I Joined The Griddle Gang

Jerry Daschofsky · May 16, 2022

John Svahn said:
I used my cast iron griddle atop my gas grill last night, which i do pretty regularly. Question if you don’t mind…. What does a griddle get me over that? Im giessing higher heat and maybe portability?

Depending on size of cast iron griddle a bad back

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Jerry Daschofsky · May 16, 2022

John Svahn said:
I used my cast iron griddle atop my gas grill last night, which i do pretty regularly. Question if you don’t mind…. What does a griddle get me over that? Im giessing higher heat and maybe portability?

I should add, it puts you in same boat. Like you mentioned you can run higher heat and the rolled steel griddles are a little lighter. But at same time you'll use less gas since you'll retain heat more and can run stove at a lower setting.

wanderingrichard · May 17, 2022

I know Jerry is being somewhat silly, but if you think about it, coupling your griddle with your grill gives you a great alternative cooking source in a blackout situation.

Jerry Daschofsky · May 17, 2022

wanderingrichard said:
I know Jerry is being somewhat silly, but if you think about it, coupling your griddle with your grill gives you a great alternative cooking source in a blackout situation.

I have an 85# griddle. So being serious about the bad back.

wanderingrichard · May 17, 2022

Jerry Daschofsky said:
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I have an 85# griddle. So being serious about the bad back.

Dammit Jim !! (Jerry)

Russell · May 17, 2022

Also joined the gang. Was using a cast iron griddle over burners but came accross this at the goodwill with all the options for $12 . looks like it was used once.
Going to take it on a camping trip this weekend and would like some menue ideas for christening the grill.

Jerry Daschofsky · May 18, 2022

Russell said:
Also joined the gang. Was using a cast iron griddle over burners but came accross this at the goodwill with all the options for $12 . looks like it was used once.
Going to take it on a camping trip this weekend and would like some menue ideas for christening the grill.
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If you were at my wine-food pairing demos last weekend you would've got some ideas.

Fried rice, stir fry, street tacos, poor man's dinner, hell even steaks or burgers are all a good start. Then add breakfasts to that.

Jerry Daschofsky · May 18, 2022

BTW @Russell you scored at $12 for all that.

Russell · May 18, 2022

Jerry Daschofsky said:
BTW @Russell you scored at $12 for all that.

I may have embellished a bit. I think it was actually $12.49 or $12.99.
Going to give cheese steaks a try but really like the fried rice option.

Jerry Daschofsky · May 18, 2022

Russell said:
I may have embellished a bit. I think it was actually $12.49 or $12.99.
Going to give cheese steaks a try but really like the fried rice option.

Made a lot of cheesesteaks on those griddles

swimmy · May 22, 2022

The griddle is beautiful. Even this guy can make a decent meal on this thing.

Russell · May 22, 2022

Still have some things to figure out with temp but trial run was somewhat successfull.

Matt B · May 22, 2022

Russell said:
Still have some things to figure out with temp but trial run was somewhat successfull.
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Looks like you nailed the texture/browning on those hash browns.

Jerry Daschofsky · May 23, 2022

Russell said:
Still have some things to figure out with temp but trial run was somewhat successfull.
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Does your griddle have the diffuser plates underneath?

Matt B · May 23, 2022

swimmy said:
The griddle is beautiful. Even this guy can make a decent meal on this thing.

Foil on the side because of wind?

Russell · May 23, 2022

Jerry Daschofsky said:
Does your griddle have the diffuser plates underneath?

Yes it has the diffusers. Did not have trouble with hot spots really but just not used to where I should be with the burners and took it slow.

swimmy · May 24, 2022

Matt B said:
Foil on the side because of wind?

Correct. I bought some specific metal plates for this but they don’t really fit.

Good reminder that I need to reorder some.

Russell · Jun 5, 2022

Old406Kid said:
I had some old Amazon gift cards that needed to be used so I decided to do some portable griddle shopping while I'm 'buttbound' as I recuperate from a major surgery. This turned into an entire evening event as I researched and watched Youtube videos on alot of brands, Blackstone, Pit Boss, Camp Chef, etc.
In the end I chose this Royal Gourmet for 99$. What swayed me was three stainless burners with individual temp controls, the griddle itself seemed to be nonstick with out alot of dicking around, and it comes ready to hook up to a real propane bottle.
After reading many reviews the only thing of concern to me was that the grease drain hole on some units didn't line up exactly wit the hole to the grease cup,
something I think I could easily remedy. Another negative was that the cover that comes with it looks pretty cheesy, again a minor issue to me.

It should arrive Saturday so I'll give an update on the overall quality. Unfortunately my current soft food diet won't let me get too creative on the cooking end of things just yet.

Oh, any recommendations on griddle tools and recipe favorites appreciated.