More versatile than a grill, these griddles allow you to make diner-worthy brunch spreads and hibachi-style meat and vegetables. Grease and other food waste is channeled into the large EZ-Clean™ Grease Keg below the Flatrock™. Let your inner chef shine with an active cooking experience that makes any meal great. Only the Traeger Flatrock™ Flat Top Grill can let you explore new flavor frontiers and enhance your patio cookspace. Fedex really beat up our grill in transit, and even stuck another pallet on top of the grill at some point it looks like.
However, the SideKick can also be added to more premium models from the Woodwind or Woodwind Pro range of products. Many owners use the SideKick as a little sear station for steaks/burgers etc. Its possible to purchase either the 24″ or 36″ Camp Chef Apex as just a standard pellet grill without the gas kit for a lower price point and then add on the gas kit at a later date. There are several different reasons why you might want to consider a pellet/gas combo grill, and I’ve written about those reasons at the bottom of this article. The griddle itself is HEAVY, and it will hold heat very well with that much metal when it’s hot. The griddle plate comes unseasoned, and you’ll find it to be a light gray color when you take it out of the box.
Smoked foods are mostly done low and slow, with smoked pulled pork and smoked brisket flat taking a whole day. Personally, I’ve never cooked on a plancha hot cooktop, but we do have the Blackstone 36” griddle and last summer we hosted a catered hibachi party, so I’m all for griddle cooks. Grease Grills Portable Grills and food scraps can be pushed down a hole built into the Flatrock griddle top. The Flatrock runs on gas fuel, but has an electric cord to plug in which runs things like the ignite button. So I’m willing to bet, with two people to assemble the griddle, you might set yours up faster than us.
The two burners can crank to full heat to sear steaks, or you can set one side to warm to keep food hot until you’re ready to serve. Also appreciated were cooking surfaces that were certified BPA-free. Flat-top grills with grated surfaces allow oil and grease to drip away from the food as it cooks. That leaves those lovely grill marks on your chicken, steak, or veggies. Some flat-top grill models come with both grill and griddle cooking surfaces, eliminating the decision if you can’t decide—but make sure you have a place to store the griddle when you aren’t using it. Choosing the right one comes down to how many people you plan on feeding, how often, and how much space and budget you have.
Another perk of this outdoor cooking device is that it keeps smoke and strong food smells in the fresh air instead of your kitchen. When shopping for a griddle, you’ll find a range of sizes suitable for small patios and serving large groups. Additional features like caster wheels and foldable legs for portability and mobility and side prep tables are also good to look for.
In recent years I’ve started to notice more of the most popular pellet grill brands coming out with pellet/gas combination grills, commonly known as combo grills. As there are both pros and cons to both pellet and gas grills producing a grill with both fuel options does appeal to some people. Its 400 square inches of cooking Flat Top Grills Gas Grills Pellet space give you enough room to prepare food for a family of four or five. In front, there is a grease trench the full width of the griddle. Once the griddle is cool, you can remove it, then pour and dispose of the grease. We appreciate the 4-inch sidewalls here, which are taller than those found on traditional griddles.
Keep scrolling to read more about the best outdoor griddles for every budget, outdoor space, and family. The ample room, even cooking temperatures and easy prep (after initial seasoning) and cleanup made the Flatrock cooking experience a pleasurable one. There’s tons of space on the griddle for all your tasty treats, and I loved the ability to cook an entire meal all at once, on the same surface.
Expert says that wrapping the top in plastic wrap can help keep ambient humidity off the griddle surface and keep rust at bay. But even rusty surfaces can be rehabilitated with basic tools and a little elbow grease. The cart, which is foldable to make storing and transport easier, features details that help make cooking easier. We like the rail with hooks to store things like tongs and spatulas and that the grease tray is mounted in the back to keep the stainless steel cover plate and chrome knobs on the frontside clean.