What to Buy Trending Products & Deals Shoppers Call This Lodge Pan 'the Ultimate Steak Pan,' and Amazon Just Slashed Its Price And, it’s the lowest price we’ve seen. By Sharon Lockley Sharon Lockley Sharon Lockley has over 20 years of experience as an editor and writer and has been contributing to Food & Wine, the Spruce Eats, and Allrecipes since 2019. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Published on September 22, 2023 We independently evaluate all recommended products and services. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Learn more. Photo: Food & Wine / Reese Herrington Cooler weather is coming down the pipeline and in many areas, outdoor grills will be stored away until next year. But don’t despair, as you can still achieve the taste and even get grill marks by grilling indoors on the stovetop. How, you ask? By using a grill pan. While numerous options are available for grill pans, when you find one that heats evenly and sears foods well, you’ll know you’ve gotten the right one. According to Amazon shoppers, this bestselling Lodge 12-Inch Cast Iron Grill Pan “sears beautifully.” And it’s a good time to get one as right now it’s on sale for nearly 30% off at Amazon. Lodge 12-Inch Cast Iron Grill Pan Amazon Buy on Amazon $70 $50 Lodge has been crafting cast iron pans since 1896, and makes some of our favorite cast iron cookware altogether. This grill pan is made with the brand’s classic cast iron and comes preseasoned, so it’s ready to grill up a round of hamburgers, sear a steak, or make some grilled cheese sandwiches right out of the box. Featuring 12 inches of cooking space, this pan can be used on any stovetop, including induction, or on outdoor grills, or even over a campfire. It is truly a pan that you can take anywhere and cook on, and like any cast iron pan, the more you use it, the better the seasoning gets. The raised lines replicate grill grates and keep food lifted up and away from juices, which helps to achieve that perfect sear. It has a long handle on one end and a rounded handle for easy carrying and gripping. Like other Lodge cast iron pans, this pan retains heat evenly and retains it well. To clean it, simply hand wash, dry it thoroughly and lightly rub it with cooking oil to keep it seasoned and preserve the finish. Shoppers rave about this grill pan, giving it over 1,000 five-star ratings for how well it sears and provides another way to grill foods. One shopper writes that this pan is a “fantastic alternative to a grill,” adding that it “cooks food fast, leaving very nice grill marks.” They have cooked many types of meats and vegetables on this pan including beef, fish, tomatoes, and mushrooms, and say that all of them have “turned out beautifully.” A second customer called it “the ultimate steak pan,” and added that “the pan's ridges make the steak look great but also help with flavor.” Another customer writes that this pan is “perfect for a grilled food lover.” They go on to say, “Everything cooked in it got beautiful seared marks, just as if cooked on a grill.” If you’re looking to bring the grill indoors, this Lodge cast iron grill pan is ready to be added to your cookware collection. Grab one now while it’s on sale for $50 at Amazon. Shop More Grill Pans on Sale: Lodge 10.5-Inch Cast Iron Square Grill Pan Amazon Buy on Amazon $40 $22 Victoria 10-Inch Cast Iron Round Grill Pan Amazon Buy on Amazon $28 $26 Bruntmor 10-Inch Square Cast Iron Grill Pan Amazon Buy on Amazon $34 $16 Eslite Life 7-Inch Nonstick Grill Pan Amazon Buy on Amazon $25 $20 Sensarte 11-Inch Nonstick Ceramic Grill Pan Amazon Buy on Amazon $40 $36 At the time of publishing the price was $50. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit More Fresh Finds from Food & Wine Surprise: Vitamix Just Dropped Its Holiday Sale, and You Can Save Up to $125 No Kitchen Corner or Crevice Is Too Hard to Reach for This $35 Shopper-Loved Spin Mop My Mom Swears By Yeti's Tumblers to Keep Drinks Warm During Long Workdays, and Now You Can Customize Your Own for Free