The biggest design challenge of a grill pan is building the grates, or ribs, high enough to keep the food elevated from fat and moisture released while it cooks.

Grease needs to run from the food, and water and juices need to evaporate without causing too much steam. We took 20 top-rated grill pans into our test kitchen to see how they performed. In addition to the ribs, factors like material, size, and handle design determined which pans came out on top.

See the winners, losers, and in-betweens below. It has good heat retention and distribution, with no cool spots. Spouts on two sides of the pan make pouring easy. Leading this roundup, the Le Creuset got top scores in almost every category. Across all of our tests, even our zucchini grilling section, the Le Creuset achieved dark grill marks on the initial side, with varying degrees of browning, from good to excellent, after turning them, as one would expect on a grill.

The pan retained heat, too, dropping only °F in five minutes after removing it from the burner. This cast iron construction ensures even heat distribution, and the spring-encased handle is easy to hold, even when hot. This is one of the more expensive options we reviewed, and it's quite heavy for a pan of its size.

The Finex grill pan comes with a sizable price tag. But for those who don't have access to outdoor grilling, it's a sound investment in your experience that can also serve as a conversation piece in your kitchen. It's certainly not all looks, though.

This inch pan weighs eight pounds; its heaviness provides even heat distribution and retention, making this an excellent pan for high-heat searing or low-to-medium heat cooking for thick cuts of meat. The handle is part of the construction, so you don't have to worry about any rivets loosening.

It comes wrapped in a thick, stainless spring that stays cool and allows for easy gripping. The grill ribs are tall and wide enough to leave food with grill marks.

The ribs also keep the food out of any grease that might drip, ensuring that you're grilling your food instead of frying or sauteing it. The octagonal shape with sloping sides is designed for easy access with a spatula.

The pan comes pre-seasoned with flaxseed oil, so it's ready to use right out of the package. The Lodge grill pan is a different animal than the enamel-coated cast iron pans we tested.

This cast iron pan came pre-seasoned, ready to cook. In one of our tests, we noted that evaporation might be too efficient. Grilling a pork chop, the flat sides had excellently browned grill marks, but the vertical edges remained pink and visually unappealing from the steam generated as the juices boiled off in the bottom of the pan.

Still, a quick sear on those and the aesthetics greatly improved. Temperature testing showed 25°F or less variation across the pan, translating to even cooking.

We see the performance, design detail, and price as a great value. The Smithey No. The No. The pan came pre-seasoned, meaning no work to perform before cooking on it. It was the heaviest of the lot we tested, but its two handles made moving it fairly easy.

The angled sides provided leverage for turning large pieces of food. It was slower to heat than most of the pans we tested, largely due to the density of the cast iron construction, but it also retained heat very well, only dropping 80 degrees in five minutes after removing it from the burner.

It created good grill marks in all of our tests. In our burger test, however, this and many other pans cooked the burgers mostly through before flipping, leaving less-than-perfect grill marks on the second side.

Cleaning was almost pleasant, requiring little more than a light wash with soapy water. The Finex yielded some of the best grill marks in our testing, and its design makes pouring grease and juices easy.

In our tests, the Finex stood out for the distinct, well-defined grill marks it left on food. The design made adding and manipulating food in the pan easy, but the handle, intended to provide a cool place to grip, missed its mark.

Since the ribs are slightly higher than some, we expected they would make cleaning more difficult, but the opposite was true. It was easy to clean with soapy water. As a final thought, the octagonal shape provided options for which direction we could pour off grease and juices, which is a nice touch.

The Lodge distributes heat well for a double-burner and performs well with thinner foods, like pancakes, zucchini, and grilled cheese. It would benefit from higher sides and ribs and perhaps angling the ribs towards the grease collection channel. The heat frequently concentrates under each burner, leaving a cooler spot where the pan sits between the burners.

The Lodge does a decent job of distributing the heat, avoiding that cool zone that would be the hottest were it a single burner. The grill side performed well in most of our tests, although we found that when cooking foods that put off a large amount of grease, like burgers, the ribs and channel system left a bit to be desired in diverting the grease.

Yet, it shined when cooking thinner, less grease-producing foods, like grilled cheese and zucchini, and gave great color to pancakes.

Balancing cost, quality, ease of use, and performance, the Le Creuset Signature Cast Iron The material dictates the weight of the pan, how you can use it, and how to clean it.

