Convenience is the most talked about benefit of the electric griddle. The fact that you have this tabletop device than can easily accommodate a morning breakfast all at one time, gently cooking away while you enjoy your morning coffee or juice, is quite amazing.
Presto 7046 "The Big Griddle"
In reality the electric griddle is designed to be portable. This means that it can be used almost anywhere there is a source of electrical power. The counter top, the patio table, the campervan, even in the bathroom, not that it would be a good idea to cook in the bathroom around so much water.
Usually made from tempered steel, the electric griddle is fast becoming a standard appliance in most homes. Being that they are designed with a flat non-stick cooking surface, there is little or no need for using cooking oils and sprays. We all know now that cooking in oils and various fats is considered bad for our health when done in large amounts, so a great non-stick surface means that you can simply place your food on the griddle plate and away you go. With variable temperature settings, the elements heat the cooking surface from underneath, keeping all harmful components hidden out of harms way.
Another great thing about the electric griddle is the built in channel that runs around the circumference of the cooking plate. This is designed to funnel any excess fat or juices into a collection reservoir at the base of the unit, making recycling of this liquid easy and relatively mess free. This is also a great feature for those who like to make a gravy or sauce from the pan drippings. Everything that is leaking from the food is collected in one place, making it easy to make that super tasting think gravy that usually requires draining of the majority of juices from the pan when the food is cooked and removed.
With the unique collection point of the electric griddle you could actually remove the collected juices prior to the end of cooking time, start your gravy while the food cooks for the last few minutes, and quickly replace the reservoir to catch the remaining juices for discarding at the end of the cooking time.
Sanyo HPS-SG4 Grill and Griddle Combo
The idea of being able to take the electric griddle to a table outside makes for very relaxed cooking, much less kitchen mess to clean up, and a healthier meal. Advantages like taking the item along with you on camping trips and outdoor excursions, again gives you added benefits that cannot be achieved with a normal oven or microwave.
The electric griddle is versatile as you can see from the above points, but add to this the fact that you can cook and eat healthier meals, and it is no wonder that many single people choose to use one as a main source of heat for their general cooking needs. Small meals for multiple people can also be accommodated on the cooking plate so you are not necessarily restricted by cooking space.
Having a few friends over for a quiet meal by the pool? Well what better way to relax with your friends and cook at the same time, outside where all the fun and laughter is taking place, rather than you being stuck in the kitchen missing out on all the socializing going on. Cheap to buy, great for convenience, it makes perfect sense to make less time of your cooking tasks, by adding an electric griddle to your collection of useful kitchen appliances.
