Lodge Color Enamel Cast Iron 8 inch Square Panini Press, Caribbean Blue

by Lodge

Product Features

• Durable procelain enamel over cast iron
• Use for Paninis or as a general food press
• Cast Iron core for superior heat retention
• Porcelain Enamel is stain resistent, easy to clean
• Oven safe to 500 degrees

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8 x 8 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001QFYADG
• Item model number: ECPP33
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #43,356 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Color: Caribbean Blue

Cast from molten iron in individual sand molds and coated with porcelain enamel, this 8 inch press is sized to fit perfectly into the Lodge Color Enamel 10" Grill Pan. Ideal for preparing panini sandwiches it works well as a general food press for bacon, chicken or burgers. Does a great job on the outdoor grill too. Cast iron has superior heat retention so it reduces the amount of energy needed for cooking. The Lodge Color Porcelain Enamel showcases vivid color and with ease of cleaning and resistance to abrasion. It's also stain resistant. The Cooking surface is matte black enamel. Caribbean Blue Color.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Made in China, March 11, 2010

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A. Kornblum - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lodge Color Enamel Cast Iron 8 inch Square Panini Press, Caribbean Blue (Kitchen)

The weight and size is phenomenal. I put the panini press on a burner while I warmed up the other skillet, turned off both burners, added a sandwich, and after much sizzling and 6 minutes it was a perfect panini.

The color however doesn't match the photo. I was hoping for a bright emerald green, but it is a dark hunter green. It's not a deal breaker.

But the real problem from Lodge "America's Original Cookware" is that this is made in China. I've been avoiding cookware from China because of concerns about lead in the enamel glazes. These suspicions may be unfounded but if lead can turn up in toothpaste & baby food, cookware can't be far behind. So enameled cast iron from Martha Stewart and Batali were out, and so I opted for the pricier Le Crueset & Staub. Lodge seemed like an excellent American product. I'll keep this piece but it will be the last one.

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great price for a useful tool, July 27, 2009

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D. Leschke (Tulsa, OK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lodge Color Enamel Cast Iron 8.5 inch Square Panini Press, Island Spice Red (Kitchen)

We had been wanting a larger press, but didn't want to spend a fortune on one.
I've tried the cast aluminum ones and they just don't have enough weight to handle all jobs.

This press from Lodge is priced right and looks good.
I can use it in a large skillet or on the stovetop grill.
From sandwiches to bacon to steaks, it gets the job done and didn't cost an arm and a leg.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars As good as Le Creuset only cheaper, July 1, 2011

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PT Ben (Plano, TX) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Lodge Color Enamel Cast Iron 8.5 inch Square Panini Press, Caribbean Blue (Kitchen)

This was purchased as a gift for my wife off of her wishlist.

This product does exactly as stated. It's a good weight that's easy to handle but adequate to press.

The press is easy to clean especially for those used to cleaning cast iron.

I would recommend paring this with the Lodge Grill Pan

If you're looking for a grill press to do the job this one is an economical winner.

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