We’ll preface this section by saying there are many built in griddles out there. Now you’ll recall that we have reservations about building a Blackstone griddle into a BBQ island. You can simply purchase the cabinets you want for your ideal layout.
With proper care and maintenance, a Blackstone griddle should provide you with a couple of decades of service! We recommend cleaning the griddle after each use, replacing any parts that may wear out, and using a cover for your griddle when not in use. In addition, if you shut down your griddle for winter, store it inside if possible. After you use the griddle for the first time, it’s best to properly clean and season it after each use.
Naturally, grills with fewer features are reasonably priced and a great value. These are a good option for someone who may not need side shelving, storage drawers, or a place to keep paper towels. Having an overhead shelter is very convenient for cooking on days when the weather could turn ominous. Blackstone griddles range in price from under $200 to over $1,200, with pricing based on size, feature set, and other factors.
And with 400 square inches of cooking surface… You’ll have plenty of space for breakfast al fresco! (Or whatever else you want cooked on the griddle). A built in griddle will also be easy to hook into your natural gas lines or propane tank. A built in griddle is designed to be placed into an outdoor kitchen. Most commonly… You’ll find them as a griddle cooking station. This is a standalone appliance you can put anywhere in your backyard to create a cooking space.
These are great for sitting on a picnic table, the tailgate of your pickup, or a collapsible table. Look for a space where you have at least 18 inches of clearance in all directions. Regardless of whether you have a smaller space or unlimited space, there’s likely a griddle perfect for you. A couple of years ago I got to “test drive” a Blackstone griddle prior to owning mine and it was awesome.
The large cooking surface on the 22″ allowed me to make just about everything at once. No more making one or two cast iron pancakes at a time and flipping them into a bowl, only to serve them cold minutes later. I know there are work arounds for all of the issues I was having, but the black stone griddle Blackstone solved a few of my major cooking flaws lickety-split. If you’re considering keeping your grill in the same spot for a while, natural gas may be the best option. Most homes already have a natural gas supply and a plumber can run a natural gas line to your cooking area.
If you’re not allowed to have gas where you cook or prefer a griddle for both indoor and outdoor cooking, the E-series griddles are worth looking at. The E-series griddles are powered by electricity and are just as capable as our other grills. The majority of Blackstone’s grills are gas-powered.