
For the uninitiated, "seasoning" refers to a natural chemical reaction where oil and fat are heated to the point where they literally bake into the steel through a process called polymerization. If you've ever owned cast iron cookware, you're probably already familiar with the term. The seasoning process is literally the black magic of Flat Top ownership.

The front of the Flat Top features a small 5 degree break to prevent accidental spills without interfering with any of the important features of our three-sided design. What seems like a bold design choice actually creates critical airflow to keep food from getting soggy while providing easy access to the food when cooking. The unique design of the front lip on the Steelmade Flat Top is part of the secret sauce that makes cooking on a griddle so special. This larger thermal mass puts more heat into the food in less time for better sears and quicker cooking.Įvery Flat Top includes a dishwasher-safe stainless steel drip tray that sits below the drain holes to collect drippings and make cleanup a snap. We use super-thick 3/16" steel on all of our standard Flat Tops that is over 50% thicker than competing griddles and nearly 4x thicker than typical pans or skillets.

If you're not sure which Flat Top is right for you, use our Fitment Checker to get professional advice before buying. Our standard Flat Top is designed for common 30" gas ranges with up to 5 burners.
