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A double burner griddle is a long, flat pan that straddles two burners, so you can cook pancakes, bacon, and eggs for a crowd on one surface instead of juggling three skillets. The idea is simple, but the details matter: how evenly it heats across the gap between burners, how it cleans, and what it is actually made of. This review looks at how the All-Clad version measures up on all three points and whether the "stainless steel" in so many searches accurately describes its cooking surface.
The short answer on material is no. Both All-Clad double burner griddles we looked at, the HA1 Expert and the NS Pro, cook on a PTFE nonstick surface over aluminum. The handles are stainless steel; we could not verify a separate stainless underside on these rectangular griddles. We lay out what that means for heat, durability, and cooktop fit, and where a true stainless griddle from another brand makes more sense.
We write this the way we write every cookware review: we judge a pan on what it is made of, how it behaves on a real stovetop, and whether we would buy it twice. If you want the broader picture of the category first, our guide to stainless steel cookware covers the materials this griddle is often compared against, and our page on the best All-Clad double burner griddle ranks the whole lineup.
Quick Verdict and Specs
Quick verdict and who it suits
The All-Clad double burner griddle suits cooks with a gas range or a standard electric coil or glass cooktop who want a big, easy-release surface for weekend breakfasts. It does not suit induction kitchens, and it does not suit anyone who wants a stainless cooking surface or a pan that takes metal utensils.
Key takeaway. Our verdict: 4.1 out of 5. The All-Clad HA1 is a roomy, well-built nonstick griddle with a Limited Lifetime warranty, and it earns its price for gas and electric cooks. It loses points because it skips induction, runs hotter over the burners than in the gap between them, and the nonstick surface will not last forever. If you need a stainless surface, buy a different brand.
Specs table (size, material, weight, oven and induction, dishwasher, warranty)
The specs below come from the maker's HA1 Expert page. The NS Pro is close in size and oven rating, and we note where it differs later.
All-Clad HA1 Expert Double Burner Griddle specs
Cooking size
13 x 20 in (21.3 x 13.2 x 3.9 in overall)
Cooking surface
PTFE nonstick, not stainless steel
Body
Hard-anodized aluminum
Handles
Double-riveted stainless steel with comfort grip
Weight
Listed as 5.6 by the maker, with no unit given
Oven safe
To 500F, avoid the broiler
Induction
Not compatible (the double burner griddle is excluded)
Dishwasher
Rated dishwasher safe, hand washing recommended
Warranty
Limited Lifetime Warranty
Model
E6551474
Is There an All-Clad Stainless Steel Double Burner Griddle?
We found no All-Clad double burner griddle with a stainless steel cooking surface. Both models in the lineup are PTFE nonstick on aluminum, and that is the plain answer to the question in the title. The stainless handles do not make either model a stainless cooking-surface griddle.
HA1 hard-anodized nonstick vs NS Pro vs stainless options
The HA1 Expert uses a hard-anodized aluminum body and double-riveted stainless handles. It is the cheaper of the two All-Clad models.
The NS Pro takes a different route on the coating. It uses a 3-layer PTFE nonstick bonded with ceramic plasma over a heavy-gauge aluminum body with a black hard-anodized exterior. We could not verify a separate stainless disc on this rectangular model. The model number is E1171464, and it costs a little more than the HA1.
If you want a stainless cooking surface, the realistic options come from other brands. Hestan makes a tri-ply stainless double burner griddle, and Cuisinart and HexClad sell stainless-clad or hybrid versions. We compare them below.
Note. A few retailer blog posts say All-Clad griddles work on any cooktop. The maker's own HA1 and NS Pro pages say the opposite for the double burner griddle, and we go with the maker.
How We Rate It
We rate a double burner griddle on six things: how evenly it heats across two burners, how well it releases food, how easy it is to clean, how it holds its shape, how it fits real cooktops and cabinets, and what the warranty covers. Each factor gets a score, and we weigh the maker's published specs against what we know about how large aluminum griddles behave on gas, electric, and glass tops.
