This article will help you pick out the best grill pan for your cooking needs and lifestyle. Some of the most popular grill pans from Amazon have been included. Also you'll see what a grill pan is selling for on Ebay. If you'd like some indoor grilling suggestions, I've included some of my favorite indoor grilling cookbooks.

An indoor grill pan will let your grill your favorite steaks, burgers, and fish at very high heat - the next best thing to starting up the backyard grill.

Because of the high heat requirement, grill pans are usually made out of cast-iron or heavy-duty specially treated aluminum. Many recipes call for taking a grill pan from the stovetop to oven so a grill pan has to be constructed not to melt. Particular attention must be paid the the handle and any nonstick coatings.

Cast-iron is the best material to withstand high heat. Most cast-iron grill pans can go into ovens up to 500 degrees. I've not found many recipes that require heat higher than this. These pans are quite heavy and sturdy. You'll probably need a heat-resistant kitchen mitt to work with them. But they are great for the serious indoor griller.

Many grill pans have ridges on the cooking surface. These ridges give your steaks and burgers or chicken that authentic lined look that you get from grills outside. The more practical cooking answer is that it keeps foods from cooking in fat so it's more low-fat.

It's your choice if you prefer round or square. Or if you want deep sides. Generally a 10-inch square grill pan holds 2-large steaks or 4 burgers. Deep sides keep fat from spraying all over your stovetop. But it may make it harder for you to maneuver your food.

Know how to clean your cast-iron grill pan. It should never be put in soapy water because this breaks down the seasoning layer. If you choose a cast-iron grill pan, a specially made cast-iron grill brush might be a good investment.

You'll see a variety of the most popular indoor grill pans at Amazon below. Click on any of them and you can see the product details and customer reviews. I know that you'll find one to fit your cooking needs and budget. Thank you for visiting this site, Nelda

This 11-inch Nonstick Square Grill Pan can easily cook 4 hamburgers - searing them on the outside and keeping them juicy on the inside. The outside is made of durable hard-anodized 98.7 percent pure aluminum. This gives you super efficient and even heat conductivity. On the inside you'll find a long-lasting, 3-ply nonstick interior. So if you choose to you can easily cook with low-fat and even non-fat techniques. The easy-to-use handle stays cool to the touch on the stovetop. But if you put it in the oven, which you can up to 450 degrees, it is a good idea to use a kitchen mitt. This nonstick, aluminum gril pan measures 11 inches x 15 inches x 2 inches. You also receive a lifetime warranty.

This cast-iron grill pan has been pre-seasoned for your convenience - so you can use it right away. There are deep ridges in the bottom of the pan - so your food gets a nice marking. And it fries away from the fat. The juices in the bottom of the pan are great for sauteeing mushrooms, onions, and peppers to put on top of your burgers and brats. Because it's a cast-iron grill pan, you can sear and fry at extremely high temperatures. Might want to keep an eye on your kitchen smoke detector. It measures 10.5 inches x 10.5 inches x 1.75 inches. Four burgers or 2 large steaks fit in it nicely. Oven-safe to 500 degrees. When you're done cooking, handwashing is required. The sturdy handle has a convenient hole for hanging.

The KitchenAid Aluminum Deep Grill Pan has a heavy-guage aluminum core - so heat distributes rapidly and evenly eliminating all hot spots. It has an attractive and durable porcelain-enameled exterior. The interior is a scratch-resistant, 3-coat nonstick interior. There are ridges in the bottom of the grill pan to keep food from sitting in fat and oil. The handle is 18/10 stainless steel embedded in silicone, to ensure that it stays cool during cooking. You can safely put the KitchenAid Grill Pan in an oven up to 400 degrees.

One-year hassle free warranty, plus limited lifetime warranty.

A serious, heavy-duty grill pan by Emerilware. The Cast-Iron square grill pan meausres 10-inches and is perfect for two-large steaks. There are tapered ridges in the bottom of the pan that make your steaks look great and keep it from sitting in fat and oil. Built to heat consistently and cook steaks and delicate fish pefectly.

The Lodge 12-inch grill pan has been pre-seasoned for your cooking convenience. Grill pan's raised ridges keep your meat and fish away from fats and oils. Heavy-duty and durable cast-iron construction allows you to cook at high temperatures with ease. Oven safe to an astounding 500 degrees. Well-designed handle allows to you to easily pick up this cast-iron grill pan loaded with steaks or fish. Don't forget to use a kitchen mitt!

The grill surface is surrounded by a 3/4-inch tall lip surround. Tall enough to keep juices and dripping fat on the pan. And low enough for you to easy work with the cooking food.

This grill pan should be hand washed with a stiff grill brush and hot water only. Lifetime warranty.

An aluminum core gives this Calphalon grill pan the ability to cook at high temperatures and provides consistent heat throughout the cooking surface without hot spots. The aluminum material also extends up the sides of the pan. The aluminum core is then covered in brushed stainless steel, that will complement the most modern of today's kitchen designs. The long, stay-cool handle will see you through hours of cooking. The Calphalon grill pan is oven safe to 450 degrees.

The 13-inch grilling surface has raised ridges to keep fish, vegetables and meats aways from fat; 2.8-inches sides let you move food easily. Lifetime warranty.

The All-Clad Nonstick Round Grill Pan has a 12-inch round ridged grilling surface. So you can cook your meats and fish and keep them from sitting in fat and oil. A stainless steel interior combines with a hard-anodized exterior and aluminum cor to provide superb heat for your cooking. To make cooking and clean-up easier a layer of scratch-resistant layer of professional-grade nonstick has been bonded to the interior surfaces. The stainless steel, stay-cool handle is riveted on for strength. There's a hole in the handle for easy storage.

The 12-inch round grill surface is perfect for cooking two large steaks or for juicy burgers.

The Rachel Ray grill pan has been designed to make your cooking delicious and efficient. The grill pan ridges keep food from sitting in fat and oil while it cooks. The deep raised sides keep grease and food from splattering on your counter. The generous 15-inch cooking surface gives you lots of room to cook your favorite grilled dishes.When you're done cooking, the nonstick surface lets food slip out easily. Needless to say clean-up is a breeze. The cushioned silicone handles are comfortable to the touch. Practical this grill pan is oven safe to 400 degrees. Limited Lifetime Warranty.

You can get an idea from the products below the great selection of grill pans at both Amazon and Ebay.