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Savor Summer All Year Long with Le Creuset’s New Square Grill Pan (Bonus: It’s on Sale!)

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Here at Kitchn, we love a good grilled meal during the summer, but firmly believe that all that flavorful goodness can (and should!) be enjoyed all year long — you just need the right tools for the job. Our latest must-have? Le Creuset’s new square grill pan , which is currently on sale for $100 (normally $155). Yep — we’re talking about that Le Creuset ; the customer-favorite brand that lasts for decades and comes in a zillion gorgeous colors .

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Do you really need a grill pan? Yes, you really, really do. Simply put, it’s the easiest way to mimic the taste and perks of an outdoor grill indoors. Plus, you can think beyond summer cookout staples like burgers and use your pan to add big flavor to grilled veggies, a steakhouse-worthy chop , or a Meatless Monday favorite . Cast iron grill pans are even sleeper hits for wintry comfort food .

So, do you really need this grill pan? One thousand times yes. Like all of Le Creuset’s items, the 9.5-inch grill pan is made from high-grade cast iron, with edges and handles that are enameled. It also comes in a huge range of colors — we’re not telling you how to live your life, but Nectar serves up some serious “goes with every season” decor vibes. The pan’s square shape means it fits perfectly onto a single burner, so you can keep your sauces and side dishes rocking while you grill the main event. And like all Le Creuset items, it comes with a lifetime warranty — but we doubt you’ll need it. This pan is virtually indestructible; it’s safe for use on electric, gas, ceramic, induction, and halogen cooktops, and is even oven- and dishwasher-safe.

The secret to the pan’s flawless execution lies in its cast iron technology . Unlike flimsier materials, cast iron retains heat so the surface temperature won’t plummet when you add food to the pan. And, since Le Creuset pieces are so well-made, there are also no “hot spots” in the pan. In other words: You don’t have to play Tetris as you grill, moving food around to ensure it cooks evenly.

Le Creuset’s square grill pan is currently more than $50 off, but here’s where it gets better: You’ll get a free petite salt and pepper mill set with any order over $250 using code SPICE at checkout, so it can’t hurt to browse the rest of Le Creuset’s cookware sale as you’re shopping. We’re particularly big fans of the griddle pan (so good for pancakes), the beautiful 16-quart stockpot (ideal for homemade broths and soups), and the toughened nonstick pro collection (good for literally anything you want to cook, ever!).

Buy: Le Creuset Square Grill Pan , $100 (normally $155)

Rochelle Bilow

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Rochelle Bilow is a graduate of the French Culinary Institute, the former social media manager at Bon Appétit Magazine and Cooking Light Magazine. She has also worked as a cook on a small farm in Central New York, and a Michelin-starred restaurant in New York City. Connect with her @rochellebilow.

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