This spring/summer, I’ve made up for that by using it as often as I can cooking everything from pancakes to stir fry. I love it so much that I have yet to dust off my regular gas grill. It’s just a joy to cook on, and the versatility of what you can cook on it is endless.
The vented stainless steel lid has a padded handle on top for easy removal. It also has a hook on the inside that lets you hang it on the grease trough while you’re cooking. An added bonus with the lid is that when you’re not cooking, it protects your griddle plate, so it’s always clean and ready for your next cook.
Compared to the other 22” outdoor griddles that are currently available, the Cuisinart 360 is an excellent option for home use on the patio. It’s compact size makes it great for cooking on and then rolling out of the way cuisinart soup maker to reclaim some of your deck or patio space. Cuisinart has been a trusted brand for cooking for over 40 years. Founded in 1971, Cuisinart’s first appliance, a food processor, became immensely popular among home cooks.
I tested grease flow over five separate cooks and was very impressed that oils, grease, drippings, and juices made their way into the removable catch cup with no assistance required. On its left side, the Cuisinart 360 also has a folding prep table or shelf with a paper towel holder and three hooks for hanging spatulas, tongs, and other utensils. For its size, the side table is surprisingly sturdy and great for setting down a cold beverage or keeping a plate or serving dish handy. Between each cleaning, you can use paper towels to soak up any excess oil and wipe the surface of your griddle clean. If you don’t want to dirty your hands, you can use a pair of kitchen tongs to handle the paper towels. A high lip runs around three sides, and a grease trough on the front of the griddle catches grease to reduce runoff and flare-ups.
“We are excited to bring this new line of outdoor cooking appliances and accessories to market. Now consumers can enjoy brand new multi-functional, professional-grade grilling solutions in their own homes,” said Lois Glasgow, VP of Marketing of The Fulham Group. The griddle delivers consistent and even cooking capability with 30,000 BTU’s across the 22-inch diameter cooking surface. The list below uses the above shopping considerations to narrow the field to some of the top gas griddles by size and type. This list includes griddles capable of cooking for a large family gathering as well as smaller models suitable for camping trips.