I'm eyeing this griddle now as my first griddle. My biggest requirement is that I can use natural gas with it and it looks like I only have 2 options for that, the halo or the blackstone. And I can get a pretty good discount on the halo right now so it seems like the way to go.
You redeemed that griddle in my eyes! I didn’t think it was going to be all that good based on the first video of it… we’ll see how it comes along! You make it all look easy/good, you two!
Neal could’ve did all this blindfolded. I’ m still learning and watching all griddle videos. Keep us all envious with the great cooking skills and videos.
So I was sitting on my back patio. Looking at my Traeger I started thinking about your first couple videos on the Halo. Then I did the same exact thing in my mind. I started thinking about the pros and cons and the upside was there I thought. Well if he can show people how to use the burners to their advantage on the Halo it would surely elevate my rating of it. Smiling, thinking, I was like "He is the Flat Top King" If it can be done he will do it. And sure enough you did it. I have found that grilling, griddling etc. has exploded the last several years and become very popular. So much so that I can see my self owning a couple of them. I love my Traeger too. I keep thinking someone will reach out to you for the ultimate griddle, that would be the one to own! Great Job!
Good Evening from Whistler MS!! The big breakfast looks awesome!! Looks like it’s going to be a big learning curve with the Halo but it looks like an awesome griddle!!
Great cook. Those pancakes looked on point. Glad you explained what you did to control the temps. Yes, it probably takes awhile to figure it out but once you do it's probably like anything else and you just know what to do. Thanks for the vid.
Awesome video as always. I figured it would grow on you. It sure is a lot of fiddling around to get temps. But people like to cook in offsets too for the same reasons. Keep up the great videos.
I've enjoyed watching your viewpoint on the Halo, I personally love mine. Yep, it runs hot, but the recovery is amazing, and you are so right to know your Temps and use them going up and down. I use mine for a couple of hours at a time when I am doing meals and meal prep. I am for sure trying that pancake recipe. Have a great one!
Outstanding breakfast Neal! That Halo is pretty sweet, still not sure about controlling that heat constantly,looks like your a pro already 😎. Can’t wait till Weds cook!. Cheers 🍻
I love my new Halo. I installed the natural gas option. Very easy to control the lower temperature. halo is one of the only flattops offering natural gas. Works great.
Amazing Video Neal and Amy. I could eat breakfast anytime of the day. Neal, you have that new Halo down to a science. You both do a great job on your channel. As far as your question about which way I lay my bacon? I will one day, be able to answer that question. Awesome Video Y'all.
Really appreciate the in-depth analysis of this griddle, especially your emphasis regarding the heat zone management. Everything you cooked looked delicious, so it can be done. Just not the griddle for us. That being said, I visited my local Ace store today and was wowed by the beastly Traeger on display. I hope to have my new Traeger griddle by week’s end. Thanks for all you do for the griddling community!
Wow that’s a great breakfast 👍🏽 Neal everything looks so delicious. After a breakfast like that I guess that l would skip lunch time.😂 Great cook Neal. Yesterday I used that Smashed That seasoning and it was a hit with everyone here.
I have the same problem. I have a crooked head. Where my ball caps feel rite its sitting crooked. Move it straight and the bill feels weird. Dont worry too much about it. Im a self proclaimed genius and i talk just fine most of the time. Well some of the time. Great job guys. Thanks for the teaching
Hey, King. I had chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes and country gravy today for lunch at the Ramstein Air Base Officers' Club. I am 1,000% sure that yours is better. Keep up the great work! Peace out.
I recently got the halo elite 2b. It still can get really hot but low seems to go lower than the 4b. I love this griddle for the windy weather here in ND
I put my bacon horizontally. I typically fry about 16 slices of thick cut bacon. The heating seems more even left to right than it does top to bottom. That looks nice. I typically cook a simpler one, but at least I stop before bacon dust 😂 I'm actually about to get up and cook breakfast in 20 or 30 minutes, because we're weirdos who eat breakfast for supper.
Nice job. Looks like the Halo is more work than I want... as far as playing with the burners and Temps. I know my hot spots on my Blackstone and it's just easier to move the food around. Learned that from you. Thanks
Glad I was eating breakfast while watching this. Didn't leave any teeth marks or slobbers on the computer this time around. You really nailed it this time on the new Halo Griddle. You have the square dancing and hoe down and all the fixins turned out puuuurfect. Thanks for sharing with us, keep up the good work and recipes and videos coming and keep the taste tester too she makes you look good. Fred.
