This Is the ‘Perfect’ Cast Iron Tool for Grilled Vegetables

I’ve been grilling for over 15 years, but I’m always looking for new tools, techniques, recipes, and more for my beloved wood pellet and charcoal grills. I love using grill pans when cooking because they can impart smoky flavors and tasty, balanced char to smaller items that may not fit perfectly on grates, like potatoes, fajita veggies, and chicken wings. I really love the grill pan I use (Made In’s incredible carbon steel fry pan), but a handled pan does take up a lot of space on a grill, so I set off looking for a new option to use when grate real estate is tight.

I thought I’d seen everything from this brand, but after researching grill pans and baskets, I discovered an incredible cast iron piece from Lodge that I’d never, ever encountered before — and it’s on sale.

Lodge 12-Inch Cast Iron Dual Handle Grill Basket

This basket is an absolutely ideal way to cook veggies, wings, and other delicate proteins on the grill. It’s 12 inches wide, meaning it offers plenty of surface area, and it has uniquely designed holes in the bottom to allow heat and flavor to get directly to your food. Cast iron is generally super nonstick, and this piece comes pre-seasoned, so it should be ready for superior grilling right out of the box (and it’ll only improve over time, as seasoning builds up). Plus, cast iron has powerful heat retention and distribution, making it a great choice for grilling. And with dual handles, you even have some extra support when taking it on and off the hot grill. 

Like me, shoppers have been pleasantly surprised to discover this grill basket — and are reporting that it’s producing delicious food. One home cook pointed out that Lodge’s basket “does an outstanding job for grilling vegetables,” adding that they’d tried many other options before deciding this was the best. “I can’t count the other types and models of ‘vegetable grill baskets’ that [I’ve tried], but this one is a definite keeper!” they added. Another shopper shared some of their favorite things to grill, speculating that they’d be using it for a long time. “Artichokes, bell peppers, cauliflower all turned out perfectly!” they reported. “I see it lasting for decades.” 

A third shopper said this pan solved the problem of food falling through the grates. “No more lost pieces falling through! It’s very sturdy, as cast iron should be, and cleans like a charm. I seriously don’t know how I’ve grilled without it!” Another person who bought this basket exclusively for cooking vegetables on their grill and smoker said it yields clean, enticing flavors. “Vegetables cook evenly with a nice smoky flavor without the bitter, charred taste,” they said.

Whether you’re planning to cook veggies, shrimp, wings, or another favorite grilled item, try out this popular grill basket while it's 31% off.

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At the time of publication, the price was $30.