Ridges make marks; the space between them is where searing stops · review
A 10.5-inch square cast iron grill pan, pre-seasoned, for grill marks on the stovetop for about $25.
A 10.5-inch square cast iron pan with raised ribs. Lodge says it delivers high-heat searing and channels excess grease away, and it works on stovetops, ovens, grills and campfires.
The two coated pans on this shelf, the Tefal and the WMF, are imports at over four times the price. The Lodge two-handle version costs about $10 more and swaps the long handle for two loops, with a silicone holder in the box.
Iron holds heat, so preheat it fully. A smoke-filled kitchen usually comes from a pan that is too hot with too much fat.
Prices quoted in this text are dated readings and can differ from the live price in the buy box.
| Diameter | 10.5 in (27 cm) square |
|---|---|
| Material | Cast iron |
| Seasoning | Iron and oil only, pre-seasoned |
| Stovetops | Stovetops, ovens, grills and campfires |
| Handles | One long handle |
| Coating | None; free of PFOA, PTFE and PFAS stated |
| Weight | Not published in this listing |
| Amazon reference | B0000CF66W |
While it is warm, use a stiff brush and hot water, dry it on the burner and wipe in a little oil. Do not leave it to soak.
It gives grill marks and browning. The smoky flavor of a charcoal grill comes from fat burning on coals, which a pan cannot do.
7.8/ 10
The obvious choice: cheap, durable and uncoated.
Close prices, same category: comparable cookware and knives. We keep only the specifications all of them publish, because a column with gaps compares nothing.
| Model | Price | Stovetops |
|---|---|---|
| Lodge Square 10.5 in | $25 | Stovetops, ovens, grills and campfires |
| Lodge Square 10.5 in Two-Handle | $35 | All cooking surfaces, grills and campfires |
| Tefal Easy Cook & Clean 10.2 × 10.2 in (26 × 26 cm) | $123 | Gas, electric and ceramic — the maker states NOT induction |
| WMF Durado 11 × 11 in (28 × 28 cm) | $139 | Induction, gas, electric and ceramic; also stated for a grill |
Steaks and burgers indoors when you cannot use a grill.
Specifications: the manufacturer sheet for cookware and kitchen knives and the matching Amazon product page. Prices and availability: Keepa. Every figure on this page names its source.
11 × 11 in (28 × 28 cm), 5.3 cm deep · Cromargan 18/10 with ceramic coating · stated to 752°F (400°C) · optimal for 8.7 in (22 cm) rings
A square coated grill pan in Cromargan 18/10 stainless with a ceramic coating, stated heat resistant to 752°F (400°C) and oven safe, and explicitly matched to a 8.7 in (22 cm) burner.
Best for: Induction kitchens with a 8.7 in (22 cm) ring, where a stainless-handled coated pan can also go in the oven.
≈ $139
10.5 in (27 cm) square · pre-seasoned cast iron · two assist handles · silicone handle holder included
The Lodge square grill pan with two assist handles and a red silicone handle holder in the box.
Best for: A pan that goes from stove to oven to table.
≈ $35
10.2 × 10.2 in (26 × 26 cm) · titanium-reinforced nonstick · Thermo-Signal · made in France · NOT induction compatible
A square coated grill pan with Tefal’s Thermo-Signal heat indicator, made in France — and explicitly not suitable for induction, which the maker states on the listing.
Best for: Gas or ceramic stovetops, and anyone who wants grill marks without cast iron’s weight or upkeep.
≈ $123
Prices quoted in these summaries are dated readings. The live price is shown next to each product.
