Stopping Holes in Griddle for Frying?

[Count Porcula]

I want to get a griddle that fits my gas grill, but it comes with several holes that let fat run off. I'm not sure what genius thought that up. Obviously, you want that fat to stay with the meat. Has anyone here dealt with this problem?

There must be something I could plug the holes with.

 

[02ebz06]

You could tilt it up a little so grease doesn't run to the hole.
Not ideal but...

 

[chilerelleno]

#1 Answer: Buy a griddle without drain holes.

I guess you could plug them with some sort of food safe silicon that could handle high temps.

Or have somebody weld them shut and finish it smooth and level.

 

[JIMSMOKES]

I bought a 14X20 cast iron griddle from Amazon I used on my grill before I bought my blackstone. I actually ground a spot off the lip on the smooth side so I could shed excess grease when needed

 

[Count Porcula]

As I said, the griddle fits the grill, so the holes are already there. It's also coated with porcelain.

 

[Gonna Smoke]

A picture would be helpful.

We have a countertop Blackstone griddle with the drain opening in the back...

We use this stainless steel scraper...

...to block the opening like this...

Also works well to keep food from going out the back, too. Not sure if this will help you or maybe give you some other idea...

 

[Count Porcula]

Here's a photo. I would be using the other side, which is flat.

 

[Fueling Around]

SS bolts nuts and washers?
Grease will collect and stop the drips

 

[Count Porcula]

I think that would leak too much.

I'm wondering if I could stop them up with concrete patch. It wouldn't melt, and it would hold grease pretty well.

When you suggested stainless, I thought maybe I could do that and use flexible silicone for washers, but silicone starts to give out at 400 degrees.

It surprises me that Napoleon doesn't realize people fry steaks in butter.

 

[chilerelleno]

I'm wondering if I could stop them up with concrete patch. It wouldn't melt, and it would hold grease pretty well.

Is it food safe?

I still say have them welded closed.
A good guy could have done and the welds finished smooth in less than an hour.

 

[BigW.]

I'd leave it as is. The holes are there for a reason. Gets rid of excess fat or water when you clean the griddle after cooking. If you want something to keep the butter in, use a cast iron skillet.

 

[Count Porcula]

It's of no use whatsoever without fat in it.

 

[chopsaw]

Wonder if magnets put over the holes while cooking would work .

 

[BigW.]

Put a couple spacers on one side of the grill. The grill will not be level, put griddle holes on high side. Easy fix without using concrete patch.

 

[Hijack73]

Try the SS washers and bolts. Trim the washers to fit. It'll cost 3$ and hold in way more than you think. If it doesn't meet expectations, you're out 3$. You could also add a little bit of cork gasket.

 

[Count Porcula]

Thanks, everybody. I will see what I can do.

 

[Brokenhandle]

Thanks, everybody. I will see what I can do.

How about something like this...

Up to 600 degrees it says

Ryan