This is such a smart investment.
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I consider myself a good cook who knows her way around the kitchen. If I’m pressed for time, I can throw together a sheet pan meal or one-pot pasta like the best of them. I’m great at following a recipe once, then being able to wing it every time I recreate that dish.
I’d take that a step further and assert that even if I haven’t been to the grocery store in a while and I’m dealing with some second-string ingredients, I can usually make something tasty. But there is one thing that I’m not great at: grilling.
The fact is, grilling intimidates me. It’s in the realm of things that I consider great for other people, but not for me (see also: sourdough bread and sous vide cooking). I do love the taste of grilled food, possibly more than any other cooking method or mode of preparation.
There is one way that the grill-adverse like me can get around this fear, and that’s with a grill pan.
Usually made of cast iron, they can sit on the stovetop and get really, really hot to mimic the char of the grill. They even have lines, so your chicken thighs or salmon fillets can have distinctive grill marks on them.
Right now, Aldi has an affordable grill pan, which I picked up today at Aldi for $19.99. It’s further proof that Aldi finds are the best grocery store scores of all time!
Crofton Cast-Iron Cookware
- Price: $19.99 for a grill pan, fry pan, or saucepot
- Why I Love It: My Crofton Dutch oven has held up beautifully for years, and it was a fraction of the price I would've paid for a Le Creuset.
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Everything You Need to Know About Aldi's Cast-Iron
The Crofton cast-iron cookware collection includes a grill pan, a fry pan, and a saucepot, and each item is on sale for $19.99. They come in a glossy blue or matte cream finish, and the saucepots come with matching lids. It’s basically a knockoff of what Le Creuset and Lodge offer, but at a more affordable price point.
Whether you’re intimidated by the grill like me or want a way to bring grilling recipes inside once the weather gets cold, these are great options for any home cook. Plus, they’re just plain beautiful. You won’t mind having a stack of dirty dishes on your stovetop as long as it's these Crofton options.
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About Aldi Finds
This product is an Aldi find, which is an item with limited inventory that stores rotate onto their shelves every week. They come and go quickly! Keep an eye out, because your local Aldi may have sold out or no longer carry the product.
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