Cheap Review of Download Lodge Color Enamel Cast Iron 8 inch Square Panini

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The weight and size is phenomenal. I put the panini press on a burner while I warmed up the other skillet, turned off both burners, added a sandwich, and after much sizzling and 6 minutes it was a perfect panini.

The color however doesn't match the photo. I was hoping for a bright emerald green, but it is a dark hunter green. It's not a deal breaker.

But the real problem from Lodge "America's Original Cookware" is that this is made in China. I've been avoiding cookware from China because of concerns about lead in the enamel glazes. These suspicions may be unfounded but if lead can turn up in toothpaste & baby food, cookware can't be far behind. So enameled cast iron from Martha Stewart and Batali were out, and so I opted for the pricier Le Crueset & Staub. Lodge seemed like an excellent American product. I'll keep this piece but it will be the last one.

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We had been wanting a larger press, but didn't want to spend a fortune on one.

I've tried the cast aluminum ones and they just don't have enough weight to handle all jobs.

This press from Lodge is priced right and looks good.

I can use it in a large skillet or on the stovetop grill.

From sandwiches to bacon to steaks, it gets the job done and didn't cost an arm and a leg.

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What you want with a panini press is weight, an oven friendly handle and width enough to cover your food especially if you use it for more than grilled sandwiches. The Lodge is the heaviest I've found for an item that is a 5th the cost of competing Staub or LC products. (I paid $20 for mine in brown). The prices varies by color so click on all the options before you buy. The pork chops I make with this and the lodge grill pan are AMAZING. I would not buy any other grill press .. ever. Hint.. pre-heat your press either in the pan on on open flame (on low) for an even better grill exp.

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This was purchased as a gift for my wife off of her wishlist.

This product does exactly as stated. It's a good weight that's easy to handle but adequate to press.

The press is easy to clean especially for those used to cleaning cast iron.

I would recommend paring this with the Lodge Grill Pan

If you're looking for a grill press to do the job this one is an economical winner.

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So I bought a grill pan not long ago on sale from a local retailer. It was also lodge and in a a square shape. It took me a bit to figure out how to use the thing (use medium heat, let it preheat for at least 20 minutes, use pounded out or thinner cuts of meat if you want medium-well to well done) but laziness soon set in. I didn't want to do all that prep on my meat every single time. Here's where this puppy comes in. Place it in the pan so it preheats with the pan and then toss whatever meat you want in, place this back on top and in about 5 minutes dinner is served! Definitely worth buying. Also? It's red. I mean, who doesn't love red?!