Hunsaker Smokers Griddle Plate for 22" Kettle Grill review and price compare 2024

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Material	Alloy Steel
Brand	Hunsaker Smokers
Color	Steel

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Griddle plate made out of heavy duty 11 gauge steel
Fits 22" kettle grills and 22.5" WSM smokers
Give your kettle the ability to cook eggs, bacon, vegetables, ...
Made in USA

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Material Type:Alloy Steel

The perfect way to cook vegetables, eggs, potatoes, ... Great for tailgating and parties. Adds versatility to your 22" kettle grill at an affordable price. Includes: 1 heavy duty 11 gauge griddle plate with two handle/exhaust holes. USA shipping included. Made in USA.

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Questions about Hunsaker Smokers Griddle Plate for 22" Kettle Grill

Will this fit charbroil kettleman?

Do you season both sides?

Answer: We recommend seasoning both sides to help prevent rust.

Answer: I seasoned both sides on the first use, and then I just keep the top cleaned and oily.

Answer: you can, or season one side & just keep the other side oiled before putting it away.

Does this sit right on the cooking grate or does it utilize the tabs in the kettle?

Answer: It sits on the tabs of the kettle. (The handles of the cooking grate get in the way.)

Answer: This sets on the grate tabs with the cooking grate removed from your kettle

Answer: it utilizes the tabs that hold the grill grate

Answer: The griddle plate is designed to use the tabs in the kettle.

Answer: Sits in the tabs

Can you use metal utensils on it?

Answer: Yes

11 Gauge is equivalent to how much in inches ??? 1/4 in. ?

Answer: 11 gage is roughly 1/8" thick. We found that this is the best thickness for heating quickly and for not warping.

Is this carbon steel?

Answer: Yes this is made out of carbon steel. It needs to be seasoned with cooking oil before use.

What is best way to season it?

Answer: We recommend cleaning the griddle plate with dish soap and warm water to remove manufacturing oils. After cleaning, lightly spray all side of metal with cooking oil (vegetable, flax seed oil). Excessive oils should be wiped off to prevent making the plate sticky. Heat plate in oven or grill at around 300 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes. Cooking bacon or a fatty food on the first cook will also help season the metal. The plate should be sprayed with cooking oil before storage. Thank you.

Answer: Wash with soap and water. Dry at a medium heat. Smear bacon grease on both sides and increase heat till your fire dies out. That’s what I did no problems

Will this fit 22.5” weber kettle?

Answer: Yes, this griddle plate is designed to fit into the Weber Kettle 22".

Answer: Yes, it fits the 22.5" weber.

Answer: Yes

What is the shipping weight of this griddle? I am comparing and want to know how much mass it has.

Answer: The shipping weight is 12 pounds.

Answer: 11.2 lbs. is what my tracking said.

Do you have a way for me to contact you? I was wondering if you could custom make me this same griddle with 1/4 in. Steel for double the price of 1/4?

Answer: Contact hunsaker through their website

How do you store the griddle insert? Does it rust? Have anybody used this griddle with a slow n sear??

Answer: I clean the hot griddle by pouring water on it and scraping it while hot. Then I just let it sit on the Weber between uses. It would rust if it got wet.

This seems to be targeted towards the weber kettle, I've got a rec tec bullseye that's 22" diameter as well... think it'll work?

Answer: I don’t see why it wouldn’t work. 22 inch diameter is 22 inch diameter no matter what grill you have.

Answer: Yes it should fit. It’s the same diameter as the original Weber 22inch grill grate it comes with. It’s a really nice griddle for the price

Is this cold rolled steel?

Answer: Yes. It's 11gauge cold rolled steel.

How do I keep rust free? What if there’s rust how do I remove best way ?

Answer: To keep it rust free polish of its surfaces with an oil or fat (I use grapeseed oil) before using and after cleaning from use before storage. Also if you can, try not to wash in soapy water. If you have to just put on the hot grill right after to dry quickly and then apply oil.

Answer: Just keep a thick coat of oil on it for protection. Once you heat it up and apply some more oil, the rust will dissipate.

How do you clean this? After cooking bacon, burgers, etc. How do you get all that grease and food particles clean?

Answer: While the griddle is still hot use a flat scraper and losses as much grease and particles as possible, coat with cooking oil and scrape again and wipe with paper towels. Finish up with thin coat of cooking spray.

Will this fit in my Weber by itself or do I have to lay it across the grate?

Answer: The Hunsacker griddle for the 22.5" Weber Kettle will not work if placing on the grill grate. It fits perfectly with the grill grate removed.

Answer: It fits perfectly in the 22inch weber and it will store over the grate handle holes

Answer: It fits in the Weber, not on the grate. (The handles on the grate won't let it sit...)

