I love Swiss Diamond for it's quality nonsick and overall great construction. This specialty pan can be used to fry four perfect eggs or pancakes at a time using very little butter or oil.Save 17% Off
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Swiss Diamond Swedish Pancake Plett Pan
I love Swiss Diamond for it's quality nonsick and overall great construction. This specialty pan can be used to fry four perfect eggs or pancakes at a time using very little butter or oil.
Pan Gripper Deep Dish Model
If your a cook of homemade pizza, and you have the high sided pans used in making pan pizza, you'll wonder how you ever got along without this useful little item.I got mine from the same company that produces and sells the aluminum 14" pizza pans on Amazon.It has been well worth the purchase price of a few bucks, and is very well made and sturdy.What I like about the design is that the tighter you squeeze on the clamp handle the tighter it grips the pan.This clamping handle will also work on any high sided metal baking pan; I put it to the test by lifting a hot, food filled 10" cast iron skillet from the oven just the other day.It worked with no difficulty what-so-ever, and offered a great leverage advantage on a very heavy pan.I wouldn't use it with glass pans though, as the pressure would obviously crack them.But for cakes, pies, and of course pizza, you can't go wrong having one of these clamp handles available for lifting hot pans from the oven.
It will not handle 2" deep pans, in fact most "grippers" on the market will not do 2" deep
pans.
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After trying to use this gripper... I put it in the drawer and went back to computer to look for another brand.... I was so dissappointed in this gripper.... It is very clumsy to use. Its not very well made and with no silicone covering the tong end it slips off the pan.. The handle arebent in a way thatmakes it difficult to use... I do not recommend this product...I have since found another product similar with silicone covered handles and rubber ends on the tongs that grip the pan to be lifted.... It was much better... Save your money....
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This item had come up on what other customers had bought several times and after reading the reviews and burning myself a few times I decided to order. This is great for repositioning hot pans in the oven as well as lifting them. It really gripsthe pan. It is one of the little things that is really nice to have and ,fortunately, does not take up much space.Also, a great item to have for the no knead bread baker. This handy little device enables the pan used on the bottom of the oven to be easily pulled out, the water quickly added, and then moved back into the oven before closing the oven door as the author of Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day: The Discovery That Revolutionizes Home Baking bread instructs to get that delightful crispy crust.
Very happy with MV Trading's sevice. Will do business with this seller again.
UPDATE: The rivets in the handle broke as some other reviewers complained. The fix is inexpensive and quick (less than 5 minutes).
two 6/32 X 1 1/2 bolt and two 6/32 self-locking nuts.
Viola! A better than newinexpensive kitchen gadget that I have come to depend on and use frequently.
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We ordered the 14" deep dish pan and the gripper.But taking the pizza out of the oven, the gripper part that held the pan twisted and almost sent the pizza to the floor.It is a great concept just don't use it for the 14" pan, the pizza is just too heavy for it.
All Clad Stainless Steel 14-Inch Open Stir Fry Pan
Love this pan, very versatile ... have to clean with stainless steel cleaner to get it spotless, but it is worth the extra effort.No more non-stick pans for me.
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its a great pot/pan but a bit too heavy to lift if you like to toss, shake and flip the contents while stir frying food (think how they stir fry in chinese restaurants)the 10 inch version is light enough that lifting it is not quite as burdensome.
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Cajun Cookware Skillets 12 Inch Cast Iron Skillet
Poor casting, big dent in middle of pan, my heart sank when I saw Made in China, Amazon should let everyone know where the product is made before buying....Too bad I need it or otherwise I would return.JUNK
Emeril by T-fal TG8000002 XL Griller with Two Independent Temperature Controls Removable Nonstick D
It is very easy to use and to clean up afterward.I find that for the most part, I set the heat on the highest degree level.One can grille anything desired on it and it comes out beautiful and delicious.Easy to slide the grills out for cleanup right under the sink facetBest indoor grille I have tried and I do not care for grilling out-of-doors.I got a great deal from Amazon and it was listed as used but one would never have known it.
I bought another one for my son...he loves it too!
Bought this for my parents, they moved and was used to a Jenn-Air in their prior home.They said it works well, hardly any smoke,easy cleanup.
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Matfer Bourgeat Black Steel Frying Pan, 9-1/2" dia.
