as - being your favorite german nerd: for gas Q's the griddle is supposed to be on the right side - for electric it's supposed to be placed on the left side... that's what the Weber manual says over here... you are such a wonderful person describing things without being the "Chef" - I'm loving it
That's an interesting catch in the manual. I'll take your word that it's there, but I am not sure why it really matters what side the griddle is on and why it would be different for electric v gas.
@@ChicagoGriller I don't actually remember where I read it on the internet - but someone wrote this is due to heat jam and thermometer reading ... as an obedient german I never tried it the other way round ;-)
I really appreciate these videos. We just ordered a Q1200 and are watching these videos in anticipation of its arrival. I think these pancakes will have to be among the first things we make for this upcoming Mother’s Day.
Pancakes will be a bit for mom! Yes you can make pancakes indoors but my wife and I much prefer our pancakes on the grill - more surface area to work with and we think that because you get some heat from the top when the lid is down helps cook them a little more evenly. Enjoy!
Thank you , Jerry ! Actually 4 pancakes on the griddle is pretty darn good . When I make them in a frying pan I only cook 1 at a time . And on my electric griddle I can make 8 at a time . Making them in batches is okay , doesn't take long . I always make extra and freeze some for the next time I want pancakes . I love using Buckwheat floor , Bob's Red Mill or Soba at Asian Markets ! Enjoy my friend , love your videos . I'm usually the chef at camp outs , I feed the hungriest person first . One person wants Bacon another wants Sausage and of course you have the Steak lovers , home fried potatoes , eggs and of course Pancakes . Your right , Don't forget the Maple Syrup ! ☺️
My Webber Q is the center of my camp kitchen. Turkey bacon cooks on the grill side while I make pancakes on the griddle. It’s also perfect for hash browns. If you think it tastes good at home, imagine being in a quiet campsite overlooking a small mountain stream.
My wife and I recently traveled to a quiet lake house in Michigan. The grill at that cottage didn’t work and it made me really wish I packed up and brought the Weber Q!
Another great video. I have a griddle for my Q100 and am ashamed to say that it has not been out of the box. It's in the attic of my garage and I will be bringing my grill home and using the griddle. The Q lives in my RV.
You could always drill a couple of holes in the plate near the edge on the straight side of griddle and in the middle so that the grease runs down into the drip tray, this will help with cleaning the bbq as well.
If I'm not mistaken, Weber FINALLY came out with a full size griddle for their new Weber Qs. I really enjoy using my half-griddle, but I find that I almost always want more flat surface area. So I'd probably recommend a full size one if you can find one compatible for your grill.
I don't have any merch yet, I didn't think I had enough fans who'd want merch. I'll look into it. The cutting board was a custom one that my then girlfriend bought for me a few months into this channel. Thank you for watching!
Hi Nicolaas! I've not tried bread in it yet, but we have a great skillet cookie recipe we do in the oven that we plan on trying on the Weber Q sometime soon! Thanks for watching!
@@ChicagoGriller I do flatbreads quite regularly (specifically; the allrecipes Naan) -- and it comes out great each time. Just did one tonight, to go with grilled calve's liver - came out great!
Jerry- Is that other grill behind you yours as well? I want that pillsbury dough jacket... Very versatile grill....the grease holes.....oh Only 4 bacon strips? oh yea the air flow is needed to keep the fire going....got it. 4 pancaked just like only 4 bacons....I guess at least the griddle is consistent. 😆 7:22 the pancakes look really nice with the bananas and the nuts..... Nice review.....!!!
That's my neighbor's set up. I think it's a CharBroil. I used to do an annual event with Pillsbury so that's where I got that. Yes, I get a lot of comments when I wear that out in public lol. Yes, you got it, 180 sq inches = four bacon strips = 4 pancakes lol. Thanks for dropping by!
You have the gridle upside down! On the side you are using the drain holes have a ridge around them making the grease pool. If you turn it over the holes have no ridge and the grease drains right off.
Yeah, I realized this after I filmed this. I must have been tired that morning or something 🤦 Fortunately with pancakes, there is no grease to contend with
Do you have to season the griddle? I have one been using it... ( bought it used so have no idea if it has been seasoned) I would like to do fried eggs on it in the futures. Thanks in advance!
Fried egg is really good on the griddle. I have made it as a component in a few of my recipes! Anyways I recommend you season it before your first use. Take a paper towel dabbed lightly with olive oil and rub all surfaces of it. Then put it in the oven for about 30 min at 300F (about 150C). After that you should be good to go. You would still season with non stick spray or your choice of oil before subsequent uses. Happy cooking! :-)
I just bought a Q1200. Strange question, but How long does it take for your Q1200 to heat up before you can start cooking on it? Or can you start cooking on it immediately?
