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11" Carbon Nonstick™ Square Griddle

  • 11" Carbon Nonstick™ Square Griddle

  • non toxic

The 3-second version

  • Carbon steel heats faster and lighter than cast iron
  • PTFE-free nonstick coating releases food without excess oil
  • Eleven-inch square surface spans two burners for batch cooking
  • Hand wash only to preserve nonstick coating
  • Requires two burners for even heating
  • Coating will wear in high-use areas over time

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Square griddle built from carbon steel with PTFE-free nonstick coating

Most home griddles are either cast iron that takes forever to heat or nonstick aluminum that warps under high heat. Carbon steel splits the difference: it reaches temperature in minutes, holds heat well enough for even browning, and weighs less than cast iron without the flimsy feel of stamped aluminum. The PTFE-free nonstick finish matters if you cook breakfast often, because you can turn out a dozen pancakes without re-oiling between batches. That combination—responsive heat, legitimate nonstick, and a surface large enough to cook for four at once—makes this worth considering if you actually use a griddle weekly rather than storing it behind the baking sheets.

Good gift when

  • Cooks who make breakfast for several people at once
  • Anyone tired of flipping pancakes one at a time
  • People who want nonstick performance without PTFE
  • Households that value faster heating than cast iron offers

Skip it if Nonstick coatings wear over time with regular use, and this griddle requires hand washing to preserve the finish

Specs

Dimensions
11 inches square
Material
Carbon steel
Coating
PTFE-free nonstick
Stovetop compatibility
Gas, electric, induction
Care
Hand wash

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The details

This square griddle brings the flat-top cooking surface into home kitchens through an eleven-inch platform that bridges two stovetop burners. Carbon steel construction heats quickly and holds temperature evenly, while the applied nonstick finish releases food without requiring continuous oil or butter. The flat geometry lets you lay down multiple pancakes, eggs, or sandwiches at once, turning weekend breakfast or weeknight quesadillas into a single session instead of serial batches.

Carbon steel responds faster to heat changes than cast iron and weighs less for easier handling. The nonstick layer applied to this griddle avoids conventional PTFE and PFOA formulations, offering release performance without those chemicals. You can slide spatulas freely across the surface, flip delicate items without tearing, and wipe the griddle clean with a damp cloth after cooking.

The squared-off shape maximizes usable cooking area compared to round pans of similar diameter, and the low rim keeps food accessible from all sides. Use it for smash burgers, grilled vegetables, French toast, or reheating pizza slices. The griddle works on gas, electric, and induction stovetops, though you will need to position it across two burners for even heating across the full surface.

Because carbon steel is reactive without a coating, the nonstick finish protects both the pan and your food from metallic flavors. Heat retention stays strong enough for searing, but the pan cools down faster than cast iron when you reduce the flame. Over time, the nonstick surface may show wear in high-use zones, particularly if you use metal utensils or abrasive scrubbers. Hand washing extends the life of the coating, and occasional light oiling after drying helps preserve the carbon steel underneath.

Flat-top design spans two burners for pancakes, pressed sandwiches, and batch cooking

$139at misen.com

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Questions

Does this griddle work on a single burner?
It can sit on one burner, but you will get uneven heating. The eleven-inch square surface is designed to span two burners for consistent temperature across the cooking area.
Can I use metal spatulas on this griddle?
While the nonstick coating tolerates light contact with metal utensils, silicone or wood spatulas will extend the life of the finish. Repeated scraping with metal edges accelerates wear in high-contact zones.
How does carbon steel compare to cast iron for griddle cooking?
Carbon steel heats faster and weighs less than cast iron, making it easier to handle and more responsive to temperature adjustments. Cast iron retains heat longer, but carbon steel still holds enough heat for searing and even browning.
Is the nonstick coating safe at high temperatures?
The PTFE-free coating is formulated to avoid conventional nonstick chemicals. It handles typical stovetop temperatures for pancakes, eggs, and grilled sandwiches, though extremely high heat can degrade any nonstick finish over time.
Can this griddle go in the oven?
The merchant does not specify oven safety in the provided information. Confirm oven compatibility and any temperature limits before placing the griddle in the oven.

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