Tip #6 is my new favorite step. I never used to do this. Quick wipe down with water and a thin layer of oil on the entire griddle before cooking makes so much sense to keep the griddle clean and evenly seasoned.
Wish I watched this before using my griddle. My son bought me a blackstone after hurricane Helena damage western North Carolina. He was hungry and we had no electric for 11+ days. We still don't have internet yet but the phones can now play a video with lots of buffering but i had to watch this video. Thank you for these videos. They help a lot
@RuaWaterwalker thank you. I'm making winter hats for the kids in my county that's still doesn't have electricity or homes. The big problem now is dcf is taking kids from their families in the places harvest hit. Its so wrong. They still need a lot of help. I just got my internet back a week ago. Over a month lol but there are areas hot harder and still need help. Blankets, warm clothes , Heaters etc.
@@Mamma_Kinzie oh my word, taking the kids, tgis breaks my heart, Lord, is there something you need? I don't how I could help right now, but I can 🙏 and see.
Welcome to the Blackstone family! Love Blackstone products. We have had our BS Griddle since 2015, gave it to my husband for his birthday. He still uses it everyday, although we have 4 more BS griddles in various sizes, as well as the E series indoor griddle. We have loved BS for a long time and it’s our go to grill for our every day use. My best tip is to use it often and it seasonings itself more and more after each use. Don’t get discouraged if food sticks on the first couple uses, just keep cooking. Season it well, clean it properly, keep it away from water, treat it like your favorite cast iron pan and it will treat you well for years to come. BS UA-cam is your friend for great recipes and cleaning tips.
Hi BB . I agree with having everything ready before you head out to the Blackstone but in my situation it’s better to do most things on my Patio. I do most of the cooking which my wife loves but I’m messy. When I cut up veggies it gets ugly inside especially Cabbage. I cut it outside & I use my leaf blower to clean up .
Love that 😂 when I say prep I mean just get all your ingredients gathered! I do most my cutting and mixing and such outside too! But hate to have to run back in and out for how many utensils or whatever I may have forgot! Also love keeping the kitchen clean for your wife!!!
One thing I have learned over the past couple of years with my Blackstone is most cooks are done on low to medium heat. It’s easier to add more heat when needed by either turning a burner up or turning on another burner.
I cook every Saturday evening. I've cooked with charcoal and with in-direct heat, I finally got use to a gas grill and cooked for years on it. I have a master built smoker that I don't use near as much anymore since I bought a Blackstone 36". I'd rather cook on it than anything else. Thanks for the heads up on the onions. Good Idea. My son-in-law has one also and has rust issues. He bought one with the Blackstone lid and I noticed there is a huge area for air to get to the griddle when not in use. We live in the humid South. So I opted for a custom aluminum cover that lays close to the top edges. I don't have those issues. I also bought a heavy duty plastic tote that just fits on the shelf under the griddle to store anything needed to cook on the griddle . Like I said before, I really like cooking on my griddle!
Wooo hoo just got my first Blackstone !! My dad would take his camping and I had so much fun !! Now I get to kick at camp or at home for fun or meal preps✌🏻!!!!!
Hi there from Bright Spots! My 36in Blackstone Griddle was a Fathers Day gift from my wife this year. It is a new part of my channel and a blast to cook on. Thank you for sharing your great videos! Happy griddling!
When I started using my 1st griddle I got a laser temp gage and a digital meat thermometer. I would google the proper temp to cook foods at and what the ideal temp of the meat for my desired doneness. Made life easy cooking on the griddle.
Betty, Your videos are always inspiring! You make me feel like trying something new on my griddle every time I watch you. Thanks for sharing and thanks for your enthusiasm.
Just built my 36” BS & I’m excited to season it tomorrow!!! Glad to have caught the onion trick!!( I seasoned & used the one at my job, wish I knew that tip then) fell in ❤!!!
