Garcima 15-Inch Carbon Steel Paella Pan, 38cm

Great, authentic little paella pan. We've used it constantly since we got it last summer (including last night). Easily feeds 8 people. The only thing to watch out for is that the handles discolored quickly, but it hasn't changed the performance of the pan. We're using it both on the stove top and in the oven, and I'm not sure which one caused the handles to change color. It's worth the little bit of extra work to oil it after cleaning because the surface really develops nicely. We liked this one so well, we also bought a 22-inch pan that we use outside on the barbeque.

This Paella pan worked out much better than expected. It seasoned nicely and works like a champ. Have used it several times so far and have not had any issues. Works well on both electric and gas burners. Perfect size for 8 servings.

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The item received was just as described. It is a perfect size, the coated handles make it easy to handle, and it washes up very easily.

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Great pan to make Paella for a family of three, easily held everything and made it an easy dish to prepare.

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The pan works great and I'm very happy with it. The only thing is that the steel is much thinner than I expected and the pan is not very heavy. It appears it may warp easy.

Landmann USA 28240 Halo Fire Pit

It's true! I like s'mores. This little workhorse of a fire pit yields both excellent s'mores and excellent conversations. You need to make sure you keep the fire small or it'll scorch the top of the grating, but all in all I can't complain. Before you buy please note that the item requests sand in the bottom or the ashes will corrode the metal. For two people who only own a scooter it would've been beneficial to know this before we opened it up just in time for our housewarming. ;)

Since we live in dry Southern California we were concerned about having a fire pit, but it works wonderfully and doesn't make us overly concerned about embers flying around. We do caution against large pieces of wood, and instead we opt for the little tiny pre-cut logs that you can get at the grocers.

This is a fantastic fire pit as I have seen many less quality ones at higher prices especially during this time of the season. This is sturdy, large and made to last because it is very solid. It is a 3 piece set (made in China); the base, the lid and the fire rod are all included. The pictures online don't really do this justice. Just keep in mind Amazon ships it in the original manufacturer's box so if you're ordering a gift and doing bill-to/ship-to just know that the recipient will know what's included.

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The outer ring and legs are made from hollow tubing. The bottom is thin metal but sturdy. The design is simple and well engineered for strength and should hold up if taken care of. The finish seems to be some type of black powder coating which is good for preventing rust but I don't yet know how well it will handle heat. Assembly is easy and self explanatory. Although I don't recall seeing it in the directions for this item, I've read that putting sand in the bottom of a fire pit will help prevent the bottom of it from rusting out. I would also store it upside down on wood blocks if kept outdoors as there is no drain hole for water. Allowing standing water in any metal fire pit will likely cause it to quickly rust out.

If you are looking to buy American made products, don't let the name "Landmann USA" throw you off. This is "Made in China".

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I was excited about this product due to the price and the high rating of 4 stars, but I was surely mistaken and regret this purchase. Obviously it works as much as a metal bowl would for keeping fire, but this thing is not much better than that: a metal bowl. Where the legs are attached, fire spills out, so I had to move the sticks on the ground near the pit so that they wouldn't burn. Then, the entire outside of the bowl lit on fire as the paint melted away. Essentially the black paint on the bowl is not fire proof and just burned off. Then, to stop embers from hitting my guests, I put the top on, but it melted and deformed. The paint on that also immediately burned off, and the metal grate starting melting after about 30 seconds, so I took it off. After one use, the Fire Pit looks like a scraped, scratched, and mistreated fire pit.

