Griddle riddle

[bschoen]

Within 8 miles from me and $50 apart from each other are three LPG 36" 4-burner griddles.

Lowes Blue Rhino Razor

Home Depot Blackstone

Academy Sports Outdoor Gourmet

All of them are about $300.


Will be used and left outdoors in central Georgia. Is it even possible to keep the cook surface from rusting, no matter how thorough the seasoning? I am leaning towards the Blue Rhino because the two side shelves fold over to make a hard cover.

Given the 3, which one and why?

TIA.

 

[barrettd]

I've loved my Blackstone, and I bought the hard cover for it from Blackstone. It's kept the surface in good shape, so much so that I don't even use my soft cover anymore.

I especially like the rear grease drainage on the new Blackstones.

I can't speak to the others, but if the hard cover is your main point in leaning towards Blue Rhino, you might take a look at the cover offered by Blackstone.

 

[BuffettFan]

I got my BS 36 on Amazon for ~$250 and the hard cover was about $80 additional. I have the soft cover as well.
Mine lives in the garage, so I can't say how it is for rust. So far, mine's doing great. Love the thing.

I think Lastmajordude has the Blue Rhino and is very happy it.

 

[lastmajordude]

I bought my blue rhino 36” for $250 at christmas. I can honestly say it is the best 250 purchase of my life. I like the drip hole and catcher in the front. I also like the fact it has folding cover. Whatever you get I hope you enjoy/use it as much as I have.......Just the fact the grease and smoke stay outside and no stove cleaning is worth whatever you pay.......good luck!!!!!!!

 

[EricD]

I love my Blackstone, BUT....my buddy has the Blue Rhino with the fold out cover/side table.
If I could do it again, I'd go with the Blue Rhino.

 

[rwalters]

To add to the confusion, I just sold my 2 Blackstones and replaced them w/ the huge 6 burner Camp Chef FTG900. I absolutely love griddle cooking. I know this doesn’t at all answer your question, but I really don’t think you can go wrong here. Each ones a bit different, and one will probably meet your needs/likes a bit better than the rest. For me, it was the Camp Chef that checked off the majority of boxes as to what I was looking for in a griddle. Do your homework, which it sounds like you are well underway with already and then pick the one that checks off the most boxes on your list

 

[bschoen]

Adding to my confusion is akin to adding one to infinity.

Thanks guys!

 

[barrettd]

To add to the confusion, I just sold my 2 Blackstones and replaced them w/ the huge 6 burner Camp Chef FTG900. I absolutely love griddle cooking. I know this doesn’t at all answer your question, but I really don’t think you can go wrong here. Each ones a bit different, and one will probably meet your needs/likes a bit better than the rest. For me, it was the Camp Chef that checked off the majority of boxes as to what I was looking for in a griddle. Do your homework, which it sounds like you are well underway with already and then pick the one that checks off the most boxes on your list

I actually was going to buy the Camp Chef griddle when I bought my Blackstone, but it was out of stock everywhere. I had no idea how long it would be to get back in stock, so I went with the Blackstone.

You're right, though. There aren't any bad choices among the big names.

 

[rwalters]

Adding to my confusion is akin to adding one to infinity.

Thanks guys!

Just pick something and get to cookin’ buddy! HURRY time is slipping away ;-)

A couple of recent super simple dinners knocked out on the griddle to raves reviews....

Burger night:

Low carb Philly cheesesteak night:

 

[Smokie185]

I actually was going to buy the Camp Chef griddle when I bought my Blackstone, but it was out of stock everywhere. I had no idea how long it would be to get back in stock, so I went with the Blackstone.

You're right, though. There aren't any bad choices among the big names.

I also went with the Camp Chef. I chose it because I liked the stand better and if I want I can pull the griddle top off and use it as a gas grill.

I was able to get mine for $299 and free shipping.

 

[pbarber]

I have owned several griddles including Blackstone, Camp Chef and restaurant quality with a 1/2" thick stainless steel top. All have lived outside under my covered cooking area here in Raleigh, NC. All will rust and need attention and care to minimise the surface rust. I think a hard cover helps the most but won't be entirely rust proof.

Hope this helps.

 

[RemoGaggi]

I know this is a bit above your budget, but If I could do it all over again, I'd get this from Walmart. It comes with the metal cover and 2 burners on the nice cart. I'd like this, but just can't justify getting it. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Blackstone-Range-Top-Combo-with-Bonus-Fryer/806171984?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&adid=22222222227264592486&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=314539024933&wl4=pla-576679690708&wl5=9032541&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=online&wl12=806171984&wl13=&veh=sem&gclid=Cj0KCQjwj9LkBRDnARIsAGQ-hUfDYKQME0Ceh0Nj9weFg9LvKcb1hIeaT1n9wkWCy1lOzTB6FkkLfLsaAhZmEALw_wcB

 

[LloydQ]

A piece of plywood makes a dandy hard cover, and a lot less than $80.

 

[BuffettFan]

A piece of plywood makes a dandy hard cover, and a lot less than $80.

That is true!
I actually have a sheet metal brake and could have bent up my own, but Amazon is just too darn handy!

 

[LloydQ]

That is true!
I actually have a sheet metal brake and could have bent up my own, but Amazon is just too darn handy!

And you spelled brake properly!