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If you love barbecuing, you may already have discovered griddling. If you haven\u2019t, what are you waiting for? Adding a griddle to your barbecue opens up new recipes and new cooking methods on your grill. You might even want to invest in a stand-alone griddle.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/section>\n THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY<\/p>\n Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.<\/p>\n SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES<\/p>\n Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.<\/p>\n REGISTER \/ SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES<\/p>\n Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.<\/p>\n THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.<\/p>\n Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.<\/p>\n <\/span>or<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n Article content<\/p>\n<\/section>\n Article content<\/p>\n \u201cThe griddle\u2019s popularity can be attributed to several factors, including its versatility of use and its ability to create all daily meals, from breakfast to lunch and dinner,\u201d says chef Michael P. Clive, Weber Grill Master.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/section>\n Article content<\/p>\n<\/section>\n Article content<\/p>\n \u201cA griddle offers consumers the opportunity to take nearly all meals outside and to the grill. A griddle offers endless versatile cooking possibilities. From pancakes and cheesy scrambled eggs with bacon and fluffy pancakes to toasted Italian paninis, crispy smashed burgers with caramelized onions and flavourful fajitas, a griddle is a culinary playground that allows users to make foods that wouldn\u2019t traditionally be cooked outside. Griddles are also durable, easy to clean and fun to use.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/section>\n Article content<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n GRIDDLE ACCESSORIES<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/section>\n Article content<\/p>\n Griddle accessories offer consumers the ability to cook various griddle specific meals to perfection, Clive reports. \u201cFor example, Weber\u2019s smash burger press will give you that flat, thin and crispy burger that is difficult to achieve without. Weber\u2019s Griddle Essentials Kit is a five-piece set designed to help grillers create delicious pancakes, fajitas, paninis and more, and then make clean up simple.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/section>\n Article content<\/p>\n<\/section>\n Article content<\/p>\n \u201cThe Griddle Breakfast Set is also hugely popular \u2013 consumers can create a complete breakfast on the grill with the egg rings and batter dispensers. These accessories were thoughtfully created to allow consumers to make the most out of their griddle and fully benefit from the versatility of meals it can be used for.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/section>\n Article content<\/p>\n There are also accessories available that can transform your gas grill into a \u2018new\u2019 one in seconds, Clive reports. Weber Griddle inserts are designed to seamlessly replace the grates on a variety of gas grills like the Weber Spirit or Weber Genesis and\u202fleverage their burners to provide the unique griddling experience. \u201cIf you\u2019re not in the market to add another grill to your backyard,\u202fgriddle inserts are a perfect way to experience the best of both worlds without buying a brand-new grill,\u201d he says.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/section>\n Article content<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n GRIDDLING TIPS<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/section>\n Article content<\/p>\n \u201cCooking on a flat top grill is different from cooking on a gas or charcoal grill, so different rules apply. Griddling is all about searing, sizzling or saut\u00e9ing your food,\u201d says Clive. He offers these tips:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n![\"recipes](\"https:\/\/dcs-static.gprod.postmedia.digital\/18.6.3\/websites\/images\/identity\/logo-identity-oc-new.svg\"){kind=logo}
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