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This fire pit was just what I wanted, the quality is excellent and the right size I need. The shipping was fast , surprised I received it so fast. Very satisfied. Sincerely, Robert

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LamsonSharp 6" Jumbo Cookie/Pancake/Hamburger Turner

When I was browsing kitchen utensils and came across this specialty pancake turner I was immediately taken aback by the price. Still, I wanted a pancake turner, burger turner, grilled cheese sandwich turner, etc. and this utensil looked like it would fit the bill. Upon arrival, I immediately washed it in the dishwasher and I was pleased that all of the steel in it was indeed, stainless. Several uses since that time has yielded zero rust spots. The handle is of a quality wood and copper rivet construction(or copper-colored stainless rivets). My fiancee enjoys using this utensil to assist her when she stir fries vegetables. Although this utensil is a bit pricey, considering the amount of stainless steel that is in it, I will buy another one in 5-10 years when this one breaks. There are certainly utensils which are a much worse value than this one.

This spatula is just what the doctor ordered, well made and substantial. It being the right size to pick up and turn over a large pancake in a skillet, it fills the bill. If there is any negative about it, unless the skillet is flat-like (a cast iron or other type that has virtually no sides) or a super extra large frying pan, it is difficult, due to its size, to get the spatula underneath the item you want to turn over. One other note: if used for turning pancakes, it is best to spray the spatula with cooking oil at the same time one sprays their skillet in order to facilitate the turner sliding completely under the pancake without the pancake sticking to it. Of course, it being metal, this turner is not for use with one of those non-stick/coated frying pans.

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This is a great turner for steaks and other large items, but too thick and clumsy for pancakes. It also shines as a self-defense weapon.

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Well-built in true Lamson Sharp tradition, but it is just so big. I get way more use out of the flared turner. I must mention that these can go into the dishwasher with no adverse effect. Awesome utensil, just too big for my needs.

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Lodge CBIG Indoor Grilling Cookbook, 128 pages

My wife uses it all of the time she loves to cook and we have cast Iron now too we enjoy the cookbook

This book is great with a Stauban cast iron grill pan. It really helps with recipes for those of us who love grilled food but can't dig through the snow to reach the grill. The recipes tried have been great.

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Weber 7422 Gourmet BBQ System Wok

Finally, a way to Weber-ize your bean sprouts & pea pods! How many different "grill baskets" have you tried for veggies & seafood only to find they don't really fit under the kettle top? So many of those things are made for gas grills and we are die-hard charcoal chefs. This one fits AND performs. Love it!

I have used this only once so far. It worked well. You have to have a really HOT fire right under it. I use charcoal. Yes, I'm a charcoal snob! It gets really hot, as it should. It's HEAVY as it should be. The cooking surface is not smooth so food will stick. Once it gets really hot again, after adding food, you can scrape off the stuck bits with a metal spatula, getting all that great flavor into the food. Even with the food sticking it was surprisingly easy to wash after cooking. Not sure how they expect you to get all the food and liquid out after cooking if you are not supposed to take it off the grill when hot, as the instructions state. Just use heavy oven mitts and take it off. It's not that hard. I am very happy with the wok! Made so much I had leftovers for two days.

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He also has a Weber grill and is very impressed with the quality and workmanship. Just ordered a wok spatula tool for this also.

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The wok is great for the Weber Gourmet BBQ System. Use your grill to cook different food than usually. Asian food like chicken curry made easy. Just remember to use enough charcoal.

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I gave this and the hinged grate to my son-in-law for his birthday. He's a die-hard griller. He seems to be enjoying a new twist to charcoal cooking, but I am SO disappointed that this wasn't Made in the USA. What should be more American than a Weber grill and cookout?

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Bar Proudly with Mug Personalized 16x11

• Hand Made with Pride in America
• Made of furniture grade hardwood
• Over 20 years in the sign making business
• A convenient keyhole hanger is engraved in the back of the sign to simplify hanging
• Designed for indoor use
• 5th Anniversary (Wooden)
• Business Advertising Signs
• Thoughtfully personalized gift

I received the wrong item initially (the Home and Bar plaque instead). Haven't received the new one yet, but based on the quality of the first, I'm sure I will love it.

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I was very pleasantly surprised by the quality and professional looking quality on this sign for the price. Excellent job on the lettering. We will be doing business again. Thank you.

