Looking to get a gas griddle to add to the outdoor setup. I don't actually like the Blackstone because I will set this into an outdoor kitchen counter so the rear grease trap sounds awful. I've been looking at the Camp Chef FTG600 as older models could double as a grill (although I have a pellet smoker and am looking into a Kamado so that will be my grill) and looks more robust...or the Blue Rhino Razor...or the pit boss but I don't want the nonstick griddle. I don't mind cast iron seasoning. I'm in Seattle so all winter I'll have to season the metal well or cook on it often to prevent the moisture from destroying it but I don't trust these ceramic coatings, plus I hate using plastic tools.
I'd buy a blackstone in an instant due to aftermarket support but I can't ever see myself pushing grease towards the back. Any input?
The other option was buying a cheap gas grill new or used and a Little Griddle or similar. Then it would be stainless which actually would be my preferred metal for the griddle but no one puts that out new. But then I'd have to deal potentially with harder aftermarket support as these grills are cranked out and tube burners/deflectors tend to go away after 10 yrs. I even thought about a kitchen gas cooktop and get Steelmade to make me one for it because they're griddles are awesome, plus gives me the option to use a burner for a pot for basting sauces
I'd buy a blackstone in an instant due to aftermarket support but I can't ever see myself pushing grease towards the back. Any input?
The other option was buying a cheap gas grill new or used and a Little Griddle or similar. Then it would be stainless which actually would be my preferred metal for the griddle but no one puts that out new. But then I'd have to deal potentially with harder aftermarket support as these grills are cranked out and tube burners/deflectors tend to go away after 10 yrs. I even thought about a kitchen gas cooktop and get Steelmade to make me one for it because they're griddles are awesome, plus gives me the option to use a burner for a pot for basting sauces