Awesome purchase! You won’t regret it! Good question. No matter what you grill on it, you will need to preheat to HIGH for at least 10-15 min. Your temperature gauge should reach over 400F at this point possibly even between 450-500F. This ensures your grates are properly heated and ready to grill! From there you can then set your appropriate cooking temperature for whatever you are cooking.
If you mean by applying oil and then heat treating it before its first use, I don't see why not. It would be the same process as the oven... just preheat the grill then lay the plate down. Set the gas to low so it's around 300-350F, and let that go for about 30 minutes.
Hi Mack! Thanks for watching. Here's how I've seasoned my cast iron... you can use some kind of oil - a high temperature one is better. Apply a very thin layer of it (be sure to dab off any pooled excess) on all surfaces of the cast iron. Then you just bake it in the oven for about 30 min at about 300 F (150C)
I usually just spray on some of the canned canola oil before turning on the heat, but I would imagine any oil you use on the regular grates would work just as well. I've used olive oil and rub that into the plate with much success too.
My question is, does it make a difference as to whether the griddle is on the right or left side of the grill? With the 3200 would one use both burners or the main loop or just the center burner? I have a 3200.
I don’t have direct experience with the Q3200 but the griddle can go on either side. I am guessing based on how the burners are shaped in the Q3200 you probably need to turn them all on, or else you have a cooler spot in the middle.
Actually, the booklet that comes with the 3200 griddle plate instructs you to put it on the right side of the bbq, and not the left. I’d say it’s because of more gas flow from the right side. Also, you do use both burners to preheat, just like you do for grilling.
I don't see why you wouldn't be able to just lay it on top... but keep in mind that it will take longer to preheat. Because your grill will have to first heat up the grates, then the heat also has to transfer to the griddle on top. But it I don't see why this wouldn't work.
I just purchased the griddle for my q1200 and just tested it out with making an egg on it. I did put some oil on it and then cooked the egg but the egg stuck. Is there any remedy to food sticking?
Hmmmm... egg should release pretty well no matter how you are preparing it. I wonder if maybe since the grill is so new, it just needs to be seasoned / preseasoned like you would cast iron cookware. Apply a light layer of oil to it, and let it burn/polymerize on low for about 20 minutes and then hopefully you should be good to go going forward.
You were correct! I cooked a test egg on it and no issue at all. No sticking and cleans up easily. On another note I want to use a 20 lb propane tank as I am now on my second portable propane cylinder. Do I need to use a Weber product to hookup the tank or is there a recommendation for a less expensive one. Thanks
Excellent! You will have many happy cooks ahead of you! I don’t use a Weber adapter. I got one off of Amazon and have no problems with it. This is the one that I am now currently using and while I don’t think the gas gauge is very accurate, I have no problems with leaks or comparability: amzn.to/3xF08en
You stated it's not advisable to use 2 griddles at the same time because of lack of air flow. But I've noticed Weber sells a full size griddle for the Q-Line. What would be the diffrance. Besides the gap in the middle were the 2 half griddle meet?
Hi Dave! I think the product you are referring to is the Weber Q breakfast plate. It rests ON TOP of the grill grates, and doesn't cover the entire surface area, so air still readily circulates. I can't speak to how hot or how well it cooks as they don't sell it in the USA, but you can buy them on the Weber AU website. There is also a third party product I've seen that sells a full size griddle that replaces the grates like this griddle. I have not heard of anybody having problems with it, but again, I just have to point out it's "not recommended" by the manufacturer. Thanks again for watching. I hope this helps you and others!
as - being your favorite german nerd: for gas Q's the griddle is supposed to be on the right side - for electric it's supposed to be placed on the left side... that's what the Weber manual says over here... you are such a wonderful person describing things without being the "Chef" - I'm loving it
That's an interesting catch in the manual. I'll take your word that it's there, but I am not sure why it really matters what side the griddle is on and why it would be different for electric v gas.
@@ChicagoGriller I don't actually remember where I read it on the internet - but someone wrote this is due to heat jam and thermometer reading ... as an obedient german I never tried it the other way round ;-)
I really appreciate these videos. We just ordered a Q1200 and are watching these videos in anticipation of its arrival. I think these pancakes will have to be among the first things we make for this upcoming Mother’s Day.
Pancakes will be a bit for mom! Yes you can make pancakes indoors but my wife and I much prefer our pancakes on the grill - more surface area to work with and we think that because you get some heat from the top when the lid is down helps cook them a little more evenly. Enjoy!
