The rage in barbecue is cooking Paella on the grill. An authentic paella pan is the way to go because it can be used right on your bbq grill. These fabulous Spanish rice dishes are great compliment to your summer barbecue.If you haven’t tried paella cooked in an authentic paella pan then you are in for a real treat. Good paella has layers of rice and toppings such as chicken, seafood, and vegetables that are cooked to perfection in an array of seasonings and spices.

The best way to do it properly is to cook it in a paella pan. The Paella pan is designed to cook your rice in a thin layer so that a maximum amount of the paella can absorb the flavors. They are wide and short to accomplish just that which is why the are the best pan for making great paella. The rice should only be about a half inch thick for perfect paella. This pan works great when used on the barbecue grill because of its rather large diameter. You can also use it on the stove top but it will usually take up two burners on your stove.

21RbmbbVS7L._SL160_A great paella pan for the grill is the Cast Iron Enameled Paella Pan By Emeril.
It has an enamel coating that makes it durable and easy to clean.

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