I did a follow up version of this video based on the comments down below. Which method gets the flat top griddle the hottest? th-cam.com/video/9HfnggBZSpE/w-d-xo.html Here is a (affiliate) link to the Little Griddle GQ230 used in this video: amzn.to/2SkrPrO
I got a 1/4" piece of flat steel scrap from a machine 17x24" threw a farmer friend. I baked it out side in a camp fire overnight to burn off any impurities. I seasoned/cured it and have been using that over my charcoal grill for the last 11 years. If you know a farmer they have this laying around, if you live in the city then you are limited to and controlled by what stores offer.
Remove the heat shields that cover the burners and it’ll get the griddle even hotter and heats up quickly too. I did this on my Weber Genesis SS330 II! Loving it. But if don’t have a grill yet, just get the 36” blackstone griddle with 4 burners! Although, I do like the fact I still have the regular grilling option with my this type of set up. :)
Removing the favorizer bars and leaving the grates seems like a happy medium. Thanks for the tip. I've been keeping the lid shut more and it helps too.
Ah! Flavorizor bars...that’s what they’re called. Thanks! Ur video was the first one I watched before I got the little griddle. Seasoned just the way you did it. Perfect! And love ur videos! 🙏🏼😁
I got the 23x16 vevor top for my charbroil 5 burner and it fits perfectly. Havent used it as i just got it in but i am excited to try it out when i get a day off work.
I found your video to see if anyone has used a small blackstone 17 in griddle top on stove top. took it camping and i want to still keep cooking on it but i live in an apartment. So going to give it a shot.
Thanks for leaving comments on. Was actually looking for easy to convert stove top to grill. Main area of concern is something that will radiate heat for even all over surface grilling
Just got my griddle insert today small one 18x12.5 puting in my 2 burner char broil need to make sure i season it right should i take off those flame deflecter under neath the grates
are you still using this? still happy with it? I'm probably going to get one. My patio is not huge and I have NG hookup. I already have: older NG Genesis, Weber Performer, 18" wsm. So I don't need a lot more clutter. It sounds like if I remove the heat-deflector things from the grill, this should fit on it and work well. Friends of mine were telling me that their small Blackstone works well with an NG converter they got (granted NG is lower BTUs, but they said it still basically does fine). But for just some occasional smashburgers and similar, I think the LG is the way to go...
I still use it and it works great. I also tried out a stand alone two burner flat top griddle, which is easier to use and performs better. I would still go with the LG for anyone that would want to grill most of the time and flat top some of the time
My nephew gave me a cast iron griddle plate that fit's my Spirit perfectly. Now you've given me some motivation to make some pancakes. Don't know why I didn't think of that before.
The cast iron griddle would be closer to the fire, so you'll probably be able to get it hotter. I bet it will work great. Every once and a while we have people over for breakfast and need a faster way to get pancakes out.
yeah my bbq gas grill comes with a large cast iron griddle/grill plate that is the exact size of one of grill grates which are also cast iron. it can be used as a griddle, wood chip smoker tray or as a grill plate.
I tried 2 different griddles on my old Weber Genesis Silver and gave up. The temps were never consistent. My choice would be to use a multiple round gas burner unit.
They aren't for everyone, but I wasn't going to say no to a gift either. I'll probably use it for big batches of french toast, but most of what I do can be done on the grill or in a cast iron pan.
I'm interested in that too. I'd also like to see if you could set it directly on the flame tamers (Weber calls them flavorizer bars). I reached out to the company. If they respond, I'll post an update.
Interesting didn't know these existed. I just invested in the Weber Crafted Griddle. Not as big space-wise but sits lower and hopefully does better with heating. Also much smaller to store and already has a grease drain system that is designed for the grill.... although I wonder the weber will do long-term with the added grease dumping down. Likely will need a lot more cleaning.
