Calphalon Unison Nonstick 12-Inch Round Grill Pan Review

I purchased this Calphalon Unison Nonstick 12 Inch Round Grill Pan along with the Calphalon Unison Nonstick 12 Inch Round Griddle Pan and love it! The "nonstick sear" surface used on this grill pan does just what it says, giving just enough grip to hold meat in place while still releasing easily when flipping the meat or removing it from the pan.

I will confess that I have not used this pan anywhere near as much as the griddle, but that is simply because we do not grill a lot of meats on the stove. I have done several steaks, however, and they came out juicy and delicious. I'm usually a picky eater and never eat the fat on a steak, but this pan cooked a ribeye so well that I ate the whole thing! The grill surface kept the meat from frying on the bottom, but it still retained plenty of moisture and all the flavor. (These steaks were not marinated, just seasoned with salt and pepper.)

The main points for this pan are:
* Nonstick (just enough grab for cooking meat, but nothing gets stuck to the pan)
* Oven-safe (have not tried this pan in the oven, only the griddle)
* Easy to clean (wipe with a paper towel first to get the grease)
* Handle stays cool while cooking (except in the oven)
* Large size can cook more food at once

While I have not tried cooking anything but steaks with this pan, it is by far the best grill pan I've tried. It probably won't see quite as much use as the griddle pan, but I don't see myself cooking a steak any other way from now on. Highly recommended.

Note: As with any nonstick cookware, avoid using metal cookware. I bought a set of silicone-coated tongs for flipping steaks and they work great.

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Sunpentown ST-360 1200-Watt 4-1/2-Liter Cooker with Shabu-Shabu Pot and Grill pan Review

I decided to buy this instead of an electric wok, so happy I did. This does everything from steaming vegetables to boilingwater for pasta.We are using this more than the stove top. Very easy to clean, which is always a plus. In the picture it looks like the pan is similar to a grill, however both pans we received had flat bottoms. Don't bother reading directions as they can be confusing, something must have been lost in thetranslation. Just figure it out on your own.

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A useful addition to any busy kitchen, this 4-1/2-liter cooking appliance features a 1200-watt heating base and two interchangeable inner pots. Use the 11-by-11-by-3-1/2-inch pot for menu items such as lentil soup, beef stew, vegetarian chili, or the savory Japanese-style hot pot, Shabu-shabu. Switch out the pot for the 11-by-11-by-1-1/2-inch grill pan to cook up breakfast items like pancakes and eggs or to grill salmon, hamburgers, or sirloin steak for dinner. Both the pot and the grill come with nonstick surfaces to ensure effortless food release and quick cleanup. For added convenience, the cooker heats up quickly and efficiently, and a sliding lever on the front of the unit makes it easy to control the temperature setting. A see-through tempered-glass lid with a stay-cool knob comes included. The ETL-approved pan measures 14 by 14-2/5 by 7-2/3 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

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Nordic Ware Barbecue Grilling Stir Fry Basket 3.5 Quart Review

This heavy weight grill wok is a plesure to use. Its non-stick surface makes it a breeze to clean after cooking. I use it to cook a medley of vegetables on my gas fired grill. Cooking over low heat and stiring every 5 to 10 minutes results in grilled vegetables in about 45 minutes. The wok shape makes it easy to stir and turn the vegetables with a non-metalic spatula.

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Grill safe high temperature non-stick steel wok allows healthy stir frying. Perforated bottom provides smoke flavoring. Durable porcelain exterior and aluminum steel construction will not rust. The 11 1/4" diameter basket has a 3 1/2 quart capacity.Proudly made in the USA by Nordic Ware.

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Calphalon One Nonstick 11-Inch Square Grill Pan Review

I got this to supplement my Calphalon Professional square grill.I use this one when preparing barbecue with high sugar marinades and sauces.

First of all, unlike a lot of nonstick pans, you can get this grill very hot. This produces authentic looking grill marks and that sought after smoky taste.However, even the stickiest, most burned on remnants come off with a soak and a wipe.

I also use this pan to grill more delicate, crumbly meats like hamburgers, crab cakes, and fillets of fish.These may still crumble, but at least it won't be the pans fault. For plain grilling of steaks and chops, I still prefer hot, bare metal to nonstick.

The best thing about this pan, though, is the price.50 bucks is very reasonable for a professional piece of cookware.It's also important to note that Calphalon nonstick grills are top rated by Cook's Illustrated magazine.

