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Tom's Guide Smart Home Awards 2026: The World's First Outdoor Induction Griddle

Tom's Guide named our 36-inch outdoor built-in induction griddle — the world's first — to its Smart Home Awards 2026, calling out its professional-grade control and centerpiece-worthy design for the modern outdoor kitchen.

Induction Hardware 36-inch outdoor built-in induction griddle with the hood open, showing the removable carbon-steel cooking surface
Induction Hardware 36-inch outdoor built-in induction griddle with the hood open, showing the removable carbon-steel cooking surface

Induction Hardware's 36-inch outdoor built-in induction griddle has been recognized in the Tom's Guide Smart Home Awards 2026, featured in the Garden & Outdoor category as a standout in backyard cooking.

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Bringing the exactness of a professional kitchen to the backyard, Induction Hardware has debuted the world's first outdoor induction griddle. It delivers the high-level performance chefs expect, but completely removes the lingering fire hazards that come with traditional gas setups.

Professional Control, Engineered for Outdoors

The design goes far beyond a sleek exterior. At its core is a removable carbon-steel griddle that rests over four oversized, square induction coils. This setup gives you total control over your cooking surface: use a single zone for a quick sear, dual zones for multitasking, or bridge them together for flawless, edge-to-edge heating.

Two Appliances in One

But the smartest feature might be its duality. Lift the griddle plate off, and the unit instantly transforms into a fully functional outdoor induction cooktop — ready for everything from a cast-iron skillet to a stockpot.

The Centerpiece of the Modern Outdoor Kitchen

While it isn't priced for a casual, budget-friendly patio setup, it is built to be the undisputed centerpiece of a modern outdoor kitchen — capable of handling everything from a perfectly seared ribeye to a simmering pot of fresh pasta.

Explore the 36-inch Outdoor Built-In Induction Griddle and the rest of our outdoor collection.

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