Customer Reviews for Weber - Rust-Resistant Griddle Insert for the 3-Burner Spirit 2016+ - Black
Customer Rating
4
Quality Steel
on August 27, 2023
Posted by: DCanns
from Erie PA.
Gender:Male
I bought this a little after it came out and I rated this 4 stars I didn't rate it 5 stars because the grease system should have been thought out a little better. I have a 36 inch blackstone and the steel on it doesn't come close to weber's quality steel. I have a low spot in the middle of the blackstone from warpage from high heat, and the steel has angle iron welded to the back of their cooktop for strength and it still can't compare to weber's cooktop. Weber's griddle tops are the best because they handle high heat with absolutely no warpage.
Easy instructions on seasoning the griddle . . . the Weber seasoning wax I also purchased made it very simple. I've cooked burgers and bacon and breakfast (scrambled eggs, sausage and hash browns) so far and love it.
This griddle is amazing, well seasoned even when new, plenty rugged without being too heavy, and heats quickly. I previously owned a large griddle that sat on top of the grates and this is far superior. It fits well so it doesn't move at all when cooking, it sits lower and closer to the burners so it heats more quickly and evenly. I have been using this griddle to cook everything this summer!!
I like the griddle. I am disappointed in the item description "seasoned ready to use". The initial instructions recommend 2 more seasonings prior to cooking on it. Not what I expect from Weber. I own the 300, a Kettle Premium, and a Go Anywhere Premium.
The full-size griddle is a wonderful upgrade. In fact, we installed it right away, and have cooked everything on it. Steaks are wonderfully & evenly charred. Breakfast is incredible, and very fast when you can cook 10 pancakes at a time.
We even stacked the standard grill grate over top the griddle, and baked pizza in the weber. It worked great!
The only caution - It gets VERY hot! I'd recommended only preheating the grill using only about 50% of the gas flow. (We have the natural gas model) Using 50% gas flow, the grill heats to about 450°F. Much hotter, and even Avocado oil will flame up!
10/10 recommended the full size griddle top. It's extremely versatile, and makes cooking fast, easy, and delicious.