KitchenAid
Square Enamelled Cast-Iron Grill Pan 28 Cm
This 28 cm square grill pan from KitchenAid is made of heavy-duty enamelled cast iron with raised grooves for indoor grilling and searing foods. It features two built-in handles, is compatible with all cooktops including induction, and is dishwasher and oven safe up to 260°C (500°F). The enamel coating eliminates the need for seasoning and provides chip resistance, while the thick construction distributes heat evenly.
- Material
- Enamelled Cast-Iron
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Cookware & Bakeware > Cookware > Griddles & Grill Pans
Color
Size
Specifications
Colourful enamelled cast-iron grill pan with even heat distribution and raised grooves for perfect grill marks. Oven and dishwasher safe.
Enamel coating for durability; even heat distribution; raised grooves for grill marks; built-in handles; compatible with all cooktops including induction; oven safe up to 260°C; dishwasher safe.
- Material
- Enamelled Cast-Iron
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Cookware & Bakeware > Cookware > Griddles & Grill Pans
Additional Attributes
- colourful
- enamel coating
- twice as resistant to chipping
- thick design
- even heat distribution
- raised grooves
- air circulation
- restaurant-worthy grill marks
- built-in handles
- stove to table
- elegant serving dish
- versatile
- dishwasher-safe
- oven-safe
- compatible with induction surfaces
- heavy-duty
- retains and distributes heat evenly
- delicious grilled dishes
- two built-in moulded handles
- easier and safer handling
- compatible with all cooktops
- hassle-free care
- no seasoning needed
- oven safe up to 500°F
- 11 inch (28 cm)
Product Insights
The KitchenAid Square Enamelled Cast-Iron Grill Pan (28 cm, 148 CAD) offers a premium enameled finish costing five times more than raw cast iron, providing chip resistance (though chips are permanent) and acidic food compatibility without seasoning or iron leaching. Its heavier weight (~10 lbs, 2.5 lbs more than Lodge) enhances heat retention, but the square shape reduces cooking versatility and even heating on round induction burners, requiring careful use and maintenance (hand wash, no metal utensils) to prevent permanent enamel damage, staining, or discoloration. The pan’s aesthetic coordinates with KitchenAid mixers, serving as a decorative piece, while its black enamel interior is chemically inert for acidic cooking.
Verified claims
- Value
- At 148 CAD, this pan costs five times more than comparable raw cast iron for its enameled finish.
- Enamel durability
- Enamel is twice as chip-resistant per brand, but chips are permanent and light colors may discolor.
- Cooking performance
- Heavier than comparable pans but with better heat retention; square shape is less efficient on induction; handles acidic foods.
- Weight
- Weighs ~10 lbs, 2.5 lbs heavier than Lodge, but retains heat better.
- Design
- Grill marks cost cooking versatility and even heating on round burners.
- Chipping
- Metal utensils can cause permanent enamel chips.
- Finish durability
- Dishwasher can dull enamel; light colors can discolor from heat.
- Acid compatibility
- Enamel interior can cook acidic foods without leaching iron.
- Care
- Avoid metal utensils and rough handling to prevent permanent enamel chips.
- Cleaning
- Hand wash to preserve finish; oil food not grooves; clean promptly to avoid staining.
- Aesthetic coordination
- Color-matched to KitchenAid mixers and serves as decorative serving piece.
- Acidic foods
- Black enamel interior is chemically inert for acidic cooking and requires no seasoning.
- Induction fit
- Square pan activates induction zones but corners heat less efficiently on round burners.
- Exterior staining
- Light enamel exterior stays colorfast but needs prompt cleaning to avoid stains.
- Oil technique
- Brush oil on food, not into pan, to avoid carbonized grooves and achieve clean marks.
- Induction heating
- Square shape may heat unevenly on round induction burners; rotate pan for even marks.
- Enamel properties
- Enamel interior withstands acidic foods but requires non-metal utensils to prevent scratching.
Product record
- Title
- Square Enamelled Cast-Iron Grill Pan 28 Cm
- Brand
- KitchenAid
- Price
- 148 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
Square cast-iron grill pan with internal parallel raised ridges, low rounded interior walls, and two short rectangular side handles; exterior finished in a light blue enamel and interior finished in matte black.
- Overall shapeShallow square pan with rounded corners and gently sloped interior walls visible from an angled top-front perspective.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.20 · w 0.88 · h 0.66 (high) - Interior cooking surfaceFlat black cooking surface with a series of evenly spaced parallel raised ridges running diagonally across the pan from near the near-left to far-right edge in the image.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.32 · w 0.72 · h 0.52 (high) - Interior finishMatte or low-sheen black finish on the interior including ridge tops and interior walls.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.27 · w 0.68 · h 0.43 (high) - Exterior finishLight blue smooth enamel finish on the outer side walls and on the visible parts of the handles.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.54 · w 0.78 · h 0.30 (high) - HandlesTwo short flat rectangular handles extending from opposite sides; each handle is integrated with the pan body and finished in the same light blue enamel.
2 regions
x 0.04 · y 0.44 · w 0.16 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.80 · y 0.46 · w 0.16 · h 0.16 (high) - Pour/notch detailSmall shallow notch or pour lip visible on the near-right interior rim of the pan.
1 region
x 0.70 · y 0.27 · w 0.09 · h 0.07 (medium)
Other
Product photographed on a white background with soft shadow below and slightly front-right top-down lighting; image shows the pan angled so the interior and both side handles are visible.
- Shot compositionAngled top-front view showing interior ridges and both side handles, centered in the frame with substantial white space above.
- Background and shadowPlain white background with a soft grey shadow beneath the pan primarily toward the lower-left area of the image.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.76 · w 0.80 · h 0.18 (medium) - LightingEven diffuse lighting with subtle specular highlights on the exterior enamel indicating a smooth glossy finish, and low reflection on the matte interior.
Colors
light blue· exterior side walls and handles#94C2E2matte black· interior cooking surface and walls#05121D- Overall shapeShallow square pan with rounded corners and gently sloped interior walls visible from an angled top-front perspective.
Documents & Data
Reddit Insights
1 threads · r/newzealandReddit users on r/newzealand have mixed feelings about the KitchenAid cast iron grill pan, viewing it as usable but not worth full price, with some preferring traditional cast iron or Lodge instead.
Comments indicate the pan is acceptable if acquired for free or cheap, but several users consider it inferior to other options and not a good value at full price.
Themes
Use Cases
- Grilling (as a grill pan)
Watch Out For
Compared To
vs Lodge cast iron
Lodge is recommended as an alternative cast iron brand.
vs Ordinary cast iron skillets
Ordinary flat cast iron skillets are considered more versatile and effective than grill pans.
Source Threads
Mixed opinions on the KitchenAid cast iron pan's value and usability
It'll cook, and if you take care of it properly it'll probably last a decent while. It's not what I would choose to buy with cash, but if you're turning in stickers for something (when they can't be used for anything but specified cookware) it's good for being 'free'.
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