Presto 07046 Tilt 'n Drain Big Griddle Cool-Touch Electric Griddle Review

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(More customer reviews)I love making pancakes. In the past I would use two large cast-iron skillets for the task. I found myself constantly adjusting my burner temperature and I would always get a few very dark (or burnt) or a few undercooked pancakes out of each batch. Plus I could only cook two pancakes at a time; one in the center of each skillet (I like making large, perfectly round, 5-6" diameter pancakes.)

After much research, I finally broke down and bought the Presto Tilt'nDrain BigGriddle because I liked the enormous cooking area it offered. And I liked the fact that is was made of heavy cast aluminum and that it sat perfectly level (some griddles have sloped cooking decks to allow grease and juices to run away from the foods... NOT desirable when making pancakes or scrambled eggs.) And I liked how the griddle can be quickly adjusted so that it WILL tilt forward which *does* allow grease to run away when you want it to! (it has a grease channel and catch-tray along the front edge of the unit.)

My first impressions with this unit:

- It's huge! 18.5" x 15" cooking area.
- It heats evenly. My infrared (IR) non-contact thermometer gun showed very little temperature variation across the cooking surface once it was fully heated (I let the thermostat cycle several times -- about 10 minutes -- before I took my readings.) My pancakes verified this finding with each one being equally browned.
- The thermostat is accurate. I set the unit to 350-degrees F., and it heated to 350-degrees F. as verified by my IR thermometer gun.
- The raised lip around the sides and back of the unit is high enough to contain pancake batter and keep it from spilling over and is low enough to be completely unobtrusive.

After un-boxing the unit, I cleaned, plugged, and turned on the unit (set for 350-degrees F.) After a 10 minute warm up, I applied my pancake batter. As noted earlier, in the past I was only able to make two pancakes at a time using two separate skillets. The Presto griddle allowed me to cook 6 (yes, SIX!!) of my large pancakes at the same time. All six pancakes browned evenly with no hot or cold spots seen. Flipping the pancakes was a breeze and I used no oil on the non-stick surface.

I made two batches of pancakes, one batch after the other, and both turned out exactly the same... and that was "perfectly." I made a two batches of pancakes (12 pancakes total) in the same amount of time it took to make 4 in the past. For the first time my whole family ate pancakes together at the same time!!

So, in summary, the Presto Tilt'nDrain BigGriddle is well designed, easy to use, heats accurately and evenly, and has a very large cooking surface. Clean-up was quick and easy. I highly recommend this unit to anyone who needs a large griddle that cooks accurately and evenly.

NOTE: Regarding a few other reviews here, I don't see how anyone can rate this product 2 or 3 stars, faulting the unit because it's too large to store. I mean, come on!! It's a big griddle by DESIGN!! If it's too large for you, then you should have bought a smaller griddle! ;-)

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Product Description:
With its exclusive Tilt 'n Drain feature, this 1500-watt electric griddle easily adjusts from a level grilling surface for eggs and pancakes to a tilted draining surface for meats to provide healthier cooking. Simply pull out on the handles to tilt the grilling surface. Push the handles back in to return to a level surface. The unit heats up quickly and distributes heat evenly, while its Control Master heat control maintains accurate cooking temperatures. Best of all, the griddle's huge cooking surface accommodates up to 50-percent more food than other jumbo griddles--it can cook up to 12 pancakes or slices of French toast at a time, which means the whole family can sit down and enjoy breakfast together. Other highlights include a premium nonstick surface to ensure effortless food release, a cool-touch base that surrounds the grilling surface on the front and both sides, a built-in backstop ledge, and a slide-out drip tray for quick cleanup. With the heat control removed, the immersible unit can be washed by hand or in the dishwasher. The electric griddle measures approximately 24 by 18-1/2 by 5 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

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Weber 781001 26.75-Inch One-Touch Gold Charcoal Grill Review

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(More customer reviews)At least when it comes to grilling!After months of anxious waiting, I received my "new" 26 inch Weber grill from Amazon a few weeks ago.I say "new" because this is not Weber's first 26 inch grill.They previously had manufactured a 26 inch model that has long since been discontinued.

After having grilled on a 22 inch One Touch Gold and a Performer for years, I was anxious to have more charcoal grilling space.Although I have slobbered over the Ranch Kettle, I always felt that it was a little too much.Of course, I was also never able to convince my wife that I needed one.

The 26 inch kettle took about 20 minutes to assemble.The instructions were written in the international language of "pictures" and are very straightforward.The 26 inch is in all practical purposes a larger 22 inch grill.The wheels, ash catcher, handles, and charcoal baskets are all standard size.The only difference is the larger kettle.When you compare the kettle of a 26 inch to a 22 (see the images above), it might not appear to be that much of a difference.I believe that it is, as the 26 boasts an additional 145 square inches of cooking space.When you are trying to grill multiple things at the same time, that difference means not having to fire up a second grill.

The size of the 26 allows for more range in temperature zones for direct grilling.Internally, like on the 22, there is 5 inches between the main grate and the charcoal grate.The lid holder nicely holds the lid out of the way.My old Performer did not do that very well.I am thankful this model does.I do wish there was a hook to hang the main grate from.You can invert the grate and use the handles to hang it over the lip of the kettle, but I would prefer an actual hook.

I have cooked both direct and indirect on this new beast and I am happy with the results.The one learning curve I am tackling is charcoal usage.Figure about one and a half times more charcoal than you would typically use on the 22.In fact, if you can fit everything on the 26 versus firing up two 22 inch kettles, you are using less charcoal overall.Nice.

If you do a lot of grilling for a lot of people or you grill a lot of different things for a few people, this is a great grill.If you are only an occasional griller, I would recommend the 22.However, if you understand how precious grill real estate when you craft your evening's dinner, the 26 will not let you down.It's a Weber, what more can I say?Happy Grilling!

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Product Description:
One Touch Gold 26.75 Grill
26.75 inch porcelain-enameled bowl and lidCooking area = 508 square inchesStainless steel hinged cooking grateFactory-assembled, stainless steel, One-Touch cleaning systemTuck-Away lid holderNo-rust aluminum

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