Aldi Is Selling a Nearly Identical Version of a Popular Blackstone Item That's 3x the Price

Depending on what you’re whipping up in the kitchen, you might find yourself in need of something a little more robust than a standard frying pan. Sure, durable cast iron can create a fabulous photo-ready sear, and a grill is definitely the way to go if you’re looking to impart a deep smoky flavor, but if you’re flipping a stack of flapjacks or making a quesadilla , you might want to consider investing in a griddle.

Perhaps the kitchen's most humble unsung hero, a griddle allows for ample surface area to cook and offers steady heat distribution, creating the elusive lacey meat skirt we crave from a diner smash burger . Whether you’re after a flavor-packed snappy hot dog or perfectly jammy eggs , there’s nothing a high-quality griddle can’t handle. Best of all, you can usually snag one at a fairly decent price, but unless you’ve got a cast iron attachment, odds are you’re left to settle for something electric.

Fortunately, Aldi has become campsite numero uno, and they’ve got a new gas griddle option we’re eyeing for our next trip to Lake Lanier. The Range Master 17-inch Tabletop Gas Griddle is sure to be your go-to outdoor cooking device this summer, whether you’re camping or hosting a rowdy tailgate party before the big game. Featuring a pre-seasoned steel griddle top and a whopping 260-square inches of of cooking space, this culinary workhorse can make whipping up burgers for the whole family more effortless and fun.

To get the job done, the cooktop hooks up to a propane gas tank and harnesses the power of 18,000 BTUs, which translates to a whole lot of golden brown, delicious food. In addition to being easy to operate, thanks to its reliable push-and-turn ignition starter, the heavy-duty griddle surface is easy to clean, quick to heat up and can go wherever you go as long as you’ve got propane. Cost-wise, the griddle is priced to sell at just $59.99, which is a far cry from the $179 price tag of its similar counterpart from Blackstone. All that’s left is to gather your favorite burger ingredients and get cooking. So, when’s the cookout?