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 enlarge | Brand: Le Creuset
List Price: $100.00
Buy New: $88.66
You Save: $11.34 (11%)
Rating:  11 reviews
Color: Cobalt
Size: 10 "
Shipping Weight (lbs): 7.2
Dimensions (in): 11.8 x 16.9 x 1.6
Warranty: Limited lifetime
MPN: L2021-2630
Model: 201212663
UPC: 024147162261
EAN: 0024147162261
ASIN: B000E3LKCK
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Showing reviews 6-10 of 10
 Takes a long time to cook and very hard to clean November 22, 2006
Dakar (Littleton, CO)
8 out of 11 found this review helpful
I actually have this skillet and the smaller square grill pan as well. I use this one more for light grilling a sandwich, whereas I've used the smaller one more to actually cook meat on. As another reviewer states, it takes quite a long time to cook something like a chicken breast or a steak. It does turn out good but as also stated, it caused a lot of smoke as well. Thats because the bottom of the grill gets all the juices and they burn while the meat slowly cooks. Since the grill edges are so high and wide, I don't believe it gets enough heat (unlike a fire grill). I also don't go over medium setting. The other annoying thing with this is how difficult it is to clean. Plan to spend time with a brush. It is not non-stick at all. I would rather use my old cast iron skillet to cook meat on, and use these for more regular cooking or light grilling. So for the price, I can't really recommend this skillet. I do love Le Creuset's porcelain enameled cookware however. That is the best.
 Kick George Foreman to the Curb... May 19, 2003
22 out of 22 found this review helpful
Don't let the high price tag and the cast iron thing scare you away from this great product. It's not your mother's cast iron of stuck-on messes and rust in your food. It's very easy to season, and from there it works great. We've been able to cook everything from salmon, to buffalo, to pineapples with no sticking.
Unlike it's predecessor, the George Foreman grill, it cooks many kind of foods beautifully without drying it out or sticking. The key...temperature control. Since it works with your stove, you can control the amout of heat you need.
Also, having a wee kitchen, it's nice not to have another appliance taking up valuable counter space.
One of the best features is the lifetime warranty. And they mean it too. My friend had a Le Creuset teapot that rusted out and they sent her a replacement for free.
Sure it's pricey, but you get what you pay for with this pan.
You'll eat more veggies and fish! Healthy and tasty! May 25, 2002
38 out of 40 found this review helpful
Wow, I love this pan! I also live in an apartment, so this is a great substitute for outdoor grilling when you want a quick dinner. It's not as good as the outdoor charcoal grill, but this has some advantages. It's super easy. I use this pan several times a week. I pre-heat the pan, brush a little canola oil to the ribs, and while it warms up to the right temperature, I prepare the food. I cut some veggies (can use zucchini, squash, small eggplant, onions, bell pepper, etc), on the bias, so there's more surface area, toss with olive oil, salt & pepper, and grill. You may have to do several rounds of it if you have lots of veggies. After cooking until just tender, toss with a little balsamic vinegar and olive oil. DELICIOUS!! Also, we've been grilling some great local wild salmon on this pan. It is unbelievable. It is very quick, so don't overcook. Season with salt and pepper, and anything you like. Just practice a couple times, experiment with the temperature and your technique, and you'll see how easy and tasty it is. If you can get some homegrown or organic produce, it's so much more tasty. Simple grilling complements good ingredients.
 Wonderful product, even though it's specialized January 9, 2002
Threemoons (Astoria, NY United States)
41 out of 41 found this review helpful
The only reason why this doesn't get the last star, in my book, is because of its somewhat limited usefulness. However, if you live in an apartment or otherwise anywhere where grilling is impossible, this is the next best thing....like all other Le Creuset products this heats evenly and wonderfully and takes abuse. I got mine as part of a 6-piece set (along with a Dutch Oven, Baking Pan, and Casserole) and sorta at first saw this as a "filler" piece. However, to it's credit, this pan can do even easilly-burned items like tofu dogs and fake bacon WONDERFULLY, which shocked me--I was convinced that nothing could give a "grilled" effect to those items. I even got adventerous the first time I used it and grilled some apple rings. I panicked when some sugar seemed to be burnt on for good despite a good soaking, but after the pot had been dried and put away for 48 hours it flaked right off. Forget what you know about nonstick surfaces, btw, and banish those bad memories of cruddy, flaking Teflon from the 70's. Just treat this well (I only use wooden utensils on it) and it will treat you well. Follow the instructions and enjoy! Just be sure to use a potholder and realize that once this thing gets hot it STAYS hot for a LONG time.
MANY A MEAL FROM THIS SQUARE DEAL! August 21, 2001
Gail Cooke (TX, USA)
31 out of 31 found this review helpful
(1) Where is it written, who decreed that skillets should be round? (2) Why has it taken me so long to discover the advantages of a square fry pan? The answers are: nowhere that I know of, and because my mother always used a round skillet. She would have loved this enameled cast iron beauty that leaves appetizing sear marks on meat - a char effect without the mess. The ribbed base captures grease allowing for healthier low fat cooking, and the surface is a satiny black enamel that cleans in a breeze. It's compatible with all heating surfaces, and has an easy hold comfortable handle. We lightly applied vegetable oil to the ribs before our first use, and for several times thereafter. Since then there has been no need for the addition of oils. By heating the grill for a few minutes on medium heat (test with a drop of water and heat until water droplets sizzle) we've found the cooking surface primed for superior cooking. This nifty item has such a plethora of uses - it can be used in the oven (keep your oven glove at the ready) or even on a backyard barbecue. - Gail Cooke
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