Best Cast Iron Reversible Grill & Frying Plate, 35cm Pots & Pans

The Skeppshult cast iron reversible grill & frying plate is a versatile piece of kit, built to last a lifetime. Use it directly on the hob or even over an open fire to sear meat, fish and veg. Or place in the oven to cook a whole fish, or roast slices of pumpkin and other large veg. 

On the grill side, the high ridges are exactly what you want for making sharp, distinct grill lines to give food a dramatic finish. Meanwhile, the smooth side is perfect for making drop scones on the hob, or searing bacon under the grill.

The pan measures 35cm across its longest edge, and is designed to last from generation to generation.

Swedish company Skeppshult (pronounced hep-salt) has been making cast iron products by hand since 1906. The process starts with raw iron that is heated to a searing 1,500°C in the furnaces. The molten iron is then cast into special moulds, made from sand which can withstand the extreme temperatures.

Sand moulds can only be used once, and therefore each product is unique – no two items are exactly alike. Each sand mould is recycled and used for another product. Skeppshult seasons their cast iron with rapeseed oil (also called canola oil) from Osterlen to protect it from damage. This also gives the cast iron its natural non-stick properties.

Skeppshult’s cast iron is an environmentally friendly alternative to plastic-coated aluminium pans.

Read our guide to cleaning and seasoning cast iron here