Hard to season these pans and even harder to keep it seasoned. I tried all recommended methods. You have to spend hours, and numerous times to really achieve a black surface. Then it is good, but for couple of months. Then black patina starts to peel away. I assume heat control is important, but different receipes require different heat intensity. I definetely prefer cast iron over these. One more negative, food and oil gets stuck at handle point-not very higene.Now positivesgood heat retention, it feels sturdy in hand.
I couldn't go hot enough in my nonstick pan for a good sear on the tuna and didn't feel like dealing with cast iron for a single piece of fish. I remembered this pan and tried it...perfect. This size pan size is good for a single1.25" tuna steak. I get the pan really really hot and get a great sear everytime. 2 minutes per side is usually perfect for nice rare/med red center.
This pan is heavy and solid. It's also easy to clean due to the welded handle, trust me, YOU WANT THE WELDED HANDLE. You don't want to be cleaning around 3 rivets. I never bothered trying to season this pan like the other reviewer. I simply use a scotch pad on it afterwards and wash it with soapy water. I've also washed it in the dishwasher with no problems either...I just being sure to make sure it completely dry before puting it away.
I plan to buy the next size up for cooking larger cuts of meat. All in all though, this is a very nice pan for a quick sear on a smaller piece of meat.
Tramontina Gourmet 18/10 Stainless Steel Tri-Ply Base Saute Pans
I recently purchased a set of Tramontina Tri-ply* pans from WM (the ones recommended by Cooks Illustrated) and was amazed at the quality of the pans. Please note that the pan shown above is NOT the same as the ones given rave reviews in the magazine. The difference is that the Amazon pan only has a tri-ply base whereas the WM version has tri-ply cladding that smoothly continues all the way up the sides. You can tell the difference if you look closely at the picture above. Look at the bottom and you will see a seam running all the way around the base of the pan. This is where the tri-ply base is attached to the plain stainless upper portion. Thus you only have tri-ply on the bottom of the Amazon pan. The tri-ply does NOT continue up the sides of the pan (the WM version which has a smooth seamless side with full tri-ply cladding running all the way up the sides.)You have to be careful when purchasing Tramontina. They make everything from very cheap bottom line cookware all the way up to excellent cookware which is often compared to All-Clad in quality. I would say that the Amazon pan shown in the picture above falls somewhere in the middle. It's not junk but certainly can't be compared to their best quality pans.
*for those not familiar with tri-ply it is a method of encasing an aluminum layer within two layers of stainless steel. Bare aluminum may be dangerous to your health but it conducts heat way better than stainless. If you have tri-ply you get the safety of stainless with the heat conductivity of aluminum. If tri-ply is not continued up the side but only on the bottom you will have uneven heating)
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We are in the process of changing our cooking ware to all stainless steel and my wife decided she liked the Tramontina line of pots and pans best. So, we recently picked up the 8" and 10" saute pans. They have a real nice heft and feel in addition to looking beautiful. Plus the flat bottom conforms well to our ceramic stove top and they've given excellent results with everything we've tried so far. I particularly like the easy-to-grip handle. Nice cooking ware. And they're made in Brazil, of all places. We'll be adding more.
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Wehavetwo other Tramontina pans and wereso happy with them wewanteda small sautepan.No matter what oil orfat spray we use everythingsticks. We readthe product instructions carefully and have never used thepan on highheat. Cookingso low toensureitdoesn't stick resultsinwayovercookedeggs.Wekepttryingandtryingthinkingitwas"our" fault butstill nevergetgood results.
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I was looking for a pan that will work with an induction burner. Armed with a magnet I started a round of shopping in dept. stores around the city. I looked at All Clad, Viking, Calphalon, Cuisinart Tri Clad, etc. On a whim, I stopped at the local Walmart, expecting to find the regular dreck that passes as cookware. To my surprise I found this pan that was not only ferromagnetic, but also had an aluminum clad bottom and was very substantial. The handle is very comfortable and stays cool even after 30 minutes of medium heat on the stove top. BEST OF ALL It only cost me $21!!Half that of the closest competitor.
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7Pc Stainless Steel Cookware Pot Pan Set With Lids
The cookware set looks the same as the picture on this Amazon listing. I haven't used it yet. Looks good and new.Update: one of the pots (with one handle) warped and rusted after a few uses only. Disappointed. Had to throw it out.
