With summer right around the corner, it is the perfect time to prepare delicious meals for the whole family and enjoy some outdoor get-togethers. Le Creuset’s Grills and Griddles make for a great addition to any cookware collection, helping grill masters replicate the flavours of the grill all-year round. Whether you are looking to invest in pieces you can use all year round, want to enjoy the flavours of summer and lack an outdoor space or want to save a rainy day BBQ, we have you covered.
Crafted with enamelled cast iron, our Grills and Griddles are built to last, delivering superior heat retention and even heat distribution at every turn. Our 42 cm Grill and Griddle, Square Skillet Grill, and our Giant 47 cm Reversible Grill / Griddle are must-have summer hosting essentials, helping you tackle new recipes and cooking techniques.
Our Complete Guide to Grills and Griddles will cover common grill and griddle features, recipes, as well as three additional Le Creuset grilling essentials you should have on hand this summer.
Grill vs Griddle: Features
Grills and Griddles can be used for a variety of recipes and cooking techniques, however, key distinctions between these pieces of cookware exist. Our Grills and Griddles, however, come equipped with a slightly abrasive interior that develops a natural patina over time. This ultimately makes these versatile pieces of cookware ideal for searing meats, helping you achieve inch-perfect grill marks.
Le Creuset’s Grills also feature high ridges and a ribbed base, ensuring excess fat and grease drain with ease. This piece of cookware helps you transfer ingredients with ease thanks to its convenient helper handle and convenient spouts, delivering drip-free pouring.
Griddles, on the other hand, usually have a flat, smooth surface and are available in a number of different shapes and sizes. Typically crafted with cast iron, this piece of cookware is particularly ideal for preparing recipes that require a flat surface, including eggs, pancakes, and even sandwiches. Le Creuset’s Griddles are compatible with all cooktops, including induction, providing superior heat retention and even heat distribution at every turn.
Ultimately, our cast iron grills and griddles open up the possibilities in the kitchen, helping you replicate the flavour of the outdoor grill, all-year round. If you are having trouble picking between the two, look no further than our Grill and Griddle.
Grill and Griddle Cooking Techniques
Grills and Griddles make for a great addition to any cookware set, ensuring you have everything you need to enhance the flavour profile and texture of your staple recipes. Our Griddles can be used to cook your favourite breakfast foods, including bacon, eggs, and pancakes. The Grill, on the other hand, is perfectly suited for grilling veggies and a range of other ingredients, such as steak, shrimp, and chicken.
Grilling
The grill pan's ridges mimic the grilling marks and char you would get from an outdoor grill. Home cooks can grill a wide range of foods, including vegetables, meat, poultry, seafood, and even fruits. Featuring high ridges, Le Creuset’s Cast Iron Grills allow excess fat and grease to drain and helps achieve inch-perfect grill marks.
Searing
Cast iron griddles are an excellent option when looking to achieve a perfect sear on steaks, meats, and even chicken breasts. This versatile piece of cookware delivers superior heat retention at every turn, delivering a flavorful crust while keeping the inside juicy. Our Cast Iron Griddles are perfectly suited for searing ingredients of all sizes, elevating traditional meal preparation.
Panini Pressing
Our Cast Iron Grills and Griddles, as well as our Panini Press, can also be used to prepare restaurant-worthy sandwiches in no time. Simply use the weight of the panini press, simultaneously heating the top of grilled sandwiches as they heat along the bottom of the grill.
Simply put, adding a Grill and Griddle to your kitchen setup is a great way to familiarize yourself with a host of new cooking techniques, particularly throughout the winter months where your BBQ is stored away for the season.
Choosing Between a Grill and a Griddle
When debating whether to purchase a Grill or Griddle, there are a few considerations to make. Ultimately, this decision will likely come down to personal preference and the type of food you intend to cook the most. Griddles, for example, are the ideal piece of cookware for breakfast foods, offering a flat, cooking surface, all-while evenly distributing heat.
