A griddle gives you precision, and a grill adds intense smoke and texture. As I stated, I feel like you need to have both, but extra knowledge about when to use each one never hurt anybody!

Accessories kits such as this 140-piece tool kit for $28 on Amazon get you a range of different spatulas, hooks, skewers, tongs, and more, all of which work just as well for a grill.

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This feature-loaded grill ... marks, while salmon enjoys a fierce sear yet stays intact on the griddle side. Toss broccoli or diced mushrooms drizzled with olive oil with them, and you've got a meal ...