Cast iron is inherently heavy but gives great heat distribution. It's also exceptionally magnetic, making cast iron a good option if you are looking to build an induction cookware set. Anodized aluminum is slightly lower on the heat distribution scale but at a significantly lower weight.

Some may hesitate to use an eight-pound cast iron pan on a glass cooktop, but aluminum doesn't generally work on an induction burner unless specifically noted. Nonstick coatings are equally important. Ceramic isn't as long-lived as other coatings but is mainly free of toxins that will leach into your food—popular in top-rated nonstick cookware sets.

Alternative coatings serve well but might not stand up to metal utensils or machine washing. Enamel pans offer longevity and easy cleaning but are not explicitly designed to be nonstick and require a little more finesse in your cooking techniques.

One of the most significant construction considerations is the handle, according to both Julio Aguilera, partner and executive chef of Copas in San Francisco, and Alex Harrell, executive chef of Commons Club in New Orleans.

The best construction has a shorter handle cast as part of the pan. The next-best has shorter handles, strongly riveted to the pan. The least preferable is a grill pan with a longer handle with solid rivets. Why all this concern about handles and fasteners?

The longer the handle, the more stress you put on the point where it joins the pan. In a cast iron or aluminum scenario, the handle and pan are one piece, so the entire pan absorbs the stress.

In a riveted situation, the rivets handle the pressure of the weight of the pan and any food in it. This isn't particularly damaging, but heat comes into play. On the stovetop or in the oven, the metal expands when it is hot and then contracts as it cools.

So, when taking weight, heating, cooling, and expanding and contracting into consideration, it's perfectly normal for those joints to weaken and get jiggly. It happens faster in longer handles than in short ones simply because of the weight distribution.

This weakness presents a safety concern when handling hot food and pans and is one of the most common reasons people buy replacement pans. Elements to consider in selecting the correct size for you include the size of the burner that you're going to use and choosing a pan that not only fits that burner but is also adequate for the type of foods that you'll cook and the number of people that you'll cook for.

Look for something with a slightly larger capacity than you'll regularly use to account for unknowns, like having friends or family over for dinner now and again. Harrell stresses the importance of the depth of the sides as a safety measure.

Grease splatters and overflows can lead to fires and burns, and a higher side minimizes these opportunities. How much time and effort do you want to put into the care and feeding of your pan? Enameled cast iron is easy to maintain and is dishwasher safe.

Cast iron takes a larger degree of care and is the subject of much lore about cleaning. Ceramic surfaces might require special cleaners or methods.

Each material has its strengths and weaknesses in cooking but also in cleaning and storage. You'll have to weigh your level of dedication to cleaning vs. cooking results.

We strive to replicate the experience any consumer would upon purchasing a grill pan in our testing. After removing the pans from the packaging, we wash them, and then, pre-seasoned or not, we season any cast iron or carbon steel pans before moving into the rest of the tests.

The first test was to make a grilled cheese sandwich. In that, we took note of the grill marks a pan imparted, how toasted the bread was outside of the grill marks, and how melted the cheese was after the bread was grilled and toasted.

Next, we heated the pan to a pre-defined temperature and grilled strips of zucchini, noting grill marks, how well any liquid extracted evaporated, and the final temperature of the pan, to illustrate any temperature variations. We again repeated the heating process and cooked two burgers in a manner similar to the pork chop and zucchini tests.

For reversible or griddle pans, we did the same again with pancakes. Finally, we cleaned them, noting how easy or difficult the process was. Cuisinart Enameled 9. The circular design diminished its capacity compared to a square pan. But its uneven heating and poor retention yielded mediocre results across the board.

Heat-safe up to F, it thrives on the stovetop, in the oven, and especially over an open flame. One of our favorite pieces of cookware for flame-kissed flavor is a carbon steel grill pan. Shaped like a regular frying pan but with a perforated bottom, carbon steel grill pans are perfect for cooking just about anything, but are especially handy for smaller proteins, seafood, and vegetables.

Like all of our carbon steel cookware, the Grill Pan is heat-safe up to F, so it can be used on both the grill and for open fire cooking. You may already have a carbon steel frying pan for stovetop cooking, but did you know you can also use it on the grill?

