Lodge® Cast Iron Square Grill Pan
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This is a lodge cast iron product, so its quality cannot be in question. C&B decided to sell a high quality product and it is about the best you can get anywhere. One thing to note is that they claim the pain comes "pre-seasoned", and while it does appear to have a glaze it is not pre-seasoned. The fact of the matter is, you are going to have to truly pre-season this pan to have it operate properly.
May 5, 2012
When I ordered this Cast Iron Pan I didn't know what to expect, when I opened the box and got it out I felt the weight of it and got me excited, I tried it right away, the first times its little difficult to get it at the rigth temperature, and might be a lot of smoke involved, but you get used to this pan right away. On the instructions calls for warm water and no soap, sometimes its bit difficult to clean because pieces of food got stock to it but it works really good for me cleaning it as soon as its not burning hot so the food scraps go easily.
This is a great and cheap option for your kitchen
March 10, 2012
Didn't work for me
After seeing the rave reviews and knowing how great cast iron pans can be, I was very excited to receive this as a wedding shower gift. Unfortunately, the first time we used it, the meat got stuck to the pan and when we tried to soak it for a few minutes to release the coating, it got completely rusted. There was nothing we could do to remove the rust so we threw it away after one use. Sad!
I realize part of this was human error, but I found this pan difficult to use and will not buy another. If I try cast iron again, I will be sure to get a smooth finish instead of grill pan.
November 7, 2011
Grill-tastic
We ordered this grill pan about a week ago and have used it every night since. We grill veggies, meat, sandwiches and meat/veggie sandwiches. It is made of sturdy cast iron, cooks evenly and is extremely useful!
August 23, 2011
Great Purchase
I love this cast iron grill. I have used it to grill steaks, chicken and veggies. I found it very easy to clean using very hot water and my soft plastic brush and oiling after each use. I would recommend this to anyone wanting to purchase a cast iron grill at a reasonable price.
August 19, 2011
I want her gift!!!
I purchased this cast iron grill pan for my mothers 50th birthday gift. My mom loves any and everything that deals with cooking and food so this was something I knew she would looove. I love this item mostly because its a steal! The quality and craftmanship is amazing! and it was under $50. My mom totally loves it, I happened to purchase quite a few crate and barrel gifts for her and everything from shipping to gift wrap was five star. I only regret not ordering one for myself.
August 16, 2011
great pan
it's not only good for grilling, indoors and out, but it is a workout lifting it, which I love.
August 16, 2011
in-home grilling
I put this on my gift registry because I was replacing an electric panini press and it has been better than I expected. We use it for everything: grilling meat, vegetables, sandwiches, etc. Using it with the small press is also great. We use a little plastic scrub pad and a cotton cloth to clean out the grooves - no problem.
February 9, 2011
Fantastic Grill Pan!
We live in an apartment and don't have grill, so this is the next best thing. It is heavy duty, great quality. I really love cooking on this pan, I just really don't love cleaning it. It recommends cleaning with a wire brush...which I don't have yet.
July 17, 2010
Awesome!
I used to think cast iron was 'old fashioned' (my granny used cast iron). Cast iron has been around for generations because it works! Cooks evenly--cleaning becomes easier after use. Steel wool works great for cleaning. Never put in dishwaher. Designed well. Love the second handle and large cooking surface. Cast Iron + gas cook top = winning combination! Will last a lifetime.
June 28, 2010
Love it
This grill pan was given to use as a wedding gift, and serves well for sausages, burgers, steaks etc - particularly seeing as we don't have a balcony to our apartment so can't have a regular outdoor grill. Given that it's cast iron I know it will require some additional care throughout the years, but it's also one of those gifts which hopefully should last us a lifetime.
May 27, 2010
Sturdy and functional griddle
This heavy duty cast iron griddle has perfectly seared filet mignons in my kitchen and served as my go to pan for paninis.
June 22, 2009
Best gift ever!
One of my favorite pans! The flavor of your foods is way better than any regular fry pan. Easy to sear tuna, chicken, and makes the best steaks!
June 20, 2009
Cooks evenly
We received this cast iron as a gift, and have been enjoying grilling burgers and pork chops. Once heated, the pan cooks very well and evenly. The smoke always sets off the smoke detector in our living room (!), so we have to make sure all the windows and doors are open when we grill in the kitchen.
June 19, 2009
Great pan
Rather heavy and try to avoid getting anything stuck in the groves. Other than that I know this pan will last my lifetime.
June 16, 2009
Absolutely worth it for year-round indoor grilling
We received this as a wedding gift, and it's wonderful. Although a bit heavy and difficult to clean, it grills items quickly and evenly. Just make sure to rub all of the surface with some olive oil before cooking to minimize food getting stuck to the pan.
June 11, 2009
great grill pan
This a great grill pan. Have tried George Foreman, Cuisinart Griddler and more and this is the only grill pan that my husband and I prefer. Heats evenly, cooks wonderfully and is great for apartment living. Only downsides are, as others have mentioned, the heavy weight of the cast iron and the need for occasional re-seasoning. Still, its the best!
June 4, 2009
Nice griddle
Cast iron is great, you just have to be ready to season the iron occasionally to make it easier to use. All in all, I really like this griddle. My biggest issue with it is that it is too heavy for me to easily lift with one hand. When I am doing stovetop cooking with a pan or griddle, that is important to me.
May 28, 2009
Great Grill
As with anything that is cast iron you pay for great results. This is an awsome pan that grills very evenly..cleaning up is a diffent story.
May 27, 2009
Forget the Grill
I initially purchased this grill pan because i was living in a condo and i didn't have a grill. now i have a grill, and i never use it. Honestly, i can make the best steaks, burgers & more on this pan with little or no effort. Its also great in the winter when you don't feel like standing outside in the cold next to the grill. Seriously, there is nothing like cast iron.
May 27, 2009