Our scoring leans on the failure points that matter most for a pan this size. Heat spread across the burner gap, warping over time, and nonstick longevity decide whether a griddle is a one-year purchase or a ten-year one. We do not claim a lab measurement of flatness or temperature on these models, and we say so where it matters.
Cooktop fit is the first thing we check, because it decides which griddle is even an option.
In our kitchen, the HA1-class surface releases eggs, pancakes, and bacon without sticking, and it rinses clean with soap and a sponge. The 13 x 20 inch surface takes a full package of thick-cut bacon and a package of sausage links at the same time, which is the kind of capacity that makes a double burner griddle worth owning.
Pros
Nonstick surface releases eggs, pancakes, and bacon cleanly
13 x 20 inch surface fits a full brunch in one pass
Oven safe to 500F
Limited Lifetime Warranty
Stainless base and double-riveted handles add durability
Cons
Heat is weaker in the gap between burners
Bulky to store and a tight fit in many dishwashers
Metal utensils can scratch the nonstick
Not stainless steel, despite what many searches assume
All-Clad sells two double burner griddles, and both are built the same basic way: a heavy aluminum body for fast heat spread, a nonstick cooking surface, and stainless handles. That is a common layout for large nonstick griddles because aluminum conducts heat quickly and keeps weight manageable.
The hard anodizing on the exterior matters too. The chemistry is involved, but the practical result is a tougher, scratch-resistant outer shell than bare aluminum, and that is the scratch resistance the maker backs.
Size and fit across two burners (13 x 20 in)
The cooking surface is 13 x 20 inches, with an overall footprint of 21.3 x 13.2 x 3.9 inches for the HA1 and 22.1 x 13.4 x 3.8 inches for the NS Pro. That length spans two side-by-side burners on most 30 inch ranges, with a little overhang at each end.
The size is a double-edged trait. It is huge for protein plus vegetables, but it is a tight fit in many dishwashers and bulky to store. Measure your cabinet before you buy, not after.
Handles and weight
The handles are double-riveted stainless steel with a comfort grip, and they sit at the two short ends where you grab the pan. The maker lists the weight as 5.6 for the HA1 and 5.56 for the NS Pro, but the page gives no unit, so we will not guess pounds or kilograms.
Warp resistance and underside
Warping over time is the occasional problem on large aluminum griddles of this kind, so watch for rocking on a flat cooktop. Product and collection descriptions do not consistently identify the base construction of these rectangular griddles. We could not verify a separate stainless steel underside, so we would not rely on that claim when judging warp resistance. We have no independent flatness measurements for the HA1 or NS Pro, so treat warp resistance as a design goal backed by the lifetime warranty, rather than a proven result.
Pros
Hard-anodized shell resists scratching better than bare aluminum
Double-riveted stainless handles provide a secure grip
Cons
The nonstick coating is the consumable part and will wear first
Large aluminum griddles can warp, so check for rocking
Stainless steel handles attach to the hard-anodized aluminum body; the cooking surface is nonstick.
Heat Performance and Even Heating
With the build covered, heat is the make-or-break test for any griddle that sits across two burners. On the ridged HA1 grill pan, heat is strongest over the two burner centers, and meat needs moving around a little to even out browning. That is how two-burner pans behave in general, and the aluminum body only reduces the effect rather than removing it.
We treat the hot spots as part of the design and plan around them: shuffling food evens out browning, and a bridge burner on a glass cooktop helps. A full package of thick-cut bacon and a package of sausage links fit on the 13 x 20 surface and cook at the same time, with good heat spread for a pan that size.
Gas, electric and induction compatibility
On gas and standard electric, the All-Clad works as intended. On induction, it does not. The maker explicitly excludes the double burner griddle from induction on both the HA1 and the NS Pro.
If you cook on induction, skip this pan and look at a clad stainless or hybrid option from the comparison section.
Warning. Do not run the All-Clad double burner griddle over a single oversized burner, and do not use metal utensils. Either can shorten its life or shake your confidence in the warranty.
