Griddle Users - Do you miss your grill?

[itat]

Originally Posted by babock

That's the whole point to me of using a blacksone...you get to cook outside! Plus, much bigger than a frying pan. Can do eggs hash browns and bacon all at once.

Our new 5er has a 2 burner outdoor propane stovetop so we can use a frying pan outside if we want to, but as I said we really don't fry much. We mostly only cook for the two of us these days. For those who do fry a lot, and want a larger cooking surface, the Blackstone would be a great solution.

[B and B]

GMG Pellet Smoker, Broil King Porta Chef 320 with 3 burners and 18,000 Btu's, 1972 Coleman stove 2 10,000 but burners and a selection of cast iron fry pans, pannni pan and dutch oven. A couple non stick pans used in and out.

[bob213]

Originally Posted by rockinreel

Any one on here commenting on how great a FLAT grill is cannot cook, steak, hamburgers, or chicken. If you don't cook those items on a charcoal grill, you have your bar set very low. SMDH.

When I worked I was in 20 to 25 restaurants a day. You would be shocked how many restaurants (with Executive Chefs) cook their steaks in a cast iron pan and finish it in the oven.

[bob213]

[QUOTE=Ejs4029;2025981]

Originally Posted by primo20

The Versatop looks nice but for me it's to $$$ at $164.99 plus if you want any of the additional attachments (BBQ Grill, Pizza Oven) they are $$$ also. You can pickup a 17" Blackstone at Wal*Mart for $74 or the Blackstone 22 in. Griddle with Hood, Legs, and Bulk Adapter Hose for $174.

I know someone mentioned they saw this combo at their local Wal*Mart for $147 I checked the other day at my local Wal*Mart and it was still $174.

I agree with the cost of the Versa Top. If you really want the 22" from Walmart you can order it online for $147. and have it sent to your store. Or better yet I would go to the store and ask them to price match their website.

[SunseekerFunseekers]

Nope - Have a Traeger at home & LOVE it, so got a "Baby Traeger" for the motor home, & ZERO regrets! Love it, love it, plus you can use it as an oven as well. TRAEGER!!

[babock]

Originally Posted by SunseekerFunseekers

Nope - Have a Traeger at home & LOVE it, so got a "Baby Traeger" for the motor home, & ZERO regrets! Love it, love it, plus you can use it as an oven as well. TRAEGER!!

Hope you have better luck with your baby traeger than I did. I returned mine the back to Costco and bought a rec tec. I had the common issue with them where the temp goes all over the place.

[SailorSam20500]

[QUOTE=Ejs4029;2025981]

Originally Posted by primo20

I know someone mentioned they saw this combo at their local Wal*Mart for $147 I checked the other day at my local Wal*Mart and it was still $174.

I went online and found the 22" with stand, hood, and bulk adapter at Wally World listed at $174. Considered ordering it for pickup because several nearby stores had it listed as "limited quantities" however, the second closest just had it as "in stock". Tried calling the store to confirm but never got anyone on the phone, so we just drove over. Sign on the rack where the griddles were located also said $174. Hauled it up to checkout and the clerk spotted a label on the side of the box saying it was $147 and that's what she charged us.

So, I think the $147 price was from last season and new stock will go for $174, sometimes you get lucky! As a buddy of mine says, "Clean Living".

[RandK-M]

So funny thing is, today I was in Walmart for the first time in about a year and right in the entrance way they had a pallet of Blackstone grills on sale.

The 22 inch complete with griddle hood and folding stand was $89.99 and the 17 inch with just a bag if I remember correctly was $79


I was really tempted, but I have a griddle that fits on my low pressure RV mount grill and with it just being the 2 of us, I'm not sure I want to cart something else with us.
I may change my mind and go back tomorrow though...LOL.


Ray

[dougschne]

Originally Posted by RandK-M

So funny thing is, today I was in Walmart for the first time in about a year and right in the entrance way they had a pallet of Blackstone grills on sale.

The 22 inch complete with griddle hood and folding stand was $89.99 and the 17 inch with just a bag if I remember correctly was $79


I was really tempted, but I have a griddle that fits on my low pressure RV mount grill and with it just being the 2 of us, I'm not sure I want to cart something else with us.
I may change my mind and go back tomorrow though...LOL.


Ray

Where are you at that has them at that price?

[RandK-M]

Originally Posted by dougschne

Where are you at that has them at that price?

It was at the Harriman NY store. They had three pallets with various Blackstone griddles, some other brand charcoal grills and some smokers in the entrance. There were probably 6 0r 7 of the 22" and a few of the 17"


Ray

[primo20]

Originally Posted by bob213

When I worked I was in 20 to 25 restaurants a day. You would be shocked how many restaurants (with Executive Chefs) cook their steaks in a cast iron pan and finish it in the oven.

technically speaking, this cooking method is a preferred or "signature" way of cooking a steak. hard sear, butter baste with rosemary, thyme and garlic - done in very high end steak houses.

