Lodge 12" Cast Iron Camping Round Kickoff Grill

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.

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.

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.

First impression of this grill is it's amazing.  I never knew there was such a thing.  Food tastes so much better over charcoal and on cast iron. Best of both worlds.  The design is well thought out.  The handle situation is very convenient allowing you to pick up just the top or the whole grill.  Made for easy dumping of coals in a bucket of water.  Please don't dunk the iron in water because it could crack.  Let it cool down slowly.  The grill exactly one full bucket of charcoal from the chimney.  Heating coals took 20 minutes to do and while that was happening I readied the food.  Took another 15 min after dumping the hot coals for the heat to be high enough for cooking.  I made the mistake of using frozen patties so it made a lot of smoke/steam.  Instructions say use only room temperature meats.  Thick cheese will not melt so i used foil to assist.  I'm sure a thin piece of cheese would do well.  The grill lines gave it a delicious crunch.  The whole process took about 75 minutes from start to plating.  Not convenient, but worth the time for the flavors.  Would probably be more practical in a situation where you're going to be cooking all day.  I wouldn't recommend using this for let's say one plate.  You can chuck this thing in your car with your camping gear and grill up some perfect meals.   Weighs a lot for a small item.  Clean up was a breeze.  Made sure to completely dry after washing and coat with oil.  Love it!

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

With Fishing Season here, I wanted to audition the Lodge 12 inch Round Cast Iron "Kickoff Grill" for a weekend fishing/camping trip. Yes, it's heavy, but for a Lifetime of Portable Quality Grilling, It Is Worth It! I Seared two of the Best Rib Eyes I have ever eaten on this Baby, along with Baked Potatoes and Asparagus! We Ate Like Kings!! To adjust the draft, simply twist the Hook and Carry Handles Clockwise to Increase Draft and Counte3r Clockwise to Decrease Draft. Simple Pimple! Clean Up and Re-Seasoning is EZ!

This was my 1st time using a cast iron grill, and the food was excellent. The instructions are simple and easy to follow. I received the grill a few days before Memorial day and it was perfect timing. I filled the chimney starter 1/2 full with charcoal, let them heat up put them in the base and was ready to grill. You can use the handles to adjust the air flow which maximizes for even heating. We prepared steaks, corn and chicken and various other items. I sprayed the grill with crisco grill spray, next time I will use olive oil. All items cooked in less time than usual and everything tasted good. After I washed with soapy water and packed my grill away until next time. I am excited about this little grill, looking forward to using it much this summer.

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.

Extremely heavy and well build, but it is made of pure cast iron. Cooks evenly and fast. I will be using this more than I use the large grill. Great grill for small cook outs, or for a single person. Because it's cast iron you need to be very careful as it gets extremely hot. Only problem I have with it is, that there is no top to cover (I made a cover to put on top), but other than that it's great. I certainly will be using this one on a regular basic.

You get amazing flavor with this Grill. It is very heavy duty and you don't have to worry about it turning over or blowing away. It is not huge to have a big cookout with but it's good for a little camping trip or just a couple of people at home to grill a couple of steaks. We grilled three rib eye steaks for a belated Mother's Day / Memorial Day Cookout. Our steaks were absolutely delicious and it didn't take them too long to cook. The only downfalls I would say isvthat it's sits too low to the ground and the other thing is that it is so heavy. But other than those things it is an amazing Grill.