Much like a carbon steel grill pan, a carbon steel frying pan is lightweight and safe to cook with over a grill or open fire. If you enjoy being outdoors as much as you enjoy eating well, look no further than the Carbon Steel Griddle. Whether you opt for a standard flat top-style version like our original Award-Winning Griddle or something with a bit more flare like the completely perforated Grill Griddle and the best-of-both-worlds Half Grill Griddle—our favorite for dual zone cooking , using a griddle will revolutionize how you approach outdoor cooking.

The excellent heat retention of carbon steel also means your griddle can handle a ton of food without losing much heat. Because it can tolerate such extreme heat, our Griddle can adapt to an outdoor grill, a campfire, or even a beachside fire pit. Its welded handles offer safe, easy carrying from the kitchen to the campsite or grill, as well as sloping sides to keep moisture and grease from dripping and causing flare-ups.

The Award-Winning Carbon Steel Griddle brought the restaurant-style flat top to home kitchens, but the Griddle System —a modular kit that comes with an adjustable and removable Stand, a Lid, and a Grill Press—takes it even further. Designed for indoor-outdoor cooking, this customizable toolset allows you to take the Griddle from back burner to backyard to backwoods.

To set up , the sturdy, rust resistant Stand can be pushed into the ground to create a level cooking surface on uneven terrain—as long as you can light a fire or burn down a few coals to a medium-low adjacent heat, you can prepare lavish restaurant-quality meals.

To reduce weight, opt for the Half-and-Half Griddle or Grill Griddle, which are varyingly perforated and offer perfectly flame-kissed flavor. With stellar heat retention and a sturdy but lightweight build, carbon steel cookware makes cooking over an open flame feel no more intimidating than cooking in your kitchen.

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We also test on veggies like asparagus to gauge their ability to grill all your favorite dishes. These are the most popular options:. Should you opt for a two-burner grill pan, you definitely want to look for a pan in a material that heats evenly, like cast iron, to prevent a cool spot between burners.

Cast iron will require a scrub and cannot be placed in the dishwasher, while some hard anodized and nonstick materials are fine to put in the dishwasher, though we recommend hand washing to increase the pan's lifespan. The large size also makes them more difficult to clean. Round pans distribute heat more evenly, but you lose surface area.

Cast iron handles will get super hot, so always handle with heat protection. Metal and plastic handles typically stay cool to the touch, though the latter is likely not oven-safe.

Some grill pans have two handles on both sides, which is nice if the pan is super heavy, though some only have one handle, making them slightly more difficult to clean and maneuver.

That said, some grill pans offer no handles, so if swift handling is important to you, it might be best to steer clear of these options.

While a grill pan is certainly not a kitchen necessity, it's great for getting those gorgeous grill marks and turning any random weekday into a summer barbecue. If you're not quite ready to make the purchase, our pros note that you can get pretty similar results using a regular cast iron pan if you don't want to buy both and are willing to forgo those classic grill marks.

Even the common at-home cook can turn into a chef when they master the art of using a grill pan. Another note on avoiding steaming: We've found it's best to not crowd the pan, which can end up promoting steaming rather than the ideal browning.

Once you've made the perfect meal, it's time for clean up. Although it might seem a little daunting, cleaning your grill pan doesn't have to be too difficult, and it's easy to get a thorough clean by following a few simple steps. Grab a dish brush and a bottle brush — as a duo, they'll allow you to get in between the crevices of the grates.

While a dish brush allows you to use more force, the bottle brush will help you get into the rounded edges as well. You can also soak the pan in hot water and add a little bit of soap to release stubborn bits if you're struggling to get it fully clean. If you're trying to get your pan back to tip-top shape, try using Bar Keepers Friend one of our favorite stainless steel cleaners for cookware and a non-scratch scrub pad or sponge to get stains off the outside of the pan.

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Pros Enameled cast iron reaches high temps and is easy to clean Short handle makes pan comfortable to hold Comes in an assortment of colors. Cons Expensive Heavy. Materials Cast iron, enamel Weight 7 pounds Size Pros Budget-friendly Easy to clean Nonstick surface.

Cons Not induction safe. Materials Aluminum Weight 1. Pros Large square design with a lot of surface area Nonstick Easy to clean. Cons Handle is thin and does not have smooth, rounded edges Not induction-safe.

Materials Aluminum, stainless steel Weight 2. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below. Pros Offers both grill and griddle Budget-friendly Spacious square shape. Cons Heavy Requires diligent maintenance. Materials Cast iron Weight 6.

