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Have plans to buy a new Web Genesis propane grill in the coming months. Have also entertained the thought of buying a 28 inch stainless Blackstone griddle. Recently discovered I could pick up a 16x24 inch griddle and use it on the Weber. Seems like a win win as we would only need the grill and griddle insert. This saves money and more importantly, space on the deck. 95% of the time I am only cooking for two.

Buy the grill and griddle?
Or buy the grill and the Blackstone?

What am I forgetting about.

Never did it, but it sounds like a good plan.

Trying to think of the advantages of this? I have a griddle which will fit on my gas stove, which is more direct heat.

Not trying to be an azz, just trying to understand. Guess I’m just not into cooking breakfast on my deck.

It would open options beyond breakfast.
Sliced peppers, onions, mushrooms...
Either as part of a dish, sausage Sammie, or cooking a dish,haluski?

I have seen grill with 50/50 grate/griddle set ups.
Thought they would be nice, but the surrender space for flexibility.
But then I have a full size gas grill/full size charcoal grill, with a side smoker box.
Options are nice!

I use cast iron griddle on my propane grill all the time.I like to use it for grilling onions and jalapenos when I'm grilling fajitas.Propane grills are great,but you have to learn how to cook on them.Too much fat on meat is not your friend,so watch that very close.Most of the time I use med heat and keep the lid opened about 2" with a piece of hardwood.

I’ve got something like this for grilling veggies. Works well.

https://www.amazon.ca/Weber-6481-St...596296132&sr=8-3&tag=googcana-20

I'd like to add this.I like the propane grills with cast iron grates.The grate will outlast the grill.The ones with the chrome plated grates don't last because the salt from the meat and the heat burns the chrome off rather quickly.I've never had the stainless steel grates,but those should be OK.

One thing I will say about my Weber Genesis.......the somebitch dont get very hot.

Wont cook at all with the lid open.

Any cast iron skillet used on it takes a long damn time to cook.


I have used a griddle on my three burner camp stove. Works better....ish.


Bought a Camp Chef flat top grill with my Trump Bucks.


Way more better.

The other two options are pretty poor compromises. IMHO.


Having said that..........I love my Weber and would never part with it.

They just aren't very hot.

Leaning towards a Weber Genesis E435. It has enameled cast iron grates. All the grills we ever owned used stainless grates and I never been really happy with them and can only get 6-8 years use before replacing.

I use something similar.

Ermegherred!

Make sure it has the extra sear burner......if an option.

Get the best of both worlds - and I do mean the best

GRILL GRATE

i would think using a griddle on a grill will make for an uneven surface. i do a lot of cooking in my pavillion and for griddling i use the big presto electric griddle. 39 bucks and very even heat and very selectable temperature. i do breakfasts, burgers, cheese steaks, etc. i leave the grill for meats.

If it is cast iron it will be about as even as you can get.

Griddle plate on a gas grill is a compromise. Will never work as well as a dedicated griddle. A cast iron skillet on a side burner and a basket for the grill top may be a better setup.

If you can fry potatoes and vegetables on that or cook pancakes please post a video on youtube

Gas grills sold in other places have griddles built in.

New Zealand and Australia.

Very common.

Those guys cook outside as much or more than we do.

Probably more.



I would see if you could find one like that.

I thought that there stopped being girdles on girls years ago.

Once again John, if only that genius would have been used-----.

Get a two or three burner Camp Chef and have a local welding shop build you a griddle to fit. A piece of angle iron with a drain hole at one end on the front edge, a one inch border on sides and rear. 1/2" angle strips on the bottom for warp stability. Use 1/4" or 3/8" plate for the cook surface.