Universal Griddle Insert, 17 x 13 in

Key specifications

Cooking small foods on open grill grates can be awkward, and drippings can make cleanup a chore. This universal griddle insert adds a flat cooking surface to a gas grill or stove, with raised sides to help keep food in place while you turn it.

It’s made from non-stick carbon steel and measures 17 x 13 x 3 inches, with a stated thickness of 4 mm. Handles on both sides make it easier to move, while grease grooves collect drippings. The manufacturer describes it as food-safe, but the listing doesn’t name the coating or give care instructions.

Who it’s for

This is aimed at grill owners who want to cook foods that are less suited to open grates, or simply want a different way to use their outdoor cooking setup. Think of eggs, chopped vegetables or smaller pieces of food that could otherwise fall through, the flat surface and raised sides give you more room to turn and gather them. The listing also describes use on a four-burner gas stove and a three-burner Camp Chef setup.

Te encaja si you want a removable flat-top surface for outdoor cooking and value handles and grease grooves for handling and cleanup. It may also suit someone who wants one insert to try across different gas grills, rather than buying a dedicated griddle for a single model. The listed dimensions still matter: a universal label alone doesn’t confirm that it will sit securely on every grill.

No te encajará si you need a confirmed fit for a particular grill model, a specified coating, or clear instructions for maintenance. Those details aren’t provided here. It’s also a different approach from cooking directly on the grates: you gain a continuous surface, but the listing doesn’t state how much food it can hold at once.

Everyday use

For a backyard breakfast, you could place the insert over the grill and cook several smaller items together instead of chasing them between the grates. The raised edges can help when flipping or moving food, and the grooves are intended to catch drippings. Once cooking is done, the side handles offer a practical way to lift or reposition the plate, though it will be hot during use and needs careful handling.

The product is described as non-stick and made from carbon steel, but there’s no information about dishwasher use, seasoning, or which utensils are suitable. If those are important to your routine, the missing care details are a genuine drawback compared with a griddle that includes specific maintenance guidance.

Before deciding

Will it fit my grill? The listing names several grill brands and calls the insert universal, but it doesn’t confirm fit for every model. Compare the stated 17 x 13-inch footprint with your cooking area before choosing it.

Does it include the grill or stove? The provided product details describe a griddle insert only, they don’t list a grill or stove as included.

How does it handle grease? Grease grooves are intended to collect drippings. The listing doesn’t explain their capacity or how to empty them, so don’t assume they replace all cleanup.

Final verdict

This insert makes sense if you want a simple way to add flat-top cooking to an existing gas grill or stove, especially for foods that are awkward on open grates. The carbon-steel construction, non-stick surface, raised sides and handles address useful day-to-day needs. Its main compromise is uncertainty: compatibility is described broadly, while coating and care specifics are absent. Choose it when its dimensions suit your cooking area and you’re comfortable with those unknowns, look for a model with confirmed fit and fuller care guidance if those details are essential.