Pros Lightweight Easy to clean Dishwasher-, oven- and broiler-safe. Cons Ceramic can overheat quickly. Materials Ceramic, stainless steel Weight 2 pounds Size Pros Sleek design and color options Slim with easy-to-grab handles Durable cast iron material.

Cons Heavy Expensive. Materials Enameled cast iron Weight 6. Pros 2-in-1 grill and griddle design Slim Inexpensive. Cons Doesn't sit completely flush on all stovetops.

Materials Cast iron Weight 7. Pros Sleek design and fun colors Cast iron can get super hot Large size. Cons Expensive.

Materials Enameled cast iron Weight 7 pounds Size 15 x 8. How we test the best grill pans. What to look for when buying a grill pan. These are the most popular options: Cast iron is a common material for grill pans; it can reach super high temperatures and hold the heat well.

It's a little tricky to clean and maintain compared to other materials because it requires seasoning so it doesn't rust, but it's highly durable and will help you achieve deep sear marks.

Enameled cast iron boasts all the same perks of cast iron, but is easier to clean and maintain because you can wash it without fear of rusting.

Hard anodized aluminum heats well without overheating quickly, and is much easier to clean than cast iron. Ceramic is another nonstick option that can heat up super quickly but is prone to overheating if left unattended.

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Grill pans are also easy to store, making them an ideal choice for apartment dwellers. But why buy a grill pan when you could easily cook your food in your everyday pans? In addition to creating perfect sear marks, the ridges on grill pans help keep your food elevated above its natural juices and fats, which delivers a less greasy result than some other cooking methods.

To find the best grill pans for your money, we tested over 15 grill pans in the Good Housekeeping Institute Kitchen Appliances and Technology Lab, spending hours grilling close to 40 burgers.

Our food product experts considered a variety of shapes, sizes and materials, evaluating each pan on important factors like design, size, performance, cleaning and how well they sat on different gas ranges. Keep reading to the end of this guide to find out more about how we test, what to consider when buying a grill pan, how to use your grill pan and how to clean it.

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This Le Creuset pan is made of durable enameled cast iron, has a convenient handle with an opposing loop handle for easy handling, high ridges for deep sear marks, sloped sides for better grilling and a pour spout. Plus, it comes in a variety of rich, glossy colors like teal and bright orange.

Since it's cast iron, this pan can reach high temperatures and maintain heat evenly, but doesn't need to be seasoned or cleaned any special way. It can be used over any burner — induction, gas, electric or ceramic — and can be slipped in the oven.

At seven pounds, it's on the heavier side in comparison to competitors, but we found it easy to manage thanks to its short handle which our experts appreciate helps balance it.

With a lifetime warranty, we love Le Creuset pieces for their timeless longevity. If you're new to grill pans and want to test one out without breaking the bank, this aluminum one by Gotham Steel will do the trick. The square shape is efficient for one burner and can fit four burgers at once.

The brown interior is nice when it comes time to clean because you can easily spot any remaining burnt bits or stuck on food in comparison to grill pans with a matte black interior. Our experts also appreciate that this brand is known for its cookware that heats quickly and is "ultra nonstick.

Many cooks gravitate toward nonstick pans due to their ease of cleaning and ease of use, not to mention the potential ability to use less oil than other materials. When it comes to grill pans, this nonstick option from All-Clad is a good choice. While testing, we found that food didn't move around too much on the pan like some other nonstick surfaces tend to, and also appreciated how sturdy it felt.

It's also high quality, compact and won't overheat quickly. It's made of hard, anodized aluminum, which is durable and known to be scratch-resistant, with wide ridges for defined grill marks. Our tests found that this pain produced some more noticeable grill marks than other nonstick options.

This choice is lightweight compared to cast iron but can still stand up to high temperatures, and is a breeze to clean. Its square shape makes for an efficient use of space.

Its stainless steel handle makes it easy to maneuver as it doesn't get as hot as cast iron ones, although we found its thin design with defined edged to be hard to hold and balance.

Note that this pan is not compatible with induction stovetops, so plan to use this on gas or electric burners. This heavy duty option can cook up just about everything you could ever want with some impressive grill marks.

Cast iron grill pans require a bit more diligent maintenance than other materials, but they get a great sear so we think the extra TLC pays off. This grill pan is the most well-rounded in performance, yet still comes in at a super approachable price point. Its square shape The pre-seasoned cast iron heats quickly and hold the temperature well.

