Norpro Enamel Cast Iron Panini Press

by Norpro

Product Features

• Measures 8.5 inches/21.5cm by 8.25 inches/21cm
• Made of enamel coated cast iron
• Make perfect trattoria-style Italian sandwiches, steaks, burgers and more
• Cut grilling time in half by grilling on both sides at once
• Hand wash, rinse thoroughly and dry with a paper towel - Never soak cast iron

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 8.5 x 2.2 inches ; 3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002IBQVC
• Item model number: 963
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #11,999 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
  • #25 in Kitchen & Dining > Cookware > Grill Pans

Product Description

The Panini Press by Norpro allows you to create perfect trattoria-style Italian panini sandwiches at home quickly and easily. You'll reduce time by grilling both sides of a sandwich at once, and the result is evenly cooked food every time you use your press. Perfect for tuna melts or grilled cheese, this fun kitchen addition is also ideal for steaks, chicken or burgers.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very useful gadget, April 6, 2009

By 

S. Kessler - See all my reviews
(VINE VOICE)    (REAL NAME)   

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Norpro Enamel Cast Iron Panini Press (Kitchen)

The Norprp cast iron panini press is a very good and useful gadget. I had really gotten tired of using a filled-up tea kettle as the top weight on my grilled cheese sandwiches. The press has just the right amount of weight, covers a wide area on my 11-inch calphalon grill pan, and is easy to clean (just a quick wipe-and-dry). The reason I gave it four instead of five stars is that the ridges on the underside are pretty useless. You can't really heat this thing up enough on the gas burner to use it to simultaneously grill the top-side of your sandwich as the product lit promises. It never gets hot enough and loses heat as soon as it comes off the flame. So for me it's just a fancy weight -- but that's what I bought it for.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great cast iron panini without the $$$$$$ price tag, February 2, 2009

By 

C. Schwab (Round Rock, TX) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Norpro Enamel Cast Iron Panini Press (Kitchen)

I found this exact panini press at Marshalls for $10...what a steal!

When I got home, I could not wait to use it with my Le Creuset skillet. When I bought the skillet, I did not spend the extra money for the panini press. I had seen this panini press on Amazon and toyed with the idea of buying it there and saving some money instead of spending $70 on the Le Creuset equivalent.

The panini press is a heavy cast iron and is excellent for making paninis! My tuna melt came out beautifully and clean up was a breeze. I highly recommend it, especially if you have the Le Creuset square skillet--it fits perfectly!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Instant Paninis, June 29, 2008

By 

Puhi Kahana (Waikiki) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Norpro Enamel Cast Iron Panini Press (Kitchen)

This is a great product. it does everything those fancy Panini grills do. It makes a perfect crust with gooey cheesy inside. Easy cleanups-nothing sticks to it. Love it