It’s a question most of us have wondered about at one time or another. Is it even possible to boil water on a griddle? Can you place pots on a griddle?
Well, you don’t need to wonder about that anymore, because we’re about to give you all the information you need about boiling water on a griddle!
TLDR: Yes! You can boil water on a griddle, assuming you use pots rated for temperatures exceeding 212 Degrees Fahrenheit or 100 Degrees Celsius.
Quick Disclaimer: Any time you are boiling water and using appliances that reach very hot temperatures, be sure to follow basic safety principles.
Splashing or spilled boiling water can produce 3rd-degree burns. Learn more about the safety measures and potential for injuries here from Medical News Today. Before we proceed, if you just got your griddle and you are doing your new griddle research, congrats! but be sure to check out the 5 Must-Do Steps BEFORE the First Griddle Use.
How Water Boils
The boiling point of water is 100C or 212F. If you can heat water to this point, then it will be boiling. However, getting water this hot can seem a little daunting if you’re planning on using a griddle to get started.
Because water at room temperature usually sits at around 20C or 68F, so you can see that you have some serious heating up to do before your water reaches boiling point.
We all know what boiling water looks like, of course – when the water starts bubbling we know it’s boiling – but how long does that actually take? On a stove turned to the highest temperature and with the lid on the pan, it takes around 8 to 10 minutes for the water to reach boiling point.
It’s important to keep this in mind later when we look at whether it’s OK to place pots and pans on a griddle. For now though, let’s just look at whether it’s even possible to boil water on a Blackstone griddle.
Can You Boil Water On A Blackstone Griddle?
In order for water to boil then, you need to put it on a surface that is above the boiling point of water (100C or 212F). Failure to reach this temperature on the surface means that the water won’t be able to reach the temperature it needs to boil. So is a Blackstone griddle capable of reaching temperatures high enough to boil water?
Anybody who is knowledgeable about griddles will tell you they can reach temperatures in excess of 500F, so yes, it’s more than capable of boiling water. Now, most people would hear this and be concerned that heating water on a griddle would be dangerous.
Ignoring which pots and pans to use for a moment, let’s just imagine that we have a pot of water on a griddle that is close to 500F. The first thing you want to know is, is it safe? And yes, it is.
BUT, you will need to keep a close eye on it because it will probably boil much faster than the 8 to 10 minutes that it usually takes on a stove. So it is safe to do theoretically, if you keep a close eye on it. So the next question is, are there any pots and pans that can take that sort of heat?
Can You Place Pots and Pans On A Griddle?
In short, the answer to this question is it depends. It depends on the pot or pan you’re hoping to place on the griddle, and you need to make sure you know the pan well. Is it rated as being capable of handling heat in excess of 500F? If not, or if you’re not sure, then you need to find a pan that is.
A lot of the pots and pans we use on our stoves simply won’t be safe to use on a griddle because the temperature difference between a Blackstone griddle and a stove is huge. It’s possible to melt or damage a pan on a griddle if it isn’t designed to manage at those higher temperatures, which could not only ruin your griddle and pan, but is also incredibly dangerous.
We have to advise you to check before you buy a new pan for your griddle, but if it’s cast iron, then it should be more than capable of dealing with temperatures over 500F.
Conclusion
So, after taking all of that in, the answer is simple. If you have a pot or pan that is safe to use on a griddle (i.e. capable of dealing with temperatures over 500F) then yes, you can boil water on a griddle.
Just make sure that you keep a close eye on it so that the water doesn’t boil over and cause any injury, and boiling water on a griddle will be completely safe. Your Griddle can do much more than you probably know, in-fact, check out these 11 Fast Facts About Griddles!