Euro-Pro TO161 Convection 6-Slice Toaster Oven

We live in a climate with hot summers and don't like to use the regular gas oven if we can avoid it. I bought this unit at our local HEB grocery for $37 and am pleased with it.

Pros: It holds a 12" plate or pizza thanks to a curved bulge in the back

Comes with two racks and three different positions for them

The convection feature (a small fan that circulates the hot air) really does keep the temperature even

Due to the large interior size, food isn't too close to the heating elements, so you can use temp & time settings similar to a real oven

Cons: The racks don't slide in and out very easily; extreme caution is needed if using a casserole or anything else heavy

The settings around the dial are in very small print and it's hard to be sure you have them where you want them

Since there isn't a dedicated toast darkness feature, you have to set it every time on the mechanical timer and really watch to make sure you don't overtoast

I bought this little toaster oven after both my kids left home, but used it very little. After my husband died, I began to use it almost daily... why use the big oven just for me? I've had this little oven for probably 6 years now and have baked 1 person meals, 1/2 dozen cookies, 2 person pies, and more (I bought little toaster oven bakeware from Bed Bath & Beyond). It's been a great little work-horse for me.

That said, there is one idiosyncracy that I'd assume to be common among all toaster ovens and that is that I have to set the heat down 25' lower than what the instructions or recipe calls for. I assume this is because it's much smaller than a regular oven. No big deal.

Also, the timer knob has now broke twice in the past 6 years; I would assume this is because it gets the most stress and use. I replaced it the first time via the manufacturer's website. Unfortunately I'm unable to get a replacement this time since the website now seems to be for the Shark vacuume, so I've been using a flat head screw driver to turn the timer on. In the meantime...

I just remembered this morning that Ace Hardware carries a variety of replacement knobs, so I'm pretty confident that when I go up there, I'll find one. I'll update this part later...

I'm not elderly, but I am a fairly patient person and would recommend this product. You just have to realize that knobs will wear out and small ovens heat hotter; so turn down the temp and remove the top rack when baking something larger that would come in close contact with the top element like taco shells... and check your food often the last 5-10 minutes like you would anything else in a larger oven. Food burns people and you can't blame the oven for that!

UPDATE!

Ace no longer carries replacement knobs. However I DID finally find a number to call... 800-798-7395 ... and immediantly got cust svc. As of 10/7/2011, the replacement knob was $3.95 + shipping and tax. Was told it would ship out via UPS and that I should have it within 7-10 days. I also asked if there was a website I could have gone to and was told no, so I guess calling is the only way to get replacement knobs (I ordered 2). I ALSO wrote the 800 number with a Sharpie on the back of my oven.

Also, while doing a web search for replacment knobs, I stumbled upon one clever lady who said she super glued her knob back together AND THEN placed a metal nut around it for added strength.

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I really love this little oven! I can cook french fries in about 10 minutes and make biscuits in 7 w/ no pre-warming! The knobs and handle are not very well made.

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Within weeks of purchase the bottom knob broke off. That's the one that controls on/off and the timer. For shorter times, the timer seems to work better without the knob. I use a putty knife to turn it on and to set the timer. Keep thinking I should just put it in the dumpster and move on. But it has some aspects that make it worth keeping. But it is a little embarrassing without its knob. I put the support web site URL from the manual () in Internet Browser and that site now solely supports a vacuum cleaner. Guess that tells all about euro-pro's product support.

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First: the timer is not so fit, hard to set it under 5 mins. Second: After two years it die, as a toaster oven it look like short life.

Emile Henry 12-Inch Pizza Stone, Olive

First time out, it arrived with one handle-tab broken off. Amazon replaced it in less than one week! I purchased it for use in the oven and on the BBQ for making individual pizzas.

It is non-stick ... if you don't allow molten cheese to flow over the pizza edge.

In a back-to back oven comparison of this product and my old, large pizza stone, the Emile Henry did not "puff up" the crust as much as did the old stone. I believe this is because the instructions call for the EH to be put into the hot oven without pre-heating, while on the BBQ it is to be pre-heated, and I'm pretty sure that will take care of the "puff" difference.

