Don’t let bad weather stop you from getting your grill on!
When the temperature drops or the rain won’t stop, it can be hard to work up the intestinal fortitude to head outside and spark up the grill. Rain or snow should not keep a chef from cooking up his or her favorite flame-grilled meal. There is no better way to get the same barbecued look and flavor indoors than a grill pan. Here are some of the best grill pan options below, ranging from big to biggest to cover your family indoor grilling needs: [easyazon_image add_to_cart="default" align="center" asin="B0000CF66W" cloaking="default" height="309" localization="default" locale="US" nofollow="default" new_window="default" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41TAES3Q7XL.jpg" tag="fieryflavors-20" width="500" type="image" link_id="43"]
BIG: Lodge Cast-Iron 10.5-Inch Square Grill Pan
Like most indoor grill pans, Lodge’s representative on the list provides excellent heat retention for searing and keeping meals warm. This cast-iron pan has a ribbed bottom which gives your meals the striped, grilled look. It comes already seasoned and ready to use. Users can feel good knowing that the product is not treated with nonstick chemicals, yet with a little vegetable oil it provides an almost nonstick cooking service. However, this product is heavy and the handle gets hot, but when it comes to cooking with cast iron, few others compare. [easyazon_image add_to_cart="default" align="center" asin="B00DE1CY5Q" cloaking="default" height="500" localization="default" locale="US" nofollow="default" new_window="default" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41603ng%2B%2BdL.jpg" tag="fieryflavors-20" width="500" type="image" link_id="45"]
[easyazon_infoblock add_to_cart="default" align="right" asin="B00DE1CY5Q" cloaking="default" layout="right" localization="default" locale="US" nofollow="default" new_window="default" tag="fieryflavors-20" type="single" link_id="46"]BIGGER: Calphalon 11-Inch Square Grill Pan
An added half inch of grilling surface can go a long way. With that said, you can squeeze a little more onto Calphalon’s 11-incher. This pan is similar to the Lodge in look; however, it sports a stainless steel handle that will keep users from wearing a glove while cooking. In addition, this pan’s surface has a nonstick coating and is dishwasher safe for quick and easy cleanup. The ribs will give your meals the grilled look, but the hard-anodized aluminum cooking surface won’t provide the same rustic feel. [easyazon_image add_to_cart="default" align="center" asin="B0028UCA0S" cloaking="default" height="500" localization="default" locale="US" nofollow="default" new_window="default" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31USPpZGZyL.jpg" tag="fieryflavors-20" width="500" type="image" link_id="47"]
[easyazon_infoblock add_to_cart="default" align="right" asin="B0028UCA0S" cloaking="default" layout="right" localization="default" locale="US" nofollow="default" new_window="default" tag="fieryflavors-20" type="single" link_id="48"]BIGGEST: Calphalon 12-Inch Round Grill Pan
Got lots of indoor grilling to do? Calphalon ups the ante yet again with this 12-inch round pan. The product seals in juices while keeping meats from cooking in their own fat thanks to the ribbed surface. This pan also sports a nonstick coating, which allows the chef to cook without adding unnecessary fats and oils. It also allows you to grill up peppers, onions and meat on the same surface with speedy cleanup. If a larger surface is needed, then this is the best grill pan for you.
Deciding upon the right pan is completely subjective. Each option provides its own benefit. If a rustic feel and taste is desired then cast iron is the best grill pan. If ease of use and cleanup is necessary then a nonstick, dishwasher-safe option should be considered. When cooking outdoors simply is not an option, these three pans are an excellent backup option.