This one doesn't have a drain in the grease trough. So it keeps the grill clean. I have another video that experiments on how to get hotter temps with the little griddle, but a shorter one would be closer to the fire and not as big of an issue.
Got to use my amazon Vevor 23x16" top today for smash burgers and they came out good. I did remove the heat shields on my burners but the problem of grease buildup and general cleaning came up. Im thinking about trying the top on my pitboss xl pellet grill as it already has a shield and grooves designed to let the grease flow downward into the bucket If it gets hot enough i may go that route since it would be easier clean up. Gona try it on the pellet grill next time around
Yes - those angled bars kill the direct heat required, un fortunately the flat top will have the best heat where the burners are located, now you will have cold and hot spots on the griddle, ok for small cooks, PIA for large cooks.
Congrats on the addition. People use lots of different oils to season things. I used canola on cast iron today because that's all they had. It worked great.
I reached out the manufacturer and they said that might get it too hot and warp it. The suggested leaving the lid shut. I still think your idea would work well if you do it carefully.
Maybe I got lucky? I've used it a bunch and it is still just as flat as when I got it. Are all of your burners on the same setting? I could see uneven heat making one side expand faster than the other.
This is exactly what I've been looking into man. I have 2 Weber Kettles so my gasser isn't getting much action at all, and hasn't been for a while. I'd love to turn it into a dedicated griddle for veggies, smash burgers and the like. I've seen this model and several others, but I always wonder about one thing; Can any of them live outside. I don't have the space (or the desire) to take it inside after every cook. Is that model able to stay on your grill all the time?
If it's in your gas grill, it'll be protected by the lid. It's made from stainless steel, so it's just like the grill grates. A lot of people leave their dedicated griddle outside and put a cover on it.
You'd want to measure it and make sure it fits. I would be concerned about warping it you have a couple of burners and the heat wasn't even. It would be pretty easy to get it too hot.
It's the Little Griddle GQ230: amzn.to/3anG6Zv You might want to watch the video on how to get higher temps on the griddle too: th-cam.com/video/9HfnggBZSpE/w-d-xo.html
I made bacon and smash burgers on it tonight. All you need to do is squirt some water on it while it's hot and scrape it off. It cleaned up pretty quick.
It's called a little griddle. This one came from Amazon and a quick search on the UK site found it. If you get one, make sure it's the right size for your grill. amzn.to/31IYbeS
Thank you for your review. I was considering this or some kind of cast iron for my Weber Genesis 3 burner. How sturdy is it? I have read reviews that the SS is thin? Thank you
The stainless cooktop has some bracing under it and it's been sturdy. The stainless gives you more space and sides to keep stuff in. I would go with the cast iron if I needed higher temps though.
I still use it, but most of the food I cook can be direct grilled. One of my friends uses his a bunch and it has a great season and neither of ours has warped at all.
@@GrillTopExperience ahh. I have an older grill and have been looking into adding the lava rocks to it on a retrofit grate above the flames. If it voids the warranty but gives you better heat through out, it might be worth it?
I haven't had that issue, but the manufacturer warned me about that when I asked them how to get it hotter. I'm guessing people put it on their camp stove without the diffuser or the shut the lid on their gas grill and let it get way too hot. It has some cross bracing underneath the griddle surface and it seems like warping it would be hard.
yes waste of time and money the weber is made to grill with lid down, get a blackstone or camp chef griddle ! if you want a used S.S.large flat top to fit your weber 435 hit me up i will gift wrap it for you !
I love that you did this with your dad and how funny about the eggs. Excellent job, again Ryan. You're good at these. PS: How do you get the cards on the top of your video like that? Happy Weekend to you and Mrs. Grill Top.
The cards as the end or the picture of the dam? The end videos are "end screens" in TH-cam. You can add them during the last 20 seconds to direct people to new videos.
Right, the low smoke point is the reason why you don't cook with flaxseed oil, but that is also its advantage for seasoning. In order to get the oil to harden it has to link arms with the other oil molecules and that happens over the smoke point. Cooks Illustrated and America's Test Kitchen both suggest using Flaxseed. There are lots of good options out there though.
