| These appliances come in various shapes, sizes | | | | that have ridges on one side and flat surfaces on |
| and types. Some are specific to certain forms of | | | | the other. This way, you get two cooking aids in |
| food preparation while others are designed for | | | | just one model. Reversible griddles are usually |
| general use. While there are many people who | | | | 20x11 inches or so. They come with shorter |
| don't see the need to have both pieces at home, | | | | handles installed on both ends. They are usually |
| there are those who cannot do without both a | | | | called double burner griddles because they can get |
| grill or a griddle. If you're going to shop around for | | | | heated by two stove burners at the same time. |
| these kitchen appliances, however, make sure | | | | This feature will come in handy when you're |
| you know what you're looking for. It's also a good | | | | cooking large batches of meat or pancakes for a |
| idea to be more familiar with each one. It may | | | | whole family. |
| sound funny, but a lot of people mistake a griddle | | | | Round vs. Square |
| for a crepe pan. | | | | You will also find griddles and grills in round and |
| Differences | | | | square-shaped varieties. The round ones are more |
| First, you have to find out the differences | | | | like grill pans that have sides that are high enough |
| between grills and griddles. | | | | to keep the oil and drippings from getting into the |
| A grill or a grilling pan comes with raised ridges so | | | | burner. The shorter sides allow for easier access |
| food doesn't cook directly in oil and the drippings | | | | to food if you use a spatula. |
| that tend to accumulate at the bottom of the | | | | Material |
| pan. If you push the range heat high enough, you | | | | When you're shopping for grills & griddles, |
| can even get grilling marks on your chops, steaks | | | | you're more likely to come across a variety of |
| and burgers - the same ones that you see when | | | | models in different materials. Steel griddles usually |
| you cook your meat on outdoor charcoal or gas | | | | come in rectangular varieties and are longer than |
| grills. | | | | 24 inches. They are great for cooking for a large |
| A griddle, on the other hand, has a smooth and | | | | group of people. Aluminum is less popular. There |
| flat cooking surface so it is ideal for cooking | | | | are also cast iron models that can be a bit more |
| omelets, crepes and pancakes. | | | | expensive, but they are worth it if you do a lot |
| Putting Them Together | | | | of grilling indoors and outdoors. |
| Grills & griddles are reversible cooking pans | | | | |