Anolon Advanced Bronze 12-Inch Open Round Griddle Review

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(More customer reviews)This review is for the 12" ANOLON ADVANCED BRONZE GRIDDLE PAN (without grill marks). I own several other Anolon Bronze pans and have used them over 5 months.The color is very appealing, although I find the "bronze" to be more akin to dark tan.

This pan looked perfect for my needs; a large, flat pan that utilizes all 12" of the non-stick surface. I purchased two of them to serve my direct purpose - cooking large batches of pancakes and fritters.

This ANOLON ADVANCED BRONZE pan is medium-heavy weight, with a comfortable soft grip, cool touch, riveted handle. The cooking surface is deep brown-black in color and is non-stick. The exterior color is not very visible on this pan due to the low, 1/2" height profile, and although listed as Anolon BRONZE, only the handle is colored; the sides and bottom of the pan are a uniform dark gray.

PROS:
*Can utilize all 12" of pan surface, thus increasing "production".
*These pans clean up very easily, with the exception of one pan that has residual grease adhering to the exterior (eldest son used it - not sure if the cooking temperature was too high).
*Eye appealing; bronze color is nice, but only visible on handle.
*Comfortable easy grip, cool touch handle.
*Bought it on sale for $50 from another vendor.

CONS:
*Manufacturer recommends only medium temps (not high) be used for cooking.
*Due the weight of the handle, the pan does not sit flat on electric stove burner, subsequently, any shortening/butter/oil used during cooking "pools" at side closest to handle. This results in uneven frying of foods. I resort to tedious tilting of the pan during cooking to assure shortening reaches all of the food.
*Difficulty regulating cooking temperature during initial use. (Note: I pre-warm my pans on LOW for several minutes to evenly disperse heat, then adjust to medium to frying.) On medium heat, the pan seems either too cool to fry crisply, or too hot, causing burned edges of fritters/pancakes. (This could, in part be due to the uneven dispersion of shortening in pan, or simply my need for an extended product "adjustment/acclimation" period.)
*Cooking surface shows minor scratches with consistent use of silicone spatula and only rare use of nylon or metal (an expected finding since non-stick pans are not impervious).

All in all, I DO LIKE these griddle pans - with one MAJOR caveat - the heavy handle "tilt", causing shortening to "pool" at one side. At a price point of $50-$80 per pan, I wouldn't expect such a design flaw. However, if you cook solely without use of shortenings, then this pan may be the perfect one for you.

If BUDGET CONSCIOUS, you may want to consider the ANOLON ADVANCED black griddle pan Anolon Advanced 12-Inch Open Round Griddle; cost $25-50 with the difference being the color of the handle and perhaps a basic black colored non-stick interior.

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Crafted in bronze-hued, hard-anodized aluminum with an exclusive nonstick coating, this 12-inch nonstick round grill pan features shallow edges to allow plenty of room for easy flipping and turning of everything from pancakes to grilled cheese sandwiches. Part of the Anolon Advanced Bronze line of cookware, it's constructed of heavyweight hard-anodized aluminum, which is twice as hard as stainless steel and preferred for its extraordinary durability and fast and even heating. The exterior has a soft bronze coloring, while the interior is coated with DuPont's durable Autograph 2 nonstick surface for easy release of foods. Tested by professional chefs, the nonstick coating has proven to stand up to extended use in a restaurant. A color-coordinated SureGrip handle is made of durable 18/10 stainless steel and covered in a silicone rubber for a safe and heat-free grip. It's oven safe to 400 degrees F. Hand wash. Backed by a limited lifetime warranty.