Update #2 (Dec 2012): All of them have rusted and I had to throw all the pots away.
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I chose a 5 because the cookware is beautiful and although I've only used one pan yet, I know they will come in handy for many years to come.Read Best Reviews of 7Pc Stainless Steel Cookware Pot Pan Set With Lids Here
Presto 07047 Cool Touch Electric Griddle
Great size for two people. Heats up fast with evenly heated cooking surface.Great for home use and fits perfectly in our 5th wheel for vacation use. Able to fit 4 large pancakes on surface with no problem. Considered the "liddle griddle" at first and are glad that we decided on the larger 16 inch Presto Cool Touch griddle instead. Well made and should hold up to years of use.
Surprisingly light and thin but with plenty of cooking surface, this griddle is perfect for saving space in the kitchen.There's enough surface area to cook eggs, pancakes and bacon for our whole family at once, so everyone gets a hot breakfast.When we're finished cooking, we pop it into the dishwasher for easy cleaning and store it in the cupboard with our cookie sheets.
It heats up quickly and has an even temperature across the entire surface with no noticeable hot and cool spots.So far it has been sturdy and reliable.For the ~$18 we paid for it, this griddle was an excellent value.I would recommend this item.
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My mom was given this griddle as a gift and after using hers, I just had to purchase my own. It is great for making breakfast and the fact that it can be fully submerged in water makes cleanup easy.
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I was very pleased with this product.i followed the instructions for seasoning it.I used it for the first time on t-giving morning to make pancakes and bacon for my visiting grandkids.they came out perfect.the griddle heated evenly throughout the surface.easily cleaned when finished.i love the removeable tray for grease. i highly recommend this griddle
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Once I found the perfect recipe to make beautiful golden, light, high-rise pancakes, I knew I needed an electric griddle that would accommodate large 5"-6" pancakes. This Presto handles the golden part just fine, but it's not big enough to handle more than two IHOP-sized pancakes at a time. So I've opted to order a second one, which will add to my griddle real estate, and produce the golden tan pancakes that I've come to love. I like the presto because it maintains its temperature and the plate is heated uniformly with no hotspots. The non-stick surface allows me to use less butter. Presto makes larger griddles, but having two of the smaller size seems to work well for my purposes.
Edited: Nov 30, 2012: I've been asked for the recipe of the perfect pancake. So here it is:
The Perfect Pancake
Important: Mix the batter as little as possible. Lumpy is good. Over mixing causes the moisture to combine with the gluten in the flour to form glue that prevents the gas (formed by the baking soda) from letting the pancakes rise as they cook. So stir as little as possible to just mix the ingredients.
1. Mix the following dry ingredients in a bowl:
2 ½ cups all purpose flour
¼ cup of granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2. In a different separate bowl, mix the following wet ingredients:
2 cups buttermilk
2 cups sour cream
2 large eggs scrambled
4 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
3 tablespoons sweet cream butter, melted
3. Add the mixed dry ingredients to the bowl of wet ingredients. Stir until just blended, but still lumpy. (Do not over mix)
4. Preheat Presto griddle to 350-degrees.Pour batter by ¼ -cupfulls onto griddle.
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Calphalon Simply Calphalon Nonstick Hard-Anodized Aluminum 3-Quart Chef's Skillet
This is the best skillet we have ever used for high heat usage.It conducts heat evenly in all areas, is heavy, substantal fry pan (similar to cast iron) without the downside rusting, sticking etc.Even though it is not advertised as non-stick, we have had no problem with sticking, without the problems of tefelon scratching and flakes coming off the surface during high heat use.We plan to replace other pans with Calphalon in the future if this one continues to provide the service indicated. Review based on 1 month of hard usage.
Considering what I paid, I will keep it, but I'm disappointed that it wasn't what I ordered.
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Much smaller and lighter than I expected. I own a set of Calphalon andall pieces are very heavy. It's like another reviewer indicated, its non-stick, not hard anodized. Price was right and probably not work sending back. I'll decide whether to keep or re-gift.I got this as a gift. I own regular Calphalon, which is made heavier, this is called Simply Calphalon, a little less heavy, but just as good. Thats why it is priced less. Well worth buying more.
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This would be a great pan if they left off the teflon coating.Nowhere in the ad is it mentioned that it is teflon.or at least it didn't when I ordered.So they take a pan that should last nearly forever and coat it so that it will last a year or two, maybe.