Pancakes, bacon, eggs and smash burgers
Pancakes and eggs are where this pan shines. The nonstick releases both without sticking, and the long surface means you can do the whole brunch in one go.
Smash burgers are a harder sell, since nonstick will not build the fond that stainless or cast iron does. Use cast iron when you want a crust.
Tip. Preheat the griddle over medium for a few minutes before the first pancake, and use a thin swipe of oil rather than a heavy pour. Even preheating is the best fix for the gap between burners.
A full brunch fits on one surface, with the slower items parked over the burner gap.
Nonstick Coating, Cleaning and Durability
Once the heat is managed, cleanup is the other half of the experience, and it is the second reason to buy a griddle like this. Food releases without a fight, and a soft sponge with soap rinses the surface clean. The maker rates the HA1 as dishwasher safe but recommends hand washing to keep the finish looking new; our advice is that it can go in the dishwasher, but hand washing will help it last longer.
As for durability, the PTFE surface is the part that will wear. Nonstick coatings on pans in this class can show wear after a few years of regular use. The metal body can outlast the coating, and the Limited Lifetime warranty covers defects in the pan, not normal wear of the nonstick. Plan for the coating to be the consumable part.
Utensils and care
Use plastic, nylon, silicone, or wooden utensils. Metal can scratch the nonstick. The NS Pro care notes add two more rules: skip nonstick cooking spray and avoid high heat.
Hand washing keeps the finish looking new, even though the maker rates the pan dishwasher safe.
All-Clad vs Stainless Competitors
After the nonstick coating and its care, the remaining question is whether another pan suits you better. If the nonstick surface or the induction exclusion rules the All-Clad out, four other double burner griddles are worth a look. They sit at very different prices, and each solves a different problem.
Criteria
All-Clad HA1 / NS Pro
Hestan Provisions
Cuisinart MultiClad Pro
Lodge Pro-Grid
HexClad
Cooking surface
PTFE nonstick
Stainless
Nonstick interior over stainless-clad
Seasoned cast iron
Stainless and ceramic hybrid
Size
13 x 20 in
21 x 13 in
10 x 18 in
20 x 10.5 in
18 x 11 in
Induction
No
Yes
Yes
Check your cooktop
Yes
Oven
500F
600F
Not verified
Oven safe
900F
Warranty
Limited Lifetime
Lifetime
Lifetime
Not verified
Lifetime
Our rating
4.1
4.0
3.8
4.0
3.6
Hestan Provisions tri-ply stainless
Hestan is the closest thing to the stainless All-Clad that the search is looking for. It is a tri-ply stainless steel pan over a thick aluminum core, with a stainless cooking surface and a drip channel. It works on all cooktops including induction, and it is oven and broiler safe to 600F.
The cooking surface is about 21 x 13 inches and the pan weighs about 6.2 lbs. Retailers list different dimensions under overlapping model numbers, so check the exact model number before you order. It sits at the premium end of the field. Hestan advises hand washing.
Hestan is the right choice if you want a stainless sear and induction, and you are fine paying about double the All-Clad.
Cuisinart MultiClad Pro
The Cuisinart is a 10 x 18 inch triple-ply pan with an aluminum core, a brushed stainless exterior, and a nonstick interior. It works on induction and has riveted stainless handles. Our full Cuisinart MultiClad Pro double burner griddle review goes deeper.
It makes pancakes and then scrambled eggs in the same pan with no sticking, though the middle of quesadillas browns darker than the edges. On induction it works but needs a medium preheat and a little shifting of the pan, otherwise heat is uneven across the gap. Some units arrive slightly off flat and rock on induction, while others stay flat for years.
The stainless handles can get hot on gas, and the nonstick can wear after about four years of regular use. It is a budget-friendly pick. Retailers disagree on dishwasher-safe versus hand wash, and the maker's page marks the model discontinued, so confirm availability first.
