Just Joined the PIt Boss Family

[Jim White]

Alright, you knuckleheads, I just put in my order for my Pit Boss 5 Burner Ultimate Griddle. (Actually, thank you to everyone in on the recent discussions of flat-tops, I have learned so much!) It will arrive Wednesday afternoon. I'll use this thread to document the burn-in and first few cooks. I'll then revive it later to discuss the process as we convert it from free-standing to built-in once the outdoor kitchen reaches that phase of construction.

I decided to move ahead so that I can get used to life with a flat-top. All this discussion of Oklahoma onion burgers has me ready to go on those, since I'm originally from Oklahoma. Also, the idea of much more space for stir-fries that are normally in the wok is appealing. Getting a good sear on larger amounts of stuff at once without it steaming from crowding will be fun.

I wound up buying from Best Buy. The Pit Boss site has been saying for a while that they are out of stock, and then Thursday or Friday, when I pulled what I'm pretty sure was their site (but maybe somehow I wound up on a spoof site?) the price was $1399 instead of the normal $899. I did find around $740 at one site but assumed I'd have to pay shipping and I wasn't familiar with the seller. Best Buy is delivering free at the $899 price. At any rate, in case there is a price jump coming, I decided to buy rather than wait for a sale someplace.

[RichieB]

Congratulations looking forward to the pictures and cooks.

[Jfrosty27]

You’re going to love griddle cooking. I used mine again last night. It has quickly become my #1 cooker in terms of # of cooks per week. So versatile.

[RonB]

Concrats. Lookin' forward to your thoughts.

[Sid P]

Congrats! I’ve only done two burger cooks on mine, but so far I’m very impressed. I hope you love it!

[Panhead John]

Sid P You should try a stir fry on it next! Talk about good…..

[Panhead John]

Surely you were referring to the "other" people as knuckleheads, right? ..Since no Pit Boss post should be without pics, I’ll go ahead and put a couple in for you…..​ Congrats Jimbo! I think that was a good decision buying now, rather than wait, like you said. 👍

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[Panhead John]

I’m gonna give you my opinion whether you want it or not….😂

These things are too pretty to cover up as a built in. Me….I’d make a special place for it on my new patio…myself. 🥸

[Jim White]

Thanks, I suppose I really should have put the pictures in there. Note that once I swap it off the cart to being built in, it will be "anonymous" as the Pit Boss logo is on the cart.

And knucklehead, panhead, whatever. If the name fits, wear it!

[Whiskeyman53]

I have my sites set on one soon, but until then my cast iron is in the grill being reseasoned for the time being.

[Allon]

I tried to reason with mine... Nothing happened.

[Whiskeyman53]

Allon, just noticed the autofil error. You are right, there is no reasoning with cast iron.

[hoovarmin]

Congrats, Jim. I spent the better half of the afternoon trying to clean my Camp Chef and I'm a little jealous of your new, enamel coated cooker.

[Allon]

hoovarmin, you're not alone...

[klflowers]

Dammit Jim I just asked people to stop posting about this thing and here you go

https://pitmaster.amazingribs.com/forum/grills-and-smokers/flat-top-grills-griddles/1283395-new-pit-boss-ultimate-griddle-3-burner?p=1283523

[DavidNorcross]

Congrats Jim. Hope you enjoy. Looking forward to the pics.

[Steve B]

Damn Jim.
Go big or go home. 😂😂

Congrats my friend.

[GolfGeezer]

OMG! Amazon has them on sale. I just ordered the 2 burner for $350 - free shipping as a Prime member. Delivery next week. I'm dumping my Blackstone 2 burner. For some reason, I just could never get the BS seasoned. I am so looking forward to the ceramic griddle top of the PB as I love using a griddle.

AmazonSmile: PIT BOSS Ultimate PB2BGD2 Gas Griddle, 2 Burner, Black : Everything Else

PS. Of course, it's all Panhead John 's fault.

[Panhead John]

GolfGeezer Before you start playing the blame game, it was Uncle Bob who started this mess….that dang review of his!

[GolfGeezer]

Panhead John Well, actually, I think klflowers started that. As for blaming you, what the heck, I know you are proud of your "encouragement"! Suck it up big boy!

[klflowers]

Wait a minute!!! I don't even own one and I started it? I guess just guilt by association. That's what I get for hanging with the wrong crowd.

[Allon]

Lots of finger pointing... Go cook something!

[WayneT]

Beautiful griddle. Congratulations on the buy.

[rlozinak]

Congratulations on your new cooker. Looking forward to seeing pics