A Panini Grill is a grill press primarily for panini, an Italian sandwich made with ciabatta, cured meats, cheese, and vegetables.
The grill can be a stand alone electronic device or a cast-iron pan for a stove top. An electronic grill will have a lid that closes down on the sandwich, cooking both sides at the same time. Stove top grills require the sandwich to be turned and a heavy lid to rest on top during the grilling process so that the sandwich is pressed.
The panini grill requires no extra fat, unlike for example grilling a sandwich in a pan. A Panini can be grilled with low calorie ingredients, whilst still providing a tasty alternative to a cold sandwich. Additionally different types of breads can be used with lower carbohydrates if preferred. Cooking time for a Panini Grill is also fairly quick with the majority of sandwiches being able to be grilled in between 2 and 5 minutes.
Panini Grills can also be used to grill steak, Prosciutto, Salami, ham, hamburgers, fish such as Tuna, chicken, and vegetables such as eggplant and peppers. To grill using a Panini properly you need to ensure that the temperature is a minimum of 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
The Panini Grill should not be confused with the George Foreman Grill, these are similar but different products. A George Foreman Grill can also substitute for a Panini Grill. If you have a George Foreman Grill, you may find that the space needed and expense involved may make an investment in a Panini Grill non-effective.
Wolfgang Puck Bistro Panini Duet with Skewers
This video demonstrates the Wolfgang Puck Bistro Panini Duet.
The Wolfgang Puck Bistro Panini Duet along with Skewers can be used to prepare authentic Italian paninis and Cuban sandwiches as well as to grill poultry, fish, sausages and many other foods.
The video is well worthwhile watching prior to purchasing this brand of Panini.
Panini Grill Manufacturers
Here are a list of Panini Grill Manufacturers:
- Bella Cucinahttp://www.shopping.com/-bella+cucina+panini+grill
- Brevillehttp://www.brevilleusa.com/grilling/panini-grill.html
- Cuisinarthttp://www.cuisinart.com/products/grills/gr-1.html
- De Longhihttp://www.nextag.com/delonghi-panini/compare-html
- Koolatronhttp://koolatrononline.stores.yahoo.net/koolatron-total-chef-4-in-1-grill.html
- Krupshttp://www.everythingkitchens.com/Krups_Panini_Grill_Chrome_Nonstick_FDE3.html
- Lincathttp://www.lincat.co.uk/lincat-news/lincat-add-electric-salamander-grill-to-opus-700-series
- Maestrowavehttp://www.maestrowave.com/documents/Sept05Grillerwarefare.pdf
- Parryhttp://www.wechillit.com/index1.html
- Wolfgang Puckhttp://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Wolfgang-Puck-Heavy-duty-Nonstick-Panini-Grill-Refurbished/3545733/product.html
Featured Image: DeLonghi Panini Grill
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Fast Facts
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Home Model Price Range
$30 to $300
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Commercial Model Price Range
Many model types, $350 - £3,750
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Non-Stick
Typically have easy-to-clean non-stick surfaces
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Ridges
Most grills have ridges to create grill lines on the food
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Not just for Paninis
You can also cook steak, hamburgers, fish, chicken, and vegetables, etc
