Santa brought me one that Christmas after I wouldn’t shut up about it. I promptly did epic breakfasts, fried rice, country style potatoes and whatever else I could find an excuse to cook on it. After owning it a while and the newness wore off I reflected on what I cooked on it and the accessories I purchased for it. I had a few of those “aha” moments where I wish my future self would have told me about.
Speaking of cost, your budget for an outdoor gas griddle is another important factor to consider when selecting the best flat top grill for you. Take outdoor cooking to the next level with the 5 burner Range Top Cooking Station. The griddle top allows you to cook everything from pancakes, to stir fry, and to steak– plus so much more. The open burners provide an unmatched versatility, opening the doors to what you can cook. Get yours today to make burgers with fries, surf and turf with steamed lobster tails, or make donuts for dessert all on the same cooking station. This griddle-cooked version of beoseot kimchi bokkeum bap (Korean for “mushroom kimchi fried rice”) gets extra umami from a mix of mushrooms and a veggie boost from zucchini and carrots.
I’d recommend going through the process detailed in the manual a couple times before committing to a cook on it. And then in my 20’s I didn’t have to cook because my job as an event planner involved a lot of travel and it was easier to eat out. At the time, I was 100% positive that restaurant food would always taste better than cooking at home, and there was nothing I could do about it. I develop easy recipes that can transform your kitchen into a restaurant – and you into a true home chef. When choosing an oil for cooking on a Blackstone griddle, especially steaks, I recommend using avocado oil instead of olive oil. Philly cheesesteak smash burgers are a tasty (and very easy) twist on the classic cheesesteak sandwich.
The rule of thumb for flat-top grills is that the grill should have around 60 BTUs per square inch of cooking surface. Or try other foods you’ve tried cooking inside on a cast iron skillet, like smash burgers or grilled cheese sandwiches. Having an outdoor griddle is like having a full outdoor kitchen. Rather than only being able to cook certain foods like steaks, burgers, or veggie kabobs like you would on a traditional grill, you can cook pretty much anything on an outdoor griddle. The Blackstone 4 Burner 36” Gas Griddle in Classic Black is the master of outdoor cooking. Four independent heat controls and a scorching 60,000 BTUs for truly epic meals.
The 36” combo will run you $999.00 MSRP… And the 36” version with cabinets will cost $1,299.00 MSRP. And of course, you’ll also get 524 square inches of cooking area. It comes with Blackstone’s classic grease management blackstone grills system… And the cooktop is made from carbon steel. Moving forward, all of these Blackstone flat top grills come with a frame and casters. I love all the extras that you can buy to enhance your hobby.
They offer a wide variety of products in different sizes for various uses, and customers rate them highly. Use this version of cast iron cooking onion smash burgers and instead, smash burgers on the griddle outdoors. Even if you already have a smoker or gas grill, griddles are a great bonus way to make the perfect meal for a small or large crowd outdoors. Unlike typical grills, a griddle’s large cooking area allows you to make more food simultaneously, saving time and energy. The company’s flagship product is its large 36-inch griddle, which can cook enough food to handle even tailgating parties.
The majority of griddles, including the Blackstone and Camp Chef flat tops, have a rolled steel surface. If you’re not familiar with cooking on rolled steel, it’s similar to cooking blackstone grills with cast iron skillets in your kitchen. Depending on the size, the griddles have up to four burners beneath a rolled carbon steel griddle top that reach up to 60,000 BTUs.
I made a list of the most valuable things I learned and we talked about it on our podcast. The next buying factor to consider as you’re looking at which flat top grill to buy is the material of the actual griddle surface. To help guide your buying decisions, I’ve brainstormed a list of things that you need to consider before pushing that “Buy” button. What you’re looking for in an outdoor griddle may be completely different than what I’m looking for, so when reading these griddle reviews, it’s best to have your own list of priorities. 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.
Though smaller, this griddle doesn’t compromise on cooking power, thanks to two 17,000-BTU burners. But although your buying choices are numbered, the ceramic coated griddles are a great option if you’re looking for a flat top grill that’s easy to clean and maintain. Most of the time when you cook on a ceramic coated griddle, you’ll just need to wipe it down with a paper towel afterwards to clean it. And you don’t have to go through the process of seasoning it periodically either. At 28 inches, it has just as much cooking surface as Blackstone’s higher-end griddles. Like those pricier models, it also boasts two burners and lights with an electric ignition.