Griddle guides

Quick griddle temp guides

Straight answers for common foods, plus simple heat-zone advice for doing more than one thing at once.

Bacon griddle temp guide

Best griddle temp for bacon

The best griddle temp for bacon, how hot to run the plate, and how to stop it going from pale to burnt too fast.

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Breakfast griddle temp guide

Best griddle temp for breakfast foods

Quick griddle temps for bacon, eggs, pancakes, hash browns and breakfast sausage, plus a simple way to split the heat.

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Burger griddle temp guide

Best griddle temp for burgers

The best griddle temp for burgers, how hot to run it for a proper crust, and where buns should go if you are doing the full lot.

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Chicken griddle temp guide

Best griddle temp for chicken on a griddle

The best griddle temp for chicken, whether you are cooking breast or thigh, and how to keep enough heat without drying it out.

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Egg griddle temp guide

Best griddle temp for eggs

The best griddle temp for eggs, whether you are frying or scrambling them, and why cooler is usually better.

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Grilled cheese griddle temp guide

Best griddle temp for grilled cheese

The best griddle temp for grilled cheese, how to melt the middle without scorching the bread, and where it should sit on the flat top.

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Hash brown griddle temp guide

Best griddle temp for hash browns

The best griddle temp for hash browns, how to get them crisp, and why they usually want more heat than eggs or pancakes.

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Hot dog griddle temp guide

Best griddle temp for hot dogs

The best griddle temp for hot dogs, how hot to run the plate for better browning, and where buns should go if you are doing the whole lot.

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Pancake griddle temp guide

Best griddle temp for pancakes

The best griddle temp for pancakes, what happens when the plate runs too hot, and where they should sit in a bigger breakfast cook.

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Sausage griddle temp guide

Best griddle temp for sausage

The best griddle temp for sausage, whether you are cooking breakfast patties, links or brats, and how to keep them cooking through without burning the outside.

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Steak griddle temp guide

Best griddle temp for steak

The best griddle temp for steak, how hot to run the surface for a proper sear, and when lower heat just gets in the way.

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