Thank you , Jerry ! Actually 4 pancakes on the griddle is pretty darn good . When I make them in a frying pan I only cook 1 at a time . And on my electric griddle I can make 8 at a time . Making them in batches is okay , doesn't take long . I always make extra and freeze some for the next time I want pancakes . I love using Buckwheat floor , Bob's Red Mill or Soba at Asian Markets ! Enjoy my friend , love your videos . I'm usually the chef at camp outs , I feed the hungriest person first . One person wants Bacon another wants Sausage and of course you have the Steak lovers , home fried potatoes , eggs and of course Pancakes . Your right , Don't forget the Maple Syrup ! ☺️
My Webber Q is the center of my camp kitchen. Turkey bacon cooks on the grill side while I make pancakes on the griddle. It’s also perfect for hash browns. If you think it tastes good at home, imagine being in a quiet campsite overlooking a small mountain stream.
My wife and I recently traveled to a quiet lake house in Michigan. The grill at that cottage didn’t work and it made me really wish I packed up and brought the Weber Q!
Highly appreciate your videos. As a new owner of the 2200, your videos are a lifesaver! Love your personality and thoroughness!
Welcome to Weber Q ownership! Glad I can help and happy grilling!
Another great video. I have a griddle for my Q100 and am ashamed to say that it has not been out of the box. It's in the attic of my garage and I will be bringing my grill home and using the griddle. The Q lives in my RV.
You could always drill a couple of holes in the plate near the edge on the straight side of griddle and in the middle so that the grease runs down into the drip tray, this will help with cleaning the bbq as well.
The grill looks great, nice review. I was fun to watch. Thanks for the share. 👍👍👍😃
Yeah, the Q's are totally underrated... at least here in the USA. They are awesome, versatile little cookers.
great video, i think im going to get that for camping this summer.
It's a great camping companion. Love your logo, Go Cubs Go!
Great review I've ordered one for my 3200 today
Awesome! You'll get a lot of use out of it for sure!
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very helpful.. thanks.
Glad to hear that! Thanks for watching!
Oh yum! These look great. Inspiring and informative, thanks 👌
Thanks for watching!
@@ChicagoGriller Hello Chicago from the UK 👋
Nice video my Guy,crispy clear editing 🔥
Much appreciated!
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So what's the conversion ratio between square inches to bacon strips? Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!
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Good job!!
Thank you! Cheers!
@@ChicagoGriller With pleasure. What do you do up there in Chicago?
I’m a full time editor at a newspaper. I will leave it a bit of a mystery as to which one, but sadly there aren’t that many left these days 😬
@@ChicagoGriller Interesting!!
Hi, thanks for your great videos! Would you recommend the full size or half size griddle, and why?
If I'm not mistaken, Weber FINALLY came out with a full size griddle for their new Weber Qs. I really enjoy using my half-griddle, but I find that I almost always want more flat surface area. So I'd probably recommend a full size one if you can find one compatible for your grill.
Do you have any merch? Love your cutting board.
I don't have any merch yet, I didn't think I had enough fans who'd want merch. I'll look into it. The cutting board was a custom one that my then girlfriend bought for me a few months into this channel. Thank you for watching!
We have a Weber 1200 which we use at home and when we go camping. Have you ever made bread in the Weber? That is one thing that we which to try.
Hi Nicolaas! I've not tried bread in it yet, but we have a great skillet cookie recipe we do in the oven that we plan on trying on the Weber Q sometime soon! Thanks for watching!
@@ChicagoGriller I do flatbreads quite regularly (specifically; the allrecipes Naan) -- and it comes out great each time. Just did one tonight, to go with grilled calve's liver - came out great!
Bacon strips should be the griddle unit of measure.
I couldn’t agree more! 🥓
Jerry- Is that other grill behind you yours as well?
I want that pillsbury dough jacket...
Very versatile grill....the grease holes.....oh
Only 4 bacon strips? oh yea the air flow is needed to keep the fire going....got it.
4 pancaked just like only 4 bacons....I guess at least the griddle is consistent. 😆
7:22 the pancakes look really nice with the bananas and the nuts.....
Nice review.....!!!
That's my neighbor's set up. I think it's a CharBroil.
I used to do an annual event with Pillsbury so that's where I got that. Yes, I get a lot of comments when I wear that out in public lol.
Yes, you got it, 180 sq inches = four bacon strips = 4 pancakes lol.
Thanks for dropping by!
You have the gridle upside down! On the side you are using the drain holes have a ridge around them making the grease pool. If you turn it over the holes have no ridge and the grease drains right off.
Yeah, I realized this after I filmed this. I must have been tired that morning or something 🤦
Fortunately with pancakes, there is no grease to contend with
Also I have a rather foolish question. Is the high heat the mark with the circle 3/4 black and 1/4 white? I just wanted to make sure. Thanks
No problem - high heat is the solid circle that also has the lightning bolt through it. Medium is the 1/2 circle, and the 1/4 circle is low.
Do you have to season the griddle? I have one been using it... ( bought it used so have no idea if it has been seasoned) I would like to do fried eggs on it in the futures. Thanks in advance!
Fried egg is really good on the griddle. I have made it as a component in a few of my recipes!
