Looking for a heavy, non-stick, aluminum griddle

[Szil]

We have been using a heavy Club aluminum non-stick griddle for about 15 years. It's approximately 11" square. It works great, takes a little while to heat up but makes perfect pancakes, french toast, sandwiches, etc. Unfortunately the non-stick has finally worn though. I'm looking for a replacement, but all I find are thin aluminum pans that do not cook evenly. We tried a Calphalon and were disappointed with its performance, and returned it.

I'd appreciate any suggestions on a heavy, thick, non-stick aluminum griddle.

 

[jennyema]

I have a heavy aluminum All Clad griddle that I love. It's a 2 burner rectangular one.

I would highly recommend it.

I think Andy might have the same one.

 

[Andy M.]

I don't have an All-Clad. I had a Nordicware griddle but don't use it anymore.

 

[GotGarlic]

Hi and welcome to Discuss Cooking

I have a cast iron rectangular griddle that fits over two burners. Works great. It was pre-seasoned so it's non-stick.

 

[Whiskadoodle]

I use a Lodge? 12inch round cast iron griddle. Found it at Target I think. Love it. Nothing ever sticks to it. Have to be patient while letting it heat before using it.

 

[CharlieD]

I don't have an All-Clad. I had a Nordicware griddle but don't use it anymore.

I had one from Nordicware too. I did not like it was too light weight. Finally for rid off it, been wanting to find new myself.


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[Kayelle]

I have a heavy aluminum All Clad griddle that I love. It's a 2 burner rectangular one.

I would highly recommend it.

I think Andy might have the same one.

Amazon.com: All-Clad 3020 Hard Anodized Aluminum Nonstick Double Burner Grande 13-Inch X 20-Inch Griddle Specialty Cookware, 20-Inch, Black: Grill Pans: Kitchen & Dining

Although it's pricy, it looks like a dandy Jenny and if I were in the market I'd get that one.
Many people just can't deal with the weight of cast iron.

 

[Andy M.]

This is the one I had. Amazon.com: Nordic Ware 2-Burner Reversible Grill Griddle, 20 by 10-3/4 Inch: Double Sided Two Burner Grill: Kitchen & Dining

No issues with the grill/griddle.

 

[GotGarlic]

Amazon.com: All-Clad 3020 Hard Anodized Aluminum Nonstick Double Burner Grande 13-Inch X 20-Inch Griddle Specialty Cookware, 20-Inch, Black: Grill Pans: Kitchen & Dining

Although it's pricy, it looks like a dandy Jenny and if I were in the market I'd get that one.
Many people just can't deal with the weight of cast iron.

The griddle Jenny has weighs 7 pounds. My cast iron one weighs 10 pounds. It's not that big a difference. Would be good for the biceps ?

 

[Szil]

Thank you all for the great replies.

I should have included more information. We're using a glass/ceramic cooktop, so I think that eliminates cast-iron cookware. I'm also looking for a single-burner griddle.

For reference, I've included a couple of pictures that show the thickness and structure of our current Club griddle. It weighs 4 lbs, about twice what I've seen for new aluminum replacements.


Thank you,
Jeff

 

[Dawgluver]

This may not be what you're looking for, but I use a Presto Liddle Griddle. It's electric, but does a great job with eggs and such. I too have a glass top.

 

[Kayelle]

The griddle Jenny has weighs 7 pounds. My cast iron one weighs 10 pounds. It's not that big a difference. Would be good for the biceps ?

My biceps aren't the problem, an additional three pounds added to my neck and shoulders is another story.

 

[Kayelle]

Thank you all for the great replies.

I should have included more information. We're using a glass/ceramic cooktop, so I think that eliminates cast-iron cookware. I'm also looking for a single-burner griddle.

For reference, I've included a couple of pictures that show the thickness and structure of our current Club griddle. It weighs 4 lbs, about twice what I've seen for new aluminum replacements.


Thank you,
Jeff

Hi again Jeff..
I see that the All Clad also comes in the one burner size..

http://www.amazon.com/All-Clad-Anod..._sim_79_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=0HBM7JQGX79CHZBY8KV5

 

[RPCookin]

Funny thing. I followed that link to Amazon and they had 4 griddles for comparison. When you go to the page for the Lodge CI griddle, it says under product dimensions that it weighs 16 pounds. But not to worry, because somehow Amazon manages to pare off a couple of pounds to get to a shipping weight of 14.3 pounds.

I found that to be somewhat incompatible with the physics I learned in high school.