Cookware Griddles Buying Guide
Cooking on a griddle makes life so much easier. A specialized piece of cookware, griddle is used primarily for the preparation of pancakes, eggs, grilled sandwiches and other delicious dishes requiring a large, flat cooking area. A griddle for your grill will let you take anything outdoors to cook.
Types
- Folding Griddles: These large griddles fold in half for compact and upright storage. It is ideal for a weekend picnic or for storing in a small kitchen.
- Cast Iron Griddles: The cast iron griddles are sturdy pieces that can be used on the barbeque. They usually feature ridged inner bases, wooden stay-cool handles, and pouring lips on each side.
- Double Sided Griddle: The ribbed grilled side is ideal for bacon, sausage, or searing fruit and the flat side is perfect for pancakes, crepes and eggs. Double sided, cast iron griddle retains heat brilliantly so meat and fish will cook thoroughly whilst retaining moisture and flavour.
- Electric Griddle: Made of stainless steel construction, this type of griddle is highly durable. It has the ability to maintain and recover temperatures quickly and efficiently.
- Gas Griddle: This heavy duty, stainless steel griddle has polished plates to ensure good heat distribution and retention. This unit is robust with smooth cooking plates and adjustable feet suitable for countertop.'
Buying Tips
- Grill and griddle set should have a non stick base, non-slip feet and large cooking surface area
- Griddles with drip trays can be easy to clean and to drain the fat from food.
- Professional cooks can use the reversible griddle to have an instant cooking surface.
- Stainless steel griddle is easy to care for, exceptionally durable and light, it won't corrode or tarnish and its nonporous surface is resistant to wear.
Quick Picks
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George Foreman Grill and Griddle  : You can use this grill surface to grill hamburgers, chicken, vegetables and much more! |
Cuisinart Griddle and Grill : With four separate cooking options, this set can handle everything from pancakes to sausages to grilled cheese to steaks, and hamburgers. |
Imperial Electric Griddle : With thick cooking plate, this durable electric griddle maintains and recovers temperatures quickly and efficiently. |
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Cast Iron Griddle : This Cast iron griddle is suitable for use on all front and side control hob models. |
Enamelled Griddle : Enamelled griddle is the perfect companion for your Paella burner. |
Fagor Gas Griddle : This griddle has smooth hot-plate with a thermostat to control temperature. |
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