Update in Nov 09. It isn't always easy to keep clean. Still love it.
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While some don't like the size of this grill pan, I find it easy to work with. Just position the middle of the grill pan over the burner and heat slowly for even temperature throughout. The fact that 3 other burners are free while I grill meat on this grill is helpful in cooking other dishes for the meal. The patina does take a while to build but now I use very little (if any) grease to make it nonstick. I found that cleaning works best with a quick soak after the grill cools. Just some dish soap and enough water to soak the grill for 20 min or so was enough for easy cleanup with a plastic brush. Before the patina develops, there is a bit more careful cleanup but this diminishes over time. I've enjoyed this grill for over a year and it is a staple part of my kitchen.Read Best Reviews of Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron Skinny Grills Here
I just purchased a glass top stove and bought this because of the protective bottom. However, after using it several times, I would choose a different grill because of the following reasons:#1 The spatter mess there is virutally no way to prevent splatter when using this pan creating an unneccessary amount of post-cooking clean-up.
#2 There is no option of purchasing a lid
#3 The pan itself has an odd rectangular shape that does not fit on one burner or two for that matter. Thus, somewhere while cooking you have a cool spot.Great idea, and easy to store for those of us with limited space. But if you're an amateur griller like me, it's too easy to push the grill pan off the burner while you're trying to flip food, especially if the food sticks. The handles are so close to the flame that it's hot on your fingers, and you have to hold the handles with the ends of your fingers with a potholder, so it's hard to get a good grip. I'm returning mine in favor of one with a nice big honkin' handle to hold it really well, at least until I'm better at grilling. Great idea though.


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