Customer Reviews:
 Love it. August 26, 2008
Reta Sparr (North Carolina)
Heavy duty press, love it but make sure you season it as it does not tell you to do this.
Great press July 3, 2007
Holden T. Waterman
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
The grill press works very well and is the correct weight. Just make sure to "season" it before the first use.
Works Great....After It's Seasoned! November 6, 2006
Daniel F. Moore (Yarmouth, Maine USA)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
A previous reviewer complained about the metallic taste when using this item. It should be noted that nowhere on the package is the user told that seasoning must be done before it should be used. I have lots of cast iron utensils and pans so I was well aware of that fact. I don't use oil as it can give off an unpleasant odor if not completely absorbed into the metal. I use melted shortening instead.
As far as the grill press itself goes, I couldn't be happier with it. I used it with Steven Raichlen's Tuscan Grill and it produced very distinctive and flavorful grill marks on steak. It is great for grilling butterflied chicken too. In fact, it is so good with chicken that I might have to have a second one! If you feel that grilled food should not only taste great but look appetizing too, give this a try. You'll look like a barbecue guru!!
Message from the Manufacturer July 25, 2006
Dana Garcia (Emeryville, CA)
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
Please remember that unseasoned cast iron needs to be seasoned by the consumer before the first use. It will rust if not properly seasoned. To season the Grill Press, remove the handle by unscrewing the two screws on either end. Rinse with mild soap and water, then thoroughly dry. Rub cooking oil over the entire surface with a clean rag or a paper towel. Place it in an oven preheated to 250 degrees fahrenheit for approximately 2 hours. Handle with care when removing, as the Press will be quite hot. Use a hot pad. Let the Grill Press cool on a heat resistant surface, replace the handle, and then store as usual. Because cast iron is porous, each time you use the Grill Press following the initial seasoning more oil will seep through from foods and enforce the waterproof oil bond. The Grill Press should not be left in water and is not dishwasher safe. Rinse the press under hot water after each use and dry immediately by blotting water droplets with a towel. If directions are properly followed, your Steven Raichlen Cast Iron Grill Press should last for years.
 If you like the taste of metal, then this is for you :P May 9, 2006
Odorf (NYC)
3 out of 15 found this review helpful
Even after thorough cleaning, leaves a terrible metal taste to the food. I must've washed this 5 or 6 times in my attempt to remove the metal odor. I also noticed some rust colored powder on parts of the surface after washing. Yuck!
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