Cast Iron Smokeless Indoor Grill Pan

This Grill Pan from Velleora Home Decor is cast iron with raised ridges and a channelled base, which is what allows indoor grilling without a kitchen full of smoke.

Smoke comes from fat hitting a hot surface. Raised ridges hold food above the base so rendered fat drains into the channels instead of burning on the metal, and the ridges also produce the char lines that make grilled food look and taste grilled rather than fried.

Cast iron holds heat far better than a thin pan, so a steak or a chop sears properly instead of dropping the pan temperature and stewing. It works on gas, electric, ceramic and induction. Season it with a thin layer of oil rather than washing it with detergent, dry it immediately and completely to prevent rust, and note that cast iron is heavy and stays hot long after the heat is off.

• Raised ridges drain fat away from heat
• Char lines like an outdoor grill
• Cast iron holds searing heat
• Works on all hobs including induction
• Season with oil; avoid detergent
• Heavy, and stays hot after cooking