101 of 105 people found the following review helpful
A Southern Girl Has Come Back To Her Roots,
February 19, 2004 A Southern Girl in Jersey (New Jersey) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Lodge Logic 11-1/4-Inch Pre-Seasoned Grill Pan (Kitchen)
I honestly cannot say enough good things about this pan. At first I was skeptical and a little hesistant about cooking with cast iron. Growing up in the south I knew the magic of cast iron cornbread made with fatback, but I also knew the special care that went into seasoning the beloved pieces of cookware. When I saw that this was preseasoned I went for it. I worried that it might be a lightweight pan and only sublime quality for the price but I was pleasantly surprised. This pan has a heavy weight to it and is crafted solidly. I've used it for hamburgers (they make the best I've ever tasted), grilled chicken, pork chops, and shrimp (YUM). Something I learned is that things tend to stick a little so coating the pan with vegetable spray is a good idea. Also, try soaking your shrimp in a mixture of butter and garlic before grilling it. I am in love, it hasn't even left my kitchen counter to go into the cabinet since I bought it because I use it so much. My husband being a...Read more
43 of 44 people found the following review helpful
BETTER than a George Foreman grill, I swear!,
January 30, 2006 KC "KC" (CA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Lodge Logic 11-1/4-Inch Pre-Seasoned Grill Pan (Kitchen)
Okay, so my THIRD (count em *3rd*) Foreman grill in like 7 years bit the dust. I thought briefly about getting a new one, but the fact that they're a pain to clean, you can't set the thermostat and bottom line it gets very greasy and messy...fuggit about it! I considered the Cuisinart Griddler which looks really cool but I really didn't want to pay $100+ for one. Also I don't have a LOT of counter space. On the other hand I DO have a stove...so I started browsing. I already have a Lodge cast iron regular skillet and it's served me well for YEARS now. When I saw the grill skillet with the ridges I knew that's what I was looking for!
I just had a chance to use it for the first time this evening. What a pleasure - it was pre-seasoned so just had to wipe a bit of olive oil on the surface. Heated it up, and made a delicious steak! Came out nice and juicy with grill marks, not all dry and cooked wrong like on the Foreman. However I will have to buy a grill press as I...Read more
42 of 43 people found the following review helpful
Quite possibly the greatest value in cookware EVER,
March 7, 2008 Patrick B. Ferrell - See all my reviews
This review is from: Lodge Logic 11-1/4-Inch Pre-Seasoned Grill Pan (Kitchen)
Let me open by saying that the negative reviews on this pan were, in my opinion, written by people who aren't quite sure how to use it. It's really pretty easy once you get the hang of it. Just try the following:
1) Put the pan on a large burner.
2) Coat it lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
3) Turn the burner on somewhere between medium to medium-high.
4) Once the pan is hot, put in burgers, chicken breasts, pork chops, or other decent cuts of meat. How you choose to marinate/season said cuts of meat is entirely up to you.
5) Cook anywhere from 4-7 minutes per side.
6) Enjoy your exquisitely prepared meal.
7) Clean up the pan with hot water and a ScotchBrite sponge. If you encounter difficult-to-remove, burnt-on food stains, try putting a thin layer of kosher salt on the pan and scrubbing with the SB sponge.
8) Rinse the pan thoroughly and dry completely with paper towels or whatever.
9) Coat lightly with nonstick cooking...Read more