Panini Press

Smoothsmoke · 10-14-2012, 09:56 PM

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

pitbossJB · 10-14-2012, 10:12 PM

I've just used another cast iron pan and put my weight into it, but since then I got a Cuisinart griddler which I like a lot. But if I were to do it again I would get their fancier model because I believe that the cooking surfaces come off for easier cleaning.

funman1 · 10-14-2012, 10:38 PM

I can't find a weight on that anywhere...
It "looks" heavy enough.......

fingerlickin' · 10-14-2012, 10:40 PM

I also have the one pitboss has. It's cool it has panini and flat panels you can switch out. I like it a lot. Real easy to clean as well. Not cast iron though.

martyleach · 10-14-2012, 10:59 PM

I'm a cheater... I have a George Forman electric one that has removable dishwasher friendly grates. It has a very heavy top piece and works great as a panini press. I have the GRP92R

Drunk Monkey · 10-15-2012, 12:41 AM

I have this one

http://home.productwiki.com/breville...rill-bgr200xl/

We got it for our wedding but hardly ever use it. With my love of Cubans I really should rectify that. Over all it works fine, no complaints but again I haven't really used it enough.

NorthwestBBQ · 10-15-2012, 01:24 AM

Awesome!

http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/breville-panini-press/?pkey=e|panini%2Bpress|7|best|0|1|24||1&cm_src=PRO DUCTSEARCH||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_-NoMerchRules-_-

T-Man · 10-15-2012, 02:04 AM

I am looking at a sandwich press myself.... Would a grooved one or a flat press be
be better ??

shirknwrk · 10-15-2012, 03:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by martyleach

I'm a cheater... I have a George Forman electric one that has removable dishwasher friendly grates. It has a very heavy top piece and works great as a panini press. I have the GRP92R

Same here...

DLR · 10-15-2012, 04:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fingerlickin'

I also have the one pitboss has. It's cool it has panini and flat panels you can switch out. I like it a lot. Real easy to clean as well. Not cast iron though.

So you like this unit, I have one just like it and haven't really used it much, think it's time to dig it out.

aquablue22 · 10-15-2012, 06:08 AM

I have a Griddler by Cuisinart, use it all the time. Nice machine

http://www.cuisinart.com/products/grills/gr-4n.html

bigsapper · 10-15-2012, 06:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aquablue22

I have a Griddler by Cuisinart, use it all the time. Nice machine

http://www.cuisinart.com/products/grills/gr-4n.html

Same, same.

Bebe · 10-15-2012, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T-Man

Would a grooved one or a flat press be
be better ??

i have a flat one, Breville (forgot the model, it was around $200 if i remember correctly) - i don't care for the grill marks.
Much, much easier to clean than the ribbed one, makes perfect cuban sandwiches..

caseydog · 10-15-2012, 11:29 AM

I have the Lodge cast iron sandwich press, and it does not have the weight to do a panini on it's own. I recently used it to make a cuban sandwich with crusty bread, and I had to help it out.

My parents have a Cuisinart Gridler, and they love it.

CD

caseydog · 10-15-2012, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pitbossJB

I've just used another cast iron pan and put my weight into it, but since then I got a Cuisinart griddler which I like a lot. But if I were to do it again I would get their fancier model because I believe that the cooking surfaces come off for easier cleaning.

Yes, they do. And, they have two surfaces, flat and ridged.

CD

10-14-2012, 09:56 PM	#1
Smoothsmoke Babbling Farker Join Date: 01-20-10 Location: Monterey, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Panini Press 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 Lodge Logic Pre-Seasoned Rectangular Cast-Iron Grill Press: Amazon.com: Kitchen & Dining

10-14-2012, 10:12 PM	#2
pitbossJB Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 12-05-09 Location: Albuquerque,N.M. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I've just used another cast iron pan and put my weight into it, but since then I got a Cuisinart griddler which I like a lot. But if I were to do it again I would get their fancier model because I believe that the cooking surfaces come off for easier cleaning. __________________ "It's all done with smoke and mirrors..............I think I like smoke the best" UDS Highly modified Bandera w/ griddle on firebox Mini SJ/UDS Smokey Joe's

10-14-2012, 10:38 PM	#3
funman1 On the road to being a farker Join Date: 09-03-12 Location: Sacramento, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I can't find a weight on that anywhere... It "looks" heavy enough....... __________________ Professional Pyro.. No really; I get paid to blow stuff up...

