Presto 07046 Tilt 'n Drain Big Griddle Cool-Touch Electric Griddle
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Presto 07046 Tilt 'n Drain Big Griddle Cool-Touch Electric Griddle
Customer Review: Great family sized product
Summary: 4 Stars
Pros: large size, heat control up to 400 degrees, easy tilt and removable drain tray; even heat (nearly)
Cons: heat is uneven at a small spot in dead center of griddle (so don't put a pancake there)
We love the griddle because we can make pancakes, french toast, grilled cheese for the entire family at one time. Perfect for a family of 4 or more. It's light weight, so it's easy to store in out of the way places. The plug is removable and the drain tray slides out for easy cleaning.
Customer Review: Great Griddle
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this griddle because I wanted to make the "Instant Pancakes" from Alton Brown's Good Eats show on the Food Network. If you're going to go through the trouble of making your own mix, you should at least cook them on a griddle large enough to cook them all at the same time instead of one by one in a frying pan. I make the pancakes about 6 inches wide, and can make 6 at once on this griddle with room left over for two eggs. All in all this griddle peforms as expected, which is to say that it provides accurate and even heat over the cooking surface. The coolest part is in the exact center, as the heating element takes the square shape of the griddle, but it is not so cool as to make much of a difference. My method is to pour the first pancake in the center of the griddle so it cooks the longest, and this is all the adjustment that needs to be made. I haven't tried any meats on it yet, I kind of got used to bacon in a frying pan, so I can't make any comments on that. But if you like pancakes and eggs cooked up perfectly, and you cook for more than one person, this is the griddle to buy. Also, try the recipe for Instant Pancakes from Good Eats, it's easy and they come out great every time.Customer Review: Mom actually eats breakfast with family!
Summary: 5 Stars
Moms, you know what I'm talking about...you make a whopping batch of pancake batter and serve the family right away so it's nice and hot. Of course, there's no room in your frying pan for your flapjacks, so when everyone's already finished you cook and eat your three pancakes made from the batter dregs(Hey! Where'd all the blueberries go?)all by yourself. Awwwww. Well, for the first time ever(like 28 years) I was able to cook a short stack for everyone and myself and join everyone at the table. Woohoo! Even when the kids are back at college, I still use the big griddle because I can make hashbrowns, sausage and eggs all at once with just one pan.
Okay, it's big, but can it cook? You betcha! The surface heats very evenly so pancakes and french toast are uniformly cooked. If you've ever chased a pancake around a non-stick pan like a hockey puck on an ice rink, you'll appreciate that the cooking surface is textured allowing just enough "grip" to allow you to flip those babies easily. For storage, I found the top of the fridge was a perfect fit.
I've had a few electric griddles over the years, but this is the best one I've ever owned.
Customer Review: Great size and temp controls
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a great size for large families. I use it as a hot plate to keep food hot during meals. It accommodates several pots/dishes and the temperature controls means I can control just how hot it gets. It's great!Customer Review: Very nice griddle, only minor criticisms...
Summary: 4 Stars
I purchased this griddle for my 17 year-old daughter for Christmas because she loves to make pancakes. We have used the griddle about 2-3 times a month for the last 9 months and we really enjoy having it. I find that it cooks evenly enough...perhaps some very slight differences on the griddle, but certainly nice enough for someone who is monitoring the cooking process. Nothing has ever burned. I've used it for pancakes, bacon, zucchini rounds, American fried potatoes, carmelized onions and peppers...it has worked great and I keep finding new uses. Overall, I'm thrilled we got this and enjoy using it...but it could be even better. I find it easiest to clean ON the counter..I just put something to catch the drainage underneath and bring my soapy cloth to the counter. It's so big that I find it very unwieldy at the sink. For things like pancakes, clean up is a breeze..I rate it a 5. Bacon and chicken breasts make clean up complicated, but manageable. I'd rate it a 3 for those. I actually don't like making bacon on this...the clean up isn't worth it to me...I'd rather do a large amount of bacon in the oven and have a pan that can fit in the sink.
Some minor criticisms: 1) The cord is very short and I can only put the griddle in ONE place on my counter because of this. Some people might need an extension cord if they don't have ideal outlet locations. 2) Mine seems to fall into tilt mode all the time..I think it'd be better if it had to "click in" or "click out"..mine just sort of slides into tilt. 3) The drain area should be removable from the bottom for easier cleanup...it's hard to get in there, and that worries me when it comes to cooking chicken breasts, etc...
With all the criticisms, we're still glad to have this and when my daughter moves out, I'll have to get my own...maybe they'll have an improved one by then?