On this griddle, you can cook a variety of foods at once, and I love that I have the flexibility to cook them at various temperatures. When I learned that Traeger, the brand that had popularized the pellet Charcoal Grills Combo Grills grill, had gone to the dark side and produced a gas-powered griddle, I was surprised and a little confused. I wanted to investigate, so the good folks at Traeger sent me a unit and said “Get griddlin’.”
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We appreciate the 4-inch sidewalls here, which are taller than those found on traditional griddles. That can help prevent food from falling off and down through the grill grates. At about 16 pounds, the griddle is pretty put on and take off your gas grill. Despite what my backyard might indicate (I am someone who routinely fires up multiple grills at a time for Epi’s grill testing), there is only so much space one can devote to outdoor cooking devices.
That means the burners are protected from wind and the heat is locked in. Traeger advertises a 28% propane savings from this more efficient design. Another unique feature of the burner design is there is an insulator between each burner. This gives more Flat Top Grills Gas Grills Pellet distinct zoning for each of the three different burners, for cooking food at different temperatures. Like the Timberline and the Ironwood, the Flatrock has the Pop-And-Lock Accessory Rail for easily adding on things like shelves and cup holders.
The grill’s four independently regulated steel tube burners allow you to regulate the heat to suit the food you’re preparing. In my experience, I could flip up to 30 hamburgers, 18 steaks, or a staggering 80 hot dogs at once, thanks to its massive grilling surface area. The PIT BOSS Deluxe griddle will need some cleaning and maintenance, just like any other flat-top gas grill. The 18-inch flat top grill plate comes with a silicone oven mitt. The reversible plate allows users variety when making their favorite dishes.
The electrical ignition technology also makes it simple to operate and ignite. The ability to establish four customizable cooking zones makes it easier to guarantee that your food is perfectly cooked. However, if you’re working in a small grilling space, the bulkiness of this grill can be such an inconvenience. Since the griddle top is composed of sturdy cold-rolled steel, it will also survive for a very long period before showing any deterioration signs. You can also scrape the griddle muck into a little grease cup fastened to the left-side shelf while it is being used as a griddle.