I’ve been a griller/smoker for 40 years. I just purchased an FTG600. I absolutely love it. It doesn’t hurt that I’ve worked on a flat top for 30+ years at work. Long way to a short answer...do both. Any mode of outdoor cooking is a blast. Do both.
Thanks Ian...i am notorious for that....I dont publicize it because all the hate but I have Dyslexia..struggled from day one... after a while especially in an open and public forum I just had to have thicker skin and learn to live with it..thanks for your kindness and support
First, thank you for your service. Second, my wife bought me a Blackstone griddle for an early Christmas present. I took your recommendations for many of the must have accessories you listed in your other video. Thanks for listing them! Finally, I love the content you and your wife put out on using the griddle. Keep up the great work. I look forward to the other meals you create cooks you do!
You should probably do both, but I’m honestly here primarily for the flat top videos. And, if you ditch the butter on this one and use Crisco instead, you’re covered!
Hi Neal, I'm a long time youtube creator (I cook a bunch and fish some) My cooking passion has always been barbecue and grilling in all its forms. I also do a lot of inside cooking. Until recently if I wanted some smash burgers or some good blackened catfish I was putting a grilling plate on one of my many grills. However I finally took the plunge and Santa brought me a Blackstone 36 and I'm loving it. I am also a Navy vet but I was an HT. I've been watching your videos for over a week straight and have joined your FB group. I'm really starting to get behind this flat top cooking. I appreciate all of your content. You and Miss Amy are a joy to watch. Keep up the good work my friend. 😎
Hey thats awesome Mike....obviously Thank you for your service...we have a lot in common...before the griddle life I was the same way. Grilling and bbq...even earlier videos show the change....and I absolutely love fishing...we do it quite often...what parts ya from
@@TheFlatTopKing I'm from South Eastern Virginia. When I do get to fish I go for trophy blue catfish. My biggest is 85lbs. We practice CPR Catch, photograph, release. Take care and Happy New Year 😎
Hi the Wyoming Army guy here and I really enjoyed this video. Your take on the the Monte Crispo, Crico, CRISTO that's it was awesome. I'm definitely going to do that one of these days, it looks so good. I'm new to flat top grilling and that is why I use your expertise. However if your heart is in smoking and BBQ I say mix it up, combine the two. I'd love to see your take on a smoked brisket grilled cheese sandwich or pulled pork. My better half and I put together some Chili that had left over slow smoked brisket in it OOOOOH that was awesome!!! So ya I'd like to see you mix it up a bit. Keep them videos coming ✌
Well well well just at your fingertips. Brisket grilled cheese ruclips.net/video/S9ULp5Z7oHM/видео.html Smoked porkbutt is on there as well under weber kettle in the playlist.
Well I guess I'm going to have to do a little more research before I let my fingers write a reply 🙃. Anyway I'd like to see a combination of flat top & BBQ ideas, I'm just happy when cooking outside!!!
It's ok just keep cooking I'll keep watching ! I started to watch for the griddle hints because I just bought a new 4 burner Nexgrill I just started to assemble it
Great to see another video Charcoal King - looks like an awesome meal. Regarding content, I recommend you do what you do. Flattop, grill, smoker, camp fire, stove, oven, crockpot, etc.; your call as you are the chef. I must admit that I do see the twinkle in your eyes when cooking on the flattop - brings back those navy days Shipmate. Thanks for the fantastic recipes.
I say both. Because you can always start on the grill/smoker and finish on the flat top or take leftovers from your grill meal and create another meal on the flattop. The best of both worlds!!!
Fyi when I do these I put some pots within pots on top for weight, seems to help cook/heat the center more. At Perkins the cooks had heavy steel plates that did the same. Just a suggestion, looks super tasty the way you do it!
The griddle is more versatile and it does require some tips & tricks. I don’t know how many people use a charcoal grill every day. It’s nice to see an entire meal in the time it takes to make 1 video.
I’m a griller too. Use my gravity 980 all the time. Adding the flat iron and watching your videos to prepare myself. From your question, what do y’all want? thinking about some of your past comments, just add things to expand. My mind is already going to using both at same time. How say you?