You might have better luck with a cast iron griddle if that's something you want to try. It'll be closer to the fire and you'd probably have better luck.
They suggest not going over 500F for continuous cooking. It's 30 degrees out and I won't be able to get a good measure until it warms up. I've made burgers and tacos on it and it came out great even in the cold. If you want something really hot, you might be better off with cast iron.
Grill Top Experience is it difficult to keep it up to temp? I’m looking for a griddle for occasional breakfasts but mainly for Thai style noodles and rice and chicken/shrimp. I’m between getting this or just buying a black stone table top 22” since they are about the same price and size.
@@TangDominates It's hard to keep the temps if it's windy. One subscriber mentioned that you can cover the open parts of the grates with aluminum foil to direct more heat to the griddle and he was able to lower the gas after that MOD. This item is for some who wants a flat top, but doesn't have room for another cooker. Single purpose cookers will usually do better than one that's adapted for another purpose. I haven't used a Blackstone, but I know lots of people that like theirs.
I did a follow up version of this video based on the comments down below. Which method gets the flat top griddle the hottest? th-cam.com/video/9HfnggBZSpE/w-d-xo.html
Here is a (affiliate) link to the Little Griddle GQ230 used in this video: amzn.to/2SkrPrO
They make a higher pressure hose for your grill it would be interesting to see if that would add the power it needs 🤔
I got a 1/4" piece of flat steel scrap from a machine 17x24" threw a farmer friend. I baked it out side in a camp fire overnight to burn off any impurities. I seasoned/cured it and have been using that over my charcoal grill for the last 11 years. If you know a farmer they have this laying around, if you live in the city then you are limited to and controlled by what stores offer.
Remove the heat shields that cover the burners and it’ll get the griddle even hotter and heats up quickly too. I did this on my Weber Genesis SS330 II! Loving it. But if don’t have a grill yet, just get the 36” blackstone griddle with 4 burners! Although, I do like the fact I still have the regular grilling option with my this type of set up. :)
Removing the favorizer bars and leaving the grates seems like a happy medium. Thanks for the tip. I've been keeping the lid shut more and it helps too.
Ah! Flavorizor bars...that’s what they’re called. Thanks! Ur video was the first one I watched before I got the little griddle. Seasoned just the way you did it. Perfect! And love ur videos! 🙏🏼😁
I got the 23x16 vevor top for my charbroil 5 burner and it fits perfectly. Havent used it as i just got it in but i am excited to try it out when i get a day off work.
I found your video to see if anyone has used a small blackstone 17 in griddle top on stove top. took it camping and i want to still keep cooking on it but i live in an apartment. So going to give it a shot.
Thanks for leaving comments on. Was actually looking for easy to convert stove top to grill. Main area of concern is something that will radiate heat for even all over surface grilling
You'll still have some hot spots with this one. My grill is usually hotter in the back than the front.
Perfect review thanks! Just ordered one for myself. Cheers
Hope you enjoy it!
Just got my griddle insert today small one 18x12.5 puting in my 2 burner char broil need to make sure i season it right should i take off those flame deflecter under neath the grates
are you still using this? still happy with it? I'm probably going to get one. My patio is not huge and I have NG hookup. I already have: older NG Genesis, Weber Performer, 18" wsm. So I don't need a lot more clutter. It sounds like if I remove the heat-deflector things from the grill, this should fit on it and work well. Friends of mine were telling me that their small Blackstone works well with an NG converter they got (granted NG is lower BTUs, but they said it still basically does fine). But for just some occasional smashburgers and similar, I think the LG is the way to go...
I still use it and it works great. I also tried out a stand alone two burner flat top griddle, which is easier to use and performs better. I would still go with the LG for anyone that would want to grill most of the time and flat top some of the time
Wow! I just found out about this channel, and I love it! Thank you so much for your awesome work. Many blessings.