Answer: Remove the grate. Fits a 22” Weber perfectly.

Answer: it is made for the 22, no grate needed. fold some foil under the holes to catch grease.

Answer: Dont need the grate, the Hunsaker griddle fits into the webber kettle.

Answer: You'll take the grate out. It sits perfectly on the tabs that hold the grate.

Answer: It will rest on the bolts where the grate would rest.

Answer: by itself; it replaces the grate.

Answer: By itself on the tads ... it’s great

I need one for my 26" weber. You think you could make that happen?

Answer: "The Burn Shop" will make anything you want. griddle or Custom Grates.

Anyone have any issues with the tabs bending when smashing burgers?

Answer: No I havent.

Is this good for blocking heat for indirect smoking?

Answer: This would work similar to the heat deflector in the Weber Summit and other kamado BBQ setups. However you still would need to raise whatever your indirect cooking or smoking so you would need to put a grill grate or cooling rack on top before cooking or you create a direct cooking surface.

Answer: No, you don’t need to block heat to smoke indirect. You want to just put your coals all to one side or for longer smokes do the snake method.

Answer: No. It is a griddle.

Mine bowed within minutes of being put on the grill with lump coal in baskets centered up. Is this normal?

Answer: Off course it will bow from heat and goes back to flat again

Does the griddle warp?

Answer: No. That would require some serious heat to make that happen. The griddle is fairly thick, and heavier than I expected.

Answer: Ive been cooking on mine for a year and haven't experienced any warping.

Answer: It does bow a little under high heat, but returns to normal as it cools.

what is the over all diameter of the disc?

Answer: 22inches

Where is the best place to store the griddle after use?

Answer: I'd suggest somewhere relatively dry with relatively low humidity. Also, make sure there is a very lite fresh coat of oil/seasoning to help prevent rusting.

Answer: I oil spray it with non stick oil after done and leave it inside the barbecue so no rust can get to it

Will this fit on the chargriller akorn?

Answer: it is 21.5 inches across.

How long should it last me ?

Answer: With proper seasoning and maintenance it should last many years.

Is carbon steel safe to cook on?

Answer: Yes. Keep it seasoned.

What is the exact diameter of this griddle?

Answer: 21.5" same as Weber grate

How do you handle grease while cooking? I’m imagining cooking bacon and burgers and having all of the grease pool with nowhere to put it.

Answer: The grease don't really pool in the middle. You can always put a piece of foil shaped like a bowl under the hole for the handle and push the grease there. I use mine very often and never had major grease problems.

Answer: I use a spatula to move the grease through the holes that serve as handles.

Answer: i USE A FOIL PAN UNDER THE HANDLE HOLES. IF YOU HAVE CHARCOAL BASKETS, YOU CAN LINE THEM WITH FOIL TO DO THE SAME THING.

Product reviews of Hunsaker Smokers Griddle Plate for 22" Kettle Grill

Ticklemecisco : Best value for 22 inch griddle plate

This griddle plate is used with my Weber 22" kettle to make smash burgers and large amounts of fajita meat. There are a few of these on the market and this is the least expensive one by far. This is a big plate of carbon steel so you don't really have to be careful with it which I like. On my grill this gets crazy hot and produces very tasty meat with a nice browned exterior. One tip I will give is to add cold meat a little at a time. The first time I used this I dropped four pounds of cold chicken on it and the griddle plate immediately warped. I was worried that I had permanently warped my griddle plate but it flattened back out after a little while. Also, this is really easy to clean. When I am done cooking I just scrape the surface with a spatula and wipe it down once it has cooled. Highly recommend.

Update: So after using this plate a few times, the plate stopped warping. I guess the metal hardened after several heating/cooling cycles. Really enjoy using this product.

jennifer F. : Smash burger time! useing my Weber kettle

I absolutely love it, it fits my weber kettle grill perfectly. The surface is nice and smooth so flipping eggs is no problem, but strong enough to make smash burgers. I am so happy I found this product before I went out to buy a expensive gas griddle.

Amazon Customer : This is a heavy-duty item that will not disappoint.

This item is great for griddle cooking, whether it's burgers, eggs, stir-fry, you name it! Personally, I like burgers cooked on the griddle a little better than over a flame, but that's just me. I'm sure I'll go back and forth with my preference, but I'm not unhappy with this purchase at all.

Kindle Customer : Amazing

The griddle is awesome. I have made breakfast on the griddle a few times. I'm look forward to cooking on it more raisins summer. It opens up the Weber kettle for so many options.

BadgerFats : Yeaaaaaah buddy!

Best accessory for a kettle grill, hands down. Get you some of that!