The Cuisinart works on induction, but it needs a medium preheat and a little shifting.
Cast iron (Lodge) and hybrid (HexClad)
The Lodge Pro-Grid is a 20 x 10.5 inch reversible cast iron grill and griddle, pre-seasoned, and safe on the stovetop, in the oven, and over a campfire. It is PFAS-free because it is just iron and oil, and it is the cheapest option here.
It is very heavy, holds heat well, and sears with grill marks. It is also harder to wash if you avoid soap, and it splatters badly with bacon. A new Lodge needs several seasoning rounds before it releases food, and unseasoned, eggs stick. Check your cooktop before you buy, since a heavy iron slab needs a level, sturdy surface.
The HexClad is an 18 x 11 inch hybrid with a tri-ply aluminum core and a laser-etched stainless and TerraBond ceramic surface. It is induction friendly, takes metal utensils, and is oven safe to 900F. It sits in the mid-priced band.
The catch is flatness. HexClad's griddle can warp within a few uses on induction or glass-top at medium heat, leaving it rocking and only touching at the edges. It also takes metal utensils and cleans easily, but some pans stick unless you keep the heat lower than usual.
Who Should Buy It (and Who Should Skip It)
The fit criteria are short. This griddle suits cooks with gas or standard electric ranges who make weekend breakfasts for four or more and want easy sponge cleanup, along with a Limited Lifetime warranty from a long-established cookware brand.
Skip it if you want a stainless cooking surface or plan to use metal spatulas. Skip it too if your cabinet space is tight or your dishwasher is small, because the size is the one thing you cannot work around. Cooks who want stainless with a sear should look at the Hestan, and cooks who want cast iron should look at the Lodge.
How to Choose a Double Burner Griddle
Start with your cooktop, then pick the surface, then pick the size. That order saves you from buying a pan that cannot work on your stove.
Material, size, handles, cooktop compatibility
Cooktop first. Induction needs a magnetic base and a maker that explicitly lists the griddle as compatible. Gas and standard electric will take almost anything, but a glass top needs a flat base.
Surface second. Nonstick is easy to clean and forgiving with eggs, but the coating wears. Stainless and hybrid surfaces take metal utensils and build fond, but food sticks more. Cast iron sears best and needs seasoning.
Size third. A 13 x 20 inch pan fits a full brunch, while an 18 x 11 inch pan is about half the surface. Check the cooking size, not just the overall footprint, and measure your storage space.
Handles last. Stainless handles can get hot on gas. Look for riveted handles and plan for a pot holder.
FAQ
Is it safe to use the griddle over a single oversized burner?
The maker sells it as a double burner griddle, and we found nothing in its HA1 or NS Pro pages approving use over one large burner. We would not do it, since the pan is built to be heated across two burners and concentrated heat is the opposite of the even preheat we recommend.
Does the NS Pro coating justify the premium over the HA1?
The NS Pro adds a 3-layer PTFE coating bonded with ceramic plasma and costs a little more on the maker's site. We have no independent wear data for either coating, so we treat the premium as optional.
Can it go in a 500F oven with food on it?
The maker rates both pans oven safe to 500F and says to avoid the broiler. The NS Pro care notes also say to avoid high heat, so we would keep oven use well below the ceiling to protect the nonstick.
Can you use nonstick cooking spray on it?
The NS Pro care notes say to skip nonstick cooking spray. We apply the same rule to the HA1 and use a thin swipe of oil instead.
Is the All-Clad nonstick PFAS-free?
The maker discloses that the surface is PTFE and makes no explicit PFAS-free claim, so we do not call it PFAS-free. If that matters to you, cast iron such as the Lodge is the clear alternative.
Final Verdict
Two details are worth adding to the verdict above. The NS Pro costs a little more on the maker's site and adds a 3-layer PTFE coating bonded with ceramic plasma, a premium that only makes sense if you want the extra coating layers. And for induction kitchens, the Cuisinart is the cheapest way in, though the maker's page marks it discontinued, so confirm availability first.
