Reddit reviews OXO 1312580 Good Grips Cast Iron Pan Brush,Black
We found 7 Reddit comments about OXO 1312580 Good Grips Cast Iron Pan Brush,Black. Here are the top ones, ranked by their Reddit score.
Ideal for cleaning flat and ridged grill pans and griddlesEffectively cleans cast iron pans without soap or detergent to preserve seasoningShort, stiff bristles remove cooked on foods without damaging surfaceAngled bristles for deeper cleaningScraper tip penetrates corners and groovesSoft, comfortable handle is non-slip, even when wetNot for use on outdoor grills
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WINNER
Rated as RECOMMENDED:
OXO Grill Pan Brush - DISCONTINUED(?)
> The only improvement that we could make to this tough little brush would be a slightly longer handle, though its compact size provides great leverage for hard scrubbing. Well-spaced bunches of short nylon bristles scoured effectively and rinsed clean without becoming stained or holding odors. The built-in scraper really dug between the ridges of a grill pan or along the rim of a baking dish, and its grippy, round handle was very comfortable.
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NOTE 1: ATK lists the product as discontinued, so no price is given. The image used in this review is from the ATK page, so you can see that it exactly matches the one in the Amazon link above.
NOTE 2: Amazon also carries a OXO Good Grips Electric Grill and Panini Press Brush for $9.99 but as you can see by the images, it is NOT THE PRODUCT TESTED. ~OP
Also rated as RECOMMENDED:
> Although it looks delicate, the natural bristles on this beechwood brush have more friction than do synthetic bristles, making them more effective cleaners. Its handle kept hands well out of hot water. The only downside: Food gets stuck in the base of the thick bristles. You can put this brush through the dishwasher from time to time for deep cleaning, but regular dishwashing will dry it out and degrade it.
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> While its rounded bamboo handle was remarkably comfortable to hold, this brush’s soft, squashy bristles were ineffective at serious scrubbing; they also held on to odors. Because it’s not dishwasher-safe, you have to take the time to scrub this brush by hand after finishing the dishes.
i use this brush https://www.amazon.com/OXO-Good-Grips-Cast-Brush/dp/B004ZLAGN6/ref=asc_df_B004ZLAGN6/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=198056903981&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15524463061525861359&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9053018&hvtargid=pla-348446237030&psc=1
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finish cooking, let pan cool down, put some water in it just to cover the ridges, put it on a low heat and wait for the wisps of steam to start coming off. You can use the brush to just move the burnt on stuff or dump out the water and scrub and rinse under hot sink water. usually i do both, get as much stuff off as i can as the pan is slowly heating up and then rinse it and really get at whatever is left. sounds like a lot of effort as im typing it but i swear its not, usually is like a 2 minute process
I use a combination of this brush (including the scraper if needed) and then a regular abrasive sponge and soap for tough jobs. Note that, while grills takes longer to season they do season with use and the job becomes noticeably easier.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004ZLAGN6/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
To add to what you said, I purchase this little guy and it's fantastic.
Let the pan cool slowly on the stove, then run hot water and rinse the pan, scrub with this little guy, use the plastic edge to scrap any sticky chunks then the heavy bristles to brush the rest away.
I made chorizo last night in my pan and it only took like a minute to wash the layer of hot sticky chunks off the pan.
RECOMMENDED - WINNER
Caldrea Dishwashing Brush $5.00
Caldrea Dishwashing Brush
Although it looks delicate, the natural bristles on this beechwood brush have more friction than do synthetic bristles, making them more effective cleaners. Its handle kept hands well out of hot water. The only downside: Food gets stuck in the base of the thick bristles. You can put this brush through the dishwasher from time to time for deep cleaning, but regular dishwashing will dry it out and degrade it.
RECOMMENDED
OXO Grill Pan Brush $10.95
(ATK Gives it as discontinued, but i could find it on Amazon.)
The only improvement that we could make to this tough little brush would be a slightly longer handle, though its compact size provides great leverage for hard scrubbing. Well-spaced bunches of short nylon bristles scoured effectively and rinsed clean without becoming stained or holding odors. The built-in scraper really dug between the ridges of a grill pan or along the rim of a baking dish, and its grippy, round handle was very comfortable.
NOT RECOMMENDED
Full Circle Laid Back Dish Brush
The bamboo handle on this natural-bristle brush was comfortable, and once we got used to the bent-back angle of the head, it was mostly easy to use. We also liked the ridge on top of the head for scraping. Too bad the soft bristles often bent and sloshed around the pan, food got trapped at their base, and odors clung. We like that the head is replaceable and can be popped off to go in the dishwasher because the handle is not dishwasher-safe.
NOT RECOMMENDED
Lodge Cast-Iron Scrubber
The long synthetic bristles on this brush often bent and flexed when we scrubbed, making us work a little too hard to get jobs done, especially along ridges and lips of pans—we had to resort to using a fingernail to scrape a few spots. The bristles stained and splayed, making us fear for its longevity, though we like that it can go through the dishwasher.
NOT RECOMMENDED
Libman Big Job Kitchen Brush
Very sturdy and comfortable to hold, this brush easily removed stuck-on eggs, but that’s about it. It couldn’t dislodge glaze burned onto the grill pan’s ridges, becoming greasy, stained, and blackened; it didn’t come clean until a few trips through the dishwasher (but still smelled of fish). Scrubbing the casserole dish took a lot of elbow grease, and the brush struggled to remove food stuck along the rim.
NOT RECOMMENDED
Full Circle Be Good Dish Brush
While its rounded bamboo handle was remarkably comfortable to hold, this brush’s soft, squashy bristles were ineffective at serious scrubbing; they also held on to odors. Because it’s not dishwasher-safe, you have to take the time to scrub this brush by hand after finishing the dishes.
I've only used the pan a few times but the first time I used [this](oxo good grips cast iron pan brush https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004ZLAGN6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_RGOEDbFVKAJP4) pan scrubber and the middle of the pan had a metallic, silverish look in some spots after, so maybe that was too abrasive. I though the scrubber in this post would be soft enough. I don't use soap, but usually put a good amount of Kosher salt with a little water in there and scrub.
>Also I like to put a lite coat of oil on it before reheating.
Do you do this when applying mild heat for the purpose of drying excess water to avoid rust? Or are you talking about reheating for reseasoning purposes?
Ya, I'd use this Oxo brush for your grill pan.
Salt, of any sort is a good scrub. I have a chainmail, I use it when I can't get it off with my sponge and don't want to mess around with salt.
What I would do is after cleaning, dry with paper towels (to avoid any marks on your kitchen towels) and then lightly oil to store. I just use canola for that.
Sometimes I use soap and water after cooking something stinky ore particularly greasy. Fish, for example on the stinky end of things.
Best advice I can give you is as soon as your pan cools down enough to handle it safely, clean it. Don't leave it sit out. The residue can be bad for the seasoning.
Clean quickly, oil lightly, and have faith that short dropping it and breaking it, there is nothing you can do on the stove top that can't be fixed.