Customer Reviews

Cuisinart GG45-25 GreenGourmet Hard-Anodized Eco-Friendly Nonstick 10-Inch by 18-Inch Double-Burner Griddle

5 star:		(23)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(4)

 

 

This griddle is exactly what I was looking for - it heats evenly, it's lightweight, it fits exactly over two burners, and it's got a cutout on one corner to pour out the grease. The ceramic cooking surface is very non-stick and stays that way over time. Do not use non-stick sprays (not that you need them), as they will leave a residue over time that's impossible to clean up. Using only a small amount of butter or oil, all of my Green Gourmet pans are as clean and non-stick as they were when I bought them. Cuisinart says they're dishwasher safe, but I've never seen the need to do so; they've never needed more than a few wipes with a soapy sponge to get completely clean.

Excellent quality griddle and one of few that works well with ceramic stove top...recommend to other ceramic stove top users...these are hard to come by.

No fan of teflon, we got a small saute pan of this brand and loved it. The grill is a bit of an investment, so we wanted to try out the coating first - which is amazing. Cuisinart has managed to make a non-stick (truly, it's NO stick) coating that holds up to utensils, higher heat, and the stickiest of foods without missing a beat. Love the coating!! The grill fits across two burners, and because of the base materials, maintains an even heat without significant a gap between them. We've cooked eggs without butter, grilled sandwiches, made pancakes, and even melted grated cheese, and everything slips easily away. The raised edge is nice too, in case you did want to add oil/butter/grease, and the corner spout makes it easy to get rid of.

A+ to Cuisinart!

I had such high hopes for this product after reading the largely positive reviews. I would give it one star, but I'm going to give it two *just* in case I was committing some sort of user error.

I bought the griddle to use with pancakes and little else. I'm on a fat-restricted diet. Having read online that cooking sprays gunked up cooking surfaces due to the lecithin they contain, I used only oil. My technique was to use about 1/4 teaspoon on a hot griddle, then spread it around using a silicone spatula. This worked for about two weeks. During that time I used the griddle on nothing more than medium heat, washed it with a sponge and water (sometimes soapy, sometimes not). Despite this, a residue began to build up. As it did, the non-stick properties deteriorated. The last time I used it the sticking was awful. My attempts to flip a pancake failed completely, with the pancake accordioning as I pushed the spatula against its unyielding underside.

That's not all. The last time this thing failed, I was careful to pour the pancake batter on the two circular surfaces of the griddle that had seen the least buildup. No dice. Accordioned pancakes.

By way of comparison, I have a Calphalon skillet. It stuck some when I used no oil whatsoever; however when I used the technique described above, it performed flawlessly. It's a few months older than the griddle and has to date seen more use than the griddle. But, as I said, it performs flawlessly with just a touch of oil.

And finally, if memory serves, the instructions on the griddle's packing box indicated that one should season it by the common technique of oiling then baking it. I have little experience with these things, but is it really true that you're supposed to seaason non-stick cookware?

In sum, this would have received one star, except I'm doubling the score to two to allow for the possibility that I'm doing something wrong. But inasmuch as I have Calphalon whose performance is vastly superior using the same care and maintenance techniques---well you be the judge.

Works well with my induction stove top. Well Made , and most importantly , SAFE FOR MY BIRDS!!!!! Thanks Cuisinart!

This cookware is AMAZING!!! Who needs some of cookware from some celebrity chef? These are the real deal and truly NON-STICK without any oils - just remember to always use silicone utensils and hand wash them - Cuisinart has made some truly professional cookware for the home cook - get yourself a set and enjoy! Plus the PRICES has been so reasonable....don't wait!

This is my first piece of Cuisinart Green Gourmet cookware and I am very impressed! Weekend pancakes are a tradition in my family, and thanks to this griddle my pancakes are finally turning out beautifully! They cook up quickly and perfectly on medium-low heat (gas stove) and they just slide right off the griddle! Also, it is so easy to clean - let it cool and it cleans right up with just a soft sponge. I highly recommend this griddle! I plan to order the large covered skillet next! Also, Amazon is the greatest! This arrived at my door the day after I ordered it - and I had free super-saver shipping!

I received the Cuisinart GreenGourmet griddle for Christmas (I'm a spouse that actually loves cooking items as gifts) and I've already used it twice. Before, I had to make the french toast/pancakes/bacon on a standard fryer, which mean putting them on a plate to sit, then having to churn out more batches. Naturally, mom ate last. With this, I can get 7 slices of bread on the griddle, enough for the 4 of us to sit down together and eat!

What I love most about it: it is non-stick, w/o the miserable Teflon/carcinogen junk on it. It works great as a non-stick, and french toast and pancakes look great. It sits on 2 burners, and at first I was concerned about uneven cooking, esp when the configuration of my stove meant that the burners were different sizes no matter how I set it up. Not so---the griddle holds even heat and nothing seems to be lopsided or unevenly cooked. An extra nicety is a spout in the corner, so I can pour bacon grease right out.

I've also put it in the oven to bake bacon, and it was great! I've been wanting an eco-safe non-stick griddle for awhile now, and the Cuisinart fits the bill perfectly.

I have been searching and experimenting with griddles that do not release toxins when preheated. I finally found one at an affordable orice.

After about 20 or so uses the nonstick coating quit working. I couldn't get it to let go of the pancakes. Now its part of a landfill.