Lodge Square Grill Pan with Cast Iron Press

Ready to Prepare the best burger or a medium steak, nicely seared? With the Square grill pan with Lodge cast iron press, you'll see the results! This Two-piece cast iron Set will become the indispensable tool for showing off your skills on the grill, achieving smash burgers that will delight everyone at home.

Both the press and the grill pan are made of cast iron`, which guarantees them a excellent heat retention and even temperature distribution. Your natural anti-stick will allow you cook in a healthy and natural way, and with wonderfully flavorful results.

The square grill is perfect for getting that wonderful grill mark in meat, vegetables, or fish. And with with the iron press, you’ll save time and achieve perfect results. With its weight and fully flat design, you can place it piping hot on the food, which will cook quickly and evenly on both sides. Thanks to the the high temperatures reached by the iron, you will sear the food almost instantly, locking in all the flavor and juiciness.

What sets the Lodge square grill pan with cast iron press apart

• Its sturdy construction. The pan and the press are made of cast iron, without any type of non-stick coating, free of PFOA and toxic elements. This sturdiness allows you to use any utensil when cooking with them, even stainless steel ones.
• Its handling. Even though they are robust pieces, their design is intended to make them easy to handle. The short, ergonomic handle and grip handle allow them to be handled easily.
  
• Its durability. They are made entirely in one piece of cast iron, so they will last you far longer than a lifetime.
• Their excellent balance of quality and durability and their price. They are affordable pieces, with exceptional durability and unquestionable quality.
• The textured finish. Lodge makes all its cast iron cookware in unique sand molds; this gives them their characteristic slightly rough finish on both the inner and outer surface and makes each one unique and one of a kind. With use, a patina forms that will eventually create a smooth, naturally nonstick surface.
• Their treatment or factory curing. All Lodge cast iron pieces are factory-seasoned, so that when you receive them at home, they are ready to use. The seasoning of cast iron, called polymerization, consists of applying a layer of vegetable oil to the piece and heating it in the oven at a temperature high enough for the oil to bond to the iron. This process gives Lodge cookware its classic black patina, creating a naturally non-stick cooking surface, which is also a protective layer that helps prevent utensils from rusting.
• Its excellent non-stick properties. Lodge pieces offer a natural non-stick surface, making it possible to cook with almost no oil. What's more, the more they are used, the more non-stick they become.
  
• Its excellent heat retention and even heat distribution. Because they are made of iron, they retain heat exceptionally well for longer and distribute it evenly. Thanks to the high temperatures iron reaches, you can sear food almost instantly in its own juices, preserving all its flavor. The result is much tastier, like the flavors you’ve always known.
• Its versatility. The Logde pieces are suitable for all types of cooktops and heat sources. You can heat the press and cook with the skillet on a gas stove, glass-ceramic, electric, induction, wood-burning stove, barbecue, and also in the oven.
• The more than 125 years of Lodge experience in manufacturing cast iron pieces. Manufacturing since 1896, Lodge is an iconic brand not only in the U.S., its country of origin, where it still makes all its cast iron products, at the Lodge foundries in South Pittsburg, Tennessee.

IMPORTANT! As you may have guessed after seeing how they are made, Lodge iron pieces ARE NOT perfect: they have small imperfections that are completely common, usually linked to some irregularity in the cast iron. This is normal and should not worry you (if there is not one small imperfection, there will be another). It is part of their process and charm, and it should not concern you, because the important thing is that the seasoning has been done over the entire pan.

Benefits of using the iron press

The press has a 20 cm diameter and has a integrated wide iron handle to place it on the food and remove it when it is ready, comfortably. It is a perfect press for cooking in the frying pan, on the griddle, on the grill, in the oven, or on the barbecue. You can use it cold or hot, depending on the result you want to achieve:

• Hot allows you to Reduce the cooking time and also Brown food on both sides at the same time, without having to turn it over, preventing it from warping and cooking unevenly. You just need to heat the press in the oven, on the stovetop, the barbecue, or the grill, and place it on the food, keeping it flat so the food cooks and browns evenly on both sides. If you want the food to release its juices, you can press it a little with the press. The more you press, the faster it will cook. When it is browned to your liking, simply remove the press to serve the cooked piece.
• Cold is ideal if you only want to Completely smooth results and you want control cooking time completely, such as perfectly flat and crispy strips of bacon.

When you're ready to use them, simply let them heat up gradually so the heat is distributed evenly throughout the entire piece, and start cooking when they are very hot. To clean them, let them cool first; wash them with a non-abrasive sponge and detergent, and lightly oil the inner surface to prevent rusting. For optimal care, it is recommended to always store them in a dry place.

Remember that the press and the pan are made of iron, so both the handle and the grip get hot. With the silicone protector for the hot handle Lodge and the Silicone protective handles for Lodge pots, you can handle them safely without burning yourself.

NOTE: Factory seasoning gives Lodge cast iron pieces a rustic finish with certain imperfections, such as a brown mark on the edge, handle, or helper handle. Don't worry! They are small spots where the oil has not bonded to the iron, but you can use your piece without any problem. It is not a defect or rust, and it disappears with use and regular care.

Features:

• Square cast iron grill pan and round cast iron press.
• Made from a single piece.
• Factory-cured with 100% natural vegetable oil.
• Natural nonstick performance that improves with use.
• Pan with a short, ergonomic handle and a helper handle for comfortable, safe handling.
  
• The short handle optimizes storage space and makes it easier to use in the oven.
• Round 20 cm press with integrated handle.
• Excellent heat retention and even heating.
• Great versatility for all types of cooking and recipes. Excellent for grilling and cooking naturally and lightly. They are also ideal for baking doughs.
  
• Press suitable for cold and hot use.
• Made in the United States.
• Suitable for all types of kitchens and hobs, including induction. They are also suitable for the oven, barbecue, and campfire.
  
• They require hand washing and are not dishwasher safe.
• Measures of square grill pan:
  • Total length: 43.51 cm
  • Width: 25.52 cm
  • Surface area inside: 20.47 cm
  • Height: 4.44 cm
  • Weight: 3,324 kg
• Medidas press: 20.32 cm in diameter x 4.93 cm total height.
• Peso: 1.587 kg.

Why we love the Lodge square grill pan with cast iron press

1. It is an ideal Set for cooking with impressive, quick, and tasty results.
2. Without non-stick coatings or linings, in a natural and healthy way you’ll see just how delicious meat, vegetables, and fish are.
3. With the hot press, you'll have the fillet ready in no time. But if you prefer it cold, you'll see how useful it is.
4. If you're into smash burgers, there's no duo like this one for making the best ones.
5. They are suitable for the kitchen, the oven, the fireplace, the barbecue, or for taking camping.
   
6. Their quality-durability-price ratio is extraordinary.
7. Cast iron is fabulous for cooking on the grill, and with this Set you'll save time and gain flavor.

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