cuisinel Cast Iron Grill Pan + Glass Lid - 10.5"-Inch / 26.67cm Pre-Seasoned Square Grilling Skillet + Silicone Handle Cover + Pan Scraper - Grill, Stovetop, Induction Safe - Indoor and Outdoor Use

After I became aware of forever chemicals and the fact non-stick has poisoned 99% of the global population including myself, I binned every non-stick item I have and decided to rebuild with good old fashioned, reliable, safe, non-toxic cast iron.Unfortunately after ordering, somewhere along the delivery line an uneducated logistics/delivery individual must have mistaken the label that said cast iron with one that said indestructible or bullet proof. After opening the packaging the big skillet had cracked both sides of the handle where it is fused to the skillet.I contacted the seller and they were absolutely fantastic. Not only did they make sure I wasn’t inconvenienced further by having to send it back or wait in for a delivery handover, they sent an immediate replacement and covered the shipping themselves. An A star service in outcome, response time and handling of the issue.I’ve waited over a month of use to right the review because I hate it when people review their items as soon as they receive them; how do you even know it works and why are you writing a review?The products are exceptional, I couldn’t be happier. They are strong and sturdy, no weakness whatsoever which I was concerned about given the initial damaged skillet that came but I can say with 100% confidence they are extremely strong and durable, the original that got broken must have been thrown out of the back of a van or truck onto a hard service at a bad angle because even the packaging was broken. Lids are fantastic and durable to, not that really flimsy thin glass, good proper thick sturdy glass which always reassures me any vibration from steam won’t break it.Heat distribution is fantastic, exactly what you would expect. It heats evenly and it maintains heat extremely well, a good indication, as someone who used to cast car engines and car parts so understands casting better than most, that the casting is done to a very high standard and does not have porous gaps below the surface which make any cast item prone to cracking.As for the people who have written other comments complaining about rust: ignore them. The problem is not the product but the user. It is cast iron, of course it will show almost immediate oxidation if not cared for correctly: that is what cast iron does. For the record, the rust is simply iron, totally non-toxic and your blood is made up with an abundance of iron. If you have low iron you have health problems. Therefore do not worry at all if you see any rust just re-season, any iron residue does not need to be removed: it’s actually helping your health and will totally disappear from sight when you season. For context, I throw it in the dishwasher when I want to clean it, it comes out a bit rusty, I re-season and she’s back to her best again in seconds.As for the others complaining about things sticking when cooking with it, again the problem is the user not the product. Provided you correctly season it, use the correct amount of lubricant when cooking and actually know how to cook: absolutely nothing will stick to it. It is essentially scientifically impossible to make something stick to a correctly lubricated surface. For context I can cook eggs in these sunny side up, runny yolk and I’ve never had an issue with sticking or hard yolks or busted yolks and eggs are about the most delicate and sticky thing you could cook.For context, after years of being misguided with ‘healthy oils’ and the other nonsense nutritional advice by educational systems molested by corporate greed to make us profitable sheep who develop a plethora of health conditions as a result of our diet, which then need medicated by big pharma, as a result of using corporate, expensive, highly processed, highly profitable oils which actually harm our health considerably, weakening our immune systems and allowing all modern diseases to take hold; I switched to the good old fashioned, tried and tested over millennia: lard. I will never go back to high processed oils, I use them to season, burn off every bit of excess I can then use lard for cooking. It is absolutely fantastic, I’ve never felt better and my health has never been better. Lard and these skillets are a match made in heaven. However as with all things, use it wisely and in moderation to coat the skillet, you aren’t deep frying with it like you need to do with processed oils much of the time. Food also does not absorb lard like a sponge, as it does with processed oils.I’ll conclude by saying do yourself a favour and get these, you won’t look back, your health and your families health will thank you for it and even if anything does happen with your delivery or product, you have total reassurance this seller has you covered and will take care of you in whichever way is necessary.Order with confidence & reassurance👍🏻

Perfect condition on arrival. It says pre seasoned but they never are properly seasoned out of the factory so a couple rounds of seasoning in a hot oven is needed. Once I had seasoned them thoroughly they were fantastic. Completely non-stick, easy to clean off. I like the smaller one which is quicker to heat up to make small portions. Excellent heat distribution and retention. Will last me the rest of my life hopefully.Reviews mentioning food sticking are likely not seasoning well enough and most bad reviews seem to be user error. Highly recommend this product.

Stick with the pans. Do mot get frustrated if the first few times they stick. This is normal the food comes out tasting better than ever before. Quick and easy to clean follow the instructions get yourself a chain mail pan cleaner and the pan oil do not try to use cooking oil use the real stuff.We will never go back to cheap Teflon Coated pans again. I'm planning on buying even more of these so versatile we live them. Worth every penny

Bought it for £29 as a set. Just wait for the deal in the UK. Only 4 stars as the silicon handle holder couldn't hold the heat and will burn your hand when the pan is really hot. Have to add another cloth holder which is a bit disppointing. Otherwise perfect quality and price.

Solid piece of equipment. Nice and heavy (may not be good for those that want something light and easy to clean/store away), has thick griddle lines, and was easy to season. (To season it - I followed the instructions before first use- oiled it up, put it in the oven, Gas mark 4, for 45 minutes, left it in there overnight to cool).This was the only pan I could find on Amazon that was good quality and had a lid. Decent price too.So far so good, lets hope it lasts a while.

I decided to ditch all standard non-stick pans after learning about ‘forever chemicals’. I bought these cast iron pans and am so glad I did. Every meal I make now is an experience, I can’t believe just how much better the results are!I will say I am learning how to use these as you quickly see why standard non stick became so popular. I’ve found I need to be more attentive to the cooking process, they get very hot and hold on to it longer. Things are better done slower with these pans. I don’t see an issue with distribution.We’ve found no problem either with any metallic taste in the food even with tomato sauce based dishes.One must clean (I use boiling water and a standard scourer, haven’t needed soap) and dry them with a cloth - (no air drying, or on the hob) immediately after cooking followed with a dab of oil to season (I use avocado oil) rubbed round the whole pan. Provided this ritual is religiously adhered to, your pan will not rust and will be ready for next time.How non stick are they? Well, the image included is of a scrambled egg dish-no problem. I haven’t been able to fry potatoes however, they glue fast. They love to cook meat most of all!So take a step back two and half thousand years and change your cooking!

The main thing to note is that 4.31Kg is heavy.I seasoned it, at least I thought I did, but first time I used it, everything stuck.Turned out to be USER ERROR.After cleaning it and seasoning it after each use, nothing sticks anymore. Also, now it's properly seasoned it's a dream to clean.Highly recommended, just make sure it's seasoned.But before you buy it, be aware that 4.31Kg is properly heavy

Less expensive than many other brands, but quality appears very good. Have had a few weeks with constant use. Takes some effort to season before initial use, and re-oil after each use but that's no different to any cast iron kitchenware. Signs are good.