Non-Chinese Blackstone alternatives?

[SWOHTR]

A cursory search didn’t show me this as already discussed.

Anyone know of a good outdoor griddle from a non-communist country? Blackstone is all the rage but of course made in the PRC.

Our present gas grill is on borrowed time.

 

[MNGrouser]

Am I wrong in thinking that Weber grills are made in the USA? I thought in the People's Republic of Illinois.

 

[Tjdeerslayer37]

Am I wrong in thinking that Weber grills are made in the USA? I thought in the People's Republic of Illinois.

the googlebox says only a few of them are

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

I used a SteelMade griddle on my smoker and propane grill (used inside on the stove top as well) for years and years before I got a blackstone for fathers day this year.

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

Looks like they make their own base now as well.

Outdoor Cooking Base

If you've ever wished you could take your beloved indoor Flat Top outside to cook on, then this is the product you've been waiting for! The Outdoor Cooking Base is a heavy-duty stand with an integrated high output propane burner that evenly heats your Flat Top to quickly prepare your favorite...

steelmadeusa.com

 

[cmahoney]

These are made in the other PRC (CA).

Fire Magic Echelon Diamond E660i Black Glass Freestanding Natural Gas Gourmet Griddle w/ Stainless Steel Cover : BBQGuys

Known for crafting American-made premium grills for over 75 years, Fire Magic is dedicated to providing their customers with a quality outdoor cooking experience. Nowhere is this more evident than with their Echelon Diamond series, which embodies performance, beauty, and innovation in grilling...

www.bbqguys.com

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[7mm-08]

Recteq has a griddle, but you'll have to change your perspective on budget.

SmokeStone 600 Griddle

www.recteq.com

 

[SWOHTR]

Recteq has a griddle, but you'll have to change your perspective on budget.

SmokeStone 600 Griddle

www.recteq.com

Thanks. Not super concerned on cost. I bought the gas grill 5 years ago as a quick way to burn chicken breasts for the family, mainly during weeknight cooking.

Reason I'm asking about griddle is a) "they're all the rage right now" (why?), b) wife is interested, and c) it looks like it would complement our KJ and Yoder.

 

[desertdwellerdyl]

Are camp chefs made in the US?

 

[svivian]

Recteq has a griddle, but you'll have to change your perspective on budget.

SmokeStone 600 Griddle

www.recteq.com

Love my Recteq but they are not USA made just USA based.

 

[SWOHTR]

Are camp chefs made in the US?

Not that I found. Looked to be Chinese....

 

[KurtR]

Thanks. Not super concerned on cost. I bought the gas grill 5 years ago as a quick way to burn chicken breasts for the family, mainly during weeknight cooking.

Reason I'm asking about griddle is a) "they're all the rage right now" (why?), b) wife is interested, and c) it looks like it would complement our KJ and Yoder.

I have a black stone and the griddle thing is over rated.

 

[Brian Stewart]

A good alternative would be a vintage Griswold griddle and a double burner Coleman.

 

[7mm-08]

Love my Recteq but they are not USA made just USA based.

Crap!! This is news to me - my bad.

 

[MNGrouser]

Why the griddle trend? I know for some the "smash burger" approach is very popular. I vote "meh". I prefer the smoky juicy patty-ed burgers that I get from my Traeger.

I bought my dad a Blackstone for father's day a few years back and he likes cooking large breakfasts on it. Think 1 pound of bacon, 2 dozen scrambled eggs and/or a dozen pancakes at a time.

 

[HighDesertHunter]

Steaks cooked correctly on a griddle is my favorite way to have them.

Preheat griddle or cast iron to med-high heat
season steak with your choice. Smoked salt and pepper is a good choice
Add a high temp neutral oil to griddle
sear steak 5 min on each side. Goal is good caramelization.
continue to flip until reaching an internal temp 30 degrees less than target temp
rest for 7 minutes smothered with garlic butter
Once rested put back on griddle until desired temp is reached

I'm getting hungry just writing this...

 

[Sccritterkiller]

I use the webber griddle insert on my propane Webber if I need a griddle...full disclosure I use the pizza stone more than the griddle...

 

[Mcnasty]

Neighbor has a black stone its nice, the clean up is super easy. For my money I am sticking with my cast iron skillets 2 will fit on the grill and one on the burner if I really need all that space. USA made cast iron is easy to find new and used

 

[MuleyFever]

Why the griddle trend? I know for some the "smash burger" approach is very popular. I vote "meh". I prefer the smoky juicy patty-ed burgers that I get from my Traeger.

I bought my dad a Blackstone for father's day a few years back and he likes cooking large breakfasts on it. Think 1 pound of bacon, 2 dozen scrambled eggs and/or a dozen pancakes at a time.

I have thought about a Blackstone and unless your cooking a big meal I just dont see the need. You can do anything with a good pan that you can do on a Blackstone.

 

[AZ8]

Be cheaper just to buy a griddle insert. Just find the correct size.

For example:

Amazon.com