More versatile than a grill, these griddles allow you to make diner-worthy brunch spreads and hibachi-style meat and vegetables. This large Blackstone 36″ Griddle with Hood is the original model that first began production in 2005. You can quickly cook for a crowd with this four-burner griddle offering 60,000 BTUs of powerful heat. Blackstone sells their own conditioning oil, which has been developed to specifically season their flat-top griddles.
Commonly thought of as breakfast grills, you can still cook everything you would on a normal grill. Thanks to the handles implemented on its side, moving the griddle to and from the surface of your grill is safe and fast. If you don’t want to invest in a dedicated griddle, the Little Griddle is a great option. If you’re looking for a full-featured, high-performing griddle at a reasonable price point, then the Victory 4-burner griddle should be considered.
It’s also slightly heavier at 48 pounds, which isn’t unmanageable if carried by two adults. The stainless steel grill has a front push-button ignition control pant, and a generous 784 square inches of cooking space. Whether you’re cooking for two or a crowd, finding a grill to suit all comers is a moving target. Plus, the brand is known for its durable and innovative outdoor griddles that you can count on for years to come. A griddle is an uninterrupted, flat heated surface, with no holes or openings in it. Things cooked on a griddle sit in their own oil and grease—or require some type of oil or grease, if the food on the griddle doesn’t have any of its own.
This cleaning tutorial will walk you through everything you need to know, including burner care, grill seasoning, and rust prevention. Its 400 square inches of cooking space give you enough room to prepare food for a family of four or five. In front, there is a grease trench the full width of the griddle.
I used two extra-wide Blackstone spatulas to smash the burgers until I heard that satisfying sizzle. When the burgers were done, I topped them with cheese and toasted some buns on the other side. I built the burgers right on the flattop; I felt like a professional line cook for a moment. As someone who loves cooking outside but finds the grill a bit intimidating, I was especially excited about a new product like the Blackstone and decided to test it out for myself. Apply a few drops of oil and lemon juice to the surface, and use sandpaper to lightly wipe off whatever rust you can. If rust has started to develop on your grill’s surface, don’t fret.
This hood secures to the rear of the griddle and lifts out of the way easily when cooking. The griddle comes ready for use with 1 lb propane canisters, but can be upgraded to use 20 lb tanks with an optional adapter hose & regulator (sold separately). This portable, propane-powered griddle will make you the hero of your next camping trip or tailgate. A grill either has
a grate made from metal rods, or a cast metal plate with ridges and perforations—in either case, the surface allows oil and grease to drip away from the food being cooked. Grills will work best in most cases over 400˚F, especially when searing meat is desired. Typical foods cooked on grills include burgers, chicken, ribs, bratwurst, chops, steaks, and vegetables.