbq pit. It held 4 huge burgers and cooked them to perfection. I cleaned the grill with soap and water, dried it immediately and sprayed cooking spray on it. I then lit the charcoal and let them burn until they turned grey @ 10 minutes. I spread out the coals, put the dome grill on it and let it heat up good. Then, I added the burgers. After cooking I put the coals in a bucket of water to cool them and then let the grill cool. After it cooled I cleaned it with soap and water and put oil on it to keep it good. This grill cooks to perfection. It can be used for camping, home and on vacation. I'd recommend this in a heartbeat.

When I saw this grill I knew that I had to have it! You can use it anywhere; at home, camping, picnicking, and tailgating at games. There is nothing like this on the market. Even though it is heavy duty, it is also very portable. It is not that big but big enough to grill many meats or veggies at once. Using charcoal in the cast iron gives your food even more Smokey flavor. It sears the meat and flavor. I really love this Grill. So much easier to grill than using your propane grill and much much more flavorful! I am sure if you take it to a game you will be the hit of the tailgaters who will want to know where to get one! Cannot wait to take it camping!

This is a small, yet very sturdy grill that's perfect for foods that cook quickly. The heavy cast iron holds plenty of heat to sear particularly well. That means it's great for burgers, hot dogs, and such. It's better than my propane grill for high-heat finishing, in fact. There's no lid, so you're limited to grilling (no roasting, etc), but it does that job well. The heavy cast iron grilling surface is really good for searing, much better than those thin steel racks in other small grills. It's semi-portable, though the whole thing gets hot, so you've got to give it plenty of time to cool before packing it up. It'll be great for camping, and a good tailgate grill if you have somewhere to leave it during the game (a pickup bed, for example).

I love my 12" Lodge Cast Iron grill. I used it on my back porch without cinder blocks. I like how the base is made with angled grill lines to elevate and hold my charcoal. I used regular (olive oil spray coats the Lodge Cast Iron Kick Off Grill well) before putting it on the base. I like how the rim holds the ash, just enough from the amount I put in the chimney starter. I like that the two hook carry handles are thick and firm for handling and I'm able to rotate the grill as needed for airflow when cooking. I took the hook and carry handles off while grilling and kept my potholders close. I did not need to adjust the draft as I was cooking, but nice that I can if I have to. I fixed it the way I wanted it after hot charcoal was poured on the base. I also added a few pieces of pecan wood for the smokiness flavor. It worked great. I made hamburgers on my 12" Lodge Cast Iron Grill Memorial Day 2021. I know I can also put a square cast iron skillet on top of the domed grill grate so I will have an easy clean up. "Use it, then clean it." After it cooled I used my grill brush to sweep away any remaining ash, hand wash with hot water and a nylon brush or scrubber to clean. Dry promptly  and spray with a thin layer of olive oil spray before putting away. This Lodge Cast Iron Kickoff Grill is 31.10 pounds!! Gorgeous. The Lodge Cast Iron Kickoff Grill is a great travel grill off to a friends house, ocean and lake. When there is an electric outage due to weather, I now have the power to make coffee and cook. Smiles. I'm so proud to have it. Thank You Walmart.

I really wasn't sure if I was going to like this or not. But, from the very beginning it has went above my expectations. I love how this really brings out the flavor of whatever you're cooking. Really season the flavor as well as all the juices that are sealed inside.

As always Lodge does it again, what a great grill! This thing is built like all other Lodge products high quality and built to last a lifetime. In fact, I'm sure my Great Grandchildren will be fighting over this grill after I'm gone. I followed the instructions to light my charcoal using a chimney, and the adding the top and allowing 10 minutes for it to heat. The grill surface is so heavy that the grill holds the heat when you add the cold meat giving a perfect seer. The surface of the grill heats well and very evenly and is a joy to cook on. Some friends have said the food sticks so let me give you a tip “hot grill cold oil food no stick” So just heat the grill and brush with oil, it will be fine, and the food will never stick again. Lastly let me say you will love this grill. Please remember with all Cast Iron products follow the use and care instructions and this grill, as all other Lodge cast iron will last forever. Cast iron is easy to care for with just a few simple steps, so take the time to do them and your cast iron will be around forever. Enjoy! Highly recommended Great Price!

Another great product from Lodge! And this one does not disappoint! Easy to set up, Best Little charcoal grill around. Purchased one of the charcoal starter cones for even faster charcoal readiness. This grill gets very hot, providing a wonderful seer on any cut of meat. The bottom can be rotated for airflow to the charcoal. Haven't taken it anywhere yet, but it would be easy to transport for tailgating, camping, or family reunion cookout. Highly recommend this handy little grill!