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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
An even healthier way to cook meat, 19 Mar 2007
chicken, fish and vegetables - the ribbed base gives those characteristic sear-lines and flavour.
And that sturdy ribbed base does indeed give those char-lines which not only help to enhance that mouthwatering aroma whilst cooking, but the ultimate flavour on the plate!
My favourite recipe using this item is 'Seared Tuna Salad' from the book entitled,
THE CAST IRON WAY TO COOK, by Sue Cutts,
closely followed by her truly delicious 'Grilled Tropical Fruit with Raspberry Sauce'.
This super book is dedicated to the use of Le Creuset CAST IRON and is divided into chapters covering the various products - including a marvellous section entitled 'GRILLS', which includes advice for using the grill range as well as a number of other delicious recipes.
Due to the cast handle, this item can be used on the hob-top, in the oven and under the grill.
There is, also, the added bonus of the ASSIST HANDLE, for easier balanced lifting, but don't forget your Oven Gloves!
Relatively easy to clean, usually requiring some soaking in hot soapy water and a rub with a nylon brush.
This item can also go in the dishwasher.
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Additional Information:-
There has been some debate as to why the Le Creuset GRILL RANGE is NOT of the NON-STICK variety.
The Company listened to the critics and answered, and it seems appropriate to copy it here:-
'Why do Le Creuset grills not have a non-stick cooking surface?
Because it isn't necessary.
A black vitreous enamel surface can offer all the advantages of a non-stick surface but will not damage, peel or deteriorate during high temperature grilling.
No non-stick surface can withstand the repeated high surface temperatures that grilling requires. Therefore a non-stick surface will deteriorate quickly and peel off.
Additionally, a non-stick surface will not produce the same seared finish to the food.
Cooked food colours are usually paler and the food often has less flavour as a result.'
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A new kitchen essential, 10 Sep 2008
I was given one of these as a present and it has rapidly become a kitchen essential. I use it for all meat cooking, reserving my frying pan for delicate fish, rissotto and stir fry (I really should get a wok!). It is also great for grilling vegetables.
As with the entire Le Creuset cast iron range, it is seriously heavy and you will find yourself using the lifting tab that is opposite the handle. But that heaviness delivers consistent heat and you can rely on the entire cooking surface being an even temperature.
The interior is black enamel with ridges to give the char lines that are essential on a tuna steak. Fat will collect in the bottom and with very fatty foods, like sausages, you might need to pour away some fat part-way through the cooking. The lips on either side make this very easy.
Less fatty food will stick to the ridges slightly and if you are used to cleaning a non-stick fry pan by running it under the tap, wiping it with a sponge once and then drying, you need to be ready for a bit more work - both to get bits off the ridges and to pry stuff out of the troughs.
But it is pretty simple - leave it to soak in warm soapy water for 15 minutes then scrub lightly with a pot brush and everything will lift off. It is also dishwasher safe, but I never put pans (or knives) in the dishwasher whatever the manufacturer says, so I can't vouch for that.
If my house burned down and I had to restock my kithen from scratch, this would be one of the cookware essentials near the top of the list - it makes for low-fat cooking of fatty foods without the hassle of using a grill, sears beautifully and looks great left on the hob, with a great range of colours to choose from.
One final tip - shop around. There is always someone somewhere running a special offer on Le Creuset.
Five stars.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Happy grilling!, 4 May 2009
I look forward to cooking with this great grill! Food tastes so much better than frying and juicier than "under the grill". Needs the extractor fan on full though! Cleaning does require a little extra effort. I keep it on top of the cooker - mainly cos its too heavy to keep getting it in/out of a cupboard.
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