Griddle vs Grates: Steak | Weber Q Griddle vs Weber Q Grates

Today I'm firing up two ribeyes on the Weber Q—one on the griddle and one on the grates. Which method will make the better steak?

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[davidkatz]

I used to run a restaurant in Daytona Beach, FL. We went to a test kitchen and brought 14 items from our menu with us. We cooked each item on a professional grill and on a flat top or griddle. We then did a blind taste test with 10 people. Every person preferred every item from the griddle without exception. We added a griddle to the kitchen and people's already favorable comments about the food got even better. I was surprised by your preference.

[mnedix]

Heya from Germany! I'm also joining the ranks of the ones who bought this grill based on your videos. Thank you very much for the time and effort you're putting into these videos, it's great that you are also mentioning how long they should be kept on which side, temp etc.

[joshuwahhhh]

2 years ago, but...I agree the lines make a difference in appeal 100% I actually thought the flat cooked steak would be a tiny more juicy because of the saturation to the meat while cooking. Great video!

[paulgirling]

It is impossible to watch you taste the steak without salivating! Thanks for the reviews, bought a q1200 here in the UK and haven’t been disappointed especially since I’ve been using your cooking techniques 👍

[littlelazy]

One of my fav grillers YouTube, always look forward to your grill’N videos

[thechampagneroom]

insane how you got that first shot of both steaks done, side by side. Wow! well done!

[michaelturnipseed]

GREAT job as always. Sticking with the grates. Did thick pork chops Monday and chicken legs Tuesday on the Q. Just right. New tip I learned watching a video. Take two pieces of foil enough to cover about 3/4 of the grates total and have them in place at the time you preheat for that 10 minutes. The foil helps burn off anything prior to grilling. It really works. Of course I always scrape after I take anything off the grill while it's hot. Keep up the videos. Much appreciated!!

[uncjim]

Great subject. For steaks, I like the flame flavor, so it’s grates for me. Burgers are a different story. That crust from the griddle is what puts it over the top. Thanks.

[lefteristiliakos]

You definitely kept the audience on the edge of our seats. 👌

[christosswc]

I just ordered a griddle, specifically the Tefal Plancha.
My current indoors grill is 2/3rds grill, 1/3rd griddle.
From using it I noticed the griddle will do everything the grill will do, the opposite is not true, plus cleaning is so much easier with a flat surface.
Because my grill is cheap and the food sticks to the grill making cleaning a nightmare I got the perfect excuse for an upgrade.

[BillShelly]

I start by searing on the griddle, then cook on the grill grates. Best of both worlds, IMO.

[avpowerstn]

I purchased the BlackStone 28" griddle, and it creates a way better steak than my old Jenn-Air model-720-0062-LP ($1100 grill) All griddles cook faster it seems and the favor is the best. I copy the company "Great Steak" procedures after watching them at the mall. I use Harris Ranch (Cali) Ribeyes sliced thin (instead of Great Steak's custom Steak-Ums), w/grilled onions (BBQ grill wont do grilled onions, without dirtying up another dish) place swiss or provolone on it when it is almost finished cooking, toast buns(rolls)Mmm . Also the griddle clean up is unbelievably easy..super easy compared to a BBQ. In fact I told my wife....you will now address me as the "Griddler" yeah thats right..lol lol

[protexusa]

I just purchased my 1 st weber q 1200 gas gril and your videos are very helpfull for me.Thanks!

[Steelviper]

Nothing beats the thrill of the grill! I cook almost all of my meat exclusively on my Baby Weber Q, it just simply does a great job!

[Logan-dexx]

Just bought mine almost a month ago, and your videos really helped. Appreciate them, I hope you keep more coming!

[sdqali]

Your videos convinced me to buy a Weber Q 1200. Thank you.

[whatfreedom]

I love my Weber q for table top camp cooking. We plan on adding a aftermarket griddle so it can be used for breakfast as well.

[ForCedar]

I just received my griddle yesterday; Hamburger’s (grill) and cauliflower (griddle) last night. Delicious 😋 Thanks for your videos...

[williamschaffel]

Had mixed grill tonight; two ribeye steaks, about the same size as yours, and four St Louis Ribs coated with Ah-So Chinese Barbecue Sauce. I preheat my Q3200, with the hood closed, until the thermometer reads at least 550f. Drop the steaks on the grill at an angle and grill them with the hood open for 2 minutes, then give them a quarter turn and grill for 2 more minutes, Then I flip them and grill for 2 more minutes, and for the final step, give them another quarter turn so they are in the same position as when I started and grill for two more minutes then remove them. Get those steakhouse diamond sear marks and the steaks are medium; the way we like them.

[chrisc]

It’s interesting.
I feel like the grates one would drip all the yummy juices out. I thought the grates one would be healthier but not as nice.

I don’t know if lamb is popular in America but the best part about cooking lamb is that the fat from the lamb makes everything else taste so good. Mushrooms and potato’s cooking next to the lamb are amazing. Ad some garlic and salt to the mushrooms and you have a winner. I normally do all that in an oven or frying pan. I’m still trying to learn how to cook on a grill haha.