We found that using this pan required some trial and error to figure out where the "sweet spot" was in terms of heat. Once you've figured it out, it makes beautiful char marks on whatever you're cooking, from steaks to French toast. The golden rule of griddling is to oil the food, not the pan. There's no point adding oil to the pan, as it'll drain away between the ridges.

Affordable: Offers a high level of quality for its price, even worth more than its price tag suggests. Cleaning the pan is an involved process especially if cleaning after cooking things with fat in them. Gently boiling some water in the pan and allowing it to cool before cleaning helped with the process. This grill wok is crafted from high quality stainless steel for deliciously authentic wok cooking on the BBQ, with pan holes that allow juices to run out and allow smoke in to achieve a smoky BBQ flavour without charring While it’s not as sturdy and probably won’t withstand as high temperatures as the BK Frying Pan, it’s a steal of a deal for its price point. Pros: Still, we found this pan surprisingly easy to clean with just a bit of soap and warm water. We also opted to season the pan after washing, noting that the oil absorbed easily, making it ready to go for its next use.Description: Small stainless steel deep grill pan with two carrying handles. The basket is perforated to allow even heat distrubution so the contents cook at an even rate. Hand wash is recommended to keep your grill wok at its best, maintaining the premium stainless steel finish Though this a large pan that will fit over two burners in some kitchens, we weren't quite able to fit it over two burners during testing in our Lab. Since we had to center the grill pan over a single burner, we noted that heat was concentrated in the center of the grill, with cooler zones on the edges. We were able to achieve defined grill marks on grilled cheese and zucchini, and created consistent marks and browning on pork chops and burgers. With a pretty solid performance and an affordable price (remember, you get two cooking surfaces), this one is worth every penny.

Donna Currie is a food writer and product tester for The Spruce Eats. A self-professed "kitchen geek," she's written many roundups on a range of essential kitchen items, from the best Thanksgiving gadgets to the top seafood kitchen tools of the year. Yes. Grill pans work better on gas stoves, but that doesn't mean you can't use it on electric or induction cooktops. Just be aware of any uneven heating so you know if there are any hot spots on your grill pan as you cook. The other issue is that while the wood handle retracts for storage, it’s not removable. Foldable but not removable. It’d be okay if you put it on an open grill or campfire, but when you close the lid, the handle gets charred (you can use the handle as charcoal the next time.)Design: We considered the grill grate height and spacing, which played a role in whether or not we were achieving a hard sear or simply steaming our zucchini, pork chops, or burgers. We also considered the height of the pan's sides—higher sides meant less splatter, which gave the pan a better rating. Lastly, we paid attention to the handles, particularly how comfortable they were and how hot they got.