5.5" CAST IRON PLATE STAND COOLING RACK / PLANT STAND
It's supposed to be a black cast iron trivet, but it's actually a dark blue painted metal thing.It's still useful, I just don't like being lied to.
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Heuck 33027 Porcelain Enamel Cast Iron 10.5 Inch Chicken Fryer, Red
I read the first review and thought the complaint was with the shipping. So I purchased the Heuck to get away frome teflon. It arrived in 3 boxes within one The original manufacture box, inside another box then a box for that one. Ours arrived in great condition. BTW the red colour is a pleasent red not and orange red. I tested it for lead content with a home kit and it passed with flying colours. This has become our favorite pan, we are glad we ordered the one with the lid.
I recieved this as an anniversary present(I like getting things i can use as gifts)although the finish isn't perfect i think the pan is wonderful, i like the way it cooks and looks.sadly my pan got a bubble in the enamel :( I was bummed.the pan has a 20 yr. warranty but did this mean i would have to pay to get this heavy thing shipped back? I called customer service they were very friendly and helpful.They are shipping me a new pan and i don't have to ship the old one back!thank you heuck! I am very pleased!
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Product is made of cast iron skillet.When it arrived, the handle of the pan had broken off.It was packaged extremely poorly (from the manufacturer, not the shipping packaging). The cardboard box it was packaged in did not support the weight of the skillet.The skillet itself, was also much lighter than a cast iron skillet of that size should have been, which also makes me wonder about the quality of the product.
In short, this should be an extremely sturdy product cast iron lasts a long, long time.This product, however, couldn't last from manufacturing through shipping.
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I also bought a 12" cast iron enamel skillet to get away from teflon. I enjoyed the skillet for 2 months before the enamel flaked off! About the size of a quarter. I went against my best judgement and bought this product even though i knew it was made in China. I'm not bashing the Chinese but it seems that the idea of profits out weighs the quality of the product. I don't plan on returning this for an exchange. I put it in the recycling bin where it belongs. I will not purchase anymore of these products or any others manufactured in China.
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Yes, it looks like it, yes it's cast iron, But no it's not Le Creuset. I wanted mydaughter to put LeCreuset on her bridal registry, she did. Well some thoughtful person thought buying a cheaper version would be acceptable. Guess what.........it's full of pits and breaks in the enamel. She'sused it for pasta sauce and chili. She's not even married a year it's garbage, don't fall for the price, there's a reason it's so much cheaper than Le Creuset. Can you say QUALITY, and you get what you pay for!!!
Swiss Diamond Nonstick Covered Fry Pan
Great product, it was a gift and the person felt that it was one of the best skillets ever purchased.
Product is as advertised.We would have like a little deeper skillet but, it works great! I wouldn't mind having a set of these.
Presto 07061 22-inch Electric Griddle with Removable Handles
I had the Presto 07039 22-Inch Electric Griddle for 5 years, but the nonstick surface was starting to wear off from frequent use, so I was in the market for a replacement.Having had a Presto already, I knew it did a decent job of cooking evenly, had a good nonstick surface, and was affordably priced.I was hoping to find one that would be a little easier to clean, and debated between a couple of dishwasher-safe options, but settled on the Presto 07061 22-inch Electric Griddle with Removable Handles for its removable handles.The problem with all the dishwasher-safe options is that they were big and bulky by design since the heating element had to be separate from the cooking surface.I am please to report that I am happy with my choice.The large 22" cooking surface has excellent nonstick properties; I prefer it over my previous Presto griddle which didn't have the same texture.I made an egg (with no oil) and the non-stick was so good that the edges of the egg actually curled up and away from the surface on their own.No sticking whatsoever.
I was a bit worried that the handles might be loose, making the griddle wiggly, but I'm happy to report that is not the case.In fact, I can't tell that they are removable handles at all when moving the griddle around.It's very solid, with nice little rubber grippies on the bottom of the legs something my previous Presto did not have.And the handles are very simple to remove.Each of the four legs has a tight spring latch that secures the handles in place.You can easily remove the handles in seconds and store the cooking surface in the same cupboard as your pizza pans!
