Recommend me a grille pan for steaks

SkeeterUK

SkeeterUK

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Was wondering if there's any grille pans out there i can get that make a steak well for around £10 to £15 if really necessary.
 
I'd have said a cast iron type, but don't think you'll get one with your budget. Do you want a pan to put 'lines' on the meat? Look for a 'griddle pan' if you do :)

/edit search for Kitchen-Craft-Deluxe-Grill-Square on the rainforest site - 2nd item - don't know how good it is though :) (can I link to that site or is it deemed a competitor?)
 
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Not sure a link but discussion about it is fine.

Yeah one to make lines on steak, nearest to bbq style isnt it.

K i will have a gander when i have some time, ta. Got some vinnear pans the other day at tk maxx i think it was and wondered if there was one there that might have been worth getting, not sure on brands there tho.

Cast iron might be nice, not 100% sure why tho lol. Is it just because there good for high temps?
 
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Cast iron might be nice, not 100% sure why tho lol. Is it just because there good for high temps?
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They're really dense compared to most pans, so they take a little longer to heat up, but once they're hot they cook a lot more evenly than normal domestic pans.

They're pretty bomb proof as well. You can use them on a hob, in an oven, on an open fire or wherever.
 
Jolteh said:
http://www.nisbets.co.uk/Ribbed-Skillet---Round/M652/ProductDetail.raction

That'll do the job as well as any other pan and better than most. Just make sure you season it properly and don't use detergent on it and it should last longer than you do. One cast iron pan is as good as another really.
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http://www.nisbets.co.uk/Ribbed-Skillet---Square/M653/ProductDetail.raction

Is this the same just a square version its just i fancy a square one really and id like to get this but not sure if its different or not to the round one you posted. Dont think theres a diff but thought id ask im im not sure. As a person who hates doing dishes, is this easy to clean lol? As usually i buy non stick teflon stuff but if this is easy to clean using that seasoned thing u do then i probs get one of these tbh.
 
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I prefer a steak done on a flat pan over a griddle. I just think it gives a nicer steak. The only reason steak have lines from a restaurant is if they are done over (or finished over) a flame.

A large cast iron pan is what you want.
 
Ahleckz said:
I prefer a steak done on a flat pan over a griddle. I just think it gives a nicer steak. The only reason steak have lines from a restaurant is if they are done over (or finished over) a flame.

A large cast iron pan is what you want.
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absolutelt, what is the point getting your pan smoking hot for your steak to only touch parts of it
 
But the steak would settle between the lines in the pan so it would touch all of the steak yeah? even on a flat pan sometimes the steak might curl up so not gona have it all touching anyhow. Tho that might just happen on the cheap frying steaks i sometimes get not the expensive cuts but still.
 
Ahleckz said:
I prefer a steak done on a flat pan over a griddle. I just think it gives a nicer steak. The only reason steak have lines from a restaurant is if they are done over (or finished over) a flame.

A large cast iron pan is what you want.
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100% this, I got one about 10" dia on the base delivered for about £14 from a camping shop found a few pages in to google. Best £14 i've ever spent on cookware. I have a cast iron 'grille pan' that I got on amazon but it's not been used since I got the cheapo flat bottom one.
 
Another one for the flat pan here. Better contact between steak and pan = better browning = more flavour. Griddle pans are a waste of time. I used to use them all the time, but I've come to realise they don't really do anything that a cast iron pan can't do better.

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But the steak would settle between the lines in the pan so it would touch all of the steak yeah? even on a flat pan sometimes the steak might curl up so not gona have it all touching anyhow. Tho that might just happen on the cheap frying steaks i sometimes get not the expensive cuts but still.
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:eek: Steak shouldn't be thin enough to curl up.

If you do buy steaks that thin though, cut in to the fat with a pair of scissors at 1cm intervals. It curls up because the fat around the outside contracts under heat. Cutting the fat stops it curling up.
 
On a similar subject, can anyone recommend a good steak pan for an induction hob?

Any stores i look they seem to be non induction compatible
 
Cast iron pans work on induction hobs. If they don't work, they're not cast iron. I expect the seller's just don't know any better and so play it safe with their description.
 
I'm on the lookout for an inexpensive griddle and this looks a good buy for infrequent use.

http://www.marksandspencer.com/24cm-Non-Stick-Aluminium-Griddle-Pan/dp/B00100H1EC

I'm put off cast iron due to every review saying they rust, though I understand they hold the heat better, which is important when cooking meat.

Any opinions on cast iron? The Tesco iron pan looks a better buy, and presumably oven proof too :)
 
They can rust a bit unless you dry them properly, but you can just scrub the rust off with a bit of wire wool. If you're buying, one cast-iron pan (non-enamelled) is the same as any other pretty much, so just buy based on whether you want a square one or a round one, griddle or not. You shouldn't expect to have to pan over £15 for a cast-iron skillet.

Using one is a bit of a labour of love because they're kind of high maintenance in comparison a normal domestic teflon pan. A compromise is an enamelled cast-iron pan ala Le Creuset, but they tend to be pricey and you trade some of the bomb-proof durability of a bare cast-iron pan for ease of cleaning.
 
Ask a different chef and you'd get a different answer. Half of the stuff TV chef's come out with is just their personal preference - you'll notice they quite often contradict each other so they can't all always be right!

I manage to cook delicious steak using a cast iron griddle pan.
 
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