Cardio grill

A grill pan comprising:

• a pan within which to cook food;
• a grill pattern assembly defined by a plurality of ribs disposed in a generally parallel manner integrally formed with and emanating from a floor of the pan and having steep high narrow peaks to simulate a wire grate grill pattern imprint upon a food item and from which to drain fats, oils, juices, and the like, away from the food item, a plurality of deep trenches alternatingly interposed between the plurality of ribs on the floor of the pan and having a generally U-shaped pattern;
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• a pan handle with which to grasp and lift the grill pan.

A grill pan assembly comprising:

• a pan within which to cook food;
• a grill pattern assembly defined by a plurality of ribs disposed in a generally parallel manner integrally formed with and emanating from a floor of the pan and having steep high narrow peaks to simulate a wire grate grill pattern imprint upon a food item and from which to drain fats, oils, juices, and the like, away from the food item, a plurality of deep trenches alternatingly interposed between the plurality of ribs on the floor of the pan and having a generally U-shaped pattern;
• a tiered wire grate adapted for placement within the pan to create a tiered cooking platform;
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• a lid adapted to sealably cover the pan.