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 pan for grilling. It's not wrong, but not all pans are suitable:

1. Our first recommendation is to use a pan without a non-stick 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, could emit gases that are harmful to health.
2. For this reason we always recommend iron pans for grilling, both De Buyer's Mineral B pans and Le Creuset skillets (with characteristics very similar to a cast iron grill).
3. With cast iron pans we can reach high temperatures, always bearing in mind that it is convenient to heat them gently so that the heat is distributed evenly.

Cooking on the grill with an iron pan, both meat and fish will be perfectly browned , with a texture and flavor far superior to what we could achieve in a non-stick pan. This is due, among other reasons, to the fact that iron pans only contain 100% natural materials.

Grills for grilling

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

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

A cast iron grill is ideal for grilling due to its shape (normally 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, the 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 a ribbed grill . Our experience?

1. It is a very personal decision , since both have their advantages .
2. Our customers tend to buy the ribbed grill, because it is ideal for grilling meats as it separates the fat from the bottom.
3. He also really likes how he marks the pieces with his grooves . That striation we associate with professional grilling, rightly or wrongly. That through the eyes we also eat.
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 is somewhat more versatile (more suitable for fish, apart from meat), and certainly much easier to clean. We see the flat iron grill much more comfortable, and it gives a more uniform brown 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 grilling, we recommend you paint the food with oil (it is done with great comfort with silicone brushes ), better 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 use only the essential oil.