It is beautiful, light and well-worth purchasing.

This stone worked well, I was pleasantly surprised. I bought dough at a store with the initials TJ. Using my Weber gas grill I got the temp to 450 it took 13 min to cook one pizza.

A little OO worked to keep food from sticking.

Came out crisp and just right. OO is olive oil.

I used the outer burners only. The temp was based on the gauge built into the hood. Now need another stone so I can make two at once.

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Kingsford KRU20 St. Louis Tongs

Very useful tongs open wide enough, close easily enough, securely hold a large piece of food. The wood keeps them cool to use. The triangular hanger at the hinge locks the tongs closed when pulled out.

16" long not counting hanger, food grippers are 2" wide and 4"long.

The product started out working well. After a few months of use, one of the wooden grips fell off. The tongs themselves are a little flimsy and flex enough to drop food. Disappointing.

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These tongs fail to hold onto food and thus fail as BBQ tongs. They also have a very sharp edge as the slice in my finger proves. FAIL

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Lodge Signature SS12GR Grill Pan, Black, 12-inch

I have been drooling over the Lodge Signature series since they were first introduced. I have a cupboard full of Lodge (very well used) and couldn't justify the price until my son direly needed a grill pan. Sooo I gave him my Lodge Logic grill pan (a fine pan in it's own right) and treated myself to this beauty.

I am astounded at the beauty, heft and quality of this pan. The pictures don't do it justice. Superbly crafted in the USA (HOORAY!!!!!), pre-seasoned, with gorgeous, well balanced stainless handles and the date 1896 stamped into the helper handle. The Lodge insignia in stainless is just below the main handle.

Couldn't wait to try it so off to the store for a treat fresh cut 1 1/2" thick prime filets. Rinsed this black beauty in hot water, dried it and right on the stove. Fired it up HOT, sprayed it with canola oil and put those bad boy filets, rolled in crushed pepper, in the pan. Meanwhile, I had a batch of Alton Brown's Bakers going in the oven, a Caesar salad chilling, a demi-glace made and gorgonzola at the ready and my Lodge Fajita pans heating in a 350 degree oven. 5 minutes and a flip, 3 more minutes, drizzle with demi-glace and crumbled gorgonazola and under a lid for about 45 seconds and then on to the hot fajita pans along with the bakers.

HEAVEN!!!! Those filets were better than any I've ever been served in restaurants melt in your mouth tender, juicy, seared to perfection. Serving on the hot fajita pans kept them hot until the very last bite.

The quality of this cast iron pan is just amazing perfect heat distribution and the stay cool stainless handle is a real bonus. (Note: the helper handle does get hot because of it's length) Cleanup was a breeze after dinner I poured hot water in the pan, heated it and then swirled a nylon brush around and through the grooves. Clean as a whistle. Rinsed it, dried it, put it back on the stove for a minute to get rid of any moisture and then wiped it down with a very thin coat of food grade beeswax and mineral oil made for chopping blocks (from Wooden Wonders on eBay). This product helps keep your cast iron seasoned without the rancid smell of oil.

After this experience, I will be buying the other Lodge Signature pans. There are pans and then there are PANS. This falls into the latter category. What a pleasure to use such a beautiful piece that is also exceptionally well crafted, balanced and designed. I haven't had the heart to put it away in a cupboard it's too gorgeous to hide and I'll be using it often.

Hats off to Lodge for an excellent product and applause to Amazon for selling it with the free shipping. This pan will last more than a lifetime. Worth it's weight in gold and now that I've used it, worth every single penny in price. I hope Lodge will add more pans to the Signature line!

