High heat
400-450F
- Burger patties
- Steak
GriddleTemps
Plan your griddle heat zones
Figure out the right temp, split your burners properly, and stop guessing on the flat top.
Burner setup
Pick your griddle size, add foods, then check the layout.
Zone 1
Empty
Zone 2
Empty
Zone 3
Empty
Zone 4
Empty
Temperature guide
Med-high heat
375-400F
- Chicken breast
- Chicken thigh
- Pork chops
- Salmon
- Shrimp
- Steak strips
- Turkey burgers
Medium heat
350-375F
- Bacon
- Breakfast potatoes
- Breakfast sausage
- Hash browns
- Hot dogs
- Mushrooms
- Onions
- Pancakes
- Peppers
Med-low heat
325-350F
- Burger buns
- Grilled cheese
- Toast
Low heat
300-325F
- Fried eggs
- Scrambled eggs
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Simple cooks, simple steps, and a clean place to connect recipe pages with Shorts as more of them go live.
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