2024 the best outdoor griddle review
Price: $117.62
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Professional Series Griddle-Q griddles are the perfect barbecue grilling accessory for any gas grill. Griddle-Q allows you to cook complete meals at one time and is the perfect outdoor cookware for everything from pancakes and eggs at sunrise to a Mongolian barbecue in the evening. It makes a perfect BBQ gift. Take it camping, tailgating, to the park or just grilling outdoors. The Griddle-Q is made from one hundred percent 430-restaurant grade Stainless Steel, one of the safest outdoor cooking surfaces (unlike common steel which contains lead) and Griddle-Q's formed grease trough makes cleanup a snap. Other great features include the two-inch sidewalls to keep food on the griddle and removable handle grips for easy transport. Griddle-Q will fit 98-percent of all existing gas grills. This Professional Style Griddle comes with a Limited Lifetime , not to chip, twist or bend. Cook up breakfast, lunch or dinner in the fresh outdoors on this solid stainless steel grilling accessory. Keep the kitchen clean of frying pans and free from lingering odors. Our medium sized unit has over 320-square-inch of cooking surface where you can cook a dozen pancakes at a time, entertain with a Mongolian BBQ or Teppanyaki style outdoor cooking. Cook big meals in a jiffy and be the hit of the next tailgate party. Griddle-Q is great for Mexican or Japanese style parties or just cook up a dozen grilled cheese sandwiches in the backyard for a bunch of hungry kids.
🔄 Enhanced Heat Distribution: Underneath cross-bracing ensures consistent heating, eliminating uneven hot spots for perfectly cooked food every time.
🔒 Long-lasting Durability: Crafted from corrosion-resistant stainless steel, this griddle withstands the test of time, ensuring years of reliable use for all your grilling adventures.
🍳 Elevated Cooking Performance: A 4-inch sidewall height raises the cooking surface, promoting superior heat distribution and resulting in enhanced cooking precision.
💨 Improved Air Circulation: Ample airflow on all sides facilitates even heat and smoke circulation, guaranteeing uniform cooking without any burnt or undercooked spots.
📐 Space-Efficient Design: Removable handles allow for convenient stacking, optimizing storage space in your kitchen or camping gear collection.
Reviewer: Andrew
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: It accomplishes its mission very well!
Review: I have some mixed feelings on it but I am trying to figure out if my dislikes are simply due to the way I'm using it, or if they are legitimate issues with the Little Griddle. I am using mine on a Weber Genesis E-330 3-burner gas grill.The Good:It feels sturdy and high-quality.Despite being "Little", the GQ230 is not particularly cramped (the only time I wished I had more space was when we were making a large batch of fried rice on it).The surface is great to cook on. It does not need to be seasoned like cast-iron or like the cold-rolled steel tops found on other griddles you might be looking at.The Bad:A little bad: the size. I say that because it is not big enough to adequately have 2 zones (like a hot and warm zone). Even if you apply the heat to one side, it will not take long before the temp "evens out" across. If the material were thicker or if the unit were larger, then I believe this would be less of an issue (though both would make it less portable and too big to use in the majority of grills & cook tops.Also a little bad: It loses heat fairly quickly. I find that my Little Griddle cools off fairly quickly. This may be more the fault of my gas grill (which this type of grill (or most any) are designed to work particularly well with the lid open all the time).The biggest bad: the grease trough. Because the grease trough is attached, it is over the heat (in my instance. This may not be an issue if positioned just right over a gas cook top). While I understand why the grease area is attached, it means 2 issues. First, when you go to scrape anything into the trough, it starts popping (the grease is hitting a hotter part of the steel that hasn't been cooled by the food). If you are cooking something with a lot of grease (like a bunch of sausage or bacon), then you will have to reach over a mote of popping grease to manage your food. Second, because the trough is attached, it makes cleaning harder. The cooking surface is best cleaned right after the cook while everything is still hot. Some water and a Scotch-Brite pad will take care of everything (I use my scraper to work the Scotch-Brite pad around), but the only way to get the grease (and now, dirty hot water, too) is using wads of paper towels and tongs. The grease/water will be hot AF, so be careful.A dedicated gas griddle (like one from Blackstone, Camp Chef, Razor or Pit Boss, not to mention higher-end units from EVO or Le Griddle) get hot easily, retain even temps, have better temp control for zones, and have a removable grease tray that is not heated with the top. But, they are also ANOTHER appliance that you have to use outside. So, if you're thinking this is going to turn your gas grill into a true flat-top, think again. You will still be able to use this to make some FANTASTIC food, but there will be annoyances. I have not tried using the GQ230 on a gas cook top (my indoor cook top is induction and there is not enough surface area / contact on the bottom of this to use it via induction).Overall, I like the Little Griddle and I enjoy using it. For my setup, I blame the heat issues on my setup and not the Little Griddle. But for the grease management issues, I blame the Little Griddle all the way. With that said, I am not sure how one could make an accessory like this with a removable grease tray. I am going to keep using it (as I can turn out some great food with it), but I am definitely looking forward to upgrading my griddle setup someday.EDIT 4/2/23 - the cons of the Little Griddle made me not want to cook out as often, so I upgraded to dedicated griddle (a Camp Chef FTG400 specifically) and it has been a dream. Holds heat much better, easier to clean, and just overall a much more enjoyable experience. The Little Griddle is a good product but the whole idea of it is flawed. If you think you want a flat top grill, just get one. This will most likely frustrate you.
