I have a great passion for watching movies. Recently, I discovered and fell in love with the concept of the “hangout movie.” These movies prioritize the enjoyment of spending time with onscreen friends over a complex plot. Classics like “The Big Lebowski” and “Jackie Brown” fall into this category, as well as anything directed by Richard Linklater. The joy and enrichment derived from spending time with these characters is incomparable.
In a similar vein, I recently experienced several weeks of cooking on what I came to call a “hangout griddle.” The Weber Griddle, a 504 square inches three-burner version, became my loyal companion in the kitchen for a while. Alternatively, there’s also a 756 square inches four-burner model for larger cooking needs. For anyone with a passion for cooking, this griddle is like a giant canvas to paint or play on. While I previously reviewed a Cuisinart griddle, which was only a mediocre performer, I still had an enjoyable experience with it. However, the Weber Griddle provided an entirely different level of cooking satisfaction. I even had the pleasure of inaugurating it with a huge batch of bacon, inviting fellow carnivores to join in the feast.
Weber’s griddle is essentially a large, flat cast-iron surface that replaces the grates and lid of the company’s three-burner gas grills. While traditional gas-grill abilities are compromised, the exchange is more than worth it. The flat cooking surface is like an enormous cast-iron pan, perfect for cooking a large amount of food at once.
The griddle truly shines during breakfast preparation. All your breakfast essentials, from home fries to sausages and eggs, can be cooked simultaneously at different temperatures, promising a perfectly timed breakfast spread. If you have ever dreamed of becoming a short-order breakfast cook, this griddle can make your culinary dreams a reality.
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Being a product of Weber, a company renowned for its quality charcoal and gas grills, the griddle aroused my curiosity. Being familiar with the company’s excellent reputation for nailing the basics, I was eager to see their performance in this new and emerging category.
Having used it for several weeks at my family’s home in New Hampshire, I was able to feed between five and eight people daily, appreciating its capacity to churn out large quantities of food in record time. For breakfasts, I enjoyed the convenience of throwing on some sliced onions to cook slowly while I prepared the main course, creating a perfect addition to any dish. Fried eggs were especially enjoyable to cook on the griddle, with no pan wall to hinder the process. The use of egg rings added an extra layer of fun to the culinary experience, helping to create delicious Egg McMuffin-style eggs.
Additionally, the griddle piqued my interest in creating griddled tomato slices, a new addition to my cooking repertoire. Previously, I had only considered this ingredient for a proper English breakfast, but now, it has found its way into my regular cooking rotation.
In summation, my experience with the Weber Griddle was exceptional, and it solidified my belief in the hangout griddle and its potential to transform cooking into a joyful and overall satisfying experience.
