Griddles for a grill

Phrazbit

ASFN Icon
Joined
Oct 10, 2011
Posts
20,322
Reaction score
11,399
I've been considering getting a blackstone griddle, but I'm also kinda lazy. I have a built in natural gas line to my grill, I really don't want to deal with swapping the gas line everytime I want to swap between my grill and a black stone. I know that sounds super lazy but the way the line is built, it would be a huge pain in the ass.

My grill is a good one, I can get it crazy hot. What I want to buy is a grill top I can toss on there that will function like a black stone.

There are a lot out there but the reviews are all over the place.

Has anyone tried one? Basically a either stainless steel or cast iron that you toss on top of a typical grill?

Functionality, ease of cleaning... good for burgers,steaks, bacon, eggs, veggies, fried rice? Basically, a griddle top for a grill.
 

jbjarko

ASFN Addict
Joined
Oct 9, 2011
Posts
5,181
Reaction score
7,339
Location
Minneapolis
I'd get a Lodge or Little Griddle.

I have a blackstone and it's ...eh okay. I'm not super impressed with the quality.
 

Dback Jon

Doing it My Way
Moderator
Supporting Member
Joined
May 14, 2002
Posts
82,373
Reaction score
42,262
Location
South Scottsdale
We have a Blackstone and really like it

You do have to be careful. I’m not allowing moisture to build up and keep it well seasoned.

I think for what you’re wanting though A removable griddle top for your grill would be better
 

jbjarko

ASFN Addict
Joined
Oct 9, 2011
Posts
5,181
Reaction score
7,339
Location
Minneapolis
Moisture kills my blackstone here. It's covered, well seasoned and she still rusts like a 1984 Chevy truck. I have other grills that are just much superior in build quality that I have zero rust issues with.
 

Dback Jon

Doing it My Way
Moderator
Supporting Member
Joined
May 14, 2002
Posts
82,373
Reaction score
42,262
Location
South Scottsdale
Moisture kills my blackstone here. It's covered, well seasoned and she still rusts like a 1984 Chevy truck. I have other grills that are just much superior in build quality that I have zero rust issues with.
They make silicone mats for storage which seem to help a lot

On the Blackstone Facebook pages that seems to be a solution that’s working for many people that live in South Canada like you
 

jbjarko

ASFN Addict
Joined
Oct 9, 2011
Posts
5,181
Reaction score
7,339
Location
Minneapolis
They make silicone mats for storage which seem to help a lot

On the Blackstone Facebook pages that seems to be a solution that’s working for many people that live in South Canada like you

South Canada, eh? I'll have to check them out!
 

dreamcastrocks

Chopped Liver Moderator
Super Moderator
Moderator
Supporting Member
Joined
Aug 19, 2005
Posts
46,248
Reaction score
11,857
Wow, I really wanted a Blackstone until I read this thread. I'm terrible at grill maintenance due to my laziness.

I have a Camp Chef pellet grill with a grill attachment.
 

dreamcastrocks

Chopped Liver Moderator
Super Moderator
Moderator
Supporting Member
Joined
Aug 19, 2005
Posts
46,248
Reaction score
11,857
Do you happen to have the Apex?
I have the Camp Chef Woodwind 36 or something like that. The biggest one they made when I bought it in like 2020 or early 2021.
 

dreamcastrocks

Chopped Liver Moderator
Super Moderator
Moderator
Supporting Member
Joined
Aug 19, 2005
Posts
46,248
Reaction score
11,857
Decent quality?
Overall I'm happy with it, yes. I have to do a deep clean on it about once a year to get the drippings and the like, but that is like any other grill.

The app isn't as good as Traeger and that's its biggest knock.
 

ASUCHRIS

ONE HEART BEAT!!!
Joined
Sep 2, 2002
Posts
16,574
Reaction score
14,798

I purchased these are a replacement for my grill grates, and I've been very pleased. One side is a traditional grill grate, and when you flip it, it operates like a griddle. Much easier for veggies/fish. I wouldn't do fried rice on it, but otherwise am very happy with the results/cleanup.
 

Rivercard

Too much good stuff
Joined
Jul 2, 2003
Posts
29,612
Reaction score
17,595
Location
Is everything
Wow, I really wanted a Blackstone until I read this thread. I'm terrible at grill maintenance due to my laziness.

I have a Camp Chef pellet grill with a grill attachment.

Wifey got me a backyard griddle for my birthday recently. I really like it. Cooks pretty hot though, even when on low. We've grilled a lot of stuff on there already, all quite delish. I'd recommend it.
 

Devilmaycare

King of Technicalities
Administrator
Moderator
Joined
Jan 5, 2019
Posts
7,987
Reaction score
12,208
Location
Scottsdale
I have a Lodge cast-iron griddle. It works fairly well, but I don't use it a ton anymore. Black Friday last year at Costco had the Blackstone portable griddles on sale for a good price and I picked up one of those. Since I got it. I've used it pretty much exclusively. I'd like it a lot more than using the cast-iron. Mainly because of surface area. I had to use the cast-iron in a couple weeks ago and felt very constrained compared to the griddle. I also find a little bit more difficult to clean. It gets the job done well though if size isn't a problem. For me those the $120 or so that I spent on the Blackstone was well worth the money.
 
Top