Cuisinart Cast Iron Grill Pan

Last updated: October 23, 2019


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Product Details

In our analysis of 59 expert reviews, the Cuisinart Cast Iron Grill Pan placed 6th when we looked at the top 10 products in the category. For the full ranking, see below.

From The Manufacturer

Constructed to last, Cuisinart pre-seasoned cast iron is ideal for a variety of cooking methods – from frying, grilling, and braising, to baking, searing, and sautéing! our heavyweight, durable cast iron construction provides optimal heat retention and is ideal for high-temperature cooking in the oven, on the grill, or on all stovetops, including induction. Ready-to-use, this cast iron cookware comes pre-seasoned with a smooth interior and exterior surface for easy release, and is easy to keep seasoned with minimal oil. Sturdy handles provide secure lifting and perfect balance. Lifetime warranty.

Our Expert Consultant

Julie Chernoff
Culinary Expert

Julie Chernoff is a long-time member of Les Dames d’Escoffier (past president of the Chicago Chapter, and current co-chair of the LDEI Legacy Awards Committee), the Association of Food Journalists (AFJ) and the International Association of Culinary Professionals.

Chernoff is the dining editor of Better, a lifestyle website and print magazine. Her journalism started in the test kitchens of Weight Watchers Magazine. She holds a BA in English from Yale University and is a graduate of the California Culinary Academy. She has spent the last few decades styling, photographing, teaching, developing recipes, editing, thinking and writing about food.

Expert Reviews


What reviewers liked

As long as you care for cast iron properly, it will likely last forever—the pan even has a lifetime warranty in case you run into any defects.
The unit also has a sturdy handle which ensures that you get a secure lifting and perfect balancing. Additionally, the material is durable and rust resistant.

What reviewers didn't like

Very heavy. Not nonstick. Sometimes hard to clean by hand. Handle gets extremely hot
The handle gets quite hot.
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