"Edwin Pawlowski" > wrote in message
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> "svu geek" > wrote in message
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>>I recently purchased my first cast iron grill pan. After seasoning it
>> and cooking burgers in it, I noticed a small hole in the inside
>> bottom. The only reason I even noticed the hole is because there was
>> grease in the pan and it caused the hole to bubble. I'm wondering if
>> this hole is normal or if I should take the pan back and exchange it.
>>
>> Here are URLs to pictures of the hole in the pan:
>> http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll246/1mj1/pan2.jpg
>> http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll246/1mj1/pan1.jpg
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>> The pan is Emerilware which is made by All-Clad. Do you all think I
>> should exchange it?
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> Wow, All Clad is supposed to be "the best" according to the prices they
> charge. . You have a defective casting that should have bee tossed back
> in the crucible at the factory. Take that "made in China" pay back and
> get a Lodge made in the USA instead. .
>

Emerilware is manufactured in China while All-Clad is made in the USA. I
think the All-Clad lids are not made in the USA. I can't disagree that
Lodge is a fine product, but for some people (me) the larger pieces are
simply too heavy. I'd dearly love to have a Le Creuset Dutch oven, but too
heavy also.