10-14-2012, 10:40 PM	#4
fingerlickin' Babbling Farker Join Date: 07-08-10 Location: Boyertown, PA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I also have the one pitboss has. It's cool it has panini and flat panels you can switch out. I like it a lot. Real easy to clean as well. Not cast iron though. __________________ Jason "I can get a good look at a T-bone by sticking my head up a bull's a$$, but I'd rather take a butcher's word for it". - Tommy Callahan III XL Big Green Egg, 22.5 Weber OTS, WSJ Gold/Mini WSM, 18" & 22" WSM Flyers Orange Thermapen WAEFAY...WWGALD???

10-14-2012, 10:59 PM	#5
martyleach Babbling Farker Join Date: 12-17-10 Location: Pleasanton, Ca Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I'm a cheater... I have a George Forman electric one that has removable dishwasher friendly grates. It has a very heavy top piece and works great as a panini press. I have the GRP92R __________________ Large Big Green Egg, Cold smokehouse, UDS with hinged lid, Santa Maria pit 26.75" Weber OTG, Weber Performer, WGA MAK One Star General Pellet Pooper Hasty Bake Gourmet Custom wooden handles for BBQ's made by Marty Leach (oh, that's me) www.amlwoodart.com

10-15-2012, 12:41 AM	#6
Drunk Monkey Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 06-28-12 Location: Dallas, TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I have this one http://home.productwiki.com/breville...rill-bgr200xl/ We got it for our wedding but hardly ever use it. With my love of Cubans I really should rectify that. Over all it works fine, no complaints but again I haven't really used it enough. __________________ Weber OTG 22.5, Vision Classic.

10-15-2012, 01:24 AM	#7
NorthwestBBQ somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-28-09 Location: Lynnwood, WA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Awesome! http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/breville-panini-press/?pkey=e\|panini%2Bpress\|7\|best\|0\|1\|24\|\|1&cm_src=PRO DUCTSEARCH\|\|NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_-NoMerchRules-_- __________________ Michael KCBS/PNWBA Member, Cook, CBJ & Photographer Custom Engraved Wine Barrel Lids

10-15-2012, 02:04 AM	#8
T-Man Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 01-14-10 Location: South Louisiana Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I am looking at a sandwich press myself.... Would a grooved one or a flat press be be better ?? __________________ Med. Spicewine , Oklahoma Joe's Offset Smoker , Weber Kettle and a Cookshack O25 ...

10-15-2012, 06:08 AM	#11
aquablue22 Babbling Farker Join Date: 11-26-08 Location: Ormond Beach, Florida Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I have a Griddler by Cuisinart, use it all the time. Nice machine http://www.cuisinart.com/products/grills/gr-4n.html __________________ Weber Spirit E-310 Gasser 1 - Big Green Egg - Large 2 - 22.5 Weber Kettles 2 - 18.5 Weber Kettle Magma Newport - Gasser (on the Boat) 1 - Terracotta PIG 1 Masterbuilt Modified Smokehouse [COLOR=Green]2 - Super FAST, Super ACCURATE Green Thermapen[/COLOR]1 splashproof)

10-15-2012, 11:29 AM	#14
caseydog somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-08-10 Location: Dallas, TX Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	I have the Lodge cast iron sandwich press, and it does not have the weight to do a panini on it's own. I recently used it to make a cuban sandwich with crusty bread, and I had to help it out. My parents have a Cuisinart Gridler, and they love it. CD __________________ 1995 Red Weber 22.5 Master's Touch with Cajun Bandit Rotisserie mod, 18.5 WSM with iQue 110, 18.5 OTG, Copper Smokey Joe Gold with Mini-WSM mod, Black Smokey Joe Platinum (Jumbo Joe) IMBAS Certified MOINK Baller. From hero to ZERO in just one week! Are you ready for a THROWDOWN?