Welcome to my cast iron Saturday posts where I will share recipes and information about cast iron. You are most welcome to share as well-just send us a link to your new post in comments.
I thought I would share recipes using cast iron for steaks.
A few years ago I splurged and bought a Lodge large griddle pan-I cook allot of meat with this pan on top of the stove and the results look and tastes like grilled outdoors over a fire-except for the smoky flavors. I love this grill pan and use it to make us large chicken breasts, pork tenderloins and more.
Here is a photo of the grill pan I picked up-the larger Wal Mart stores usually have a display of Lodge cast iron pieces and pretty good prices. I was always on the hunt for a vintage grill pan like this one but they were always so expensive, and not easily found. I pretty much begged for a cheaper price at a large garage sale of one I fell in love with-but the seller would not budge-so I "settled" for a new Lodge and love it.
The secret for me is to get your grill pan very hot and I use a light spray of olive oil over the pan. Then I sear the meat on all sides to get great grill marks, and then lower the heat and use a meat thermometer to get the meats just right
Below photo from Lodge online shop
Recipes found on Pinterest and around the web
and to close flank steak for fajitas--sooo good
Happy grilling in your cast iron
We have such a grill pan, too, but somehow... nah, we don´t get the steak as good as I wish!
ReplyDeleteI never could make a good steak either until I bought a meat thermomter
DeleteEating less meat these days but your photos are tempting me back!
ReplyDeleteus too
DeleteI pretty much only use cast iron pans too plus my vintage revere ware pieces
ReplyDeleteAdding grill pan to the Dutch Oven list!
ReplyDeleteDelicious!
ReplyDeleteI love my grill pan and use it almost every day. i have been working at "grilling" chicken tenderloins, but still don't have that one where i want it. Our favorites are ribeye steaks which we have once a week.
ReplyDeletewhen I buy a steak it is a ribeye-to don't eat much beef anymore mostly pork or chicken, hopefully fish this summer. I really love this grill pan and use it allot too
DeleteI'm a little late stopping by but it is Saturday, right? Smile. I need to get out my griddle pan and use it more. You are right, it does make on the stove cooking seem more like outdoor cooking. Mine has gotten buried in my kettle cabinet. It is one of the problems with the a small kitchen. Thanks for sharing this, and hope you have a great weekend. Hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteYou are not late at all Erika.
DeleteThe one think I like about this electric stove that was already here at the lake house was the deep drawer on the bottom-never seen a stove with one of those-perfect for storing lots of cast iron that use allot Happy weekend