I can tell this is good quality. It’s a lot heavier than I was expecting but I do love how there are ridges and it seems good quality as I’ve compared with other cast iron pans and they all have that strong iron smell which I don’t like. I believe that cooking bacon or steak with this would be nice because it has ridges to drain the oils
Very hard to clean/near impossible to get it all the way clean. Also, the bottom came with marks on it, but more permanent marks appeared with one time use. The handle is also not sturdy enough for the weight of the pan and will most likely snap if you lift it that way. Disappointed, as I love the other products.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from Zwilling.comBy Consumer Relations, January 21, 2025
Thank you for sharing your feedback on the Staub Cast Iron 12-inch Square Grill Pan. We’re sorry to hear about your experience and understand how frustrating these issues must be.
Cast iron can be more challenging to clean, especially with grill pans. To make it easier, we recommend soaking the pan briefly in warm water and using a soft brush to remove residue without damaging the surface. Regarding the marks and concerns about the handle, we’d like to assure you that our products are designed to endure regular use, but we’d be happy to review this further for you.
Please feel free to reach out to our Consumer Relations Team for assistance. We appreciate your support of Staub and hope we can restore your confidence in our products.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I live in an apartment and I'm not allowed to have a grill on my balcony. As someone who LOVES anything grilled (steaks, hamburgers, shrimp, etc.) I discovered this, and it's probably my favorite piece of hardware in my whole kitchen. I could not live without it. The cast iron is virtually indestructible and creates a perfect char on anything I grill. Food is cooked evenly and has tons of flavor
I am very happy with this grill. The enamel coating means no seasoning and a much easier cleaning process than traditional cast iron grills. The iron heats very evenly and holds the temperature ensuring even cooking and great markings. The deep channels between the ridges allow fat to flow away from my food and not sit in it.
Good for cooking burgers, vegetable and boneless chicken breasts on. The fat rests on the bottom, so food doesn't stay greasy. Great quality made by Staub in France.
Well spaced, deep grooves make for fantastic grill marks. The innovative black matte interior heats evenly and fast and maintains a constant temperature. Excellent for grilled vegetables, chicken, burgers and panninis.