Panini Press Recommendation

[CaptainMike]

After reading some recent pastrami posts I now have an interest in purchasing a panini press. A quick search revealed dozens of styles and brands, too many for my limited attention span to sort through, so I appeal to my homies here for your recommendations. Thank you in advance.

[EdF]

I know this isn't exactly what you're after, but combined with a CI pan, it will get the job done, and is versatile. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[tbob4]

I have the Lodge bacon press and it works well. I second your recommendation.

[RonB]

Ya beat me to it Ed. Don't worry - I don't get mad - I get even...

[EdF]

No prob, RonB - we're on the same page!

[aladdin4d]

A Cuisinart Griddler. There's different ones to choose from but they all have removable flip plates so you have both ribbed and flat cooking surfaces, a grease catcher that actually works pretty well and the lid lays all the way back to double the griddle area if you want to use it like that.

[tbob4]

I have this. Fantastic for everything. I also bought the waffle attachment - It works really well.

[xaugievike]

Ditto tbob4

[Attjack]

I have this too although I haven't used it in years.

[tbob4]

Mike, are you asking about a grill press or an electric press for sandwiches?

[tbob4]

I am with xaugievike on the Cuisinart recommendation. My mom got it for me a couple of years ago as a Christmas present. I use it at least once a week. I just made has from leftover BBQ'd beef ribs this mornings on it. It's great for paninis due to the swivel hinge.

[CaptainMike]

Thank you, my friend. We're looking at the GR 8, what model do you have?

[tbob4]

I con't know what model it is. It simply says Griddler by Cuisinart on top. I looked them up online for you and I can't tell what number it is. Since it is a couple of years old I'm sure that GR-8 is an upgrade over what I have. Mine looks like the GR-4N

[MBMorgan]

My recommendation is ... YES!!!

[CaptainMike]

Funny how "yes" sort of rhymes with "MCS"