Nothing screams “summer” quite like a backyard griddle party. The smells of cooking meat and veggies in the air, people chatting, cold beverages in hand — it’s a recipe for good times and fond memories. And Solo Stove wants in on the action with its latest release, the Steelfire 30 Stainless Griddle.
On June 12, 2025, the brand, known for its smokeless fire pits, announced its first propane-fired griddle system. The griddle has a patent-pending “Solo Racetrack Burner Configuration” that supposedly heats up faster than conventional cast iron griddles. Solo Stove said it heats evenly, requires no seasoning, and cleans up in a flash.
In a press release, Solo Stove said that it aims to “disrupt the griddle market” with this new release.
“We are thrilled to enter into the outdoor griddle space, with an innovation that goes beyond cooking,” John Larson, CEO of Solo Stove, said. “With the Steelfire 30 Griddle, we are introducing another product into our portfolio that will create unforgettable moments and lasting memories with family and friends, all while enjoying the simple joy of easy, outdoor entertaining.”
You can purchase the Griddle alone ($900) or buy the “Stand Bundle” ($1,200), which includes a modular stand.
Solo Griddle
This latest innovation from Solo Stove follows its Windchill Cooler, which was released earlier this spring. The brand that made its name on fire pits continues to branch out into new territory (it already boasts backyard torches and propane pizza ovens).
But griddles are a competitive space. Brands like Traeger, Camp Chef, and Weber have decades of experience designing and dialing their products. So, Solo Stove had to come out of the gate swinging.
To set the Steelfire Griddle apart from its competition, Solo Stove engineered a unique heating system it calls the Solo Stove Racetrack Burner Configuration. Solo Stove claims this heats up 35% faster than traditional cast-iron griddles. In just 7 minutes, it purportedly reaches 300-800 degrees Fahrenheit — the optimal heat range for cooking meats and veggies to perfection.
The Racetrack Burner is also said to eliminate hotspots and dead zones for a consistently hot cooking surface.
The griddle also has an integrated grease trap. It funnels the greasy juices from burgers, steaks, bacon, and other foods into a container.
Customers who invest in the Griddle + Stand Bundle will also receive the modular griddle stand. The stand has folding side shelves and an integrated housing for the propane tank. It’s made of powder-coated steel and is built to handle season after season of outdoor griddling weather. The basic package (without the stand) only includes the griddle itself.
The Griddle Stand can be purchased separately ($400), but you can save $100 if you buy them bundled.
Solo Stove: More Griddling Action to Come
If you’re excited by the Solo Stove Steelfire Stainless Griddle, you aren’t alone. GearJunkie is working on getting a sample for testing to write a full review sometime this summer.
This isn’t the last griddle product we’ll hear about from Solo Stove, either. The brand promised that later this summer, it plans to release a full lineup of griddling accessories in a Burger Kit, Chef’s Kit, and Essentials Kit. The kits will “make everything from Saturday morning breakfasts to smashburgers or hibachi nights a breeze.”
The Steelfire Stainless Griddle is currently only available for preorder. According to the brand, units are expected to start shipping sometime in mid-July. Buy yours now, and be ready to hit the ground running when griddling season hits high water. The Griddle, the Stand, and the Griddle + Stand Bundle are all on the Solo Stove website now.
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