Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Grill Press with Cool-Grip Spiral Handle, 4.5 inch X 6.75 inch, Black

This has substantial weight so it works well. I love the cast iron plate. It is great to clean. I get flat evenly browned bacon.

Lodge cast iron products are known for durability and this one will likely be never replaced!! I love that the handle construction is very sturdy and well made, and doesn’t heat up like the rest of the press... I can easily reposition without needing oven mitts. I’ve carpal tunnel and have no issue which maneuvering this over a steak or even Cuban cheese toast. The spacing for your grip in the handle is large enough not to worry about your knuckles hitting the hot area. This was very well thought out construction to a few small points that make a big difference. Cast iron always takes that extra step to wipe down with oil to clean, and this is no different. This could also be considered an inheritance piece as it’s that durable. It does it’s job very well, great weight that’s not light nor too heavy. I purchased a tomahawk steak, and those things are huge! It would not completely fit in my Lodge cast iron 12” pan as the bone sticks out, so I used this grill press and it was very much needed!! It held down enough of the steak’s angle where bone met meat so that it could cook up in the pan. Without the press, it wouldn’t have. I’ve also used on regular steaks and it provides an even cooking rate, which I love! Sometimes a pork chop or steak may bevel a bit with the sides curling but this grill press prevents that. It’s big enough for one whole avg steak, but I’ve also used across 2 steaks for a more even cook. Love this and wish I had bought it sooner! We don’t make a lot of steaks but now it’ll be a staple for when u do.

This flat-bottomed press is advertised as a way to keep bacon from curling, among other uses. As some reviewers noted, the size of this press is too small to cover strips of bacon, so I'm not sure it is the best use of it. However, I purchased it for one specific use: to press and grill Cuban sandwiches. While I have a nice panini press which is used a lot, it has elevated grill sections so doesn't press the whole sandwich down as is preferred when pressing a Cuban sandwich...all of the bread should be pressed down and grilled until it is crunchy. I had been using a couple of heavy sauce pans placed on top of the sandwich placed in a skillet, but it was too unsteady. This item takes care of that issue. It sits perfectly on top and makes it easy to press down while heating. This may be the only thing I use it for, but since I love Cuban sandwiches and eat them often, it will be used often. Some reviewers experienced problems attaching the handle onto the press, many citing screws that either did not attach easily or protruded too far from the bottom. I did not have those issues; the handle attached easily enough, and no protrusion of the screw heads. It seems sturdy enough, not wobbly at all. Other reviewers cited rust. It is too soon for any rust to have developed, having only used this twice, but I will keep it wiped off so as to minimize this problem. So far, this press works just as I had hoped. And unlike some buyers reported, the handle did not get too hot to hold at all, didn't even need a pot holder. I'm glad I bought it.

Great for English muffins.

I admit I read the other reviews where they stated the problem with the screws, but I trusted that a company that has been around so long would want to take care of a problem like that quickly I risked it and placed my order. I was so wrong! The item is beautiful, nice weight, nice materials, nice overall product except the screw problem, I tried putting it together and as I had read, the screws were too long and caused the handle to be completely loose. I received the item on 12/24 and when I called them they were closed and would not reopen until the 26th. I left a message and on the 26th I got a called from a very nice lady, I explained the problem and she said she would send me the replacement hardware. I got it on 12/31, and to my shock they were the exact same screws that I had received with my package. Again I called and again they were closed until 01/02, again I left a message, this time when they called back I was not at home, it was a man, he left a message which I returned a few hours later, although they were open when I called back all I got was the operator and a voice mail, I AGAIN left a message and I am still waiting for a return call. I kept the item because I have a very intelligent 17 year old who while I was getting ready to return the item asked me if he could try something. The "hardware" is made up of 2 screws, 2 metal washers, and 2 nuts. He put in the original screws, but instead of using 1 metal washer for each screw he placed the original washer plus the washer that came in the replacement hardware, and it worked!!! The second washer took up the extra space on the screw and he was able to tighten it all the way and the handle is nice and tight and the press is now usable! So if your press happens to come with the wrong screws, call the company and have them send you a new set of hardware and even if they don't send the correct screws, you will still be able to repair your press. I do recoment the item, I just can't give them 5 stars because of their lack of customer service.

This is perfect for cooking bacon, smash burgers, and steaks (Ribeye) so far. It makes the perfect bacon for egg sandwiches or BLTs. It was easy to put together. The handle stays cool to the touch while cooking. We have had no issues with rust after a month of use.

Exactly what I wanted. Great for burgers or bacon. Easier to clean than expected. I did season it again myself before first use, but I never trust the "pre-seasoned" cast iron.

Yes, it's a piece of metal. But you need this thing if you cook... downpresser is an essential kitchen gadget. I prefer this one because it's easier to clean then the one I have with ridges. I use it almost every day...

Genial. Este producto es eterno. Siempre con sus cuidados. Pero se puede limpiar con lo que quieras que jamás se raya ni se pega.

Great quality if you’re looking for heavy weight..

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I like the product but it’s not super necessary, as you can achieve the same results (smashing etc..) with a metallic spatula. But you can use this on bacon which frankly I don’t. One thing that I’m not sure is a great idea are the steel screws that hold the handle onto the press, and which are deeper, will eventually get difficult to clean.

Nice. Heavy. It will work.