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re: Somebody explain the outdoor griddle phenomenon to me.
Posted on 6/20/26 at 9:16 pm to VermilionTiger
Posted on 6/20/26 at 9:16 pm to VermilionTiger
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Got one a month ago and I’m on it all the time
The novelty will wear off and a year from now you won’t.
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Posted on 6/20/26 at 9:17 pm to Slippy
They are not expensive
Posted on 6/20/26 at 9:20 pm to Higgysmalls
Bacon and cooked vegetables. Bacon outside doesn't smell up the whole house
Posted on 6/20/26 at 9:27 pm to Shamoan
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Bacon outside of the house
Since when did a house smelling like bacon become a bad thing?
Posted on 6/20/26 at 9:47 pm to Slippy
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Somebody explain the outdoor griddle phenomenon to me.
Here it is in a nutshell. People buy them cause they are the latest fad on TikTok. I was one of them. Cooked everything I could think of on it for about a year. Finally figured out some things just taste better on a grill. Some things, especially if it’s just a small quantity is easier in the kitchen.
They are hot as hell to cook over which is not great in the south.
I still use mine but only for specific dishes.
They are great for anything habachi or stir fry. They are great for breakfast. They are great for quesadillas or fajitas. They are great for smash burgers. But for other stuff there is better methods.
I’m glad I have mine. I enjoy it when I do use it. Now that my kids have grown and moved out I may get rid of my 4 burner for a smaller version.
This post was edited on 6/21/26 at 4:33 pm
Posted on 6/20/26 at 9:51 pm to Slippy
I don't get it either. I like the fire grilled taste when I'm cooking outdoors.
Posted on 6/20/26 at 11:01 pm to stuckintexas
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My wife is awesome, she just isn't perfect
FB link I'm pretty sure is based on a real conversation I had with my wife
Posted on 6/21/26 at 4:40 am to Slippy
Pine needle pancakes are the in-thing now…
Posted on 6/21/26 at 6:44 am to Slippy
I had a vendor offer a free Blackstone for doing a consultation and after thinking about it I didn't go through with it. The combination of care and space just didn't make sense (I have a gas grill and a smaller charcoal one).
I cook on the gas grill a ton and do a lot of "normal" cooking on it. Other than the direct grill cooking, the side burner works with any pan/wok I want, and I can always put a griddle on top of the gas grill. Stainless griddle > carbon steel griddle, for those who know how to cook (and you don't have the same sort of care requirements). If I need cast iron or carbon steel, I can bring my pans out with me.
Just get something like this
I cook on the gas grill a ton and do a lot of "normal" cooking on it. Other than the direct grill cooking, the side burner works with any pan/wok I want, and I can always put a griddle on top of the gas grill. Stainless griddle > carbon steel griddle, for those who know how to cook (and you don't have the same sort of care requirements). If I need cast iron or carbon steel, I can bring my pans out with me.
Just get something like this
Posted on 6/21/26 at 8:53 am to Slippy
Mexicans cook with a disco outdoors which is essentially a griddle and its so damn good
Posted on 6/21/26 at 9:10 am to billjamin
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My biggest issue with them is they’re outside and it’s fricking miserable out there 80% of the year down here.
Wouldn't that be why they are good? You push a button, it heats up quick.
No need to build a fire and wait.
Posted on 6/21/26 at 9:32 am to dgnx6
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My biggest issue with them is they’re outside and it’s fricking miserable out there 80% of the year down here.
People complaining about cooking with a griddle being hot as hell and it being miserable outside while objectively dismissing cooking over open fire is wild.
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No need to build a fire and wait.
More time out in the heat they can't stand.
Posted on 6/21/26 at 10:15 am to Willie Stroker
quote:No.
Burgers? Nope, open flame
Posted on 6/21/26 at 10:23 am to Slippy
It's just an outdoor toy, we guys love toys, something new to play with. I've had the same results by just putting a cast iron plancha on top of the gas grill. Easy to control, can sear a steak, make smashburgers or pancakes, very low space and cleaning requirements.
I'm all about KISS.
Kinda the same category as the pellet smokers. I've spent many years developing the skill to control a wood smoker, to get it in perfect temp to smoke either salmon, bacon, pulled pork, ribs, whatever, I don't want to lose that skill to run a smoke machine any idiot can use.
I'm all about KISS.
Kinda the same category as the pellet smokers. I've spent many years developing the skill to control a wood smoker, to get it in perfect temp to smoke either salmon, bacon, pulled pork, ribs, whatever, I don't want to lose that skill to run a smoke machine any idiot can use.
Posted on 6/21/26 at 10:57 am to Slippy
I have one, I really only like it for cooking breakfast outside. It's a beast for breakfast especially when you're cooking for a bunch of people. I haven't used it in a while though and to be honest it's mostly a prep table for when I'm cooking on the green egg. It's a pain in the arse to maintain the cooking surface even with a cover on it. I don't hate it, but I like cooking on charcoal way more.
Posted on 6/21/26 at 11:10 am to Kingshakabooboo
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People buy them cause they are the latest fad on TikTok.
The Blackstone fad started before TikTok. The residential griddle market has now outlasted the "fad" parameters.
Posted on 6/21/26 at 11:11 am to Willie Stroker
Grilling onions and burgers on a griddle is legit
Posted on 6/22/26 at 10:53 am to kciDAtaE
i've had two griddles. a 36" that was bigger than what i needed at home so i moved it to the camp and bought a smaller one for at home.
i enjoy cooking on it. We're an outside family so no big deal cooking outside in the heat. fried rice, fajitas, and burgers a good bit. you can not beat a smash burger on a griddle.
my only issue is that it's impossible to cook "healthy" on it. it requires a lot of oil (butter, coconut, etc). i mean, it's delicious but not great if you're trying to eat healthy.
i enjoy cooking on it. We're an outside family so no big deal cooking outside in the heat. fried rice, fajitas, and burgers a good bit. you can not beat a smash burger on a griddle.
my only issue is that it's impossible to cook "healthy" on it. it requires a lot of oil (butter, coconut, etc). i mean, it's delicious but not great if you're trying to eat healthy.
Posted on 6/22/26 at 11:07 am to Slippy
I don’t get it either, but I must say that I use the griddle on my Viking range much more than I expected.
I even use it like an extra burner and put pots on it when I want a super low temp or just to keep something warm.
That being said, I have no interest in having one on my porch. I guess maybe I could try Japanese style teppanyaki.
I even use it like an extra burner and put pots on it when I want a super low temp or just to keep something warm.
That being said, I have no interest in having one on my porch. I guess maybe I could try Japanese style teppanyaki.
Posted on 6/22/26 at 11:09 am to Slippy
I just gave mine away. way too much trouble.
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