Review: Staub Cast Iron 10-Inch Pure Grill
By Kitchen Expert
Grace Vogel
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The Curated Take
4.7/5
The Staub Cast Iron 10" Pure Grill is ideal for those who enjoy grilling indoors, particularly meats and vegetables. Its high-quality cast iron construction ensures great heat conductivity and retention, allowing for even cooking and perfect grill marks. The pan's size is spacious enough for multiple items without crowding. It is versatile, working well on various cooking surfaces, including electric stoves, gas ranges, and induction ranges. Its durability and ability to mimic outdoor grilling indoors make it a valuable tool for cooks at all levels, offering good value for its price.
Ideal for
- Great heat conductivity
- Easy to season
- Great for grilling meats and vegetables indoors
Not ideal for
- Grill ridges can be slightly difficult to clean
- Occasional sticking on the nonstick coating
Ease of Cleaning
Overall, I rarely have issues with cleaning the Staub Cast Iron Pure Grill pan. However, when I occasionally experience some sticking to the ridges, it can be slightly tricky to...Read more
Non-Stick Coating
I have experienced minimal issues with food sticking. Usually, this happens if I have yet to bring the pan up to a high enough heat before placing food in it....Read more
Size
The Staub Cast Iron Pure Grill pan has a 10" diameter. This allows excess space for grilling multiple steaks, vegetables, or sausages. As with most pans, it is important not to...Read more
Compatibility
I have used my Staub Cast Iron Pure Grill pan on an electric stove, gas range, live fire, and induction range. It works perfectly in all of these settings. The pan...Read more
Heat Conductivity
Staub cast iron items are built to conduct heat well and evenly. The Staub Cast Iron Pure Grill pan is yet another benchmark of this. The pan can regulate heat and...Read more
Durability
The Staub Cast Iron Pure Grill pan is built with Staub's superior cast iron interior and enamel exterior. The high-quality products the pan is composed of are made to last a...Read more
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Grace Vogel
About the kitchen products
- Model: Staub Cast Iron 10-Inch Pure Grill
Test conditions
- When I bought this: 2022
- Where I’ve used it: In my restaurant's kitchen
- How many times I've used it: 35
Expert Reviews of the Staub Cast Iron 10-Inch Pure Grill
Grace Vogel The Staub Cast Iron 10" Pure Grill pan is a great piece of kitchen equipment for those who are interested in bringing the grill flavor to their favorite vegetables and proteins without using a barbecue. The Staub Cast Iron Pure Grill pan is made of high-quality cast iron, which conducts heat well. The pan is built to retain high heat, which helps to add grill marks to whatever is cooked in the pan.
I have used the Staub Cast Iron Pure Grill pan to cook flatbread, roast eggplant, and grill steaks. It has served me very well in all of these scenarios. My main complaint with the pan is that I have occasionally found that some food sticks despite the nonstick coating, especially when cooking proteins. Because there are ridges in the pan, it can also be slightly difficult to clean off the food residue. However, this only happens in very rare cases. I still highly recommend this product to cooks of all levels interested in exploring an indoor grill pan.
Product Specs
| Features | Dishwasher safe, Oven safe, PTFE-free |
| Material | Cast Iron |
| Product height (in) | 1.97" |
| Manufacturer warranty | Limited Lifetime |
| Country of origin | France |
| Recommended care | Dishwasher safe, hand wash recommended |
Review Ratings
Ease of Cleaning
4/5
Grace Vogel gave 4 of 5 stars. Overall, I rarely have issues with cleaning the Staub Cast Iron Pure Grill pan. However, when I occasionally experience some sticking to the ridges, it can be slightly tricky to clean off all of the food residue because of the ridged design of the pan. Staub pans are dishwasher-safe, so this is an option if someone wants extra cleaning power.
Non-Stick Coating
4/5
Grace Vogel gave 4 of 5 stars. I have experienced minimal issues with food sticking. Usually, this happens if I have yet to bring the pan up to a high enough heat before placing food in it. This happens particularly when I cook steaks and other proteins using the grill pan. Again, this is a very occasional issue. I still highly recommend it.
Size
5/5
Grace Vogel gave 5 of 5 stars. The Staub Cast Iron Pure Grill pan has a 10" diameter. This allows excess space for grilling multiple steaks, vegetables, or sausages. As with most pans, it is important not to overcrowd the food when cooking; the spacious interior of this pan is perfect for that.
Compatibility
5/5
Grace Vogel gave 5 of 5 stars. I have used my Staub Cast Iron Pure Grill pan on an electric stove, gas range, live fire, and induction range. It works perfectly in all of these settings. The pan is built to retain heat and distribute it evenly so that I can use it on any heating equipment, and it will still perform well.
Heat Conductivity
5/5
Grace Vogel gave 5 of 5 stars. Staub cast iron items are built to conduct heat well and evenly. The Staub Cast Iron Pure Grill pan is yet another benchmark of this. The pan can regulate heat and distribute it to all the contents of the pan. It is also able to retain extremely high heat.
Durability
5/5
Grace Vogel gave 5 of 5 stars. The Staub Cast Iron Pure Grill pan is built with Staub's superior cast iron interior and enamel exterior. The high-quality products the pan is composed of are made to last a lifetime. My Staub pan has withstood regular use and shows no wear and tear.
FAQs
What do you love about this product?
Grace Vogel I love that this product brings the outdoor barbecue indoors, allowing me to grill meats and vegetables from the comfort of my kitchen.
What was your favorite moment with this gear?
Grace Vogel My favorite moment with the grill pan was when I decided to use it to make flatbread. The bread puffed up beautifully and retained nice grill marks because the pan retained such high heat.
Why did you choose this product?
Grace Vogel I shopped around between many grill pans and was ultimately won over by the high-quality nature of Staub's cast iron. I knew this pan would be a great heat conductor and help me achieve my grilling dreams indoors.
What is the value for the money versus other options?
Grace Vogel Like most Staub products, the grill pan is a more expensive item. However, it is highly durable and built to last, so the investment is well worth it. Other grill pans on the market may be more affordable, but they are likely to deteriorate over time, chipping or losing their nonstick coating.