I started out prepping everything inside but then I bought a bakers rack to keep all of my cooking utensils, domes, rings and such. it has a place to hold my spices and a cutting board. I am now able to do everything right by the grill
I just bought my FIRST Blackstone griddle and I absolutely cannot wait to cook kabobs on it!!! Thanks for the tips and tricks, can't wait to get searing!!
My tip is learn where your hot zones and cooler zones are like you mentioned. I know the spots that cook hotter and learn to manage them. Knowing that some things will cook a little faster on those hot zones.
I bought a laser temperature gun so I could see which parts get the hottest. Honestly you will get an idea once you cook for a little bit even without the gun.
A tip I learned that I love is to take a loaf of sliced bread and place it over your griddle. Let it cook for about 5 minutes, flip the bread, and it'll tell you where your hot spots are
We bought a 30 inch Blackstone last July...sorry to say it's still in it's box. We live in Phoenix, Arizona...we don't do much cooking outside when it's already 115 degrees (f). I hope to open it up this month. El Mirage, Arizona
New griddle owner. Great video. Thank you. I had no idea there was so much involved in cooking on a Blackstone. I wanted something to take my cooking out of the kitchen..as well as when camping or boondocking. This may be a bit more time-consuming than I want to tackle.
Happy New Year, Dez!…. Yeah, I have to “prep”, too… but like the one who said everything done on patio outside, I need to do some stuff outside to… otherwise it’s too much to carry outside to keep the cooking time in check… biggest issue is when I forgot something three times while the food is cooking! Marathon racing to keep from burning on this hot surface-even on lo/med lo… I have a church project imminently due…with the threat of snow 17 Jan…sent a certain “somebody” an email with previous year’s project images for any suggestions to switch up…haven’t heard from yet…😔
Take your time with getting accessories for your Blackstone!! You can spend a fortune on tons of items that will barely use if ever. Overall buckle up because a Blackstone is one of the best things you can own to cook on!!! I put off getting one for years but finally got a 17” to take camping. Since then I’ve barely cooked on anything else. Home, tailgates, parties,there is always something to throw on the blackstone and rock everyone’s tastebuds!!
Loved the Video I was a cook for years, I do agree with and do all you said. What I will say to new owners don't be intimidated you are not going to hurt the griddle. The more you cook on it the more you will learn it is just a big cook top and you don't have to cook in small batches!! I would suggest that if you are lucky enough to have a large enough area to get a small fridge to keep stuff in if not a cooler will work. I do my prep work a head of time and keep it in the outside fridge along with all my condiments.
Fantastic video with amazing tips for griddle cooking! Scrapers are a game-changer, and the advice on keeping things simple and experimenting with new dishes is spot-on. The supportive comments reflect a wonderful community of griddle enthusiasts sharing experiences and tips. Betty, you're doing an awesome job, and it's clear your viewers appreciate your expertise! Keep those delicious recipes coming, and happy griddling, everyone! 🔥 🥩 🍔 🌭 🍖 🍢 🍡 🍤 🍗 🍢 🍽 🍴 🌶 🥩
Thanks JoJo!! I’ve never cared for Desirée….I especially can’t stand Dez/Des and everyone calls me that!! Girlfriends in high school called me Betty so that kinda stuck!
Thanks for all of the info! How do you keep from getting paper towel debris all over the griddle? Also, do you clean with water before it’s hot or after it’s been warming up?
Greetings Desire/Betty..... I love my 28". Use it 1-2x/week. Flipping between that and Weber kettle. I like the BS interactiveness. You said you haven't found anything you can't cook on the BS...... Try a pizza that is NOT wafer thin...... That's all i can find this far, but I've got my Weber kettle pizza attachment for that. Griddle on girl!
I would add: Don't be afraid of damaging your griddle! That said, don't put all your weight into scraping it, but moving your spatula around, scraping to clean, spraying water on it while it's hot... you're not going to hurt it.
