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Old Crank

(6,706 posts)
Sun Jan 18, 2026, 03:07 PM 18 hrs ago

Bought a griddle for my induction stovetop.

Most Sundays I cook pancakes for breakfast. The frying pans available have steeper sides here is Germany than in the US.
And I can only do 4 at a time. So I have been on the lookout for a griddle.
Found one that is smooth on the use side and a bit lighter than cast iron and more durable than the thin aluminum models.
My induction cooktop has 4 square burners and a big center one. The griddle can be used on either side and the burners sense pot size.
This one is cast aluminum and is not magnetic. At least not to my test magnets. Has 4 little silicon feet that keep it just of the glass. It worked like a charm this morning. I have no idea how they got cast aluminum to work with induction.

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Bought a griddle for my induction stovetop. (Original Post) Old Crank 18 hrs ago OP
It sounds like a green pan! debsy 18 hrs ago #1
Mine is a German brand Old Crank 17 hrs ago #2

debsy

(794 posts)
1. It sounds like a green pan!
Sun Jan 18, 2026, 03:27 PM
18 hrs ago

I have been considering buying a square griddle for pancakes (my husband loves to cook them) but haven’t been sure it would be worth it. I have found the green pans are the best nontoxic ceramic nonstick pans available and they do sell a square griddle. Based on this comment of yours, I just may give it a try!

Old Crank

(6,706 posts)
2. Mine is a German brand
Sun Jan 18, 2026, 03:59 PM
17 hrs ago

Made in Germany. I believe they use a silicon bases anodizing method.
The green pans sound good.

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