Nice to meet you. If there is something you'd like to see . . . let me know!
Grill Top Experience thank you!
My nephew gave me a cast iron griddle plate that fit's my Spirit perfectly. Now you've given me some motivation to make some pancakes. Don't know why I didn't think of that before.
The cast iron griddle would be closer to the fire, so you'll probably be able to get it hotter. I bet it will work great. Every once and a while we have people over for breakfast and need a faster way to get pancakes out.
yeah my bbq gas grill comes with a large cast iron griddle/grill plate that is the exact size of one of grill grates which are also cast iron. it can be used as a griddle, wood chip smoker tray or as a grill plate.
Can you share which griddle? I have a spirit too
This is perfect timing, i was actually looking at buying a griddle for my gas grill. great vid, thanks.
Nice, I hope you enjoy it. I thought I would like a cast iron griddle, but the sides on this one is nice.
I tried 2 different griddles on my old Weber Genesis Silver and gave up. The temps were never consistent. My choice would be to use a multiple round gas burner unit.
I've tried a couple of these before but didn't really care for them. Maybe one day I will add a griddle to my arsenal.
They aren't for everyone, but I wasn't going to say no to a gift either. I'll probably use it for big batches of french toast, but most of what I do can be done on the grill or in a cast iron pan.
I would be interested in seeing if removing the flame tamers over the burners would increase the griddle temp. Thanks for the vid
I'm interested in that too. I'd also like to see if you could set it directly on the flame tamers (Weber calls them flavorizer bars). I reached out to the company. If they respond, I'll post an update.
Interesting didn't know these existed. I just invested in the Weber Crafted Griddle. Not as big space-wise but sits lower and hopefully does better with heating. Also much smaller to store and already has a grease drain system that is designed for the grill.... although I wonder the weber will do long-term with the added grease dumping down. Likely will need a lot more cleaning.
This one doesn't have a drain in the grease trough. So it keeps the grill clean. I have another video that experiments on how to get hotter temps with the little griddle, but a shorter one would be closer to the fire and not as big of an issue.
@@GrillTopExperience yeah just watched it after the video above. Thanks for the product overview and details.
kevin bacon!?
Got to use my amazon Vevor 23x16" top today for smash burgers and they came out good. I did remove the heat shields on my burners but the problem of grease buildup and general cleaning came up.
Im thinking about trying the top on my pitboss xl pellet grill as it already has a shield and grooves designed to let the grease flow downward into the bucket
If it gets hot enough i may go that route since it would be easier clean up. Gona try it on the pellet grill next time around
Good short review. 👏👏👏
If you take the flavorizer bars off.... will that increase BTU output?
Yes - those angled bars kill the direct heat required, un fortunately the flat top will have the best heat where the burners are located, now you will have cold and hot spots on the griddle, ok for small cooks, PIA for large cooks.
Just got the same griddle today. Instead of flaxseed oil can I use canola oil? I see some TH-camrs using it for stainless steel griddle to season...
Congrats on the addition. People use lots of different oils to season things. I used canola on cast iron today because that's all they had. It worked great.
Have you tried using it with out the grill grates? Maybe adding some metal bars to elevate the griddle. Might make for better results.
I reached out the manufacturer and they said that might get it too hot and warp it. The suggested leaving the lid shut. I still think your idea would work well if you do it carefully.
How is grease management? The dedicated ones have a hole that drains into the grease catch can. How does this type handle grease?
It has a trough up front, it doesn't have a hole that drips into. your grill. You'd have to do a lot of grilling to fill it up.
Can you pin a link to the product page for the griddle top in the description? That would be amazing!
Amazon won't give me a short link directly to the product, but its the GQ230, but they have other sizes available: amzn.to/2SkrPrO
nice presentation.... how come your griddle does not buckle? I have the same one and always does that... suggestions?
