The Doctor Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 So this is going to showcase how little I know about cooking and cookware, but can someone explain the magic of fajita platters? My dad always enjoys seeing the sizzling platters come out to the tables at restaurants, so I thought it might make a good father's day gift. This set at Amazon has universally positive reviews. However, in reading those reviews, it seems like there's more to it than just heating the platter up. It looks like you may not actually cook the meat/vegetables on the platter itself, but rather cook them separately and then transfer everything to the platter for serving. Is that correct? And what keeps them sizzling for so long afterward? Thank you for your time and attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmoomau Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 We used to have a cast iron fajita skillet that had like a super duty pot handle you slid on and a wooden base that you set it into, I think I got rid of it for lack of use, but that one you use on the stove and cook everything in it. Here is a video I saw online that uses something similar to what I had, except this one doesn't seem to have the pot holder handle that slides on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Doctor Posted June 16, 2015 Author Share Posted June 16, 2015 Thanks. That video actually gives me some hope! Now another stupid question: can those things be used on an outdoor grill or electric stovetop with the same results? Probably the grill would be ideal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmoomau Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Thanks. That video actually gives me some hope! Now another stupid question: can those things be used on an outdoor grill or electric stovetop with the same results? Probably the grill would be ideal. I would assume a grill would work in a very similar way fire-heat hit the pan, I have a gas stove top, so no idea about an electric stove top. Is it one with the coils? My Mom has that type and I have used a cast iron pan on it before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodeats Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Thanks. That video actually gives me some hope! Now another stupid question: can those things be used on an outdoor grill or electric stovetop with the same results? Probably the grill would be ideal. Do you have an oven to preheat the griddle in? Because that is how I thought restaurants did it and it's how this Aggie's Kitchen post (http://aggieskitchen.com/2009/03/01/its-fajita-night/) did too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Doctor Posted June 17, 2015 Author Share Posted June 17, 2015 Yes, my folks my folks have an electric stove with the coils and an oven, as well as an outdoor grill. I took the plunge and ordered the set, which I think is the same one as your link, goodeats. Thanks all! We'll see what happens. I'm going to visit for July 4th so maybe I'll see it in action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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