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Staub Hexagon Frying Pan with Two Handles and Removable Silicone Handle Holders, 11 Inch, Black Matte Review

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(More customer reviews)This pan is absolutely beautiful as all Staub products are.If you own a piece of Staub, you know that by "beautiful" I mean both in form and function, and that extra weight that their pans have, with the obvious high quality.And then there is the instant infatuation with the piece that you get with Staub (and others get with Le Creuset).For me personally, it is Staub.When I cooked with it tonight, the infatuation continued!There is certainly nothing more beautiful as cooking in quality cast-iron, even just as you glance down on the stove.Though I think this is a matter of personal preference, cast iron does touch something deep inside.Probably because people have been cooking with it for so long, and it just looks primitive, and it looks like it's working...it cooks your food.

Note that this pan does not come with a lid.I (stupidly) did not realize the significance of this (being a new cook) until it arrived and I wanted to make something with it for dinner that night that needed a lid.Staub clarified that any lid should be fine (i.e.,not scratch it), so tonight I made a chicken dish with couscous and asparagus, which all turned out really well.I just used an 11" lid I had from another (non staub pan).But you may want to consider a saute pan with lid as another option - not that you should get that instead of this, but just consider which you want in particular.Staub does not manufacture separate lids.

Also, the red handles do get rather hot when the pan is being used on the stovetop (I had it between low-med and med for about 15 minutes by the time they were hot).However, they are perfect for at least being able to momentarily hold or move the pan, as they are certainly not as hot as the handles underneath!I did find myself occasionally grabbing pot holders still, because I didn't always want to be conscientious and "test" the heat every time.Perhaps over time I will come to know how hot they are so I can trust that I won't be burned.You can touch them, and you can move the pan around, but you won't want to be holding them for say, more than 10 seconds.*This again as opposed to touching the bare pan, which might burn you instantly.

The non-stick works pretty well.About 20% of the pan had stuck-on couscous in a very thin layer, but it was only a very very tiny amount of wasted food, not anything you would even think about for a half-second.I plan on soaking the pan and that will be the end of the couscous!DO NOT USE THIS PAN TO MAKE EGGS.You can soak it for 30 years, and you'll still have to use your nails to individually peel the egg crust out of each and every single bubble in the bottom of this pan - that's about 75 indentations you'll be individually scraping out.It hurts and takes about 20 minutes sitting with the pan.

Despite any shortcomings, I absolutely love this (lidless) pan, and will use it every excuse that I get!It is a "forever" pan, meaning that I will be using it for the rest of my life.You see, I told you that I was infatuated!

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The Staub journey begins in Alsace, France.Rich in history, food, and craft, it is a region renowned for hearty one-pot recipes. Staub has been producing the best cast iron products for professional and aspiring cookssince 1974. Staub's Fry Pans have a hexagon black matte enameled surface which helps create a non sticksurface and insures proper food release. Dimples in bottom of mold collect juices and act as a barrier between food and the pot's bottom. The pan features two pouring spouts for easy juice or fat collection, while the two handles make it very easy convenient to transport

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Kingsford KNS77 Skillet Review

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(More customer reviews)The Kingsford skillet works great on our outdoor grill. It makes it easy to cook vegetables of all kinds and eliminates the skewers from shishkebobs. The folding handle facilitates fitting the skillet in the dishwasher, too.

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Easy stove-top cooking on your grill. With Kingsford's Non-Stick Skillet, you can easily "fry" up your favorite veggies, potatoes, steaks, and meats without losing them to the grate or the coals.The Non-Stick Skillet enables you to turn your food with ease and clean up's a breeze! The Skillet offers a foldable handle for easy and convenient storage.12" diameter.

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Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron 10 1/4 Inch Square Skillet Grills Review

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(More customer reviews)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.

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With Le Creuset grills you can cut the fat but retain the flavor. The deep ribs separate the fat from the food allowing for healthier cooking. The grills can go on the stove or under the broiler - a rainy day will never prevent you from enjoying your favorite barbeque foods. The ribbed base sears food evenly and gives the characteristic char lines. With Le Creuset grills you can serve it with a sizzle. Whether frying, grilling, or saut??ing, the satin black enamel interior on our grills can withstand the rigors of everyday use and offer great flexibility.Best of all, they require no seasoning and will not absorb odors or flavors.

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