Maybe I got lucky? I've used it a bunch and it is still just as flat as when I got it. Are all of your burners on the same setting? I could see uneven heat making one side expand faster than the other.
@@GrillTopExperience yes same settings.. 😞
Another great informative video!
Thank you for checking it out and for the kind words, Scott!
This is exactly what I've been looking into man. I have 2 Weber Kettles so my gasser isn't getting much action at all, and hasn't been for a while. I'd love to turn it into a dedicated griddle for veggies, smash burgers and the like. I've seen this model and several others, but I always wonder about one thing; Can any of them live outside. I don't have the space (or the desire) to take it inside after every cook. Is that model able to stay on your grill all the time?
If it's in your gas grill, it'll be protected by the lid. It's made from stainless steel, so it's just like the grill grates. A lot of people leave their dedicated griddle outside and put a cover on it.
@@GrillTopExperience thanks for this I was about to ask the same question
Hi. I would like to buy a removable Teppanyaki top for my gas hob in my kitchen. Would you recommend using this product for that?
You'd want to measure it and make sure it fits. I would be concerned about warping it you have a couple of burners and the heat wasn't even. It would be pretty easy to get it too hot.
I have the same grill, and would like to get that griddle. Can you tell me what model you used?
It's the Little Griddle GQ230: amzn.to/3anG6Zv
You might want to watch the video on how to get higher temps on the griddle too: th-cam.com/video/9HfnggBZSpE/w-d-xo.html
I like it but how do you clean it.
I made bacon and smash burgers on it tonight. All you need to do is squirt some water on it while it's hot and scrape it off. It cleaned up pretty quick.
Very good video!
Thanks! I did this one on a whim and it's been pretty popular.
@@GrillTopExperience yeah man your videos are always entertaining and helpful. I don’t know why you aren’t bigger!
Great video thanks for sharing. What brand is this griddle please? And do you know if they’re available in the uk?
It's called a little griddle. This one came from Amazon and a quick search on the UK site found it. If you get one, make sure it's the right size for your grill. amzn.to/31IYbeS
Thank you for your review. I was considering this or some kind of cast iron for my Weber Genesis 3 burner. How sturdy is it? I have read reviews that the SS is thin? Thank you
The stainless cooktop has some bracing under it and it's been sturdy. The stainless gives you more space and sides to keep stuff in. I would go with the cast iron if I needed higher temps though.
@@GrillTopExperience Thank you for your response. I was just trying to get something suitable for "Japanese Steakhouse" type cooking. Fried rice, etc.
Great video ! I am getting hungry. I still love my Blackstone though. I see you are using a Blackstone spatula.
You caught me! They had a nice kit and I put it to use. The blackstone would get hotter and you can get a bigger one too!
Thanks a lot Ryan for sharing 👍excellent idea 💡
can you make a video of your omlette recipe thanks
I'm working through a charcoal grill series right now, but I can circle back to gas grills and one of my favorite meals of the day: BREAKFAST.
@@GrillTopExperience cant wait
Can I use this griddle on my stove top ?
Unfortunately, no. Their FAQs specifically say not to use it indoors on the stove.
I'm looking for one that will fit a 6 burner grill.
You might have a hard time finding one that size. This is the biggest one they make. The biggest one I've found is 36" wide.
What is the mic youre using for this video?
I use a tascam voice recorder with a Sony lapel mic for the in person shots and a cad U37 for the voice over.
Hi! Are you still using this griddle? Curious how it holds up
I still use it, but most of the food I cook can be direct grilled. One of my friends uses his a bunch and it has a great season and neither of ours has warped at all.
Pretty sure you shouldn't season stainless steel. That's probably why it was sticking first up.
That will do the trick. nice how to vid. ty
Heck yea, Open box. Put on grill.
Convert your gas grill to use lava rocks and then use the flat top. That should cure your heating issues with the lid open.
That'll void Weber's warranty too.
