When we launched the Carbon Steel Griddle last summer, our primary goal was to bring the power and versatility of restaurant flat tops to home kitchens. Little did we know that it would instantly become a bestselling favorite of our home and chef customers alike, revered for its ability to create perfectly crispy smash burgers and light-as-air pancakes.
As we're coming up on the second release anniversary of the Griddle, we wanted to revisit some of our favorite aspects of this versatile tool. From the ultra-durable construction to the endless possibilities its large cooking surface offers, here's a glimpse at the features that mattered most during the design process.
Carbon Steel Construction
While designing the Griddle, we knew that whether you used it inside on your stovetop or outdoor on the grill, you should be using carbon steel. While many griddles are made of heavy-duty cast iron, we wanted to provide the same durable construction in a lighter-weight package for easier transport and a more comfortable cooking experience.
We like to explain our Swedish-made Carbon Steel as combining the heat retention of cast iron with the control and maneuverability of stainless steel, resulting in a naturally non stick alternative—that gets more and more non stick the more you cook with it—that's heat-safe up to 1200F.
Compatible With All Cooking Surfaces
Since our Griddle is easily movable (more on that below), ensuring it worked on all manners of cooking surfaces was a must. Yes—this means the Griddle is compatible on electric, gas, and induction cooktops; as well as over the grill, in the oven, or atop a live fire. And since it spans dual burners, it can take the place of a pricey built-in flattop addition to your stove or grill.
Portability
Carbon steel is much lighter weight than its cast iron counterpart, resulting in a tool that's both lightweight and easily maneuverable (not to mention packable). Coming in at just under 10 pounds—9.9 to be exact—the Griddle was designed with easy transport in mind, whether that's as close as the patio or a faraway campsite.
We also designed a modular toolkit—aka the Griddle System—for use with the Griddle, inspired by the increasingly creative ways our customers were using their Griddle. With two stands, a lid, Grill Press, and the recent addition of a complete set of Griddle Tools, these were designed to provide more flexibility in how, and where, you cook with your Griddle.
Ready to Shop?
The Griddle is beloved by chefs and home cooks alike, and by now you can (hopefully) see why. Add this versatile, endlessly durable, and heat-tolerant tool to your lineup this summer and discover the difference chef-tested cookware can make.
