I figured better the devil you know than the one you don’t. Well, the devil you don’t come a-knockin’ in the form of a chance to review the Cuisinart 360º Griddle CGWM-081 Clermont Pellet Grill & Smoker Cover Cooking Center. Each of those shelves also has knobs where you can hang your griddle tools. And there is even a paper towel holder that fits under either shelf.
Most outdoor griddles are rectangular, but one of the first things you notice about the Cuisinart 360 Griddle Cooking Center is that the cooking surface is round. Maintaining a clean Cuisinart 360 griddle is not so different from maintaining a clean cast iron skillet. If you regularly wipe down your griddle, remove debris, and apply a fresh coat of oil after each use, your Cuisinart 360 griddle will remain in top-notch condition for years to come. When you are satisfied that you have removed all food residue and other debris from the surface of your griddle, turn your griddle on medium high heat and allow it to smoke. I got one for my birthday last month and I love it.
The steam from the water on the hot surface will help release tough debris. While it cools you’ll want to remove and clean out the grease cup. Doing this each time will ensure you have no spill over the next time. You’ll want a grill that provides the same level of heat on every square inch of the surface to ensure you don’t have to spend your time moving food around to make sure it cooks.
If flames are sll low, turn off knobs and LP cylinder valve. Turn on LP cylinder valve slowly, wait 30 seconds and then light griddle. Ensure the griddle is cool before cleaning and conducng maintenance and with the gas supply turned off at the LP-Gas Cylinder.
After your griddle has cooled down, you can once again turn your griddle on medium high heat and apply oil 3-4 times. Repeat the process of applying oil and scrubbing with cleaning pads until all traces of debris have been removed from your griddle. Feel free to use your metal scraper once again if you spot any particularly stubborn food residue. The Cuisinart 360 griddle cleaning kit features a cleaning pad holder equipped with a plastic handle. If you’re using your own cleaning pads, a cleaning pad holder with a handle will probably be most effective.
Make sure to pay special attention to any food particles that may be clinging to the sides of your griddle. Thoroughly wipe out the catch basin below your griddle when you have finished cleaning the top of your griddle. Aim to remove the largest bits of food, and any residue that comes off fairly easily. You can save the more challenging spots for the next phase of cleaning.
The two wheels allow the griddle to be effortlessly moved and the leveling feet allow stability when cooking on uneven surfaces. This griddle uses a standard propane gas cylinder and includes a hose and regulator. When finished cooking, the griddle easily collapses down for storage or travel.
Even in a dry climate, a griddle caked with food debris can rust fairly quickly. One thing to note is that the two gas knobs heat up the left and right sides separately. I think the EVO heats up the inside ring cuisinart pots and pans set and the outside ring (I could be wrong though but that’s what it looks like from the pictures I’ve seen). I actually prefer the left/right setup, since you can easily cook at two different temps on each side.
The discoloration on the surface of your griddle is a sign that the oil that you used to clean your griddle is bonding with the surface of the griddle. You will also need some flax or vegetable oil to apply to your griddle. Much like a cast-iron skillet, it is very important never to use soap on your griddle. Soap will strip the surface of your griddle and make food more likely to stick to it.