Weber Rust-Resistant 22" Round Griddle Insert

[Babekyu]

Does anyone have this Weber griddle insert and using it?

https://www.weber.com/US/en/griddle/griddle-inserts/rust-resistant-22-round-griddle-insert/3400382.html

The Weber website hasn't had it available for months, but it is available from several websites including HomeDepot, ACE etc.

[MacEggs]

Seems like a decent unit, but I don't see much discussion on it.

I am curious at how good the air-flow is?
I have a Manturion griddle and it gets plenty.

[Babekyu]

I never heard of a Manturion Griddle, so of course I had to Google it.  I came across this earlier WKC forum post -

https://weberkettleclub.com/forums/index.php?topic=51559.0

What a interesting accessory.  It seems like that would be a unicorn find.  I would love to have something like that.  So functional!

[Babekyu]

I purchased the Weber griddle offering for the 22" kettle a few weeks back and used it yesterday for the first time.  I mentioned in another thread that I cooked up a pack of bacon, so here are a couple of pictures.  It's definitely cooked!  No problem with air flow @MacEggs, as it got up to temp exactly as described in the instruction manual.  There'll be a learning curve, but I'm looking forward to the fun, the good food and the challenges that it'll bring.

[larry4406]

Bacon....

[MacEggs]

That's awesome!
Perfect way to break it in!

[2lflat4]

Congrats on your new purchase. Griddling is a fun new way to cook on a weber kettle. I have been happy with the hunsaker griddle insert on my weber 26er. It is reasonably priced and works well.

https://www.hunsakersmokers.com/collections/griddles?srsltid=AfmBOoqE5jqx8yGvgQmaJMOeLv4HvzKfWt9TTOWGdlaHCK9gA1G5ibQ0

[Babekyu]

Congrats on your new purchase. Griddling is a fun new way to cook on a weber kettle. I have been happy with the hunsaker griddle insert on my weber 26er. It is reasonably priced and works well.

Hi,

Thank you.  Definitely new and fun for me.  I didn't know that hunsaker had a griddle offering.  It looks like it should work just fine, and at an attractive price.  Have you used it much and if so, what have you cooked on it?

[2lflat4]

I've used it quite a bit for smash burgers, stir fry, eggs, bacon, sausage, grilled cheese, porkroll, and more. I scrape it clean, hit it with water and papertowel when hot, then give it a light coat of oil each time we finish cooking and it is ready to go for next time.

[2lflat4]

I forgot, cheesesteaks on the griddle are fantastic as well!

[Babekyu]

I've used it quite a bit for smash burgers, stir fry, eggs, bacon, sausage, grilled cheese, porkroll, and more. I scrape it clean, hit it with water and papertowel when hot, then give it a light coat of oil each time we finish cooking and it is ready to go for next time.

I forgot, cheesesteaks on the griddle are fantastic as well!

Thanks for the ideas of cooks and for cleaning.

On Sunday I cooked smash burgers for lunch.  Here's a picture of the patties.  The cooking process was very fast and unfamiliar, but I managed.  I realized that I didn't get any pictures of the final product because of the speed of things, and because we were all too excited to eat.  We devoured them, and they were very filling.

[bamakettles]

The smash burgers look great!  True, the process goes so much faster and I find I smell like a diner cook for the rest of the day.  Additionally there is spatter everywhere, but the process is fun and all worth it in the end. 

Cheers

[vader]

That bacon looks over cooked to me.

[Babekyu]

That bacon looks over cooked to me.

Agreed.  Will be more cautious next time.

[Babekyu]

Breakfast on the griddle yesterday.....