Winco SWA-9 Cast Iron Steak Weight 9"

A cast iron weight like this one is handy for tasks like:
-keeping bread flat on the skillet so your sandwich cooks evenly
-cooking meats on both sides, by preheating the weight
-pressing extra fat out of hamburgers

A common question with grill presses is whether they can be used in a covered grill. Since the press provides even heat distribution on the top of the item you're cooking, there isn't really a benefit to closing the grill cover.

Specs:
Height: 2 1/2"
Width: 5"
Length: 9"
Coating: high temperature black paint

Functionality: 5/5
+Good heat retention.
+Even weight distribution.
+Paint doesn't burn off, even at high temperatures. I tested this up to 600 degrees F.
-Would prefer natural oil seasoning instead of black paint on surfaces that come into direct contact with food.

Fit and Finish: 5/5
+No cracks in the cast iron. This is a common issue with low-grade cast iron cookware.
+Handle is firmly attached.

Value: 5/5
+Lower cost than comparable grill weights