Griddle/Grill pan

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I have one of these cast iron grill/griddle pans... the griddle is fine, however, the grill section has a good deal of build up in-between the grill lines. Some of it is coming off just by using a spatula and I don't want the black bits on my food. I tried to clean this but all of the suggestions are not working. Can I scrape off the black stuff and reseason?



Best Answer

Cast iron responds well to sanding. I thought I had damaged my c.i. frying pan because of pitting - I thought in the metal. So I decided to re-sand the thing by hand. Turned out the pits were only in the "seasoning" layer. Sanded it smooth, finishing up with fine sand paper & steel wool if i remember right. Anyway all by hand. Seasoning layer turns out to be pretty soft. Whole thing took a few days, on and off. Re-seasoned, & all right again now.




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Is a griddle the same as a grill pan?

The only difference between grill pans and a griddle pans is the surface. Griddle pans have a flat surface and grill pans not. Both pans have some pros and cons.

What is a griddle pan used for?

A griddle is a large, flat cooking surface, and they are typically square or rectangular in shape, although many of the more traditional ones are round. Unlike a skillet, which has higher sides, a griddle is shallow, so it is easier for flipping food such as pancakes, eggs, or burgers.

Is it worth buying a griddle pan?

The benefit of a griddle pan is you don't need to oil the whole pan, just the food, leading to a less greasy end product. You'll need to preheat your pan, which takes up to five minutes for a cast iron, a little less for nonstick, on a medium-high heat.

Can you grill on a griddle pan?

A griddle has a smooth and flat surface, perfect for cooking breakfast foods like bacon, sausages, pancakes, home fries, french toast, and eggs. You can also use a griddle to make grilled cheese sandwiches, quesadillas, and anything else that you would usually cook on a frying pan.



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