griddle

[chopper123]

hi is it ok to use any thick mild steel plate to make a griddle or not ?
ive got a pot stand with bars perfect for resting kettle and pans on and even bbq stuff on
but was going to make a plate for the 1 side of it to do bacon and eggs and the like on it

 

[rik_uk3]

Yes, no problem.

 

[Sniper]

Mild steel will rust very quiickly, heat and rain/humidity will speed this up no end so my advice would be no. But if you can find some stainless or cast and season it then that would be a different matter altogether

 

[chopper123]

so the seasoning ive seen and read how to on cast carnt be done on mild steel no ?
sorry for all questions but new to this

 

[rik_uk3]

Or season the steel like you would a steel paella pan ?

 

[AussieVic]

I think the mild steel will warp and rust quickly, but if you already have it, you have nothing to loose. Just try and keep it clean and oiled. Test it out before you take it away with you.
If you're starting from scratch, then cast iron or stainless steel is probably a better choice, there's a reason these metals are used for most commercially produced BBQs.

 

[rik_uk3]

To be honest a griddle is not expensive
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Double-Sided-...arden_Kitchen_Cookware_GL&hash=item2a1032502e

I use one of these, works great

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/32CM-TRADITIO...arden_Kitchen_Cookware_GL&hash=item230ee1635d

Thats about 12" and I've got the 20" too which is great for group cooking
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/50cm-Authenti...arden_Kitchen_Cookware_GL&hash=item19c0872d1e

Obviously much lighter than cast iron and don't warp over a fire or pressure stove.

 

[Richie'66]

I've used a flat steel plate as a griddle , it works but find the food sticks . I made it (obviously flat) but once the heat got to it during use it has a bow in the middle , which I personally like.
I reckon you should give it a go at home first.
Woks used to be made of plain steel years ago before they started putting all sorts of non-stick stuff on them , and you had to season them first.

 

[bilmo-p5]

I think mild steel will be ok. As has already been said, season it & keep it oiled. Distortion may be more of a problem than anything else. Richard's suggestions are all good. Also look out for aluminium griddles; much lighter to lug about than ci or steel.

 

[mountainm]

have you seen this?
http://www.wilkinsonplus.com/barbec...cDPfxIrYzUvEu76RzzM6wutKTeo9AOCB tDs76aYYKg==

 

[chopper123]

all look good thanks
will have to decide now what size i need
i have a big camping trip for august will be 17 of us so maight pay me to get a big 1
desisions

 

[rik_uk3]

Same principle with a paella pan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDp_2x9kE8o&feature=related