@@GrillTopExperience ahh. I have an older grill and have been looking into adding the lava rocks to it on a retrofit grate above the flames. If it voids the warranty but gives you better heat through out, it might be worth it?
It might be depending on what you want out of it. Little Griddle said they suggest cooking with the lid down as much as possible.
The griddles that you have to remove grates to drop in heat up better. Plus I think the flat tops are about double the BTU of that grill.
CN you send the link where I can buy this?
Search for Little Griddle on Amazon. I'm hesitant to give a direct link since you'll need to make sure you get the one that fits your grill.
I would love this.
But in Amazon reviews lot of people mentioned it warps and twists on gas grill when hot.
Did you have that issue?
I haven't had that issue, but the manufacturer warned me about that when I asked them how to get it hotter. I'm guessing people put it on their camp stove without the diffuser or the shut the lid on their gas grill and let it get way too hot. It has some cross bracing underneath the griddle surface and it seems like warping it would be hard.
yes waste of time and money the weber is made to grill with lid down, get a blackstone or camp chef griddle ! if you want a used S.S.large flat top to fit your weber 435 hit me up i will gift wrap it for you !
I love that you did this with your dad and how funny about the eggs. Excellent job, again Ryan. You're good at these.
PS: How do you get the cards on the top of your video like that?
Happy Weekend to you and Mrs. Grill Top.
The cards as the end or the picture of the dam? The end videos are "end screens" in TH-cam. You can add them during the last 20 seconds to direct people to new videos.
End screens. Thank you.
I have not tried that yet.
Pretty cool. Thanks!
How about radiant heat stove top to a grill
I haven't tried to do that. Do you have any tips?
@@GrillTopExperience have not tried it either and wondering if anyone has.
According to wikipedia Flaxseed Oil smoke point si 225f that does not make it suitable.. i would recommend grape seed or Avocado Oil
Right, the low smoke point is the reason why you don't cook with flaxseed oil, but that is also its advantage for seasoning. In order to get the oil to harden it has to link arms with the other oil molecules and that happens over the smoke point. Cooks Illustrated and America's Test Kitchen both suggest using Flaxseed. There are lots of good options out there though.
@@GrillTopExperience thank you. Many reports mention high smoke point oils for seasoning cast irons and grills, interesting and confusing 😊
I love this idea, but guessing my 25-year old Weber Spirit doesn't put out enough power. BTW - really like you channel and videos a lot. Cheers!
You might have better luck with a cast iron griddle if that's something you want to try. It'll be closer to the fire and you'd probably have better luck.
@@GrillTopExperience I'll look into that. Thanks!
Any idea what the max temp you can get the griddle with the Weber?
They suggest not going over 500F for continuous cooking. It's 30 degrees out and I won't be able to get a good measure until it warms up. I've made burgers and tacos on it and it came out great even in the cold. If you want something really hot, you might be better off with cast iron.
Grill Top Experience is it difficult to keep it up to temp? I’m looking for a griddle for occasional breakfasts but mainly for Thai style noodles and rice and chicken/shrimp. I’m between getting this or just buying a black stone table top 22” since they are about the same price and size.
@@TangDominates It's hard to keep the temps if it's windy. One subscriber mentioned that you can cover the open parts of the grates with aluminum foil to direct more heat to the griddle and he was able to lower the gas after that MOD.
This item is for some who wants a flat top, but doesn't have room for another cooker. Single purpose cookers will usually do better than one that's adapted for another purpose. I haven't used a Blackstone, but I know lots of people that like theirs.
Grill Top Experience thanks!
Cheap Griddles like these warp over time. Warping leads to inconsistent temps. Use well seasoned cast iron. Problem solved
It still hasn't warped. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Natural gas grill
No, it is propane. I'm a slave to the tank.
Call greg piligian , youll have a career😄
Ha! I'll be the next Dirty Jobs.
.... use a frying pan
The whole point is having something bigger than a frying pan. You know, like a griddle??