I received a 22 inch Blackstone as a gift on June 21, 2024. While assembling the unit a problem arose. Due to a manufacturing defect the grill would not fit onto the grill body. I notified customer support on the same day. They requested pictures of the problem which I sent that day. FOR ALMOST TWO (2) WEEKS I HEARD NOTHING FROM BLACKSTONE CUSTOMER SUPPORT. THEN AFTER TWO WEEKS THEY WANTED MORE PICTURES!! I responded that they had all the pictures they needed and should quit the runaround and send me the part! Today is July 14th and still nothing from them! They have the WORST CUSTOMER SUPPORT OF ANY COMPANY I HAVE EVER DEALT WITH AND I AM IN MY 70s!!! Good luck if you ever buy anything from this company!!
If you have a cast iron cook top ALWAYS heat your griddle on low for about 10 minutes before actually cooking. Then if you need to turn up the heat you can. This will prevent warping and cracking of the cast iron cooking surface!
I just got mine today, cant wait for it to warm up and make all sorts of food, it looks like it has opened up a new way to cook things that would have been done inside, cant wait.
Great video. Thank you. Just subscribed. Newby here. Just got mine last week. Used it fist time last night. Made 3 packs of chicken tenders. Like you said, I was scared about the temp, so I cooked it low and slow. Turned out great. Any suggestions for a meat thermometer? Also, woke up realizing I did not apply a coat of oil after cleaning it last night. Went out this am and wiped off with a paper towel and lightly oiled. UGH!! Also, like the mats and the rack on the griddle. Thanks again.
Sooo...my question is do I need to clean and condition after that first conditioning since you recommend using the onions? So. clean with soapy water, season, cook the onions then clean?
New Blackstone owner here. I just got it. I haven't put it together yet, but I'm so looking forward to cooking on it. Thanks for the tips!! Now, if I can just stop buying accessories that I know I'll use 🤦🏾
What kind of paper towels/towels do you guys use to season or reapply oil following cooks? I bought specific paper towels that people recommended that wouldn't burn away or leave residue. First swipe during seasoning scorched the paper towel and left debris behind. Lowered the heat and tried again and it just didn't matter. Very frustrating.
We just purchased a 36" Blackstone griddle on July 4th (how American is that?!) and have enjoyed two delicious meals on it already. I watched your popcorn video and noticed a sliding metal cover for the grease drain. Where did you get that??
I just ppurchased my first blackstone griddle and I have a question for anyone who can help me please? I used the BS seasoning and conditioner, but did I do something WRONG already? Is it supposed to be smooth bc if so, I MESSED up Already??? If I did mess up can Anyone HELP me fix it? Please and Thank you. I might CRY if I messed it up before even getting to use it. LOVE all the videos and yes I absolutely am following. Thanks for all your help, I think I may NEEEEED it.
I read somewhere that heating things up in pans (tip #9) can cause the griddle surface to warp as the pans tend to pull more heat...so, don't need to worry about that after all?
Love the Phillies shirt. I love my Blackstone but unfortunately I bought mine when they changed the design to where the drip tray was moved to a channel uo front. Makes it hard to clean so I don't use it as much I like.
I’ve done the onion trick for years on my carbon cookware. Although I’ve always been told to use course salt along with onions. I honestly don’t know if the salt helps or hurts. Any ideas?
Hi. Question. On every Diner their grills are cleaned shiny grey. Blackstone you char it like a cast iron skillet. Why does blackstone takes this approach ?? Love your videos!!!
Most commercial grill tops are stainless steel, not cast iron. I worked at a Wendy's through high school and WOW did we have to scrub and scrape that thing to make it shiny for the next day. A cast iron grill top like this should turn black when you "season" it and remain black.
I just got my blacktop for Christmas and when I say I am infatuated and in love but honestly I got a 22 inch and it's entirely too small for somebody like me that loves to cook every single day.. My birthday is in a month hopefully I can get somebody to buy me a 36-inch
@BlackstoneBetty play I love to cook that is my life that is my passion I have to get a bigger griddle and then I'll just have two lol.. And yes I know I seen it awesome
Tip #6 is my new favorite step. I never used to do this. Quick wipe down with water and a thin layer of oil on the entire griddle before cooking makes so much sense to keep the griddle clean and evenly seasoned.
