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Thanks to brands like Blackstone, flat-top griddles are some of the most popular backyard cooking devices right now. Weber has put its decades of grilling expertise to use designing them too, and the company’s second griddle model, the Slate, offers some unique features most of the competition doesn’t. First, the cooking surface is rust resistant, which addresses one of the biggest headaches for griddle owners. Weber the carbon-steel cooktop is made using “extreme heat and pressure” in a process that reduces the ability for rust to form.

Next, Weber included a digital temperature gauge on two versions of the Slate, giving you a reading from underneath the cooktop and taking the guesswork out of when the griddle is ready for action. Lastly, the company developed a collection of accessories called the Weber Works system that includes a versatile caddy, clip-on condiment holder and more. Plus, the Slate already comes with two big side tables and the pricer models include two slide out storage bins instead of the typical open grill cabinet.