Cuisinart PurelySear 12" Hybrid Stainless Steel Griddle — 12-inch Flat Griddle with ArmorGuard Surface, Oven-Safe to 500°F

This flat, 12-inch FusionPlus griddle combines exposed stainless-steel cooking peaks with ceramic support valleys to deliver the high-heat contact you expect from stainless steel while easing cleanup with a reinforced ceramic matrix. Designed for tasks like smash burgers, pancakes, bacon by the pound, and multi-sandwich batches, it gives you direct heat contact across a broad surface and tolerates metal utensils thanks to a rugged ArmorGuard interior.

How does this griddle achieve real sear and browning?

The PurelySear hybrid surface leaves small stainless-steel peaks exposed so food touches metal directly for Maillard reactions, while ceramic-filled valleys sit underneath to stabilize the layer and improve release. Proper preheating activates the peaks so crusts form quickly without sticking.

• Exposed stainless peaks for direct, high-heat contact and browning.
• Ceramic valleys under the surface to reinforce durability and assist release.
• Recommended preheat on medium-low for ~2 minutes, then add oil or butter.

Will it stand up to metal utensils and heavy use?

Yes—the ArmorGuard interior uses raised stainless-steel ridges that resist wear from metal, silicone, wood, or nylon tools, so you can flip and press foods without worrying about surface damage. The construction is intended for everyday cooking and aggressive techniques like smashing burgers.

• Durable stainless-steel peaks built for metal-utensil use.
• Flat, wall-free design supports flipping, pressing, and sliding food.
• Dishwasher-safe for convenience, though hand washing preserves finish longer.

What stovetops and temperatures can I use it on?

The pan’s aluminum core is fully encapsulated in stainless steel for quick, even heating across gas, electric, glass-top, and induction ranges. It’s oven-safe up to 500°F (not for broiler use), so you can start on the stovetop and finish in the oven when recipes call for it.

• Compatible with gas, electric, glass-top, and induction stovetops.
• Oven-safe to 500°F; not recommended under a broiler.
• Aluminum core ensures rapid, uniform heat distribution through the base.

How do I get the best results and keep it looking great?

Preheat the griddle on medium-low for about two minutes before adding a small amount of oil or butter—this readies the stainless-steel peaks for proper searing and helps food release. Clean it in the dishwasher if you like, but occasional hand washing and polishing will prolong the stainless finish and maintain performance.

• Preheat ~2 minutes on medium-low, then add fat and food.
• Safe in dishwasher; hand washing preserves exterior shine over time.
• Use any utensil type; metal tools won’t harm the ArmorGuard surface.

Who is this for? Home cooks who want restaurant-style searing on a broad, wall-free surface will appreciate this Cuisinart griddle: it’s built for breakfasts for a crowd, high-heat burger techniques, and any recipe that benefits from direct metal contact for browning. If you need an induction-ready, oven-safe pan that tolerates daily wear and metal utensils while simplifying cleanup, this 12-inch PurelySear griddle is designed to deliver.