[primo20]

Originally Posted by B and B

GMG Pellet Smoker, Broil King Porta Chef 320 with 3 burners and 18,000 Btu's, 1972 Coleman stove 2 10,000 but burners and a selection of cast iron fry pans, pannni pan and dutch oven. A couple non stick pans used in and out.

i love my GMG Daniel Boone. thinking about the portable version for camping!

[primo20]

[QUOTE=bob213;2026189]

Originally Posted by Ejs4029

I agree with the cost of the Versa Top. If you really want the 22" from Walmart you can order it online for $147. and have it sent to your store. Or better yet I would go to the store and ask them to price match their website.

i compered the specs. while i love my blackstone, the versa grill is a higher BTU burner at 15k, and from the images I've seen appears to be a bit heavier made - worth the money, im not sure, but id love to see one to compare.

the great news is, seeing the versa grill spawned a new idea - will the 17" camp chef accessories fit my Blackstone! ill head down to Bass Pro and check it out!

[kennibc]

[QUOTE=primo20;2026419]

Originally Posted by bob213

i compered the specs. while i love my blackstone, the versa grill is a higher BTU burner at 15k, and from the images I've seen appears to be a bit heavier made - worth the money, im not sure, but id love to see one to compare.

the great news is, seeing the versa grill spawned a new idea - will the 17" camp chef accessories fit my Blackstone! ill head down to Bass Pro and check it out!

I currently have the Pro60X stove, BBQ box, Griddle, and pizza oven already. I take it on every trip. Makes it nice to be able to smoke chicken on the grill and cook veggies on the griddle. I like the convenience of it all. It's one thing I need to setup and I don't need to worry about various fuel types and a grill and griddle.

I think if you look at the construction, camp chef is a bit better built but you might not want to pay for it. Many scout troops have used a camp chef for over 20 years. They are designed and built for the long haul if you take care of them.

I read an interesting tidbit that someone said Blackstone was started by former Camp Chef employees that wanted to go in a different direction. Don't know for sure but both companies make a nice product.

I like the versatility of Camp Chef. I can cook and design the cooking tool how I want it. You pay a premium but I can walk into Cabela's and take home a new BBQ grill or Griddle if need be. I haven't seen Blackstone parts on the shelf. There's pros and cons to each. Blackstone is very affordable and very much wanting to be the name for griddles. They make a great product that is very attainable and portable.

Around the age of 19 I bought a cast iron Camp Chef griddle that is reversible for a white water rafting trip. I am 42 and it still gets used and is in great shape. I look for stuff that will last if I think it is important. I plan to be cooking on my camp chef stove for the next 20 years.

[SailorSam20500]

[QUOTE=primo20;2026419]

Originally Posted by bob213

the great news is, seeing the versa grill spawned a new idea - will the 17" camp chef accessories fit my Blackstone! ill head down to Bass Pro and check it out!

Keep us posted!!!

[Oafdawg]

Why not have both? I use my 17" Blackstone and the gas grill that came with the trailer at the same time.

[dbledan]

Originally Posted by primo20

i love my GMG Daniel Boone. thinking about the portable version for camping!

I have both. They are both great. I love the flexability of the Davy Crockett for camping. You can do a brisket or a pork butt on it but more than that and you run into issues with burning one of them without a shelf.

My only complaint is you cannot control 2 grills from one phone.

[clarkbre]

Originally Posted by dbledan

I have both. They are both great. I love the flexability of the Davy Crockett for camping.

My in laws have the Davy and it is great while camping. We often do flank steak and smoked pork loin on it. The Blackstone 17" will be our breakfast and burger maker when we camp with them.

Originally Posted by dbledan

.....My only complaint is you cannot control 2 grills from one phone.

Now that's roughing it! My father in law needed to upgrade to one of those new fangled smart phones to be able to run his Davy "just right".

We have fun, eat well and go to bed happy!

[SailorSam20500]

Originally Posted by emm-dee

Really easy, especially since you have to disconnect to get the cover in place. I just got my Blackstone 22” and the first thing I added was a 12 foot hose to connect direct to the RV. It’s also available in 8’ length.

https://propanegear.com/converta-bl-...7-22-griddles/

One last question on these. I'm looking at a 12' hose. They offer it either with or without a quick connect on the grill end. Difference is all of $5. So are there any negatives to having the quick connect on the grill end?

[emm-dee]

Originally Posted by SailorSam20500

One last question on these. I'm looking at a 12' hose. They offer it either with or without a quick connect on the grill end. Difference is all of $5. So are there any negatives to having the quick connect on the grill end?

It’s probably convenient for attaching the line but leaving the actual quick connect receptacle on the griddle makes it harder to cover or store. It only takes 10 seconds or less to screw the hose onto the fitting. And, leaving the attach point unmodified on the griddle allows you to quickly switch to a one or twenty pound bottle.