Well you ain't wrong. Alot has changed by now and we are rocking and rolling on the griddle idea...just crazy how much support..as far as the combination that is coming for sure...especially during the winter months
Speaking of grilled cheese try my personal favorite. Do sourdough bread, mozzarella cheese and add frosted flakes on the inside. Sweet and savory and sooo good.
I discovered your channel when researching the FTG600, so I understand the flattop bias, but I'd still vote for you to mix it up, both charcoal and flattop. Then there are times when the two can work together. For example; do a smoked butt on the Summit and then use any leftovers to make a form of carnitas on the flattop. Since you're monetizing now you'll have to decide whether to make that one episode or two (I'd say two with a promo pitch to lead into the second one) for viewer interest, but with your creativity you could find lots to tie the two together.
Daggummit Bob i just explained to Amy to make a smoked pork butt and then make carnitas on the flattop. Also i have a new video coming out that gives u a shoutout. 🤣 I still messed it up.
@@TheFlatTopKing Another possible combo, smoke your own bacon on the coals then use that on the flattop for breakfast, burgers, or a stress reliver snack. YEAH BABY!
You do awesome on the flat top, but think you should combine both whenever you can, to include the smoker....I now have a pellet grill, had grill and flat top use them all! Why not, each give a different flavor to cooking.....
Im a recent subscriber. I currently cook outdoors with a Pellet Smoker. I replaced my NG BBQ and a Bradley smoker with the Pellet Grill and love it. I have just ordered a FTG600 and expect to get it tomorrow. I don't have much experience with a flat top so Im mainly interested in your videos with that.
@@TheFlatTopKing Have you heard of anyone converting the FTG600 to natural gas? It looks like all you have to do is drill out the nozzles but Im wondering if it was successful for anyone who's done it?
Just watched your Monte Cristo sandwich video - very informative and entertaining - in lieu of peppers, recommend using muffuletta- a creole pepper/onion/ stuff sandwich dressing
@@TheFlatTopKing really enjoy your videos - very natural - no put on - you asked which do I prefer if your videos (charcoal vs griddle) - wholeheartedly prefer the griddle because every aspect of the cook can be seen - not so with covered charcoal grill - really like charcoal but am hooked on griddle - keep up good work!
Some have and I have tried 2 different times with no luck. I know there are videos out there but in my honest opinion NO. You just cant get the air hot enough on top to create that part.
As if it's not bad enough that there's already almost ZERO good recipes posted on YT for the OG Monte Christo... This Yahoo gotta go and say it's an Italian version of the M.C. Nah man... GONG goes the GONG on the GONG show here. No can do bud. Hit with the BAN HAMMER! 🔨
Oh and as an Italian, I am totally offended in the other direction too. You somehow literally pissed off all the food Gods in one full swoop. Smh... You can't make this up. Worst YT food episode ever. Highly suggest deleting this video and just pretend it never haopened.
One of my best....Man that thing was good...i think I will make another this week and posted it just for you...make sure you share it with your friends...they will love it
I'm thinking that I would have made that 2nd batch with the focaccia bread with the cut sides out and laid the meats & cheese on the spiced sides so that the cut sides with all those nooks and crannies would make contact with the griddle.
I think its more about the common technique then the actual finished product... Italian meats with Marinara dipped in an egg wash and dredged in parmesan...
@@TheFlatTopKing yea, i just cant stand maranara or french toast that way. How about an international Monte cristo for breakfast? Fried french toast yourr ingredients (minus the marinara) add pruscito and black forest ham with maple syrup poured over top? that actually sounds interesting, im going to have to try that once
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I’ve been a griller/smoker for 40 years. I just purchased an FTG600. I absolutely love it. It doesn’t hurt that I’ve worked on a flat top for 30+ years at work. Long way to a short answer...do both. Any mode of outdoor cooking is a blast. Do both.
Thanks bud.
I subscribed at "tuition" LOL! You guys are a great team. I do a lot of pellet grilling but I came for the griddle videos.
I just re watched and had a laugh myself. My wife has corrected me since day one. 🤣😂🤣😂. Thanks for subscribing.
I honestly like a mix of both.
I appreciate how you keep it real and are not afraid of saying things wrong. People can be so judgei
Thanks Ian...i am notorious for that....I dont publicize it because all the hate but I have Dyslexia..struggled from day one... after a while especially in an open and public forum I just had to have thicker skin and learn to live with it..thanks for your kindness and support
First, thank you for your service.
