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Originally Posted by Smoothsmoke

Can anyone recommend a great panini press? I need something good to make paninis/cuban sandwiches. I was looking at this cast iron press by Lodge, but not confident that the press carries enough weight.

Lodge Logic Pre-Seasoned Rectangular Cast-Iron Grill Press: Amazon.com: Kitchen & Dining

Smooth,
I just got the Lodge color porcelain on cast iron for my bride for Christmas. We love it. Plenty of weight, and surprisingly the cooking surfaces are black porcelain also, not cast iron as I expected when ordering, so it doesn't need seasoning, and cleans up quick with no corrosion.

Lodge Color Square Grill Pan, Island Spice Red, 10":Amazon:Kitchen & Dining

Lodge Color Square Grill Pan, Island Spice Red, 10":Amazon:Kitchen & Dining

With this lid, heavy enough to make awesome Reuben's!

Lodge Color Enamel Cast Iron 8.5 inch Square Panini Press, Island Spice Red:Amazon:Kitchen & Dining

Lodge Color Enamel Cast Iron 8.5 inch Square Panini Press, Island Spice Red:Amazon:Kitchen & Dining

They come in a few colors. We chose blue.

Keep calm and panini on