When the Master takes on new equipment, there is no doubt he will find the sweet spots and make it produce in good form. That is why all of us watch and learn with the FTK. Heat zone management is the key to good griddlin, as I learned, it balances the timing and as you said, you cannot do it on any griddle without an infrared heat gun to keep track of your temps. Dale Earnhart, whom I spent time with, used to be asked how fast could his car could go, his answer was always the same, "speed costs, how much do you want to spend" same with griddlin.
Love the build and features of the griddle. Have you been in contact with the manufacturer about changes and modification to help temp control in future models?
hahahaha lord no...they could care less what I have to say...I dont think they are very happy with me after my review with the heat..but that happens sometimes...
Great video, love how you controlled the heat and had things timed perfectly. I have been thinking about buying a second griddle as the Blackstone I got about month ago is at our summer weekend place and I originally thought I would be OK just using it on weekends until we close up in the Fall, then bring it home. Now I miss having it during the week and am considering another Griddle. I just wonder if the Halo's learning curve is too steep for my rookie griddle skills or if I choose that I would quickly get it figured out. Thanks for the great honest and informative videos on all things Griddle!
Great huge breakfast Neal! Those pancakes look so light and fluffy. Monitoring the zones is a must with a griddle that thick. I think more adjustments of the flame would be a great benefit. Awesome cook and temp feedbacks too! Cheers buddy!
I looked at the Halo manual online and after watching your videos cannot understand why they recommend the higher setting. It looks like you could only get down to reasonable temps using 9.5" rather than 11". Has Halo commented or explained their recommendation?
NO they have not...nothing but HATE from some halo fans...Their response was corporate speak...neutral with hopes of more favorable outcome in the future...I will say the comment said that they appreciate honest and open reviews...not sure they liked mine...but like you said...I only did what the manual said..the other thing is we could not find videos to put the unit together...even all the scan codes just took you to the website...
Been waiting to see this video. Major Kudos for a well executed cook Brotha! And I totally agree with Amy, you nailed those pancakes. Can’t wait for the Traeger comparison video, cheers y’all 👊🏼😎🤙🏼
@@TheFlatTopKing I have to check. I couldn’t get the oil to smoke on it last time. Could hold my had 2 inches without much heat. So probably around 300. I definitely check the tubes and the regulator thanks
Mmmmmmm, That looked like a great breakfast, but I not much of a fan of that griddle for me anyway, just looks to complicated. For you it looks just great and that breakfast looks just terrific and delicious too, I'm sure you and Amy enjoyed it. Take care.
@@davidleclercq8627 honestly I cant either. Hahaah I’m just excited to share it. Really shows my initial thought/reaction when I researched it. It came out better than expected
That breakfast looks wild. The pancakes looked great I agree, but damn they sound good when the flopped on the grill after the flip. You inspired me to get a FTG900 from campchef. Looking forward once my pool deck is finished to set it up and get started!!
I love it! Awesome looking breakfast. I must say that I love how Neal has all his notes hand written down. Now that's getting down and dirty! And I love how Amy has to straighten the hat to keep everything looking good. Honestly this is my favorite cooking channel and Amy and Neal you guy's are as real as they come!!! God bless.
Well, I'll just say that I'm glad I didn't get this griddle as my first one. The heat control as you demonstrated is just too tedious for me to deal with. I certainly have not learned temperature management with my Blackstone yet, but on Low, it's low, and still I hate to have to fiddle with it sometimes! In the hands of an experienced Griddlemaster, you aced it, man! Very impressive, but I don't like my bacon that done. I like some jiggle to it! 😜 Thanks Neal!
I had decided my next griddle was going to be a Pit Boss Deluxe. Now I am watching you deal with Halo's heat. Hmmmm. The research is as much fun as the cooking. Well....maybe.
I put my bacon on diagonally, I take a different slant on life. It may have taken more work than you anticipated, but it looks like that griddle works pretty well once understood.
Awesome job taming the beast! With a spatula in one hand and the other twisting knobs - how would I hold my beer?? 36" Weber on the way for me boss. Halo is sweet, but way too much "thinking." Flatrock is awesome, but not enough real estate on the griddle surface.