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It's the one nonstick cookware that promises flawless food release, enduring nonstick performance, unmatched durability, and effortless cleanup inside and out. The 11-Inch Square Grill Pan is the perfect pan for indoor grilling... try all of your favorite barbeque recipes inside all year round--with effortless cleanup!

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Calphalon One Nonstick 12 Inch Round Grill Review

This is my first grill pan that I own.I own other Calphalon pans, and they are all GREAT.It is big enough and I like the side that provides enough coverage for the splatter.

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Tools of the Trade Belgique Hard Anodized 11" Grill Pan Review

I love to cook so when I first saw this Grill Pan I thought I'd give it a try, and I'm very glad that I did.It's a good size - can hold at least 6 pieces of chicken comfortably with space left over.Cleaning up is a breeze. Give this Grill Pan a try especially if you're into preparing meals with your good health in mind. I will certainly purchase for both my sisters for Christmas.

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Great grilling is not just for the great outdoors. This hard-anodized aluminum grill spreads heat quickly and evenly for perfectly prepared meals, while a nonstick cooking surface, complete with raised grilling ridges, makes it easy to cook healthier with low or no fat. Limited lifetime warranty.

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Staub 12 Inch American Grill Pans Review

The day I got it from Sur La Table I went and bought two New York Strips to break it in.They were text-book picture perfect with an external sear with blood red rare interiors.Incredible for seared steaks or burgers.Preheat on high heat for at least five minutes before cooking.Get it smoking hot before you put the meat on the grill.Juices from deglazing or rendered fat can easily be poured off with the two pour spouts to make sauces or reductions.And it is oven and broiler safe.You will not be sorry!

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Cook up bacon in the morning or hamburgers, vegetable kabobs, and a slew of other grilled favorites for dinner with this square-shaped grill pan. Its raised ribbed bottom keeps food up and away from grease for lower-fat cooking, while at the same time creating those delicious, seared grill marks across food. The unit makes it easy to enjoy the taste of outdoor cooking all year long from the convenience of the kitchen stovetop, and its 12-by-12-inch cooking surface allows for cooking up hearty batches to accommodate small families or a group of friends.
Made of heavy-duty cast iron, the pan distributes heat evenly and retains heat nicely--great for slow cooking at low heat temperatures, which intensifies flavors, and its chip-resistant black-matte enamel interior requires no pre-seasoning and can be used right out of the box. The more it's used, the better it gets--cooking oils will penetrate the pores of the matte enamel to create a natural, smooth, nonstick surface. In addition, the durable pan won't react to acidic foods and won't discolor or rust, plus its smooth ceramic bottom will not warp and can be used on all types of heat sources, including induction. The grill pan comes equipped with a long handle with a hole for hanging storage, an opposite helper handle, and two side drip-free spouts for pouring or draining excess liquid. Because of the heat-retaining properties of cast iron, it's not necessary to cook on high heat (medium heat works just fine); the grill pan can also go from the stovetop to the oven (up to 500 degrees F) to the table for serving. Though dishwasher-safe, Staub recommends washing the pan by hand and only using plastic or wood cooking utensils to avoid scratching the enameled surface. Made in France, the enameled cast-iron pan carries a limited lifetime warranty.

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Lodge Logic Pre-Seasoned Iron Griddle Review

I really wanted a pre-seasoned cast iron skillet to replace the series of 'disposable' teflon coated ones that I've been using, but when I recieved this one, I was a bit disappointed for 2 reasons.As someone else already stated, make sure you coat it well with oil on the first use.Even though I did, the eggs still stuck.Which leads to my second problem.The picture does not show the large gutter on the flat side.That makes it rather unusable for eggs, pancakes, etc.I tried it anyway, trying to keep the eggs away from the gutter, but they dripped in, and my fried eggs turned into a stuck-on long drippy mess in the gutter.I wouldn't even try pancakes on it.:-(It would cost more in shipping to return it than it costs (almost!) since it's so heavy, so I'll keep it and use it in the oven and on the grill, but I'm unhappy that that picture does not show that gutter.I'm going to order the larger griddle, but that one is going back if it has the same gutter!

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Pre-seasoned and ready to use, this grid iron griddle covers two burners.Flat on one side and ribbed on the other, it's reversible.Cooking surface is 16-3/4" x 7-3/4"

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