Lodge is one of the few cookware products still made in the U.S. Their cookware is widely recommended by experts. A standard skillet like this will run in the mid to high $30's, and I've seen plenty of seconds for $15+ at Marshall's, etc. But those handles will get hot and need a holder. This product goes one big one better, since it has the great looking (and design award winning) stainless steel stay-cool handle (note that the long handle will stay cool about 1 1/2"+ away from the skillet, but the short loop will still need a holder). Pre-seasoning helps a lot. I am dissappointed, though, that Amazon is selling this for $107 delivered when there are several other online sources selling it for $10+ or so less, delivered (Chef's Catalog, a vendor here, sells it for $99 with free delivery).

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This Lodge grill pan is great. It comes pre-seasoned and is very heavy. You will find yourself using both handles to pick it up. It makes good steaks. DO NOT use soap or abrasives when washing this pan it will ruin the seasoning. I got a Lodge Set of 2 Durable Polycarbonate Pan Scrapers,Red and Black and just wash it in hot water. I also bought the Lodge 12 Inch Tempered Glass Lid and it fits just fine.

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I am not going to go into detail of all the pros and cons of this pan. I think they are well listed by the other reviewers however, if you are looking for this pan and wondering why the price has jumped drastically, it is because Lodge has temporarily discontinued the "L" Series (enameled cast iron) and the "Signature" Series (cast iron with stainless accents). You will not find these again till they re-introduce them with new look and design tentatively late 2013. So if you love the signature series buy them while you can or wait till they come back. I personally dont recommend the "L" series over the "Color" series which is not being discontinued but if you really wanted an "L" series get it while you can.

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Excellent product. I use it for steaks and chops. Get the pan really hot so the meat get a good char and finish it in the oven. Easy to clean with just hot water if you do it before it cools down completely. Heavy so it requires to hands but it is worth it.

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Charcoal Companion Double Prong Coastal Grilling Kabob Skewers, Set of 4

I requested and received this as a Christmas gift. I used it yesterday in the BBQ to hold marinated pieces of beef and lamb. They did a good job of holding the meat in place so that it would not spin when I flipped the meat. I used metal thongs to grab the handles to flip the meat, thus the fact that the handles are much too hot to handle was not a problem. The only problem occurred when I was using a fork to pull the meat off the skewers. One skewer pulled out of the handle. I pushed the skewer back into the handle.

Double skewers are the way to go, your food won't spin on the skewer...makes for easy flipping.

I bought two sets of these and I am pleased with the quality. They feel solidly constructed and will hold up on the grill for a lifetime. The skewers come out of the base...I think that they are made to do this? Not a problem for me because they go right back into the base with no issues and stay put while cooking. They will become discolored with use and require a bit of elbow grease to restore to looking like new not an issue for me.

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Really nice! Strong Steel and very detail on the handles which was what I was looking for. I like the double prong so the meat/vegetables won't spin while cooking. Makes a nice presentation for guests for a summer BBQ. Will buy another set.

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I like kabobs and these are a new take on the traditional skewer. The double skewer system adds stability to whatever your cooking. The food stays in place and doesn't shift when you rotate the food regardless of what is on the menu. These clean up with little to no effort and make a nice presentation. They are nice quality stainless and they seem well made. I use these quite often and am very pleased with them.

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Can't believe I finally found these! I have spent years fussing with the single tong skewers, having the food drop off and roll around. These are wonderful the food stays on them perfectly and the handles are ample and easy to grip, (besides looking cool) and the food just slides off them when you are ready to serve. I am going to buy sets for Christmas gifts!

8 Person Stelvio Raclette Party Grill with Granite Stone

I was very disappointed to unpack this item and only find the granite top included. The pictures show both a granite top and a metal top. The description also states it come with "Reversible non-stick top for grilling; flip over to cook eggs, pancakes, and crepes." That reversible top was not included and I'm waiting to hear what the company is going to do about it.

