Product Description
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Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron 10-1/4-Inch Square Skillet Grill,
Caribbean
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From savory vegetables to mouthwatering steak, chicken and
shrimp, the square Skillet Grill gives all the delicious flavor
of an outdoor grill, then presents foods beautifully at the
table. High ridges allow excess and grease to drain, and
spouts on two sides allow for drip-free pours.
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* Ribbed cooking surface drains away excess
* Le Creuset's durable black enamel finish (no seasoning
required)
* Even heat distribution and superior heat retention
* Colorful, long-lasting exterior enamel that resists chipping
and cracking
* A strong iron handle provides a steady grip during use and
transfer
Each piece from our extensive range of high-quality enameled cast
iron cookware is designed for ease and versatility of use,
fitting in with all styles of cooking, all types of cooking
appliances and any style of kitchen or dining decor. Please read
this section before using your cookware for the first time. The
information it contains will help you achieve the best possible
cooking results.
Enameled cast iron is a remarkable and robust material that
performs well with modern requirements for food preparation and
cooking. Whether you choose to stir-fry, slow-cook a casserole,
sear a steak or bake a cake, there is a shape that is suitable.
Cast iron performs well for either slow cooking or
high-temperature searing.
Cast iron can be used reliably on any heat source, including
induction, and with any oven or grill. It has the ability to
retain heat efficiently, which allows for use of lower heat
settings in stovetop and oven cooking. On the table, a hot
covered dish will keep food hot for second servings.
Cast iron can also be used to keep foods cold. A chilled dish
becomes an ideal cold food server on a hot summer day. It can
also be placed in the freezer for food storage or advanced food
preparation.
The vitreous enamel surface is impermeable and therefore ideal
for raw or cooked food storage, and for marinating with ic
ingredients such as wine.
Cooking tips for grilling:
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Grills may be preheated to reach a hot surface temperature for
searing and caramelization. This advice does not apply to any
other products. For correct grilling and searing, it is important
that the cooking surface is sufficiently hot before cooking
begins. Sear lines from ribbed grills will not be produced if the
pan surface is too cool, or if the food is too wet. Place the
empty pan on medium heat and allow it to heat for several
minutes. Do not add oil to the cold pan -- the oil may become too
hot and smoke.
Take a few drops of water on your fingers and scatter over the
hot surface. If they sizzle and evaporate almost immediately it
is hot and ready for use. If the water produces steam and has no
sizzle, heat the pan a little longer and repeat the water test
again. When the surface is hot enough, lightly oil it with
cooking spray or brush it with oil using a Le Creuset silicone
basting brush. Vegetable, ground nut or corn oils are
recommended. Olive oil may cause excessive smoking.
Once a patina covers the cooking surface very little oil will be
necessary. For distinct sear lines, leave the food undisturbed on
the surface for several minutes. If the food is moved too quickly
the lines will be poor, and steam from the food may be released
onto the surface.
Any food for grilling or searing must be quite dry before it is
placed on the hot surface. Wet foods will not achieve good sear
lines and may result in a steamed appearance and flavor. Use
paper towels to pat off excess moisture from foods. Oil can then
be brushed over the food if desired. Foods that have been
marinated should also have excess moisture removed with paper
towels.
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By squaring this skillet and flaring its sides, famed French
cookware manufacturer Le Creuset offers extra cooking room for
steaks, fish, burgers, or any food that benefits from stovetop
grilling and the caramelized flavor imparted by seared grill
marks. The raised ribs in the grill's bottom not only provide
those marks but also help excess and grease drain away from
food for lower-calorie cooking.
Because cast iron is unmatched for heat retention and even heat
distribution (no hot spots), foods will cook uniformly in the
10-1/4-inch-square grill. The unit's exterior provides a
colorful, long-lasting enamel that resists chipping and cracking,
while its inside offers a durable black enamel finish (no
seasoning required). The grill also provides a sturdy, integrated
handle with an site helper handle for secure transport, as
well as dual nondrip spouts--one on each side to accommodate
left- and right-handed pouring. Even more, the grill works on any
stovetop, in the oven, or under a broiler. It's also stylish
enough (think French farmhouse kitchen) to bring to the table.
Though it's dishwasher-safe, hand washing preserves a patina that
builds up with use and aids in the grill's stick resistance. The
skillet grill measures approximately 11-3/4 by 16-3/4 by 2 inches
and carries a limited lifetime warranty. --Fred Brack
- 10-1/4-inch square skillet made of enameled cast iron.
- Raised ribs impart grill marks; dual spouts for drip-free pouring.
- Integral iron handle and site helper handle for secure transport.
- Hand washing recommended; oven- and broiler-safe to any oven temperature.
- Measures approximately 2.0 IN 16.8 IN 11.8 IN.