Im so conflicted, I want to like the Halo for all the extra features it has, and it seems possible to deal with the high temps, but with a lot more finesse than it seems is required with other griddles (based off of binging all your other videos). As a first time griddler I feel like I'd be better off with a different, more user friendly griddle, where I don't have to adjust my temps so much. And it looks like you've solved one of the main problems with the Traeger with the holes in the side with the bench scrapers. So I keep going back and forth with the Halo 4B, Traeger, and Camp Chef 600 4 burner.
Everyone has options...your comment is well said and deep thought for sure...I love the Traeger...they know it too...i dont hide my favorites anymore...its Traeger 1, Weber 2 and Halo 3...because of exactly what you just said...ease and comfort of griddling...
Doing a big breakfast Saturday morning and making my boudin omelettes. Also going to make the wife some pancakes for the first time on the griddle. 😮💨
Looks great! Every time you make omelets I get taken back to breakfast in the mess hall. I loved the ham and cheese omelets. Any chance you can use those recipe cards of yours and make other favorites? Porcupines or Yankee Pot Roast?
This might be a dumb question but do you think the Halo would run a little cooler if you used the Natural gas conversion kit? I want to buy my first griddle but ill being using natural gas because my back patio has a natural gas quick connect.
You say it runs hot. Do you have the gas regulator on 11" or 9.5"? I think your first video, and the manual I read online, said typically you will use 11", so I assume that is what you are running at. I would suggest changing to 9.5" and see if the temps are better.
I don't know if you tried this yet, but I'm anxious to know if you did and if it worked. It may have got lost in all the other comments. You mentioned previously that there was an adjustment for the amount of propane flow from the tank. You said you had it fully open. Have you tried to turn it to low along with the low temp setting to see if your Temps got lower to acceptable levels.
No sure the misconnect..or where I said that...I have had the Halo on 9.5 since the first cook...i haven’t needed a reason for the 11 so far...it 660 on an upcoming video..hahahaa Can you point me in that comment...i need to correct it...thanks bud,,
@@TheFlatTopKing not the 9"-12" switch that comes with it...a real regulator. They are like $15. I have one on my Blackstone and it makes it much more flexible to crank up for searing and simmer down for eggs/pancakes.
Have you researched the LoCo griddle? Digital temperature knobs instead of just guessing high, medium and low. Is this on your list of griddles to cook with and compare?
It is not...I have several people in our griddle group that say just because it has a temp on the dial does not mean thats the temp on the griddle...kina thing...struggles to maintain temps...needs power to operate..
Looking very much forward to the upcoming comparisons between this Halo and the Traeger. I'm leaning very hard toward the Traeger. I want a consistent griddle that can remain at low temps. I do not want to have to finesse temps via knob adjustments, etc. If I were to have Neil's skills? Less of an issue. I'm just a backyard Dad-cook, though. I'd be shocked if anything tops the Traeger for me, though the Weber is still in the running for me, due to price point and even performance.
I think you will have to always mess with the temp on any griddle. I really like the idea of the Loco Griddle with the digital temp. But at the last minute I changed my mind. I'm so glad I did. The Halo 4B is a very nice griddle. The shelves are the weakest thing I think. With the Traeger the shelves don't go down at all so if you're looking to have more space by lowering a shelf tough luck. On top of that you have to plug it in for the tank setup. Then u have to keep it plugged in to ignite the griddle. Like I said there's pros and cons to both. I've just found more cons than Pros on the Traeger. Good luck on your choice.
Hey bud...all about it...but lets correct some really BIG information..NO being rude just being honest.. 1..the shelves absolutely fold down completely...straight flat down... 2. Although you have to have power that is ONLY for the propane sensor...it does not need power to operate...I do not use mine plugged in ever.. I have a review on this griddle and mentioned or showed this about the shelves and power...
Great video Neil, I was just getting ready to pull the trigger on the Halo when your last video came out about it being too hot. I will admit the review substance turned me off a bit. Like you say its about choice, you can get a 4 cylinder motor 6, or 8 hemi, you have control and the horsepower when needed ie; stir frying, smash burgers etc.. Todays video was again great it was full of useful information and technique. PS I did purchase the Halo 4B and super glad I did. Now looking forward to learning your techniques to master it!
"Bacon Dust" should be classified as a felony. It's like taking a Prime grade steak and ordering it well-done. I get twitchy every time I see Neil violate the sanctity of the Lord's bacon.
so just to be clear....if the front is on just turn knob and the back will ignite....if the front burner is on...the burner next to does not automatically turn on...the gas may ignite just because of location or by chance but not designed to...