This is our second raclette by Swissmar and I was excited to try the granite top. I quickly learned that it doesn't get as hot as the reversible metal top on my other raclette and it doesn't cook meat or vegetables nearly as fast. I know I can put it in my over to get it hotter than the element can do and then put it on the raclette but the element should be able to heat it enough to cook as the metal grills cook. Because there is no lip on the granite top, it is difficult to turn things over with a spatula. The cutout around the grill for juices to run into fills up quickly and then the grill overflows onto the table or counter. We love our raclette with the metal top and use it 2 -3 times a week and have created lots of great recipes for it. We were excited to get the second one so we could have people over for dinner as the first is way too small for 8 people. Now we have two but one doesn't cook well because it only has the granite top.

Calphalon Simply Calphalon Enamel Cast Iron Panini Pan, Red

Tried the same prime rib eye from Costco at two different friends houses. Once was grilled on an outdoor grill, and once on a pan. Both tasted bad and looked bad. I decided to try the same steak myself so I went out and got this pan. Unbelievable pan. Followed the instruction to heat up the pan by letting it sit on medium heat for few minutes, then laid down the steak. The wonderful sound of sizzling started to pop. After 5 minutes, I turned the steak. OMG!! Beautiful grill mark, and the steak looked unbelievably tasty. I grilled the steak for about 20 minutes. 5 minutes on each side, then 2 minutes each side twice. Sat it for another two minutes. It was a perfect medium well, and it was my first time grilling!! Never realized the prime rib eye from Costco can taste this good.

The couple down side for this pan is the weight and cleaning. It must weigh at least 15 lb. Cleaning is quite a hassle, but it helps if soak in water.

Over all, I am very satisfy with the pan.

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Updated 5/21/2013

After owning this pan for more than a month, I learned few more things about iron cast pans. Apparently, it's not wise to soak the pan in water so I wash it in running warm water and use a scrub to wash it after it's cooled now. The pan does seem to require seasoning after use. I noticed few rust spot after first few uses without proper caring. Grilling with this pan is fun, but the caring part is not so fun.

Junior Grill Brush Brush: Stainless/Black Steel

I've gone through quite a few grill brushes -some work okay and some just suck. The two biggest problems I had with all of them are: (1) their inability to clean between the grill slats and (2) the bristles getting matted up. The junior grill brush easily and wonderfully solves both of those problems. This rush made mince meat of any cruft deep down in the grill slates and the bristles look brand new and are still vertical.

The weight and bulkiness does make this a bit harder to store. With our other grill brushes I'd leave them hanging on the grill all the time. Since this is wood I don't think it is a good idea to leave it outside to the elements (especially rain). So, I store it in our deck box. I do wish it already came with at least a hole at the end of the handle so that I could hang it while I am using the grill.

Grill Pro 40066 5-Piece Set Stainless Steel Premium Grill Tools

Unfortunately, I fell for this good deal. The pretty handles are already coming off. And the scrub brush is rusting already. I guess they still serve their purpose, but falling apart after only a few weeks of use is not what I expected.

Carbona 320 Carbona 2-In 1 Oven Rack And Barbeque Cleaner 500ml

This product worked very well. I was shocked how well it worked in fact and, it was so easy! It took 98% of everything off that was on my racks which were not in the best of shape. I did let them sit overnight. Whatever was left washed off easily and without scrubbing. I was able to get 4 racks in one bag as I have two ovens. I did move the solution around in the bag 3 times for 2 hours at a time before letting it sit all night. This way I made sure that every area had some solution on it for a period of time. The bag did not leak even doing that. In absense of knowing how strong this chemical was and if the bag would eventually leak (it did not), I put the bag on an old blanket on my garage floor overnight and rinsed it off outside with a garden hose in an area on the ground away from any growth.

