While cheap in many ways, this unit had a good combination of heat output and solid cooking surface. Afterall, when it comes to flat top grills, it is the cooking surface that makes all the difference. That unit had a 22-inch diameter cooking plate with about 380 square inches of griddle. This XL version has a 30-inch diameter surface with over 700 square inches of griddle top. CARE AND MAINTENANCE CLEANING AND CARE Griddles are remarkably easy to keep clean. After you’ve completed your first cook you’ll want to spray down the hot surface with water and scrape debris away.
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.
And even though the patties were thin, they were incredibly juicy. The lid not only protects the cooking surface, but it also makes the griddle more versatile. With it, you can roast, steam, warm, and even smoke. REVIEW – Up until this spring, I had no idea that outdoor griddles existed. But after discovering them, I became obsessed with finding out everything I could about them. I needed a new bbq grill, and it came down to replacing the old one, or, getting an outdoor 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.
The grill is available exclusively at Walmart, retailing at $347.00. Notably, the griddle includes a stainless-steel lid with integrated vent, enhancing its 8-in-1 cooking versatility to steam, roast, smoke, sear, bake, grill, griddle or stir-fry. For tabletop models, we considered portability as well as cooking surface and burner heat output.
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.
If there is evidence of abrasion, wear, cuts, or leaks, the hose must be replaced prior to the appliance being put into operaon. Keep the venlaon openings of the tank enclosure free and clear from debris. Your griddle has been checked at all factory connecons for leaks. Recheck all connecons, as movement in shipping can loosen connecons. Check for leaks even if your unit was assembled for you by someone else.
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 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.
Detach ignion wire from the ignion pin by hand only. Everyone should have a griddle in their backyard because it’s just so fun to cook on. No hassle of dirty dishes, you can cook for a very large amount of people, you can cook multiple things simultaneously at different heat levels.
The round shape of the Cuisinart 360 has a rolled infinity edge where food scraps, oils, liquids, and other debris can be scraped off the sides. The waste is caught in a 360-degree grease pan with a grease cup cuisinart pots and pans set located in the rear. You have to be diligent about staying on top of cleanup both during the cook and when the meal is done. The grease pan has a smooth coating that makes it easy to wipe with a paper towel.