Grill in a pan or on a grill

How do you cook on the grill? Is it better to use a frying pan or a grill for grilling ? Is it worth using a grill instead of a frying pan? We tell you:

Pans for grilling

Many use a frying pan for grilling. It is not wrong, but not all pans are ideal:

1. Our first recommendation is to use a pan without a nonstick coating . The temperature required for grilling is not the most suitable for a non-stick pan: it shortens the life of the coating and, in the worst case, it could emit gases that are harmful to health.
2. For this reason , we always recommend iron pans for grilling, both De Buyer Mineral B pans and Le Creuset skillets or skillets (with characteristics very similar to a cast iron grill).
3. With cast iron pans we can reach high temperatures, always keeping in mind that they should be heated gently so that the heat is distributed evenly.

Cooking on the grill with an iron skillet both meat and fish will be perfectly golden , with a texture and flavor far superior to what we could get in a non-stick skillet. This is due, among other reasons, to the fact that iron pans do not contain more than 100% natural materials.

Grills for grilling

We have already established that you can use a frying pan for grilling, as long as it is the right frying pan . But if you really like to cook on the griddle, our recommendation is to use a Le Creuset cast iron grill :

1. A cast iron grill is a significant investment, but it is a utensil specifically designed for grilling and cooks food wonderfully.
2. A good cast iron grill doesn't need nonstick or foreign coatings . It is ecological and healthy.
3. In addition, they are very robust and resistant pieces that will last a lifetime, so they are a long-term investment . That you can leave it to your grandchildren as an inheritance, wow.

A cast iron grill is ideal for grilling due to its shape (usually rectangular and without walls) and its construction. It is a complete piece of cast iron, robust and non-deformable , which retains heat very well, achieving optimal distribution and a very stable cooking temperature.

In addition, cast iron grills have a vitrified finish , similar to that of a cocotte , which protects them and helps to obtain the best cooking results.

Choosing a cast iron grill

A very common question is whether to choose a flat grill or one with grooves. Our experience?

1. It is a very personal decision , since both have their advantages .
2. Our customers tend to buy the fluted grill, because it is ideal for cooking meats since it separates the fat on the bottom.
3. He also really likes how he marks the pieces with his grooves . We associate that groove with professional grilling, rightly or wrongly. That we also eat through the eyes.
4. Precisely because of the absence of grooves, the flat grill is easier to clean .
5. The transmission and distribution of heat is equally magnificent in both types of grill or grill.

I admit that we usually recommend the smooth grill. It's somewhat more versatile (better suited to fish, other than meat), and certainly much easier to clean. We see the flat iron grill much more comfortable, and it gives a more uniform toasted color to the whole piece that we love.

One last tip for grilling

And as a tip, one last practical tip on how to cook on the grill:

For cooking on the grill, we recommend painting the food with oil (it is done with great comfort with silicone brushes ), rather than throwing a thread of oil on the grill or pan. For example, when cooking grilled meat in a pan so that it does not splash too much. This way you make sure that the piece will not stick anywhere and you will only use the essential oil.