Read other reviews and desperately took a chance that it would work. Box arived a bit beat up and I thought maybe it was old and I was out of luck. However, the plastic bag that came in the box was large and very strong. Held 2 oven racks without a problem. I place the entire solution into the bag and I shook it all around to get the racks coated. I let it sit from 6:00PM until the next day at about the same time. I flipped it over every so often as I passed the kitchen table. When I took them out of the bag the next day, I placed them into the sink, took a sponge and what ever was left sticking to the racks just peeled right off. It was so easy to rinse them, they were not knew, so I can not say they looked like new. They were a little yellowish from the heat of the oven, but hey were clean. When I roast chicken wings or thighs, I like them crispy, I raise them up to the top of the pan with a rack, do not like to tent them with foil, the splattering kills my oven and the oven racks get black. In the past I had tried all types of cleaners and I scrubbed them with stainless steel pads, and never had achieved more than maybe 30% of burned grease off of them. This worked. I would definately recomment this

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cleaned my racks to as shiney as new. worked perfectly and save me a lot of time from scrubbing/scouring. will definitely use again in the future

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Don't how good it works yet because I have not used it yet. Someone told me they have it and really like it.

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I certainly would purchase this item again. It needs to set for several hours and I kept turning the bag every hour or so to make sure the liquid hit all parts of the grates.

Norpro Cast Iron Round Bacon Grill Press

Perfect size and weight for a 12" skillet. Keeps the bacon, chops flat for even frying while preventing any splatters. High quality materials. You won't cook bacon again without this indespensible utensil. Easy 5 stars for this great product.

W. Hooper's review is right on! Bacon cooks faster, flatter, and with much less spatter. This truly is the perfect size for a 12 inch pan ... wouldn't want a different size/shape! Clean up is a sanp. Proper care (seasoning before first use, and oiling) is required, but it's easy enough to do. Also great for grilled cheese/panini sandwiches.

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Well made. Useful size and weight, although it could be just a little larger in diameter. This thing gets really hot and holds that heat for awhile, as you would expect with cast iron. However, it would have been nice if designers had provided some insulating material around the top of the metal supports for the wood handle. Really need a glove when using this to avoid coming in contact with the very hot metal handle supports.

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It's round, it's firm, and it's fully packed! Consequently it was delivered in fine condition. You can tell it's a bacon press because it has a raised relief pig on it. Without the pig it would just be a press. And we all know that the press is biased these days. Whereas a bacon press should be unbiased. And this one is nicely flat, with ridges on the bottom to promote appropriate grease expulsion during the cooking process.

I had carefully selected this item based on extensive measurements of my main bacon frying implement, "Old Reliable". Old Rel is a 10 inch cast iron frying pan of uncertain provenance. Amazon.com carried three bacon presses, but this one would make a perfect partner to Old Rel, based on the principle of similar diameters.

I seasoned the bacon press according to directions. I must say that the seasoning directions did not work. After following them twice, the bacon press still had a raw cast iron smell to it. The directions appear to be a compromised attempt to season the bacon press without having to burn the handle in a hot oven, or take the handle off. I may need to remove the handle and submit the rest to the fiery depths of my oven for an extended time -suitably anointed for the ordeal (the bacon press, not me). Meanwhile I shall endeavor to persevere, and hope that over time the succulent bits of bacon fat will provide the perfect seasoning through normal use.

I lay the cold strips of bacon into the cold frying pan. I turn the heat on. I lay the bacon press gently over the bacon. I wait. Soon, the sizzling sound begets an odor, and the odor a salacious longing for my favorite breakfast treat. After several minutes of cooking (and longing), I lift the bacon press. Lo! There be flat cooked bacon! As if by magic it transfers to a plate already draped with paper towel for drainage. The bacon cools and dries for 60 seconds. I admire the bacon's flatness, its planarity, evenness, flushness with the plate. The bacon is flat as a pancake, flat as a fluke, flat as a flounder, flat as a board, flat as my hand! But my rapture ends as I cannot stand it anymore. I devour the bacon! And it was good. (No cast iron taste.)

Stay tuned for further adventures in pressed sandwich land!

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I've had mine about 8 months...works great.

Made of cast iron with wood dowel handle.

8 5/8 inch diameter

Handle attached with 2 screws

I took the handle off and seasoned mine in the oven a few times using bacon grease.

Only gripe is the handle.

It should be more securely attached.

If you don't grab the handle in the middle you can hurt yourself.

I'd buy it again.

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