Reviewer: Jackomo
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: one of the best additions to my grilling tools
Review: I have a bunch of extras and 'toys' for my grills, this is one of the best additions I ever bought. On the level of a pizza stone. Fits my Weber GS4 3 burner grill perfectly, but only without the handles attached. I won't ever need those, since it's easy to lift out as is, and I want to be able to close the lid and store it in the grill. These come in different sizes, so make sure you get the one that fits your grill.Super easy to use, super easy to clean, and you can now cook things on the grill that were not possible before, like bacon, eggs, ground meats, small vegetables, etc etc. Even burgers will turn out better, unless you like the bad flavor of burned fat from flare ups if you cook them just on a grill. "Flame broiled" tastes crappy to me.Can't wait to cook some small shrimp on this, or fry up some potatoes, I'll even give this a try with frozen french fries. And some delicate fish, even sardines.It appears to be very well made, heavy, good thickness of steel, I'm sure this will last me for many years and most likely will outlast the grill easily. If you ever thought about adding a griddle to your grill, get this. I have a smaller cast iron one, works fine, but no rims on the side make it a PITA to use for small things that need to be moved around a lot. I will also give a steak a try on this, a nice criss cross pattern from the hot grill is pretty, but a full crunchy crust all over is better.Photos show fried mushrooms with onion and thinly sliced (peeled) brats to make "Bratwurst Gyros", a dish I bought this griddle for and it worked fantastic.
Reviewer: matthew f buckner
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Every Grill Master should own one!
Review: I bought this griddle to use with my Weber Genesis gas grill. I wanted something heavy duty, easy to clean, and with atleast 2" high sides since I plan on grilling fast and sloppy cheese steaks with lots of veggies. This griddle fits the bill on all points. If you reference the attached consumer photos I submitted you will notice the robust cross bracing on the underside to prevent warping from prolonged heating. The handles are upgraded as well from what the product picture shows ( again, see my pics). The grease trough is deep and generous in size.My only complaint is that even with my 38,000 BTU grill (which heats fast) running all burners on high, it took about 10 to 15 minutes to fully heat up. But that's due in part to the abundant ventilation incorporated to help provide even heating. The product itself is constructed entirely of finely finished welds, nothing is snapped together or bolted except for the handles. It presents itself as rock solid and well designed to assure quality cooking and ease of use. So, as far as slow heating? It's worth the wait!Clean up is a breeze! My first cook was cheese burgers. In the end, I had clumps of hot cheese and grease all over the surface. I just poured some bottle water on to the hot griddle surface and used a 6" metal scraper to gently scraped all the mess into the grease trough and it was clean and ready to use again in less than a minute!One reviewer described the steel as thin, I disagree. This is Little Griddle's Professional Series, their best.the stainless steel is 12 gauge 430 grade. it appears very robust and should stand up to years of abuse.Would I recommend it to a friend? I already have!They received theirs yesterday.
Customers say
Customers find the griddle plate well-made and stable. They appreciate its easy cleaning, versatility in cooking, and perfect fit for their grills. Many of them find it works well and is a good value for money. However, opinions differ on how evenly the heat is distributed.
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