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  eleftheria010359

  2021-06-25

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  The model I bought does not have a wooden handle, but a cast iron one. I preferred it this way so that I can also put it in the oven. I have had it for about 2 to 3 years.
  I mainly use it to grill burgers, gyros, and pitas for souvlaki, steaks, chicken, sfakian pies, and vegetable pies.
  Its appearance was rough at first, but I spent about 1 hour sanding it with sandpaper to make it smooth. Of course, I seasoned it again with linseed oil, which is better because it creates a harder, more non-stick, and more stable coating. You can find it in stores with organic products.
  It doesn't stick, it grills perfectly, and its great advantage, like all pans from this company, is its thick bottom (which is why they are more expensive).
  I have a thing for cast iron and I have pans from many different brands. This one has the thickest bottom, at least among those that are not enameled.
  I use a metal spatula. If you have seasoned it correctly, not only will you not damage it (if you don't sand it too hard), but you will actually help it smooth out any surface irregularities more quickly.
  Eggs might stick the first few times until the seasoning strengthens with use, so it's better not to start using it with eggs in a cast iron pan.
  After grilling, I let it cool down a bit and then I pour hot water on it. I let it soften for a few minutes and then I wash it with a sponge or a slightly damp kitchen towel under the faucet.
  Dish soap is not necessary, but it doesn't harm it if it's properly seasoned.
  I wipe it dry immediately, I leave it on the warm stove eye for a bit to completely dry, and then I coat it with a little oil before storing it.
  Obviously, no cast iron utensil without enamel should go in the dishwasher, and sudden temperature changes are not allowed, so it doesn't warp or crack.
  Because its size is medium, if I want larger quantities or I use it again, I either use it again or use another, larger one from a different brand.
  I also bought it in a smaller size for making crepes.
  Unfortunately, they haven't brought these with the cast iron handle to Greece. I bought them from Germany from kochform with minimal shipping costs.

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  • Is it scratch-resistant?
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