Anyways I recommend you season it before your first use. Take a paper towel dabbed lightly with olive oil and rub all surfaces of it. Then put it in the oven for about 30 min at 300F (about 150C). After that you should be good to go. You would still season with non stick spray or your choice of oil before subsequent uses. Happy cooking! :-)
I just bought a Q1200. Strange question, but How long does it take for your Q1200 to heat up before you can start cooking on it? Or can you start cooking on it immediately?
Awesome purchase! You won’t regret it! Good question. No matter what you grill on it, you will need to preheat to HIGH for at least 10-15 min. Your temperature gauge should reach over 400F at this point possibly even between 450-500F. This ensures your grates are properly heated and ready to grill! From there you can then set your appropriate cooking temperature for whatever you are cooking.
Can you season the hotplate on the Weber q bbq
If you mean by applying oil and then heat treating it before its first use, I don't see why not. It would be the same process as the oven... just preheat the grill then lay the plate down. Set the gas to low so it's around 300-350F, and let that go for about 30 minutes.
do you think there is any risk of breaking the porcelain enamel when using stainless steel utensils?
I’m sure the risk is greater than zero, but I’ve not had any issue with breaking or cracking the enamel coating or cast iron using stainless utensils
I just got a Weber q1200 and ordered the 25$ one off of Amazon, I’ve never had a cast iron pan, how do you season one?
Hi Mack! Thanks for watching. Here's how I've seasoned my cast iron... you can use some kind of oil - a high temperature one is better. Apply a very thin layer of it (be sure to dab off any pooled excess) on all surfaces of the cast iron. Then you just bake it in the oven for about 30 min at about 300 F (150C)
What oil can you uses for seasoning the hotplate
I usually just spray on some of the canned canola oil before turning on the heat, but I would imagine any oil you use on the regular grates would work just as well. I've used olive oil and rub that into the plate with much success too.
My question is, does it make a difference as to whether the griddle is on the right or left side of the grill? With the 3200 would one use both burners or the main loop or just the center burner? I have a 3200.
I don’t have direct experience with the Q3200 but the griddle can go on either side. I am guessing based on how the burners are shaped in the Q3200 you probably need to turn them all on, or else you have a cooler spot in the middle.
Actually, the booklet that comes with the 3200 griddle plate instructs you to put it on the right side of the bbq, and not the left. I’d say it’s because of more gas flow from the right side. Also, you do use both burners to preheat, just like you do for grilling.
I have a Weber Q200 and it is a single grate. Is it ok to put the griddle on top of the grate?
I don't see why you wouldn't be able to just lay it on top... but keep in mind that it will take longer to preheat. Because your grill will have to first heat up the grates, then the heat also has to transfer to the griddle on top. But it I don't see why this wouldn't work.
Tilt the grill so the grease can run off
I just purchased the griddle for my q1200 and just tested it out with making an egg on it. I did put some oil on it and then cooked the egg but the egg stuck. Is there any remedy to food sticking?
Hmmmm... egg should release pretty well no matter how you are preparing it. I wonder if maybe since the grill is so new, it just needs to be seasoned / preseasoned like you would cast iron cookware. Apply a light layer of oil to it, and let it burn/polymerize on low for about 20 minutes and then hopefully you should be good to go going forward.
You were correct! I cooked a test egg on it and no issue at all. No sticking and cleans up easily.
On another note I want to use a 20 lb propane tank as I am now on my second portable propane cylinder. Do I need to use a Weber product to hookup the tank or is there a recommendation for a less expensive one.
Thanks
Excellent! You will have many happy cooks ahead of you!
I don’t use a Weber adapter. I got one off of Amazon and have no problems with it. This is the one that I am now currently using and while I don’t think the gas gauge is very accurate, I have no problems with leaks or comparability: amzn.to/3xF08en
You stated it's not advisable to use 2 griddles at the same time because of lack of air flow.
But I've noticed Weber sells a full size griddle for the Q-Line.
What would be the diffrance. Besides the gap in the middle were the 2 half griddle meet?
Hi Dave! I think the product you are referring to is the Weber Q breakfast plate. It rests ON TOP of the grill grates, and doesn't cover the entire surface area, so air still readily circulates. I can't speak to how hot or how well it cooks as they don't sell it in the USA, but you can buy them on the Weber AU website.
There is also a third party product I've seen that sells a full size griddle that replaces the grates like this griddle. I have not heard of anybody having problems with it, but again, I just have to point out it's "not recommended" by the manufacturer.
Thanks again for watching. I hope this helps you and others!
I have a full size griddle and do all of my cooking with it without any problems. Allows me to do meat, vegetables and garlic bread at the same time.
I’m getting baby Grill it’s in the mail so to speak ,because I have only for me your,s Denis
The Baby Q is a great choice especially if cooking for just 1-2. Enjoy many great cooks for years and years to come! Thanks for watching!