Separate griddle or griddle pan for Pellet grill?

[SweetHeatBBQnSC]

So I am torn. I want a griddle to do some cooking on, but I am weighing which option would be better. I have long looked at the 17" Blackstone griddle, it is ~273 sq. inches of space. Rec Teq sells a griddle pan as an accessory that is ~370 sq. inches or so. I know several people have separate griddles, but is that better than just having an accessory to go along with your pg? I haven't seen many people talk about having the griddle for their pellet grills. Thanks for the advice.

 

[Mike Twangzer]

I think you will be happier with a separate flat top griddle. I have a searing accessory for the pg but prefer to sear on a charcoal grill if I need to. I've seen other pg users sear on their pg but haven't seen a flat top accessory. Not much help ... I know.

 

[thirdeye]

You need to decide what you will use and how often. I wanted to multi-task so I bought a single burner removable flat-top for my 2-burner outdoor stove because I don't need a full size griddle, and I use my stove for many other things, like pressure canning, with a Dutch oven for deep frying or making stew or chili. I also have vintage griddles and cast iron skillets that I use. I can also use my steamer pots for pasta, a seafood boil or anything I don't want to cook indoors.

Other than size, the only downside to my flat-top (which does have a great heat diffuser) is that my hot spot is in the center, and my cooler zones are at the edges. With a full size multi burner flat-top you can have a cool end and a hot end.

 

[Curt.P]

I have commercial GrillGrate and GriddleGrate for my pellet. Not as good as having a dedicated griddle, but I don't have space for one. Works well.

 

[jzadski]

I got the go ahead to get a flat top :-D even strongly suggested to get one with lid

 

[SweetHeatBBQnSC]

You need to decide what you will use and how often. I wanted to multi-task so I bought a single burner removable flat-top for my 2-burner outdoor stove because I don't need a full size griddle, and I use my stove for many other things, like pressure canning, with a Dutch oven for deep frying or making stew or chili. I also have vintage griddles and cast iron skillets that I use. I can also use my steamer pots for pasta, a seafood boil or anything I don't want to cook indoors.

Other than size, the only downside to my flat-top (which does have a great heat diffuser) is that my hot spot is in the center, and my cooler zones are at the edges. With a full size multi burner flat-top you can have a cool end and a hot end.

I have this same two burner cooker and I absolutely love it!

 

[NCGrimbo]

I just bought a cast iron griddle pan for my Yoder. It replaces two of the grates when you use it. One side is smooth and the other side has ridges on it so you can cook burgers on the ridged side and then flip it over and cook the bacon and eggs.

 

[ModelMaker]

I just realized last week the Camp Chef griddle can be removed and grates put in place for conventional grilling. Now I'm all confused.
Ed

 

[charcoalwilly]

Sweetheat - I went the griddle-on-gasser route because I have way too many grills already. I am loving it especially for seafood. Surface area smaller than standalone griddle, but thicker at 3/8 polished steel.

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[PnkPanther]

Following

I'm debating arteflame insert or mojoegriddle for my weber instead of stand alone camp chef


seeing if anyone can sway me to stand alone

 

[halfcocked]

Sweetheat - I went the griddle-on-gasser route because I have way too many grills already. I am loving it especially for seafood. Surface area smaller than standalone griddle, but thicker at 3/8 polished steel.

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I'm wondering; how long does it take for the griddle to get hot when on top of the grates and do you remove the flavoring bars to heat it up.

 

[SmokyDick]

Its always best to have a tool made for a specific job.

 

[SlowmotionQue]

Geta dedicated griddle.

 

[TravelingJ]

That camp chef setup looks handy.

 

[PullinPork]

I just realized last week the Camp Chef griddle can be removed and grates put in place for conventional grilling. Now I'm all confused.
Ed

AFAIK, only the FTG600 will do this. Please correct me if I’m wrong.
I started a thread a few weeks ago when I was looking for a FTG600, Opinions were overall very positive. link below:
https://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=284731

 

[70monte]

I have griddles that go on my Hasty Bake and my M1. I didn't want another stand alone cooker.

 

[glitchy]

You can also look at The Griddle Hack. Didn’t see it mentioned, apologize if I overlooked. Designed for pellet grills.

 

[Gimmethecash]

I have a cast-iron griddle and also a stainless one for my Weber gasser, but neither gets use any more since I bought an FTG600. If you’re going to use it a lot, standalone is the way to go. The others are fine for occasional use, but we eat a lot of smashburgers and a fair number of breakfast burritos, so it’s nice to have the dedicated equipment right outside the back door.