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Griddle - Outdoor Kitchen

Posted on 9/28/20 at 9:09 pm
Posted by lsuwiseman
Frisco, TX
Member since Nov 2016
51 posts
Posted on 9/28/20 at 9:09 pm
Finalizing our pool outdoor kitchen design. Originally was going to go with grill, side burner and BGE. Thinking about replacing the BGE with a griddle. for smoking I think I will go with a pellet grill as I like the ease of it.

For griddle owners, how much are you using it compared to grill and or smoker. Griddles have become very popular as of late - I like the idea of having one but nit sure how much ill really use it and what will I cook on it.

Cant beat a grill due to the ease of clean-up.
Posted by VABuckeye
Naples, FL
Member since Dec 2007
35482 posts
Posted on 9/28/20 at 9:16 pm to
Griddles are easy to clean and very versatile cooking surfaces.
Posted by Rohan
Baton Rouge
Member since Feb 2005
1569 posts
Posted on 9/28/20 at 11:00 pm to
I have a griddle and a Kamado Joe. I wouldn’t consider them interchangeable. I use them both equally depending on what I’m cooking. I like burgers better on the griddle. Chicken better on the kamado. I like having them both so I have options.
Posted by nolabuilder
Member since Jul 2016
68 posts
Posted on 9/29/20 at 5:53 am to
FWIW, just built mine with a Primo, grill and side burner. I’ve used the side burner zero times. Wish I would have done something different there. Don’t think I would have had enough room for a griddle but would have used the shite out of that.
Posted by Coater
Madison, MS
Member since Jun 2005
33059 posts
Posted on 9/29/20 at 6:50 am to
Man I think I’d stick with your egg and grill

You can easily place a flattop onto your grill to make it a griddle

LINK
Posted by jvargas
Member since Feb 2019
957 posts
Posted on 9/29/20 at 7:39 am to
I have a 36" Blackstone and it is awesome. Use it pretty often.
Posted by Janky
Team Primo
Member since Jun 2011
35957 posts
Posted on 9/29/20 at 8:18 am to
I have a 36" blackstone that I never use.
Posted by NOLAGT
Over there
Member since Dec 2012
13501 posts
Posted on 9/29/20 at 9:35 am to
I have a dual side burner I have used maybe 5 times in 5 years. If I did it over again id skip it OR put one of those bigger power burners for boiling smaller pots seafood and stuff. I have a separate deep fryer so I don't need to heat oil on it.

As for the griddle, grill, BGE situation if you dont have all 3 id keep the BGE and grill and do as above and put a griddle on the grill. OR keep your grill if you want something like that and get a pellet smoker.

I would also look at the Primo XL vs BGE because to me oval > round imo
Posted by Midget Death Squad
Meme Magic
Member since Oct 2008
24495 posts
Posted on 9/29/20 at 9:40 am to
Don't buy a griddle. Stick with what you are planning and get yourself a griddle made for your grill.

https://steelmadeusa.com/


I have one for my rangetop, and I wish I did it for my grill instead. It works great.


Posted by DeoreDX
Member since Oct 2010
4053 posts
Posted on 9/29/20 at 10:11 am to
A Griddle and pellet grill would be the most versatile combo. I use my griddle more than all my other outdoor cooking apparatus. Mainly because a lot of what I would cook indoors now gets cooked on the griddle. Don't skimp on the griddle size I contemplated a 28" but went with the 36" and I'm glad I did.
This post was edited on 9/29/20 at 10:13 am
Posted by Janky
Team Primo
Member since Jun 2011
35957 posts
Posted on 9/29/20 at 2:05 pm to
Anyone ever do a pizza on the griddle?
Posted by KosmoCramer
Member since Dec 2007
76508 posts
Posted on 9/29/20 at 2:16 pm to
quote:

Anyone ever do a pizza on the griddle?


I don't think that would work well. You need that radiant heat.
Posted by Janky
Team Primo
Member since Jun 2011
35957 posts
Posted on 9/29/20 at 2:25 pm to
I am trying to figure out a way to cook one other than the oven. I have tried on my primo and it never ends well. shite sticks and it looks like a deformed amoeba.
Posted by DeoreDX
Member since Oct 2010
4053 posts
Posted on 9/29/20 at 3:29 pm to
quote:

Anyone ever do a pizza on the griddle?


My Griddle has a built in air fryer and air frying pizza works great
Posted by VABuckeye
Naples, FL
Member since Dec 2007
35482 posts
Posted on 9/29/20 at 4:07 pm to
You've listede that griddle before but I don't see a grease trap on it which is a huge no from me when cooking over an open flame. It limits what can be safely cooked on the griddle.

Little Griddle Professional is a 28" grill or stovetop griddle and it has a great grease trap.

Posted by weurf3
nola
Member since Jun 2004
1169 posts
Posted on 9/29/20 at 4:18 pm to
Janky, I can help take that off your hands.
Posted by CoachChappy
Member since May 2013
32514 posts
Posted on 9/29/20 at 6:42 pm to
quote:

I am trying to figure out a way to cook one other than the oven.

I have a lodge pizza stone. I throw it on my Weber genesis. It’s awesome.
Posted by Midget Death Squad
Meme Magic
Member since Oct 2008
24495 posts
Posted on 9/30/20 at 9:14 am to
quote:

I don't see a grease trap



Its in the front of the griddle where all the holes are
Posted by kage
ATL
Member since Feb 2010
4068 posts
Posted on 9/30/20 at 11:23 am to
quote:

A Griddle and pellet grill would be the most versatile combo.


Agreed, however I think you can interchange a pellet grill or egg type grill, depending on what your preference is.

But, the overall theme is that there is zero reason to have a gas grill. Everything you do on a gas grill will be made better by a griddle.
Posted by VABuckeye
Naples, FL
Member since Dec 2007
35482 posts
Posted on 9/30/20 at 12:12 pm to
Thanks. It is a very nice looking griddle.
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