Grills, by contrast, can serve as an alternative to an outdoor BBQ, offering the ultimate piece of cookware to sear and grill meat, fish, and vegetables all year round. Le Creuset is here to simplify your purchasing decision, providing a number of convenient options, including, our Cast Iron Grill and Griddle, and our Giant Reversible Grill and Griddle. Crafted with enamelled cast iron, our Grill and Griddles are designed to offer you the best of both worlds, albeit in one compact piece of cookware.
Whether you want to prepare a complete breakfast for the whole family, or simply need to sear a side of veggies before setting the table, our Grill and Griddle or Giant Reversible Grill and Griddle have you covered. Featuring a 42 cm and 47 cm diameter respectively, these pieces of cookware accommodate family-style portions with ease, and can be used for years to come.
Additional Grill and Griddle Essentials
Le Creuset also offers a number of additional grilling essentials before you get started, including our Deep Round Grill, the Square Skillet Grill and Panini Press Set, as well as our Grilling Set. Read on to learn why each piece is necessary for grilling season.
Deep Round Grill
Our Deep Round Grill offers a unique twist on our traditional Grills and Griddles, and is available in a distinctive round shape. This piece of cookware is ideal for creating sizzling meals of all sizes, exposing ingredients to a consistent heat source. From searing steaks to grilling poultry and vegetables, our Deep Round Grill has you covered.
Built with enamelled cast iron, our Deep Round Grill is as durable as it is stylish, providing the perfect centerpiece for any dinner table. Much like our Grills, this piece of cookware comes equipped with a black interior that is specially-formulated for higher temperatures, as well as two convenient handles. Its ribbed base is carefully designed to sear food evenly, draining away excess fat and grease for a healthier alternative.
Our Deep Round Grill is compatible with all cooktops, including induction, ensuring you can add authentic grill lines to your food, even if with BBQ out of commission for the winter.
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Square Skillet Grill and Panini Press Set
Our Square Skillet Grill and Panini Press Set is an essential grilling duo, equipping you with two versatile pieces of cookware. This two-piece set serves a number of purposes around the kitchen, simplifying everyday meal preparation. Our Square Skillet Grill, for example, can be used for grilling meat, seafood, and hearty vegetables, while the Panini Press, as its name suggests, is perfectly suited for preparing restaurant-worthy sandwiches.
Our Square Skillet Grill and Panini Press Set embody the buy-it-once-for-life nature of Le Creuset’s cookware and can quickly emerge as your go-to duo in the kitchen. This two-piece set is crafted with enamelled cast iron, providing superior heat retention and even heat distribution. In fact, the Panini Press can be used to simultaneously heat the top and bottom of grilled sandwiches, delivering consistent results every single time.
Ultimately, no collection of grilling essentials would be complete with our Square Skillet Grill and Panini Press Set. Available in a range of Le Creuset’s iconic hues, this set can be used to inject color to your kitchen setup.
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Grilling Set
Our Grilling Set is undoubtedly the most comprehensive collection of Le Creuset grilling essentials, equipping you with everything you need to grill all-year round. This grilling set features the following: a Square Skillet Grill, a Basting Brush, and a Cleaning Brush.
Ultimately, each piece in this set complements one another. The Square Skillet Grill has been carefully designed to help you grill meat and vegetables with ease, while the Basting Brush ensures your meals are not lacking in flavour. It can also be used to glaze food and add flavour to your favourite meals. Finally, the Cleaning Brush is a convenient addition and is perfect for removing stubborn residues between the grill’s ridges.
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Le Creuset’s Grills and Griddles make for the perfect complement to any cookware collection, particularly if you do not already have a BBQ. Whether you are snowed in, or simply need a versatile grill on the go, these pieces of cookware have you covered.
Crafted with enamelled cast iron, our Grills and Griddles are built to last, providing superior heat retention and even heat distribution at every turn. From fluffy pancakes to preparing a succulent steak, these pieces of cookware epitomize flexibility in the kitchen.
We hope we answered all of your questions about our Grills and Griddles, but in case we didn’t, be sure to check out our blog for more tips and ways to make the most out of your Le Creuset cookware collection.