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Blackstone griddle or Weber gas grill ?
Posted on 4/5/24 at 6:37 am
Posted on 4/5/24 at 6:37 am
I have always had a gas grill but was thinking about a Blackstone. Any thoughts , recommendations or concerns?
Already have a Big Green Egg so I don't need a smoker.
Already have a Big Green Egg so I don't need a smoker.
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Posted on 4/5/24 at 6:50 am to VandyBoysWhistler
Or a new weber griddle
Posted on 4/5/24 at 6:56 am to DaBeerz
Didn't not know they made Weber griddle. Thanks for the information.
Posted on 4/5/24 at 7:12 am to VandyBoysWhistler
How bout a Weber gras Grill with the griddle accessory insert plate. You'd have all your bases covered with your egg, gas grill for quick cooks and griddle accessory when wanting to go that route.
Posted on 4/5/24 at 7:37 am to VandyBoysWhistler
I’ve got a black stone. Used it a ton at first now I rarely use it. Got tired of cleaning it
Posted on 4/5/24 at 8:38 am to VandyBoysWhistler
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Didn't not know they made Weber griddle.
I got the original Weber griddle when they came out last year. I love it. Very even cooking. Now they have a newer model that just came out that looks great.
Posted on 4/5/24 at 8:59 am to Walt OReilly
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I’ve got a black stone. Used it a ton at first now I rarely use it. Got tired of cleaning it
Same. I only use it when camping, now.
Posted on 4/5/24 at 9:08 am to VandyBoysWhistler
Buy a gas grill and a removable carbon griddle top.
Posted on 4/5/24 at 9:09 am to Walt OReilly
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I’ve got a black stone. Used it a ton at first now I rarely use it. Got tired of cleaning it
Other than smash burgers (which can be done in a pan on the grill), I never truly understood the appeal for griddles.
That does not mean that in my search for a new grill, I have been ignoring shopping for griddle inserts, though. I can't explain why, exactly.
Posted on 4/5/24 at 9:16 am to SlowFlowPro
Breakfast for a large group of people. Fajitas for a bunch of people. Hibachi for a bunch of people. The 36" griddle is pretty versatile. It's nice to be able to cook everything at once on the same surface and have different cooking temperatures in areas when desired.
Posted on 4/5/24 at 10:43 am to VandyBoysWhistler
I enjoy cooking on a flat top grill way more than the traditional grill. Much easier to manage cooking and a bit more versatile. Only thing is I wish I got the griddle with the hood.
Any flat top griddle should be fine, it doesn't have to be Blackstone. Blackstone is nice and easy to transport/assemble even though we keep it in our patio.
Any flat top griddle should be fine, it doesn't have to be Blackstone. Blackstone is nice and easy to transport/assemble even though we keep it in our patio.
Posted on 4/5/24 at 10:54 am to VandyBoysWhistler
36" Blackstones can be found on sale pretty often. Got mine for $250 from Tractor Supply. That's really cheap for a lot of cooking area. Very versatile. A bit of a hassle cleaning compared to just shutting the lid on a gas grill but it only take about a minute to clean & oil.
Posted on 4/5/24 at 11:02 am to VandyBoysWhistler
I use my Blackstone a lot more than I do my gas grill. Breakfast, hibachi, quesadillas, smashburgers, etc. Really only use the grill for searing or chicken thighs these days. I have room for both, so I'll keep both, but if I had a BGE, I would use that for searing and get the Blackstone or similar griddle.
Posted on 4/5/24 at 12:36 pm to BMoney
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Really only use the grill for searing
Blackstone is also excellent for searing
Posted on 4/5/24 at 12:53 pm to Walt OReilly
quote:that’s because it’s not seasoned. I clean mine with a paper towel
Got tired of cleaning it
Posted on 4/5/24 at 12:58 pm to cgrand
Yeah, the cleaning process isn't bad even with things like molten cheese cooked into it. A little elbow grease and always oil after it's cooled down.
Posted on 4/5/24 at 1:22 pm to VandyBoysWhistler
Weber gas grill.
Blackstone is amazing for a few weeks, cool for a few months, and then sits unused for the next year. It is fun to cook on, but read any thread on here (there's a ton) about Blackstone and you'll see the exact same responses. Reseasoing is a pain in the arse.
Blackstone is amazing for a few weeks, cool for a few months, and then sits unused for the next year. It is fun to cook on, but read any thread on here (there's a ton) about Blackstone and you'll see the exact same responses. Reseasoing is a pain in the arse.
Posted on 4/5/24 at 1:33 pm to GEAUXT
Kind of in the same boat. I plan on buying a Weber Genesis and getting the griddle insert. Two birds, one stone. 
Cleaning a griddle insert has to be easier than cleaning an entire griddle/grease cup, etc. At least in my mind it is which is how I'm justifying the combo purchase.
Cleaning a griddle insert has to be easier than cleaning an entire griddle/grease cup, etc. At least in my mind it is which is how I'm justifying the combo purchase.
Posted on 4/5/24 at 2:11 pm to prestigeworldwide
The grease trap just gets drained out unless you’re super anal about it.
Posted on 4/5/24 at 5:54 pm to VandyBoysWhistler
Apples and oranges. I have both that I use to cook different things. It’s like saying “should I get a hammer or a screwdriver?”
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