lets talk griddles !!

[TNJAKE]

I agree on the quality. Hope you got the full cover for it as well. It's one of the most heavy duty covers I've ever had for a grill

 

[cal1956]

i haven't got the soft cover for it , as we plan on using it almost daily
the main reason for buying it was to eliminate frying in the kitchen and reduce clean up time , i will be making a concrete pad for it directly in front of my back door and adding a light above it so that i can just walk a couple steps out the door and start cooking without grease splatter getting all over the wife's new kitchen ( happy wife , happy life ...lol )

 

[Bytor]

I agree on the quality. Hope you got the full cover for it as well. It's one of the most heavy duty covers I've ever had for a grill

Your're right with that one. As far as outdoor covers go, it's a beast and works great.

 

[Cabo]

We haven't fried anything inside since we got ours. I'm surprised how much we use it.

 

[cal1956]

last night i cooked "fried potatoes and pork chops " for supper on it , this thing cooks great , i know that i will have to buy a couple of tools that are better suited for the griddle than the stove but thats something that i will be happy to do

 

[illini40]

Apologies for digging this thread up from months ago.

However - I'm curious from the flat top owners: what is the grease splatter like with these flat tops? Will it wreck havoc on a patio?

 

[bill1]

Another way to phrase the question is, "How much more relaxed are your outdoor cleanliness standards that indoors?"
Whether grill or griddle, you generate the same waste products (splatters, etc) outdoors as indoors but I suspect outdoors our clean-up time is quicker because our standards are relaxed.
(Now if you have gorgeous concrete work, it's always a good idea to have a mat or drip pan under a cooking appliance.)
I'm even leaning towards the concept of a second kitchen outside, including sink, dishwasher, and utensil drawers, so that all aspects of outdoor cooking is simplified by the time-saving discount of "lower standards" . Not unlike going camping.
When my wife wanted the kitchen remodeled I moved the old sink to the garage and trashed the dishwasher. Now I wish I had them both in the back patio. The "dirty sink" would still serve the same purpose, it's just washing up after garage chores (oil changes etc) would require walking to the back yard first before entering the house. But you'd get the time back when it's time for BBQ.
I guess my ideal house would have an added "dirty bathroom" in the garage and a "dirty kitchen" in the patio.
In cold climates, this adds some extra "winterization" chores, but it just makes you appreciate Spring and Summer even more.

 

[rc4u]

so you think your grandaddy had that stuff. really just kiddin but a few germs keep the gut probiotics healthy, and you need this to combat when you go to a restaurant and eat food when cook or helpers are not in good mood. course when growing up in the '60's the cutting up of livestock n cooking it was different but still common with some.

 

[Bytor]

I use my flat top all of the time and I don't really notice too much of a mess on my patio floor. I have the pro series Blackstone that has a self on the left and right side of the top and the hinged lid. I do notice that all of these will have some splatter on them. However, it really depends on what I am making.

Smash burgers, bacon and searing tend to be the biggest culprits for me. All and all though, it beats cooking in doors and the odors associated with it and the smudges and smears as well. Cooking towards the center also helps out too.

I used to use a mat underneath my smoker, but that became a mess from rain and algae. My backyard only gets morning sun, so things don't get to dry out very much.

Usually, a couple of times a year I will move things out onto the yard and give the patio a good washing and things are good to go. But thats not just because of the flat top though.

 

[bill1]

...a few germs keep the gut probiotics healthy...

I tend to agree with you. But my wife sees cleanliness more as a matter of godliness and prestige than a matter of public health. So grease splatters on the kitchen stove top better not be there tomorrow!
And I think if you ask anyone with experience as a fry cook they'll tell you that with time the floor around a griddle or vat can become dangerously slippery if regular mopping or non-slip mats are not employed. So I think illini40 earlier today asks a valid question.
So nice outdoor griddle sounds to me like an excuse to get a nice pressure washer. And it's easier to pressure wash a patio than to clean my kitchen's awful laminate flooring. So again, an argument for more outdoor cooking !

 

[Bytor]

bill1 , I like your thinking

 

[cal1956]

the splatter on mine seems mostly on the small metal tables at each end of the griddle , they had a flat black paint that felt like sand paper , but a quick sanding and a coat of gloss enamel makes cleaning them MUCH easier , as far as cleaning the griddle plate , just turn the heat to high wait a minute and wipe down with paper towels .clean as a whistle !

 

[Fueling Around]

Apologies for digging this thread up from months ago.

However - I'm curious from the flat top owners: what is the grease splatter like with these flat tops? Will it wreck havoc on a patio?

I bought a Blackstone, but haven't cooked on it.
I have stains on concrete from using my Weber kettle.
Got the kettle as a kick to the curb and missing the ash pan.

Mat under the grill isn't the answer over a concrete paver patio.
I would use a sealer on the pavers.

 

[cal1956]

the one i bought has a hinged lid that keeps dust from blowing onto the griddle plate , where i live we have high winds and a lot of dust ( not to mention snow ) and the lid has done a great job of keeping the griddle plate clean

 

[bill1]

Sealers can look really nice on pavers and sculpted concrete. Is it slippery? I’m not as good on my feet as I used to be.
Sorry for the detour.

 

[Winterrider]

I will vouch for the slippery patio after sealing. " Can be very " , we have stamped and sealed. (Dirty now) Little snow on it and its a skating rink, even for the dog. Looks beautiful when wet though.

 

[MJB05615]

That does look nice though.

 

[Fueling Around]

I will vouch for the slippery patio after sealing. " Can be very " , we have stamped and sealed. (Dirty now) Little snow on it and its a skating rink, even for the dog. Looks beautiful when wet though.
...

I had to look twice to see it was concrete versus a deck.
Very nice and no cracks is a plus.
They do have anti-slip grit to add in the sealer.

 

[WayneM]

I know it's an old(er)thread, but I have to ask...don't they make patio paint. Problem solved.
I had or patio dyed red when it was being installed. Yes, some stains, but hey its a patio. Keeps wife's kitchen clean.

Love the Sam's Club 36" and my Blackstone 22" Adventure for the motorhome.

Thanks for the thread.