How To Clean Griddle Plate

When people walk into my kitchen, one of the first things they notice is that my range top has a griddle in between the burners.

After staring at it for a second or two, inevitably, one of the following comments is always made:

"You know, I have a stove with a griddle, but never use it because I can't figure out how to clean it. I'm afraid I'll scratch it up."

"Do you use your griddle? It looks so shiny and new!"

"How in the world do you clean that thing?"

Metal griddles are fantastic tools for cooking anything that might benefit from a wide flat heat source. They help free up your burners and oven, while providing a very even cooking surface for searing.

Most often we use our griddle for pancakes, grilled sandwiches, pork chops, and steaks. Yet a griddle is also very helpful in making:

Fried eggs
Burgers
Sausages
Fajita-style vegetables
Hash browns
Quesadillas
Quick mini pizzas

… Or for pretending you are a hibachi chef in your own kitchen. I've almost mastered the onion volcano!

Whether you:

A. Own a griddle but don't use it
B. Are considering purchasing a range with a griddle, or
C. Have an electric counter-top griddle

I'd like to show you how I clean mine to ease your reservations. It's actually very easy, and if you have a good one, you can keep a griddle looking brand new for years to come.

My griddle cleaning method works on all stainless steel or chrome griddles, built-in or countertop. If you have a cast iron griddle, clean it just like you would clean a cast iron skillet.

The only items you will need are a flat-edged metal spatula, some paper towels, and some water—plus a drop of dish soap if your griddle is really, really dirty.

Make sure to clean your griddle while it is still hot. Don't let grease and food particles cool and bake onto the metal surface. The heat will actually make the cleaning process easier, if you don't wait.

Step 1: While the griddle is hot, use a flat metal spatula to scrap off excess debris. Make sure the flat edge of the spatula is flat against the surface, so you don't scratch it. Scrape back and forth. Then sweep all the crumbs into the catch-tray at the end of the griddle.

Step 2: While the griddle is still hot, pour water (or water with a drop of dish soap) over the griddle surface.

Let it boil up to loosen the greasy build-up.

Step 3: Set a folded-up paper towel on the wet griddle. Then place the flat metal spatula on the paper towel and scrub back and forth to remove the dirty water and debris.

Repeat steps 2 and 3 if needed.

Step 4: Remove the catch-tray and wash in the sink.

Done!

This whole process takes literally 2 minutes or less. I have yet to cook anything on my griddle that I can't get off with this method, and it still looks brand-spanking-new.

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