The griddle has two side shelves equipped with one set of tool holders and a condiment caddy we feel these are two underrated and useful features. Both drip trays are accessible from the front of the unit. This pick has two grease drainage holes - one located on either side of the griddle - which make cleanup easy but limit the cooking space a little since small foods can easily fall through. In our tests, it did a good job of cooking a variety of foods, from eggs and pancakes to burgers and grilled cheese. Nexgrill's four-burner griddle offers solid performance and many ease-of-use features, all at a great price for the category. The ceramic version should be used with wooden or heat-resistant nylon or silicone tools to avoid scratching and chipping. Pit Boss also offers a ceramic griddle, perfect for people who don't want to fuss with seasoning their grill, which can be a downside of using outdoor griddles. The griddle did discolor quickly, but that is quite normal for the light-colored ones. 'I was a short order cook on the Jersey Shore for a couple of summers, and this brought back memories of the ease and versatility of griddle cooking,' he said. The handles make it easy to move around, and the drip tray is accessible on the side of the unit where the grease drainage hole is located.ĭiClerico reported that chicken came out more crisp and juicy than on a grill. Its folding shelves double as griddle covers once the griddle is cool and not in use. (Don't worry the output is still manageable since those BTUs are divided between the number of burners.) Each burner ignites with a simple turn, and the control panel is clearly labeled with temperature markings and how-to-use instructions.ĭan DiClerico, director of our Home Improvement and Outdoors Lab, tested this griddle using our Kitchen Appliances Lab protocols and said it's well-designed and easy to assemble.

It's sturdy, has five burners and can use up to 62,000 BTUs - among the most powerful on our list.

This outdoor griddle delivers on construction, ease of use and performance. We also rated their ease-of-use features to help determine which are worth buying. When we tested these outdoor griddles, we assessed how evenly they heated as well as how well they cooked foods like steak, eggs and veggies. Plus, they're completely solid and flat (hence also being referred to as flat-top grills), so you can grill veggies without worrying about them falling through the grates and even make fluffy pancakes or fried rice. Most outdoor griddles have multiple burners, so you can cook food over a high temperature on one side and a lower temperature on the other. (They also make the best bacon - light and crunchy but still juicy.) And they get really hot, so you sear beautifully and cook quickly. They're large, so you can cook a lot of food at once. As soon as I started testing outdoor griddles, I understood why people love them so much. Ventilation cutouts allow proper airflow to prevent gas buildup and overheating, but the internals and cooking surface are well protected from wind interference.Ĭleanup is easy with the removable griddle plate and grease collection tray, designed to capture oil and fat for simple disposal.As the director of the Good Housekeeping Institute Kitchen Appliances Lab, I've tested more than 40 outdoor grills, including gas grills, charcoal grills, kamado-style grills, pellet grills and more. The easy to use push-button electronic ignition system is powered by a single AA battery and features a safety valve and thermocouple to automatically cut off gas supply in case the flame is extinguished. Three 304 stainless steel U-shaped burners provide 27,000 BTUs of even heat across the entire 1/8-inch thick stainless steel cooking surface. Enjoy the benefits of healthy, French-style griddle cooking with the Le Griddle gas griddle, designed for built-in installation or countertop use.įeaturing a professional-style 304 stainless steel griddle surface and components, the Le Griddle 41' gas The Texan Griddle offers excellent heat distribution thanks to a 1/2-inch thick enameled cast iron sub-plate below the cooking surface.

Large stainless steel griddle