A stainless steel griddle is great until it rusts, and while it’s a thick chunk of metal there’s a higher chance of it warping over time than there is with cast iron griddles. Regular seasoning is a must, and you may have to invest in special griddle tools to make the most of it, as the standard grill tool set isn’t really applicable. The Cuisinart Venture portable gas grill is a versatile and compact grilling system that makes the perfect outdoor companion. The stack ‘n go design allows the grill to go virtually anywhere , delivering the ultimate social grilling experience.
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It took me about 5 rounds of seasoning to get a good color and nice non-stick surface but it works great now. I’ve used it probably 7-8 times so far and I love it. It seems well made and I think it will last a while if taken care of. I also picked up the Cuisinart cover for it for about $25 cuisinart pots and pans set and it is good quality, not one of those cheap vinyl covers. The Cuisinart griddle also features a leg design that sets it apart from other griddles. Its curved legs feature wheels that allow the user to maneuver it as a stand-alone grill or fold them in to convert to a tabletop model.
If you forget to clean your griddle and rust builds up, dont worry! It can be fixed, see our guide here to reviving a rusty griddle. A light cleaning after each use will help prevent rust and keep the surface of your griddle well-oiled. Regular cleanings will save you a great deal of time and effort. As your griddle heats up, you may notice that it appears discolored.
To make it operate as a smoker, you can add a foil pouch with wood chips on the griddle. You’re not going to be able to smoke a brisket, but you can add smoke meats you cook. Griddles are great for cooking up skirt steak and sauteing veggies, and because the 360 XL is so XL, I even had room to cook up Mexican street corn and heat up the tortillas. That’s good to keep in mind, because as you cook on the griddle, you can move food that’s mostly cooked to this section to keep warm. When Cuisinart designed this, they must have talked to a few chefs. It has two large shelves that are perfect for holding trays of food before or after they go on the griddle.