Round Skinny Grill

Difficult to Clean -- Waiting for It to Improve with Age
I held off writing a review of this grill because I am such a Le Creuset enthusiast that it kills me to give it so few stars. I wanted to see if it improved over time. It has, but it's been a slow process. Had I realized this grill is like other cast iron surface "needs repeated seasoning" cookware (and if I had paid attention to another review warning it's difficult to clean) I would have had different expectations. Grill-wise, meat such as thick, beautifully-marbled rib eyes deliver high quality restaurant aromas and taste to die for. It does an outstanding job, right down to the grill marks and ability to accurately turn out various degrees of doneness. When it comes to cleaning, care and maintenance, however, among all other types and surfaces of cookware I own -- Le Creuset, Cuisinart, All-Clad, claypots, and cast iron -- this grill is, by far, the most difficult.

A Few Tips:
1. It is extremely important to follow manufacturer's directions: You must season before using. I...

Love this grill
Everything tastes better when it's grilled!

This is a great way to cook steaks, chops, salmon or chicken. The food is almost barbecued and the grill marks are perfect!

I have also made great grilled mushrooms and veggies on this grill.

Some tips.

HEAT
Don't use too much heat when cooking. It is ready when you throw a drop of water on it and the water drop jumps. It takes some practice to figure out the right temp, but use a medium heat, never high. Remember that with this type of cookware, you cant lower or raise the heat during cooking.

COOKING
I dont recomend putting oil on the pan before cooking.
Don't turn your food too many times. Put the food on and observe. The pan grabs the food when you first put it on, it then releases it. Thats when you turn! If you turn it too early, your food sticks. The pan will release the food, I promise! Also, make sure your food is dry when you put it on. That means pat the meat with paper towels, including marinated...

Thumbs up for the skiny LeCreuset grill
I have used LeCreuset cookware since the late '70's after using my Mother's LeCreuset stockpots and skillets (when I was in high school in the '60's). I bought a LeCreuset 9 inch cast iron grill (the one with a spring-type handle) about 15 years ago and have used it ever since. I bought 5 of the new skinny grills in the past 3 years as gifts and I only have good things to say.
First, it is easy to clean. Pour some hot water on a warm (not hot) grill, let it sit for 3-5 minutes and wipe it off with an abrasive kitchen sponge (not steel wool) under running warm water. It comes clean and ultimately, the smooth surface of the grill acquires a non-stick finish to it. I have a GE electric oven and the grill can get very, very hot on top of the burners so you do not need a gas oven to heat the grill. The 10 inch diameter makes it excellent for cooking 2 steaks or 3 cheese- burgers. If you are cooking for more, you need to use your broiler in your oven. The skinny grill is not designed...

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