New RT Griddle

[babydocsmoker]

Wondering what everyone's thoughts are about the new Rectecq griddle.

SmokeStone 600 Griddle

Introducing the world’s first and only wood fired griddle: the recteq SmokeStone. The only griddle that adds delicious wood fired smoke flavor to every sizzling bite. Plus, the SmokeStone is the only griddle with precise, Wi-Fi Temperature Control, so the griddle automatically adjusts the heat...

www.recteq.com

Its pellet fed, which I kinda like the idea but wonder when you're cooking at higher temps (like griddle temps) is it really gonna make any difference? In the end heat is heat and pellets can be expensive if you're burning a lot on a wide open surface like a griddle. It looks like its got some good features, and I love the Rectecq brand, but I wonder if its worth the extra $$ compared to a Blackstone on clearance at Walmart.

 

[clifish]

yeah I would default to a propane blackstone...no knock on RT but it is a waste of pellets for that single use.

 

[civilsmoker]

@ a 350 temp, the RT burner goes through about 1.5 lbs per hour average about 26 hours of burn time for a $13 Costco bag…. Last time I filled a fully empty tank was 20 bills or 24 for and exchange so the equivalent would be close to 40 hours of flat top time……I would say is very comparable and maybe even a bit cheaper…….

 

[civilsmoker]

Oh I will add having it temp controlled makes it more like a true therm controlled flat top which has a huge value in flat top operational cooking. I’m actually very intrigued about it……I’ll be watching the reviews and one just may find a home next to my 1250…….

 

[babydocsmoker]

Oh I will add having it temp controlled makes it more like a true therm controlled flat top which has a huge value in flat top operational cooking. I’m actually very intrigued about it……I’ll be watching the reviews and one just may find a home next to my 1250…….

I had the same thought...and there is room next to my 1250 as well .

I guess you really could use any pellet, so stock up on whatever is cheapest maybe. I just wonder if they are gonna burn through pellets faster than that since its not a closed system like the grill is.

I'll be honest, I don't have a griddle and I hate using propane for things. My thought was to run natural gas from my home since I have an access point, but that's a lot more work. If you pick one up....post your thoughts on it!

 

[civilsmoker]

I had the same thought...and there is room next to my 1250 as well .

I guess you really could use any pellet, so stock up on whatever is cheapest maybe. I just wonder if they are gonna burn through pellets faster than that since its not a closed system like the grill is.

I'll be honest, I don't have a griddle and I hate using propane for things. My thought was to run natural gas from my home since I have an access point, but that's a lot more work. If you pick one up....post your thoughts on it!

I have a mini 2 burner that I won from the Throwdown that I use in the trailer and I also have a 1/4 inch flat top for the Weber gasser, and both work well but I miss having a therm controlled one. The RT does have a lid as they are pushing the smoking flavor and it does have a upper rack to roast. I'm pretty sure the therm control is air based vs plate temp, cause 350 to 375 plate temp is the most common temp so that's why I'm interested in how controlled it will be.