BBQ Frying Pan with Fold Away Handle - 30cms

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Handles: The material and fit of a grill pan’s handle will affect how easy it is to use the pan. Cast iron handles will get super hot, so always handle with heat protection. Metal and plastic handles typically stay cool to the touch, though the latter is likely not oven-safe. Some grill pans have two handles on both sides, which is nice if the pan is super heavy, though some only have one handle, making them slightly more difficult to clean and maneuver. That said, some grill pans offer no handles, so if swift handling is important to you, it might be best to steer clear of these options. How much we could grill at once: A pan's shape and size are important, especially in determining how many burgers or pork chops we could turn out at a time. We paid attention to how many burgers, pork chops, filets, and zucchini planks we could fit into a pan without overcrowding.

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Size and shape: The size and shape of your grill pan will not only determine how much food you’re able to cook at once, but also how heavy and how easy it is to maneuver. Some grill pans are large enough for two burners, which is great if you’re wanting to cook a lot of food at once, but these longer pans are prone to getting very hot and smoking, which can likely make your smoke alarm go off. The large size also makes them more difficult to clean. Round pans distribute heat more evenly, but you lose surface area. Square pans will afford you more cooking space, yet the edges typically don’t get as hot or heat as evenly as a round pan. If you’re tight on space and want a pan that has the most to offer, you can also consider a dual-sided grill pan with a griddle side for additional cooking options. Opt for a health grill if you’re looking to cook more healthily, but the ridges on a grill pan mean they’re healthier than using a frying pan. The deep ridges stop meat from cooking in its own fat and imparts a smokey flavour. How to cook steak with a grill pan Donna Currie, a seasoned food writer, cookbook author, and recipe developer, has tested hundreds of products for us over the past seven years. She personally reviewed the Lodge Pro-Grid Reversible Grill/Griddle and reports regular updates on its long-term wear. When it comes to enameled cast iron, we love Staub pans for the durability, sleek look and seasoned, matte interior. The round shape and 10-inch diameter gives a lot of cooking area and the rounded handles are easy to grab, though they can become very hot.Material: The first thing you'll need to consider when shopping for a new grill pan is its construction. These are the most popular options:

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How evenly the pans heated: Ideally, we wanted to ensure you could achieve the same level of grilling across the entire surface, especially with larger pans whose edges were further away from the heat source. Pans that achieved consistent grill marks no matter where we set our food got the highest marks. Its square shape is ideal for cooking space, as it allows you to completely fill this single-burner pan. Though the grill doesn’t have loop handles, the corner handles make it easy to maneuver the pan when it comes time to clean it (always handle with mitts). The pan is just shy of eight pounds which is certainly on the heavier side, but the dual side handles make it easy to manage and the compact size means it's ideal for storage.

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We found that using this pan required some trial and error to figure out where the "sweet spot" was in terms of heat. Once you've figured it out, it makes beautiful char marks on whatever you're cooking, from steaks to French toast.

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Renu Dhar is a recipe tester and developer, personal chef, and culinary instructor. She recommended the Our Place Hot Grill after testing it for weeks in her own kitchen.

You’ll find grill pans in a wide range of shapes and sizes, so it’s important to consider your needs. While bigger might seem better for times when you’re serving guests, a larger pan will also take up more storage space.

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Cleaning the pan is an involved process especially if cleaning after cooking things with fat in them. Gently boiling some water in the pan and allowing it to cool before cleaning helped with the process. Small design features matter a lot: As we were cooking, we found that a few extra millimeters of grate height can lead to better final dish. Additionally, since most of these are heavier pieces of cookware, you need to have a well-balanced, ergonomic handle that either doesn't get hot, or is large enough to comfortably grip with an oven mitt or kitchen rag. This heavy duty option can cook up just about everything you could ever want with some impressive grill marks. Cast iron grill pans require a bit more diligent maintenance than other materials, but they get a great sear so we think the extra TLC pays off. Just because you don't have the space for an outdoor grill doesn't mean you have to skip out on enjoying tasty seared steaks, grilled veggies and juicy burgers. Like the best indoor grills, a grill pan allows you to achieve the perfect sear in your kitchen — but doesn't require an electrical outlet. Grill pans are also easy to store, making them an ideal choice for apartment dwellers.

Save kitchen space with this incredibly versatile yet compact two-in-one pan. We love that this reversible, cast iron grill pan can not only create signature sear marks, but also has a griddle surface on the other side for eggs, pancakes and anything else you’d want to pan-sear. Though this a large pan that will fit over two burners in some kitchens, we weren't quite able to fit it over two burners during testing in our Lab. Since we had to center the grill pan over a single burner, we noted that heat was concentrated in the center of the grill, with cooler zones on the edges. We were able to achieve defined grill marks on grilled cheese and zucchini, and created consistent marks and browning on pork chops and burgers. With a pretty solid performance and an affordable price (remember, you get two cooking surfaces), this one is worth every penny. Still, we found this pan surprisingly easy to clean with just a bit of soap and warm water. We also opted to season the pan after washing, noting that the oil absorbed easily, making it ready to go for its next use. Should you opt for a two-burner grill pan, you definitely want to look for a pan in a material that heats evenly, like cast iron, to prevent a cool spot between burners.