The shape of the cooking surface is also more convenient to clean than my last Presto.This one is flat, with an opening in the rim where the grease tray resides. You can wipe the surface straight off the edge of the griddle into the grease tray or a sink/garbage.My previous Presto just had a small hole that grease was supposed to drain through, and you had to wipe any larger pieces up and over the rim.Also, the grease tray on this model has two small catches that prevent it from sliding open too easily.My last Presto had no such mechanism, and the tray actually slid out while I was in the process of moving it and broke when it hit the floor.
Overall, I'm happy with my purchase.I'm sure there are other great griddle options out there with more bells and whistles, but this one does the job and is both affordable and convenient.
Over-all, I love this griddle for the price.
As with most listings, dimension info is weak and vague.Just in case this helps, the overall width with the legs is 24 inches but here are the actual griddle cooking area: 21.5 inches wide and 11.25 inches deep.Still, a very nice size that I can easily fit eight 4" pancakes on.
I was hesitant about the textured non-stick surface but found that it performed EXCELLENT >I even tried eggs with no oil or butter and it actually worked, although I still prefer a small amount just for a better texture and flavor.For most applications (eggs/pancakes) I use a light coating of "Spam."
The cooking surface does have some "hot" spots that I think is typical of nearly any unit in this class and price range, but my pancakes still cooked nicely.
The removable legs are designed beautifully and perform well (mount easily and snug).The surface is nearly perfectly flat but with thin batter, I can see a slight sage inward and toward the drip pan, by-design??The unit has a very solid feel on the countertop, very flat and with rubber pads on the feet.
The design of the drip area and cup is another great feature, the cup removes easily yet won't slide out on it's own without a slight lift before pulling out.
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This griddle is more than I imagined. I used it for a weekend trip to the country with some friends; I needed to make a lot of pancakes all at once. This griddle reminds me of the times when my mother used to make pancakes but now I'm a step above. This thing has a very low profile yet a large surface area. I was able to grill five (5) large pancakes all at once with the bottom two slightly offset from the top three. I didn't use any butter or oil at all, the non-stick surface looks a bit strange but it worked amazingly well and helped add a slight health factor to something so unhealthy.
We also cooked scrambled eggs and bacon on this thing and it was great too. The scrambled eggs were slightly challenging on the non-stick surface and I would suggest letting them sit on the griddle surface slightly longer than a pan; this will help lifting them off when mixing the scrambled eggs.
Just a suggestion, there are some nay say'ers who complain about uneven heating on the griddle surface. I found that there are one or two slightly cooler spots but nothing to cause much of a problem; the temperature difference didn't mess up my pancakes!
I would highly suggest this to anyone looking for a griddle. Assembly and cleaning was easy too.
P.S.
I live overseas in a 220V country and I had to use a power converter to step down the voltage. The device is rated at 12.5 amps at 120V or 1500 Watts.
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No negatives thus far, at 2months of use. I've used it dozens of times for eggs, pancakes, and burgers.Innovative surface is very non-stick and easy to clean. The detachable handles are fantastic and make cleaning in the dishwasher a breeze. Great value for the money.Want Presto 07061 22-inch Electric Griddle with Removable Handles Discount?
I like this griddle:It is big and nicely designed for cleanup and storage.I like the fact that the handles easily come off for storage and cleaning.It takes up minimal storage in my bottom cabinet-probably no more than a full-size cookie sheet.It is no-stick so when it was cool I easily washed it at the kitchen sink with just a paper towel and warm soapy water.As far as cooking, it seems to do a good job.There are some hot spots over the heating elements but I think that is to be expected with such a large cooking area.Just keep a close eye on the food and if something is cooking too quickly or too slowly move it to another area of the grill as needed.I've had it about a month and so far I've only cooked bacon, grilled cheese and Reuben sandwiches on it.Personally, I think the bacon tastes better than if it were baked and was much easier and faster to cook than using a skillet.I also like that the cooking area is big enough that I can cook all the sandwiches for a family of 4 at the same time so everybody get served a hot sandwich all together.In fact, it is large enough that I could cook 12 sandwiches at once!
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Camp Chef True Seasoned Aebleskiver Cast Iron Pan
This is an awesome Aebleskiver pan.Very solid, and non-stick starting with the very first batch.The pan distributes heat very evenly, resulting in perfectly round golden balls which are delicious I used some of the recipes which came with the pan, and added various fillings in the middle (chocolate chips, finely chopped apples, Japanese red bean paste...etc).Great value for a pan which will last forever.
