The 22” griddle sits atop a two burner system that transfers heat from two independently controlled burners to the griddle surface. Independent temperature control is a nice feature to have on a griddle so you can cook food at different temperatures, or cook on one side and keep food warm on another. Two large side tables offer additional prep space, and four hooks under the grill provide storage for cooking utensils.
The brand is well known for the quality of its construction, which includes durable rolled steel or stainless steel cooking surfaces and steel construction in the frames. Blackstone griddles also include powerful burners and thoughtful additional features such as side tables, storage shelves, and wheels. Completing this griddle center is a 360º grease pan surrounding the cooking surface where food debris, grease, oils can be scraped onto. You can then collect the waste into the grease cup located in the rear of the grill.
Experience 360 degrees of griddle cooking versatility with Cuisinart! Whether you are cooking for a small crowd or a large party, the Cuisinart XL griddle cooking center will amaze any audience. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, this 30-inch diameter cooking center with 60,000 BTUs of cooking power can handle it all. It features a 360-degree grease pan and rear grease cup, providing easy access and clean-up. This amazing griddle comes equipped with two folding prep tables and one paper towel holder.
If you are looking to start with outdoor griddling this unit might be a great starting point. Backyard grills and smokers dominate the outdoor cooking scene, so when we saw this model we knew that we had to test it. The Cuisinart 360 griddle brings something new, that we are not used to seeing in other griddle models. For a bacon fan like myself, the flat surface is fantastic for CGWM-081 Clermont Pellet Grill & Smoker Cover cooking perfect straight crispy bacon, all evenly cooked, which is impossible to get on a traditional grill. The Blackstone 1554 grill is perfect for cooking if you are the only one cooking as the food is easy to manage and will not fall off the griddle easily. The grease easily fell off the cooking space because it does not have walls so cleaning up while cooking is unnecessary.
Cuisinart’s 360 Griddle Cooking Center has a cold-rolled steel cooking top fired by two burners that generate a total 30,000 BTUs in separate zones. The Cuisinart 360 XL is different from any other griddle on the market because of its circular cooking plate. At our cabin, we love sharing a meal with friends or family, and this is the ideal shape for everyone to be able to cook their own food around the griddle. You can even remove the side tables easily to make more space for everyone. Just wheel it to where you want your gathering to happen, and wheel it back to store it away when everyone is done. This is my first time having an outside griddle.
You can also purchase a cover for even extra protection from the elements. When it comes to griddle cooking, it’s important to understand your heat. Honestly, that’s the secret to mastering all outdoor cooking, whether you’re on a grill or over an open fire. Some people think that the first thing you cook on a new griddle should be bacon. I tend to disagree because bacon often contains sugars that leave burned bits on the griddle that food can stick to. Nonetheless, for this review, I started with bacon because I wanted to get a good amount of rendering fat to test how well the grease pan handled the flow of grease.
Care should be taken when inserting or removing the griddle plate and accessories into or from the griddle. If hard objects fall onto the ceramic ignition, it is likely to crack the ceramic. Damage resulting from failure to follow these steps is not covered under the warranty. L.P. TANK INFORMATION Never use a dented or rusted L.P. Cylinders are equipped with an O.P.D. Overfilling Prevention Device).
This griddle is for use with liquid propane gas only. The conversion to or aempted use of natural gas in this LP gas grill is dangerous and will void your warranty. This outdoor cooking gas appliance must not be placed under overhanging combusble structure. A minimum clearance of 36 inches from combusble construcons to the sides of the griddle and 36 inches from the back of the griddle to combusble construcons must be maintained. Keep your griddle in an area clear and free from combusble materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids. This griddle is intended for use outdoors and must not be used in a building, garage or any other enclosed or covered area.