Our pros particularly liked that this pan can reach such high temps while testing. It's great for camping and can be used on the grates of your backyard BBQ. This pan has one long handle for maneuvering while the other smaller handle is great to use for cleaning and scrubbing — but always make sure to grasp the handles with heat protection, as they will get extremely hot.

For those that don't have the arm strength to schlep around a massive cast iron, this hard anodized ceramic nonstick grill pan is a lighter, easier to maintain option. It's oven- and broiler-safe, metal utensil-safe, as well as dishwasher-friendly. The round surface area heats quickly and we found the side handles easy to grab which make the pan simple to maneuver though they do heat up, so always use them with mitts.

While ceramic nonstick is easy to clean, it can overheat quickly, which makes it harder to cook a thick steak. While testing, our pros found that this pan left nice grill marks on our food, and we also liked the round shape. Plus, you can use it worry-free on an induction stovetop, and at two pounds you don't have to strain while moving it around.

When it comes to enameled cast iron, we love Staub pans for the durability, sleek look and seasoned, matte interior.

The round shape and inch diameter gives a lot of cooking area and the rounded handles are easy to grab, though they can become very hot.

Despite the large handles jutting out, this compact, small grill pan does not get in the way of pans on nearby burners. In tests, we found that the high ridges on the pan allowed for juices to drip away and produced noticeable grill marks, though there is no convenient pour spout to pour out residual liquids.

We love that this attractive pan comes in a variety of fun colors to jazz up your kitchen space, and the coating is resistant to rusting and cracking and requires no additional seasoning like some other cast iron pieces. Our pros appreciate how quickly this pan cooks your food, its ability to reach high temperatures and sturdiness.

Save kitchen space with this incredibly versatile yet compact two-in-one pan. Its square shape is ideal for cooking space, as it allows you to completely fill this single-burner pan. The pan is just shy of eight pounds which is certainly on the heavier side, but the dual side handles make it easy to manage and the compact size means it's ideal for storage.

It's just as slim, but double the size and fits over two burners. It just gets very hot and often sets off our smoke alarms, which is the reason our top-choice is the single burner version.

Cook enough to cater your very own dinner party with this spacious tray. This enameled cast iron is just as attractive there are plenty of fun colors to choose from as it is durable. Turn it into a kitchen centerpiece by purchasing one of the unique shades like olive green or ocean blue.

It can be used on induction, and the large rectangular shape allows you to cook several large steaks or burgers at once. It can be used over one burner with some overhang, or is perfect for the long oval burner many stoves come with now.

Our experts found that it fits great on a middle burner and appreciate how much room this pan has. At seven pounds, this pan is quite light considering its size.

To find the best grill pans, we tested over 15 grill pans, grilling close to 40 burgers. In our Lab, we assess the ease of use, cleaning, portability, stability and more for each pan.

We consider things like how quickly the pan heats up, how hot it gets, how easy it is to move around, what type of grill marks it leaves on your food and how to clean it after use.

We also test on veggies like asparagus to gauge their ability to grill all your favorite dishes. These are the most popular options:. Should you opt for a two-burner grill pan, you definitely want to look for a pan in a material that heats evenly, like cast iron, to prevent a cool spot between burners.

Cast iron will require a scrub and cannot be placed in the dishwasher, while some hard anodized and nonstick materials are fine to put in the dishwasher, though we recommend hand washing to increase the pan's lifespan. The large size also makes them more difficult to clean.

Round pans distribute heat more evenly, but you lose surface area. Cast iron handles will get super hot, so always handle with heat protection. Metal and plastic handles typically stay cool to the touch, though the latter is likely not oven-safe.

Some grill pans have two handles on both sides, which is nice if the pan is super heavy, though some only have one handle, making them slightly more difficult to clean and maneuver. That said, some grill pans offer no handles, so if swift handling is important to you, it might be best to steer clear of these options.

While a grill pan is certainly not a kitchen necessity, it's great for getting those gorgeous grill marks and turning any random weekday into a summer barbecue.

If you're not quite ready to make the purchase, our pros note that you can get pretty similar results using a regular cast iron pan if you don't want to buy both and are willing to forgo those classic grill marks.

Even the common at-home cook can turn into a chef when they master the art of using a grill pan. com, Inc. or its affiliates. Amazon Music Stream millions of songs. Amazon Ads Reach customers wherever they spend their time.

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