Lodge has grill pans with ~ 1.5" sides and essentially no sides -- what are the advantages/disadvantages of each?
2021454
I have both. I like the "no sides" because you can turn food easily and is large enough for more hamburgers, hot dogs, etc. I like the "sides" because it is deeper and less splattering of oil on the stovetop. Both are great.
741707
It won't fit on a side burner, but it fits nicely on the grates of the grill and takes about half of the grill space. What you have then is half grill and half griddle. Steaks on the grill and grilled cheese on the griddle, all at the same time if you want.
243773
there is no grill surface, there is an opening which accommodates other types of grilling inserts.Hope this helps.
1293047
The grill grate is about 8 inches inside the barrel. The charcoal is about 20 inches below the below the grate. This makes it harder to turn your burgers and steaks than a standard grill. I don't expect you can get a good sear either due to the distance from the coals. I don't use it for things I want to cook fast.
1187229
For both... You can sear with the grill on a higher position or you can use pots and pans or skillets on the lower setting of the side burner grill...I personally have used it for both and it is great!! I like to fry my chicken wings outside as to not let my entire house smell like the oil and I also sear my steaks on the side infrared burner
297787
The grill will heat up faster with the sear burner on and if you put the steaks on that side of the grill they will sear more uniformly. All in all, a doubtful use of $100. The side burner makes a good site for mouse nests.
2060823
This one has handles that slant up and the Lodge L10DOL3 handles are flat. (actually easier for seasoning it)This one has a lid with concentric rings, while the other one has drip points, not rings. (seems easier to season) That's why I got this one.As a note, I got this when it cost the same as the other model. I don't think it's worth paying extra.
928314
With all sides up a mess tin fits perfectly, but nothing bigger. With the left side down a small or medium frying pan. If it's not windy or you have a separate windbreak, then you can let the back and sides down to use a larger frying pan. Although you may be better to just buy the separate "Coleman Grill Stove Griddle" .
55187
Sorry, just saw this post. I use it with an 8" skillet (not a Lodge, thouh), and it's fine. It's a really nice grill press, but there are 2 things I'm not crazy about: one is that the screws loosen up and if I forget to check it often, it falls apart in the food or when I pick it up. 2) I do find I have to loosen screws for cleaning, since food, oil, etc, does get into the holes. Hope that helps.
256767
The useful cooking surface is only 10 7/8" x 7 1/8". The grill rack is in 1/2" squares which helps keep small food pieces from dropping on to the burner and water pan.
1072113
I would depend on the size of your grill pan. The square is larger in size.
928313
We use a 10" pan generally. On ours the top and sides come off and we can and do put on a larger pan/DO.A lot of times we will just put a pan on the grill and it works well. I think the maximum size would be a 12" pan/DO.
1156922
I bought mine a little over a year ago and it is more square than round. I don't know which version/shape provides more surface area for cooking. I don't see a downside to either version. No hot or cool spots. All things being equal, the heating source is the key to success. The slightly square version fits nicely and is stable on my portable gas grill.
928311
We use a 10" pan generally. On ours the top and sides come off and we can and do put on a larger pan/DO. A lot of times we will just put a pan on the grill and it works well. I think the maximum size would be a 12" pan/DO.
273920
I don't think it is really designed for that. Picture it as a big flat pan with no side walls. We also have the one with the ridges that is designed for grilling. It works well.
986812
I purchased one of these for my wife, but she did not like the way that fat empties into a small cup on the side (see pic: http://www.hamiltonbeach.com/media/products/slideshow/500/25331-inset01.jpg). We replaced this grill with a deep electric frying pan and a larger electric griddle, both of which we are very happy with. This grill might be quite suitable for your needs.
1131182
The pan will probably get as hot as you want it. The problem you might have is the side burner will not take a large diameter pan because it will hit the side of the grill hood.