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Although my family on my Mom's side is Danish, and I spent a lot of time on the farms in Iowa as a kid, I had never had an Æbleskiver until about 3 years ago, at a family reunion.My cousin, who was doing most of the organizing of the trip, had said we would have to have Æbleskivers and Medisterpolse.I didn't have a clue as to what she was talking about.She said she would buy me a pan, so I could make some too.Well, I was game for that.Anyhow, to make a long story short, I got the pan, learned out to make those delicious little pancake balls and have enjoyed them ever since.Making up for all those lost years.Unfortunately, I lost the pan.I don't know how.I don't know where, but I lost the pan.
So, on to my favorite on-line store, Amazon.com.And I found this pan.I just got it today, and it is perfect.Just like the one my cousin gave me.It is pre-seasoned, so it's ready to go.Some of the other pans I saw, the little holes didn't look deep enough, and some of the pics showed rather flat looking "balls".Æbleskivers are supposed to be ball shaped, not flying saucer shaped.This one will do the trick.The holes are deep and when you flip these things, they are going to come out the way they're supposed to.I also read of some being small, and so I compared the size, and some did look to be small.This one is a perfect fit over my gas stove.
Unfortunately, I'll not be cooking any until at least next weekend, but I am certainly looking forward to more Æbleskivers in my new pan.
Recommended purchase.Oh, yeah, I'd recommend Æbleskiver and More: A Sampling of Danish Recipes to go a long with it.If you're going to pay shipping on a $22.50 pan, you might as well get something for it, and that book has a lot of neat recipes in it.
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I purchased this pan because I wanted a cast iron aebleskiver pan that featured the skirt around the bottom of the pan to help trap the heat from a gas stove.I could not find the country of origin on this listing or on the Sante company's website (Camp Chef).I gambled and bought it, hoping that it would be of U.S. manufacture.
Unfortunately, this pan is made in China.Since Chinese manufacturers find a way to adulterate just about everything they make from children's toys (lead), to food (carcinogens & chemicals), to drywall (noxious odors), to hardware (poor materials and casting), I am not willing potentially to gamble my health by cooking on this pan.I don't know if cast iron itself can be adulterated in a manner that would cause it to be unhealthy, but if there is a way, some Chinese manufacturers would do it if it lowered production costs.Certainly the coating used for the factory "pre-seasoning" could.Even if there are no health issues, if poor quality cast iron is used, a pan may heat less evenly and consistently than it would with high-grade cast iron.Moreover, cast iron made in China and sold under Paula Dean's name was recalled because it was cracking or shattering when exposed to heat.
In any event, the pan was returned. I purchased in its stead a reasonably priced 1950's-era Griswold brand pan at an online auction which is well-made (in the US) and has a much smoother surface which makes it easier to season.It also has some character as well. The Lodge Pro cast iron Aebleskiver Pan is Made in the USA Lodge Pro-Logic Cast-Iron Aebleskiver Pan, but the casting is, in my opinion, very rough much rougher than the cast iron in the 1950's Griswold pan. The Aunt Else Cast Iron Pan is also Made in the USA Aunt Else's Aebleskiver Pan & Mix, but I have not seen one and thus cannot speak to its quality.
For those not deterred by the Made in China label, the casting on the Sante pan seems consistent and the finish of the product is without metal burrs.The pan is relatively heavy, which is a plus from the heat retention standpoint.The actualpan dimensions are not listed in this Amazon page or on the Sante company's website (Camp Chef), so I list them here for those wishing to compare pan sizes as: 9 1/4 inches in diameter, 1 1/2 inches tall with aebleskiver "indents" or depressions that are 2 1/8 inches in diameter and about 1 1/4 inches deep in the middle.
Lastly, if you want to make Aebleskiver the proper way where the result is a round, puffy ball rather than a slightly puffed, patty shape, do an internet search for an online video made by the Solvang Restaurant which will walk you through the process.In essence, it consists of making four, partial turns of the Aebleskiver.as the Aebleskiver is lifted a bit and turned partially, the batter flows down to make that part of the ball.Ignore the rest of the videos out there that shown a single flip of the Aebleskiver unless you want a non-traditional, flatter, slightly denser product or you want to use a filling that would run out into the cup or mold with multiple, partial turns.
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Came extremely fast, the pans were pre-cured. Just like my grandmothers.They are great
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