Second, my wife bought me a Blackstone griddle for an early Christmas present. I took your recommendations for many of the must have accessories you listed in your other video. Thanks for listing them!
Finally, I love the content you and your wife put out on using the griddle. Keep up the great work. I look forward to the other meals you create cooks you do!
Well thank you for the awesome comments. Welcome to the family.
Love everything you do on the blackstone
Thanks Hank
You should probably do both, but I’m honestly here primarily for the flat top videos. And, if you ditch the butter on this one and use Crisco instead, you’re covered!
Ok I have watched at least 20 of your videos but this is recipe that convinced me to get a griddle!
Have mercy that is a great looking sandwich. 🤤 🤤
Thanks bud..definitely a good one
The past 2 weeks have been amazing just watching and enjoying your videos.
Well. Thanks bunches. I love cooking and sharing ideas. Might not all work or be Authentic but hey its just food.
Great looking huge sandwich
Hi Neal, I'm a long time youtube creator (I cook a bunch and fish some) My cooking passion has always been barbecue and grilling in all its forms. I also do a lot of inside cooking. Until recently if I wanted some smash burgers or some good blackened catfish I was putting a grilling plate on one of my many grills. However I finally took the plunge and Santa brought me a Blackstone 36 and I'm loving it. I am also a Navy vet but I was an HT. I've been watching your videos for over a week straight and have joined your FB group. I'm really starting to get behind this flat top cooking. I appreciate all of your content. You and Miss Amy are a joy to watch. Keep up the good work my friend. 😎
Hey thats awesome Mike....obviously Thank you for your service...we have a lot in common...before the griddle life I was the same way. Grilling and bbq...even earlier videos show the change....and I absolutely love fishing...we do it quite often...what parts ya from
@@TheFlatTopKing I'm from South Eastern Virginia. When I do get to fish I go for trophy blue catfish. My biggest is 85lbs. We practice CPR Catch, photograph, release. Take care and Happy New Year 😎
@@mikecha1957 awesome
That looks pretty ... good!
Yikes. That looks amazing. Good Vid.
TY
Best sandwich ever! OMG, I going to do this. I love both. I love my Weber Kettle and I just got a Blackstone 36-inch. Outdoor cooking is the best.
Chris that might be the best 1-2 combo available...
I know I late to the party, but i love your flattop videos.
Never too late. Welcome to the family and comment anytime
Just found your channel! Love it! Would love to see you and the family enjoying what you’ve just made!
Thanks. Welcome to the family.
Insane meal!
Long time ago but a good one
Love it also the flat top. Bill from Canada
Thanks Bill from Canada. What part. I have been to Toronto for my honeymoon and
Regina Saskatchewan CA for an incredible fishing trip
@@TheFlatTopKing east coast. Prince Edward Island
Hi the Wyoming Army guy here and I really enjoyed this video. Your take on the the Monte Crispo, Crico, CRISTO that's it was awesome. I'm definitely going to do that one of these days, it looks so good. I'm new to flat top grilling and that is why I use your expertise. However if your heart is in smoking and BBQ I say mix it up, combine the two. I'd love to see your take on a smoked brisket grilled cheese sandwich or pulled pork. My better half and I put together some Chili that had left over slow smoked brisket in it OOOOOH that was awesome!!! So ya I'd like to see you mix it up a bit. Keep them videos coming ✌
Well well well just at your fingertips.
Brisket grilled cheese ruclips.net/video/S9ULp5Z7oHM/видео.html
Smoked porkbutt is on there as well under weber kettle in the playlist.
Well I guess I'm going to have to do a little more research before I let my fingers write a reply 🙃. Anyway I'd like to see a combination of flat top & BBQ ideas, I'm just happy when cooking outside!!!
@@johnmcleanjr.1468 my happy place as well.
It's ok just keep cooking I'll keep watching ! I started to watch for the griddle hints because I just bought a new 4 burner Nexgrill I just started to assemble it
Alot of thing as changed since that video....we have a ton of beginners videos as well
Great to see another video Charcoal King - looks like an awesome meal. Regarding content, I recommend you do what you do. Flattop, grill, smoker, camp fire, stove, oven, crockpot, etc.; your call as you are the chef. I must admit that I do see the twinkle in your eyes when cooking on the flattop - brings back those navy days Shipmate. Thanks for the fantastic recipes.
