Round Skinny Grill
by Le Creuset
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: Le CreusetBrand: Le Creuset
Model: 20125000900460
Product features:
- Durable cast iron with enamel exterior ideal for browning and slow cooking
- 10" Diameter cooking surface
- Satin black enamel cooking surface will not wear off at searing temperatures
- Perfect for standard electric, flat top electric, gas or induction stoves. Oven safe to 450 Degrees F.
- Well-designed handles are comfortable and balanced for ease of lifting
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Round Skinny Grill
Customer Review: Where have you been all my life??
Summary: 5 Stars
I have owned lots of "nonstick" pans & stainless steel, BBQ grills, etc. None has been as easy to use as this (or so worth using!) & I use it almost every day. It isn't that hard to clean really. I use an oil sprayer to pre-oil it (I use macadamia nut oil because of the high smoke point/health reasons but Pam should be fine), then I preheat in on medium heat (I have a ceramic top stove, which doesn't heat as well as gas, but I NEVER have to go higher than low-med to med). Once it's hot (a water drop "pops" on the surface), I put my meat, chicken, or fish & DON'T touch it for at least 5 minutes. Once the food releases easily, THEN you can turn it. But DON'T TOUCH before then! Our oven was broken for 2 wks recently & we didn't miss it. The only thing you might miss an outdoor grill for is that "smoky" taste. Otherwise, this makes beef, pork, chicken, & fish better (juicy with a wonderfully seared, carmelized surface) than most restaurants & with less effort than driving there! All I usually season with is sea salt & cracked pepper.
Cleaning is no big deal if you don't make a big deal. Trust me, I HATE things that take a lot of effort. Just take it off the heat, put some warm water in it to cover the cooked on bits & leave it alone for a couple hours (I've even left it overnight--no rust). It's an enameled surface INSIDE the pan, not just the outside, so you don't have to worry the way you worry about rust or leaving water standing in a regular cast iron pan (been there, done that). When you're ready to scrub, DO NOT use a scrubby sponge, which is a messy hassle & really does make the job harder (been there, done that). A PLAIN NYLON DISH BRUSH with good STIFF bristles is perfect & gets all the bits out of the grooves in no time (even at the sides). It doesn't remove all the seasoning either. Then dry it thoroughly & put it away for dinner tomorrow. I sooo love this pan, & I am sooo about quality and ease of use. I also love the Le Creuset 2 1/2 qt buffet casserole. I've had these for about a year & can't live without them. :-)
I will say that the outside of these pans will accumulate cooked on stains & I don't know how to get those off, but I don't have my pans out in view. I've tried Weiman Glass Cooktop Cleaner & a lot of elbow grease, which works. Be nice to know if anything does make that easier.
Despite this, I still have to give this pan a 5, just for the quality of food prep.
Description of Round Skinny Grill
Cast iron has long been the preferred material for grills. Now, Le Creusets porcelain enameled cast iron gives you the benefits of cast iron the first time out of the box. ...This edition of Le Creuset's grill pan is skinny, about 1-1/2 inches tall, which makes it great for quesadillas and veggies in addition to steaks and fish. With a grill pattern of raised ribs in the bottom, this 10-inch round pan grill sears tasty grill marks into burgers and other foods that benefit from stovetop grilling and the caramelized flavor grill marks impart. The ribs also elevate food so that fat collects between them, allowing for low-calorie cooking. Because cast iron is unexcelled at retaining heat and distributing it evenly--no hot spots--food will cook uniformly in the pan. The design of the handles--one on each side with space for hands to wrap around--makes the pan easy to lift. Enameled on the outside with a bright, smooth surface and inside with a black satin-texture finish that doesn't need seasoning, this durable grill goes on any stovetop, in the oven, or under a broiler. It's also stylish enough to bring to the table. Though it's dishwasher-safe, hand washing preserves the patina that builds up with use and preserves the skillet's stick resistance. Like all Le Creuset cast-iron cookware, the pan is made in France using a one-of-a-kind mold that ensures each piece's uniqueness and carries a lifetime warranty against defects.
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