R. Ewton : Buy it.

Love this griddle top. My only issue is in the instructions that come with it, it says to only use half of a charcoal chimney worth of charcoal. I’m using a regular size chimney (not the jumbo Weber chimney), and half full isn’t enough. 3/4 full at the minimum, but I use a full one. Regardless, this is a fantastic product. Simple in design. Functions exactly as you’d want it to. Best smash burgers I’ve ever had. Cheese steaks are awesome. Breakfast is awesome. Zero complaints.

Tag69 : Not for bbq beginner's

I love this thing!
Food was amazing!

JoeyD : Expectations exceeded

Perfect for use with my KettlePizza and Weber grill

Ticklemecisco : Best value for 22 inch griddle plate

Ds : Solid griddle top for a great price!

I’m perfectly happy with this, especially for being priced below the competition! It’s plenty thicc and sturdy, and I didn’t have any warping problems. Follow the cleaning and seasoning instructions and you’ll have no problem with this! I would buy this again in a heartbeat!!

Amazon Customer : Love it!

Great product! One of my favorite kettle accessories.

carol edwards : Great quality great value

Great quality

R. Ewton : Buy it.

JoeyD : Expectations exceeded

Perfect for use with my KettlePizza and Weber grill

Scott Nunley : Must have for any grill enthusiasts.

Beautiful addition to my arsenal. Extremely durable. Easy to clean. Great for searing steaks. Or making smash burgers. Or cooking salmon veggies, whatever. Highly recommend to any grill enthusiasts.

Kevin I : Great Griddle

Love the griddle. Made of high quality material and love the great tasting hamburgers, fries, fish and philly cheesesteak sandwiches I am now making. Easy to season and clean after I am done grilling.

Bill68 : Nothing else competes

This thing is perfectly made and perfectly priced, I use lump charcoal only and on my Weber 22” kettle, I light about half a chimney of coals put on top of a small bed of my left over cold coals, then close the bottom damper about 1/3-1/2 and it maintains 325-350 evenly, arrangement of coals for hot side and cold side doesn’t make more than 25degree difference, seasoned easily.

Rob Miszewski : Should have purchased this sooner!

This is the best upgrade you can get for your charcoal kettle grill! High quality and a great price!

Sokol Sulaj : EXELLENT PRODUCT

VERY HAPPY WITH IT THE CHARCOAL LASTS 4 TIMES LONGER COMPARE TO GRILLING I HIGHLY RECOMEND THIS GRIDLE PLATE.

N. Darr : Great griddle drop-in for your Weber

Decided to give this a try rather than buying another grill. Once I got it cleaned and seasoned, I may recycle my original grill grate. So far only made chicken and smash burgers but they were amazing. And the griddle easily gets hot, only need a half chimney of charcoal for a single cooking session.

Tag69 : Not for bbq beginner's

I love this thing!
Food was amazing!

Jeremy A. : Works wonderfully!

Follow instructions and do not get it nuclear hot. You do not need a lot of charcoal.

David B. : Awesome !!!!

Love this griddle!! I added handles to mine,

Eric : Must have

Awesome alternative to a griddle. Iv made smash burgers, quesadillas, and stir fry all turned out amazing

Bradley J. Hayes : Best value griddle

Love this thing !!!! I decided to go with this basic Hunsaker- no drip pan holder, handles or raised edges- and I’m totally happy with it. Having much more fun then I expected. Great value, customer service and American made….:Thanks Mark…..

Ron S. : Sear-ly you'll want one of these...

Sears steak perfectly. I use it as a finishing tool after pulling meat from my smoker.

carol edwards : Great quality great value

Great quality

Bradley J. Hayes : Best value griddle

mike : must have for weber kettle pizza!

game changer for the weber kettle pizza setup! 800degree stone temps are no problem with the hunsaker in place. Authentic Neapolitan pizzas made with 00 flour cook in about 90 seconds with this setup using natural lump charcoal and 3 large pieces of hickory hardwood. I am officially a pizza snob and NEVER order out anymore. comes out SO much better fresh at home. also buy the pizza bible book by tony Gemignani !

Ronald neisler : Easy to use

Love it

Ron S. : Sear-ly you'll want one of these...

Sears steak perfectly. I use it as a finishing tool after pulling meat from my smoker.

Kindle Customer : Amazing

The griddle is awesome. I have made breakfast on the griddle a few times. I'm look forward to cooking on it more raisins summer. It opens up the Weber kettle for so many options.

Amazon Customer : USA

Bad. Ass. Merica!

Mark : As advertised but rusts extremely quickly

Works fairly well as soon as it is fully heated. MAKE SURE you have a full grill cover. This thing rusts fast. Any water dripping through the vent will cause rust which is a pain to get off.

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