Thanks Terry. Go Navy!
I say both. Because you can always start on the grill/smoker and finish on the flat top or take leftovers from your grill meal and create another meal on the flattop. The best of both worlds!!!
Absolutely...great point
Fyi when I do these I put some pots within pots on top for weight, seems to help cook/heat the center more. At Perkins the cooks had heavy steel plates that did the same. Just a suggestion, looks super tasty the way you do it!
TY brother...
The griddle is more versatile and it does require some tips & tricks. I don’t know how many people use a charcoal grill every day. It’s nice to see an entire meal in the time it takes to make 1 video.
I like that you cook like I do on the flat top. Takes as long to clean up as it took to cook. My wife says I’m a sloppy cook…..she’s right.
Welcome to the family. From day one in high school its been like that. 14 things dirty for 1 scrambled egg 😀😀😀
Grill mostly, but some flat top, too!
I’m a griller too. Use my gravity 980 all the time. Adding the flat iron and watching your videos to prepare myself. From your question, what do y’all want? thinking about some of your past comments, just add things to expand. My mind is already going to using both at same time. How say you?
Well you ain't wrong. Alot has changed by now and we are rocking and rolling on the griddle idea...just crazy how much support..as far as the combination that is coming for sure...especially during the winter months
Id like to see more flat top recipies...thank you
U got it. That was filmed a while ago and the fans have spoken…. Flat top videos are a coming. Thanks for commenting.
Like both
Thanks Kelly
Flap top buddy
Speaking of grilled cheese try my personal favorite. Do sourdough bread, mozzarella cheese and add frosted flakes on the inside. Sweet and savory and sooo good.
Say what. frosted flakes. for real. what goes on the inside.
@@TheFlatTopKing mozzarella and frosted flakes on the inside toast the outside with some butter and oil
@@TheFlatTopKing its my favorite thing i came up with when i want a different grilled cheese sandwich
I discovered your channel when researching the FTG600, so I understand the flattop bias, but I'd still vote for you to mix it up, both charcoal and flattop. Then there are times when the two can work together. For example; do a smoked butt on the Summit and then use any leftovers to make a form of carnitas on the flattop. Since you're monetizing now you'll have to decide whether to make that one episode or two (I'd say two with a promo pitch to lead into the second one) for viewer interest, but with your creativity you could find lots to tie the two together.
Daggummit Bob i just explained to Amy to make a smoked pork butt and then make carnitas on the flattop.
Also i have a new video coming out that gives u a shoutout. 🤣 I still messed it up.
@@TheFlatTopKing Another possible combo, smoke your own bacon on the coals then use that on the flattop for breakfast, burgers, or a stress reliver snack. YEAH BABY!
@@rodderbob 💯 ill do that. Great idea.
Just like Bob I'm looking into the FTG600. So I'm currently partial to the flat top. That being said, I want a bit of all of it... keep it up Brother.
Thank you. Hope all is well. Ive had mine almost a year and still couldn’t be happier.
You do awesome on the flat top, but think you should combine both whenever you can, to include the smoker....I now have a pellet grill, had grill and flat top use them all! Why not, each give a different flavor to cooking.....
Absolutely...this video was a while ago...i have many/several videos that either incorporate both or use the weber or pit boss pellet grill
If I ate that I probably wouldn't be able to eat till the following week !Sucks getting old .
hahahaha
Im a recent subscriber. I currently cook outdoors with a Pellet Smoker. I replaced my NG BBQ and a Bradley smoker with the Pellet Grill and love it. I have just ordered a FTG600 and expect to get it tomorrow. I don't have much experience with a flat top so Im mainly interested in your videos with that.
Thanks Brad. You will absolutely love it. Mote in the pipeline. Let me know if i can help.
@@TheFlatTopKing Have you heard of anyone converting the FTG600 to natural gas? It looks like all you have to do is drill out the nozzles but Im wondering if it was successful for anyone who's done it?
@@bradhouse313 no one has mentioned to me.
I can reach out to Camp Chef if u want me to.
@@TheFlatTopKing Thanks I have found a video on doing the conversion and that person says it works great.
