The Pit Boss Ultimate 2-Burner Griddle was my first flat top experience, and it opened up a whole new world of backyard cooking. Here's the full honest breakdown after cooking everything from smash burgers to hibachi on this thing.
⊙ Good — but there are better options now
Before the Weber Slate, this was our griddle. I chose the Pit Boss over the popular Blackstone option because it looked sharper, felt more solid out of the box, and the armor ceramic coating on the griddle top was a genuine differentiator — cleanup after most cooks is just water and a paper towel. No heavy scraping sessions unless you've really cooked something that stuck.
The lift-off feature — where the griddle top detaches from the base — is a thoughtful design touch. I've actually used it, taking the griddle up to the mountains on a family vacation. It's still heavy, but the option is there and it works. The unit itself feels more premium than its Blackstone competition at a similar price.
That said, there are real frustrations. The grease trap design isn't great — it's functional but feels like an afterthought. The paper towel holder and trash bag holder that come attached to the unit are genuinely gimmicky; both got in the way of cooking and I never used either. The tool holder hooks are also too small to be useful. These aren't dealbreakers, but they're the kind of things you notice once the honeymoon phase is over.
| Burners | 2 stainless steel burners |
| Cooking Area | Approx. 460 sq. in. |
| BTUs | 24,000 total |
| Fuel | Propane |
| Griddle Surface | Armor ceramic coated |
| Ignition | Push-button electric per burner |
| Portability | Lift-off griddle top design |
| Side Shelves | Folding side shelves included |
This griddle is a solid entry point into flat top cooking, especially if you're coming from a traditional grill background and want something that looks good on the patio and is genuinely easy to maintain. The ceramic coating is a real advantage for anyone who dreads post-cook cleanup.
If you're already sold on the griddle lifestyle and know you'll be cooking for larger groups regularly, I'd skip this and go straight to a 36-inch flat top. But as a first griddle or a secondary unit for portability, the Pit Boss 2-Burner earns its place.
Still works well on the ceramic coating. Steam helps lift anything that does stick without scratching the surface.
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