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Carolina Q said:I have a CI grid. Bought it because I had always wanted one. Don't use it much any more. Personally, I prefer to sear in a CI skillet or griddle, or a piece of steel plate for an edge to edge sear. Do grid marks look better? Yep, but...
Saw a comment by Kenji (Serious Eats) the other day. No context here (we were discussing eggs), but it fits. He said, "Sort of like how if I see a steak with grill marks, I'm already thinking I probably won't enjoy it because it was cooked by someone who cares more about the appearance of good technique than actual good technique, and yet, perfect diamond grill marks is something cooks aspire to." Apparently, a slap in the face to grill mark fans. I think he's exaggerating, but he makes a point. Maillard is good. More Maillard is better.
You can buy a CI skillet for $20. Yard sale, $1!
Quit using my griddle on the egg to sear because I could not tell a difference from the flavor of that, vs using my griddle on the stovetop. It's why I can make the entire Onc unit go nuts when I reheat a grilled burger. PAHs, not the sear.
Don't be fooled. Just because the sear isn't as pronounced, doesn't mean it lacks grilled flavor.
It's all personal preference, but the griddles and pans are used for searing on the cooktop. And I love me some Mallmann. Not worth the effort IMO, but his holistic, and rustic, approach to a dining experience, it definitely is. He clearly takes pride in showmanship, and should. He's a fantastic chef.
Another reason why championship steak cookers use Grill Grates vs a pan or griddle....not just asthetics. This isn't stupid KCBS Parkay, brown sugar, and honey BS.BrandonQuad Cities
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Wardster said:I don't think I have used mine in 10+ years.
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Started with CI pre egg. Listened to the folks on the old forum and went to SS, the new thang, like Rockwood.
Now I'm back to CI. And cooking more on my Webers.
Guess I never settle?BrandonQuad Cities
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Focker said:Started with CI pre egg. Listened to the folks on the old forum and went to SS, the new thang, like Rockwood.
Now I'm back to CI. And cooking more on my Webers.
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Focker said:Started with CI pre egg. Listened to the folks on the old forum and went to SS, the new thang, like Rockwood.
Now I'm back to CI. And cooking more on my Webers.
Guess I never settle? -
RRP said:Focker said:Started with CI pre egg. Listened to the folks on the old forum and went to SS, the new thang, like Rockwood.
Now I'm back to CI. And cooking more on my Webers.
Guess I never settle?BrandonQuad Cities
"If yer gonna denigrate, familiarity with the subject is helpful."
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