@@bradhouse313 great. 👍🏻
i prefer the griddle have not used my "gril" since i have gotten my blackstone been way over a year
I hear that a lot...hahhaha My wife says we need a 12 step program for grillers when they leave to go tot the griddle...
Muy bueno wüy 😂 👍🏽
Muy apreciado
@@TheFlatTopKing 😆
How about doing both , Grill and Flat Top
yeah i have been adding it in some
Just watched your Monte Cristo sandwich video - very informative and entertaining - in lieu of peppers, recommend using muffuletta- a creole pepper/onion/ stuff sandwich dressing
That sounds great. Goo ole muffuletta. Man I haven’t had in in years. Heck I forgot all about it.
@@TheFlatTopKing really enjoy your videos - very natural - no put on - you asked which do I prefer if your videos (charcoal vs griddle) - wholeheartedly prefer the griddle because every aspect of the cook can be seen - not so with covered charcoal grill - really like charcoal but am hooked on griddle - keep up good work!
@@tommyjones2082 thanks tommy. Ill be making a cuban today. Im pumped
I haven't even seen a video of yours from the Grill. 🤣
Look harder🤣🤣🤣🤣. Try the reverse reverse sear tomahawk ribeye. The last video I posted uses both the Weber and the Camp Chef
Both
Pretty long time ago but have definitely incorporated grilling in the mix. Just filmed one for the Father’s Days special.
You think its possible to make a pizza on a flat top?
Some have and I have tried 2 different times with no luck. I know there are videos out there but in my honest opinion NO. You just cant get the air hot enough on top to create that part.
As if it's not bad enough that there's already almost ZERO good recipes posted on YT for the OG Monte Christo... This Yahoo gotta go and say it's an Italian version of the M.C. Nah man... GONG goes the GONG on the GONG show here. No can do bud. Hit with the BAN HAMMER! 🔨
Oh and as an Italian, I am totally offended in the other direction too. You somehow literally pissed off all the food Gods in one full swoop. Smh... You can't make this up. Worst YT food episode ever. Highly suggest deleting this video and just pretend it never haopened.
ahhaahha thanks for the kind words...don't get to hit the notification button after subscribing...
One of my best....Man that thing was good...i think I will make another this week and posted it just for you...make sure you share it with your friends...they will love it
Holy (&##}_£…
Hey bud, you've got to get your wife a tripod to mount your phone on so she doesn't have to hold the phone the whole time.
I'm thinking that I would have made that 2nd batch with the focaccia bread with the cut sides out and laid the meats & cheese on the spiced sides so that the cut sides with all those nooks and crannies would make contact with the griddle.
Looking back...absolutely, great idea
By the way with all that cooking whenever do you have time to cut that huge backyard? LOL
I just sat down from mowing. Hand on bible. Hahaha
Can we do both?😍
doing it now...I just posted a smoked rib queso taco...
Flat Top. But I'm new to your channel. So I'd probably listen to your older subscribers.
Welcome aboard!
I bleed smoke but want flat top cause where i live 300+ days of sunshine
Absolutely...love smoking.....and grilling..I have slowly incorporated into my channel again...
Made this for supper tonight. Delicious....not as pretty though 🤗
hahahaha.but as long as you can eat your mistakes thats all that matters..
Mon·te Cris·to
a fried or grilled sandwich
Flat top please!
Camp Chef FTG 600. The link should be in the description listed below in the video.
You asked what content we wanted to see: give me a vegetarian dish
Wow. Didn’t see that coming. I got ya. Thanks for commenting.
Just in case you get this in time. Do u eat butter.
Flattop
Flat top
Dude, Seriously? Green shakey cheese. Buy a block of good parm so much more flavor.
sorry. You immediately lost me at marinara, then french toast
I think its more about the common technique then the actual finished product... Italian meats with Marinara dipped in an egg wash and dredged in parmesan...
@@TheFlatTopKing yea, i just cant stand maranara or french toast that way. How about an international Monte cristo for breakfast? Fried french toast yourr ingredients (minus the marinara) add pruscito and black forest ham with maple syrup poured over top? that actually sounds interesting, im going to have to try that once
Fo cach e a
What’s up Navy?
Ya need real cheese.That kraft stuff, is trash.