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How to cook perfect paella using a cast iron skillet for outdoor grilling
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Feb 27, 2025
Make authentic paella outdoors with a cast-iron skillet! This video covers the best ingredients, proper rice-to-broth ratios, and expert grilling techniques to achieve the perfect crispy socarrat and deep flavors.
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how to cook perfect paa using a cast
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iron skillet for outdoor grilling the
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appeal of outdoor grilled paa paa a
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traditional Spanish dish is known for
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its rich flavors and aromatic
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ingredients cooking it over an open
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flame enhances the Smoky depth and gives
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it a perfect soar at crispy rice layer
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using a cast iron skillet instead of a
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traditional paa pan makes this dish
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accessible for outdoor grilling
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enthusiasts choosing the right
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ingredients for auth IC flavor the key
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to a flavorful paa is using quality
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ingredients start with bomba or kisara
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rice which absorbs broth without
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becoming mushy use saffron for its
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signature golden hue and Smoky depth
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along with high quality proteins like
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shrimp muscles chizo or chicken fresh
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vegetables and homemade broth enhance
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the Dish's overall taste preparing the
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cast iron skillet for even cooking a
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well seasoned cast iron skillet
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distributes Heat evenly ensuring perfect
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rice texture preheat the skillet over
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medium heat on the grill to avoid hot
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spots adding a thin layer of olive oil
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prevents sticking and helps create the
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crispy soar at layer at the bottom of
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the pan sauté aromatics and proteins for
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depth Begin by sautéing onions garlic
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and bell peppers in olive oil until
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softened then add proteins such as chizo
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or chicken Browning them for extra
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flavor if using Seafood cook it sep
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separately and add it later to prevent
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overcooking the caramelization of these
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ingredients infuses the dish with
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richness toasting the rice for enhanced
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texture once the aromatics and proteins
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are ready stir in the rice and coat it
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with oil to toast slightly this process
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prevents the rice from becoming mushy
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and enhances its nutty flavor toasting
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also helps the rice absorb liquid more
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effectively leading to a firmer more
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structured paa simmering the broth
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without stirring slowly pour in the
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saffron infused broth and tomatoes
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Distributing it evenly over the rice
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avoid stirring after this point as this
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allows the rice to develop the coveted
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soar ad at the bottom maintaining a
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steady simmer and occasionally rotating
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the skillet ensures even cooking adding
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seafood and vegetables at the right time
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Seafood Cooks quickly so add shrimp
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muscles or clams during the last 5 to 10
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minutes of cooking vegetables like peas
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roasted red pepper or artichokes can be
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scattered on top for additional flavor
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and color covering the grill slightly
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helps steam the seafood while
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intensifying the flavors achieving the
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perfect soar at for authentic texture
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the Hallmark of a great paa is the
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crispy caramelized rice layer at the
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bottom to achieve this increase the heat
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slightly for the last few minutes of
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cooking listen for a gentle crackling
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sound indicating that the rice is
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crisping up be careful not to burn it
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just just a light toast is enough
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resting the paa for maximum flavor
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absorption once the broth has been
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absorbed remove the skillet from the
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grill and let the paa rest for 5 to 10
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minutes this step allows the flavors to
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meld and ensures a more cohesive texture
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covering the skillet Loosely with foil
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keeps it warm without making the rice
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soggy serving and enjoying an outdoor
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grilled paa paa is best enjoyed straight
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from the skillet served family style gar
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with fresh lemon wedges and chopped
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parsley for brightness the combination
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of smoky grilled flavors crispy sarad
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and Rich saffron infused rice makes this
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a showstopping dish for any outdoor
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