Super Sized Cast Iron Griddle

Money_Hillbilly

I cook my burgers, steaks and fish on an antique 16” griddle on the egg.  Last week I found this super sized griddle on eBay that happens to fit on my large egg.  I have no idea who manufactures these since I have never seen one before.  I really like the idea of more space and a little depth to prevent grease spills.  Have any of you ever seen this griddle before or who may manufacture them?  The picture is from the eBay ad.

buzd504

That's super cool, but do you think it will let enough air through?

Legume

Very cool, must be heavy as hell.  Same question about airflow, although I'd bet you don't have to keep much of a fire once it's heated up.  Could find a way to lift it a little if more air is needed.

How much are they asking?

HeavyG

buzd504 said:

That's super cool, but do you think it will let enough air through?

Just judging from the pix - so accuracy may not be spot on - it appears to me that if you add up the area of all those visible gaps around the edge of the griddle that it at least equals the area of the top vent so airflow is not likely a problem.

Based on my personal experience I have a tound cast iron griddle that I have used on my KJ Jr. that fits nicely on the grate that leaves a gap around the griddle edge of about 1/4". It had no problem heating up to a griddle temp of 500°F. The one hazard that griddle did create is that since all the airflow was concentrated around that edge gap that it created a "curtain" of very hot air that was quite uncomfortable on a bare hand/arm so I had to be sure to either glove up or use my longer spatulas and tongs.

I think I posted a thermal camera image of that in a thread a few years ago. Perhaps I can track that down.

Legume

You posted a pic?  🤣 

buzd504

HeavyG said:

buzd504 said:

That's super cool, but do you think it will let enough air through?

Just judging from the pix - so accuracy may not be spot on - it appears to me that if you add up the area of all those visible gaps around the edge of the griddle that it at least equals the area of the top vent so airflow is not likely a problem.

Based on my personal experience I have a tound cast iron griddle that I have used on my KJ Jr. that fits nicely on the grate that leaves a gap around the griddle edge of about 1/4". It had no problem heating up to a griddle temp of 500°F. The one hazard that griddle did create is that since all the airflow was concentrated around that edge gap that it created a "curtain" of very hot air that was quite uncomfortable on a bare hand/arm so I had to be sure to either glove up or use my longer spatulas and tongs.

I think I posted a thermal camera image of that in a thread a few years ago. Perhaps I can track that down.

Interesting.  Thanks.

HeavyG

buzd504 said:

HeavyG said:

buzd504 said:

That's super cool, but do you think it will let enough air through?

Just judging from the pix - so accuracy may not be spot on - it appears to me that if you add up the area of all those visible gaps around the edge of the griddle that it at least equals the area of the top vent so airflow is not likely a problem.

Based on my personal experience I have a tound cast iron griddle that I have used on my KJ Jr. that fits nicely on the grate that leaves a gap around the griddle edge of about 1/4". It had no problem heating up to a griddle temp of 500°F. The one hazard that griddle did create is that since all the airflow was concentrated around that edge gap that it created a "curtain" of very hot air that was quite uncomfortable on a bare hand/arm so I had to be sure to either glove up or use my longer spatulas and tongs.

I think I posted a thermal camera image of that in a thread a few years ago. Perhaps I can track that down.

Interesting.  Thanks.

Here's the post with the pic - https://eggheadforum.com/discussion/comment/1946551/#Comment_1946551

In that pic that bright yellow ring around the outer edge of the griddle allowed a jet blast of very hot air to flow around it. Was not expecting that - it hurt.

HeavyG

Legume said:

You posted a pic?  🤣 

No food was visible so it was ok.

fishlessman

My experience with a small airgap and large soapstone was that it forces heat back into the base and burns lump way more quickly.

caliking

@Money_Hillbilly - I know this isn't what you asked about, but, some thoughts...

1. This Lodge griddle is probably the most bang-for-the-buck accessory I've purchased in the past few years. Used more indoors than outside, but fits perfectly in the LBGE. 

https://www.amazon.com/Lodge-Reversible-Griddle-Combo-Double-Sided/dp/B002CMLTXG/ref=asc_df_B002CMLTXG/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167141575819&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15304195272293853003&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9027845&hvtargid=pla-138243274155&th=1


2. Recently picked this one up from HomeGoods, at a nice discount. It has a raised lip/edge, which may be what you're looking for. 

https://www.amazon.com/Lodge-BW15BP-Seasoned-Baking-15-5x10-5/dp/B0971NDZPK/ref=pd_ci_mcx_mh_mcx_views_0?pd_rd_w=2lWFO&content-id=amzn1.sym.225b4624-972d-4629-9040-f1bf9923dd95:amzn1.symc.40e6a10e-cbc4-4fa5-81e3-4435ff64d03b&pf_rd_p=225b4624-972d-4629-9040-f1bf9923dd95&pf_rd_r=E7875P93QZ582RZZYZQY&pd_rd_wg=FNw05&pd_rd_r=795ed6fc-030a-48c9-818f-13f3688d736e&pd_rd_i=B0971NDZPK


Both of these are relatively inexpensive options. 

I usually sand Lodge pieces with coarse grit sandpaper, or take a wire wheel/cup to them, to knock the peaks down a bit. It doesn't take much to make them smooth. 

For a round griddle that's a bit smaller than the diameter of the grid (as mentioned by @HeavyG), pull the griddle to the edge, and that should mitigate that curtain of heat. 

Buckwoody Egger

I tried to search around a bit and couldn’t get anything. Is your gasket the same as pictured of eBay seller (rutland with permatex copper on bottom)?  If not that might be a concern. Also maybe some foil under the front would help reduce the jetblast. Neat find you have please share if you do identify manufacturer. 

RRP

Buckwoody Egger said:

I tried to search around a bit and couldn’t get anything. Is your gasket the same as pictured of eBay seller (rutland with permatex copper on bottom)?  If not that might be a concern. Also maybe some foil under the front would help reduce the jetblast. Neat find you have please share if you do identify manufacturer. 

I am laughing myself silly! I also had noticed that was a Rutland gasket peeping thru those slots! And I too thought any gasket other than a Rutland adhered with Permatex would be trashed quickly!…but I had decided if I posted anything then I would get hammered as promoting my 21 year non profit service!!!

GoldenQ

RRP no one should think that of you.  You. have provided us all great service.

GoldenQ

If you want to cook a lot with griddle why not just get a griddle like the Blackstone series or better.   I have a 36 Blackstone and had a 22 Blackstone which I gave to wife's daughter.  Both cooked more things better than my lodge cast iron griddle on xl
 and were easier to control temp.

Money_Hillbilly

@GoldenQ I have all the toys I just prefer cooking on the egg on cast iron.