Vintage Gourmet ® Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Reversible Griddle 46 X 26cm Plain I Ribbed, Versatile Cookware Perfect Grill Marks & Flavour, Panini, Steaks The Healthy Choice

The benefit of using a cast iron pan is that it gets screaming hot and stays hot. Unlike thinner pans, like aluminum, the heat level doesn't fluctuate in a cast iron. This makes the cast iron an ideal choice for foods that need high heat. Char Broil burgers and steaks on the rigid side for the perfect grill marks and flavor. Stir fry rice, veggies, and meat together for tasty hibachi recipes. Toast sandwiches like paninis, grilled cheese. While cast iron doesn't leach chemicals, it can leach some iron into your food... and that's a good thing. ... In fact, 10% of women are iron-deficient. Cooking food, especially something acidic like tomato sauce, in cast iron can increase iron content by as much as 20 times PRE-SEASONED - Pre-seasoned cooking surface allows for little-to-no-oil cooking and makes cleaning up easy CAST IRON- Ultra-durable and heats evenly to a high temperature VERSATILE - Oven safe and suitable for most hob types and cooking under the grill TWO HANDLES - Help to lift easily HANGING LOOP - For easy storage Hand wash only Maximum cooking temperature : 260 degrees centigrade Cast iron cookware is less smoother than the non-stick cookware[NOT DISHWASHER SAFE] Please see product description for seasoning tips and care instructions. Hand wash before first use and dry immediately; rub with a light coating of vegetable oil after every washIron deficiency is fairly common worldwide especially among women so cooking food in a cast iron skillet can increase iron content by as much as 20%Its superior heat retention will keep your mouth watering food warm for a long time Vintage Gourmet traditional Reversible Griddles are made from cast iron giving them fantastic heat retention and distribution and so oven gloves should be used when handling. To help you get the best out of your cookware a care sheet is included, with details on cleaning, drying and re-seasoning. It is especially important to ensure that the cookware is not put away wet to prevent any rust occurring. By following these guidelines your traditional cookware will give you many years of service. Seasoning Tips In order to maintain the non-stick surface of your cast iron cookware, follow the steps given below: Making Your First Meal: It is highly recommended to start with meat as it enhances the factory seasoning layer by adding, even more, oils to the coating although anything else might do the trick. Meat contains fats that enhance your cast-iron seasoning, To maintain seasoning Before cooking, rub some olive oil over your cookware’s surface. After washing, rub some olive oil over your cookware’s surface and place it on a stove or in an oven, at a low heat , to allow the oil to seep in Griddles retain more of the original flavor of the food, while grilling will give the food a smokier flavor griddles work best for diced, small, runny food or batters. You'll want to cook fatty meats and skin on poultry with a grill. The fat can drip off and create extra smoke and flavor. Your food is a little healthier because it's not sitting in grease and oils like on a griddle. Versatile Cookware With our Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron cookware now cook all you can; whether it be steaks, paninis, vegetables or anything you like your tummies to be fed. The perfectly sized wide diameter allows an ample cooking space, making it compatible with oven, stove, grill or over a campfire. This Grill Plate can be used on various heat sources including gas, electric, induction and ceramic-glass top stoves, and ovens. Pay attention while using it on a glass stove top as slight sliding might cause a scratch to the surface. Prepare delicious dishes and indulge into the best cooking experience at home with this cookware., Manufacturer: RBHJ