I recently got my FIRST Blackstone griddle and as I type "how to use griddle?" YOUR video popped up and now I'm HOOKED thank you miss Betty💜🙏🏾
Wish I watched this before using my griddle. My son bought me a blackstone after hurricane Helena damage western North Carolina. He was hungry and we had no electric for 11+ days. We still don't have internet yet but the phones can now play a video with lots of buffering but i had to watch this video. Thank you for these videos. They help a lot
Our prayers to you & your family and all affected by such a terrible storm!
@RuaWaterwalker thank you. I'm making winter hats for the kids in my county that's still doesn't have electricity or homes. The big problem now is dcf is taking kids from their families in the places harvest hit. Its so wrong. They still need a lot of help. I just got my internet back a week ago. Over a month lol but there are areas hot harder and still need help. Blankets, warm clothes , Heaters etc.
@@Mamma_Kinzie oh my word, taking the kids, tgis breaks my heart, Lord, is there something you need? I don't how I could help right now, but I can 🙏 and see.
Got my Blackstone 36in griddle for father's day and I'm in love with it.
Welcome to the Blackstone family! Love Blackstone products. We have had our BS Griddle since 2015, gave it to my husband for his birthday. He still uses it everyday, although we have 4 more BS griddles in various sizes, as well as the E series indoor griddle. We have loved BS for a long time and it’s our go to grill for our every day use. My best tip is to use it often and it seasonings itself more and more after each use. Don’t get discouraged if food sticks on the first couple uses, just keep cooking. Season it well, clean it properly, keep it away from water, treat it like your favorite cast iron pan and it will treat you well for years to come. BS UA-cam is your friend for great recipes and cleaning tips.
Very true!! Perfect advice!!
Great advice!
Hi BB . I agree with having everything ready before you head out to the Blackstone but in my situation it’s better to do most things on my Patio. I do most of the cooking which my wife loves but I’m messy. When I cut up veggies it gets ugly inside especially Cabbage. I cut it outside & I use my leaf blower to clean up .
Love that 😂 when I say prep I mean just get all your ingredients gathered! I do most my cutting and mixing and such outside too! But hate to have to run back in and out for how many utensils or whatever I may have forgot! Also love keeping the kitchen clean for your wife!!!
LOL leaf blower and grilling, that’s right up my alley. 😂
One thing I have learned over the past couple of years with my Blackstone is most cooks are done on low to medium heat. It’s easier to add more heat when needed by either turning a burner up or turning on another burner.
True! Great advice!
100%
I’m a new griddle owner and tonight I made first cook, I even recorded it, so silly! I’ll be watching you, yay!!
I just got mine today... will be seasoning and baptizing tomorrow! I am so excited about this thing!
Welcome to Griddle Nation!
Picked mine up over the weekend. Building today, seasoning and "baptizing" tomorrow 😂.. hows it been so far??
Great tips Betty. Having everything ready b4 hand is paramount. The term for this is Mise en place.
That is correct!
Just got my hubby the 28" griddle. We're assembling it today and can't wait to start grilling. Your tips are fantastic! Thank you!
Not a new Blackstone owner but the pre-oiling food tip was new to me. Not sure how I missed that. Thanks.
I cook every Saturday evening. I've cooked with charcoal and with in-direct heat, I finally got use to a gas grill and cooked for years on it. I have a master built smoker that I don't use near as much anymore since I bought a Blackstone 36". I'd rather cook on it than anything else. Thanks for the heads up on the onions. Good Idea. My son-in-law has one also and has rust issues. He bought one with the Blackstone lid and I noticed there is a huge area for air to get to the griddle when not in use. We live in the humid South. So I opted for a custom aluminum cover that lays close to the top edges. I don't have those issues. I also bought a heavy duty plastic tote that just fits on the shelf under the griddle to store anything needed to cook on the griddle . Like I said before, I really like cooking on my griddle!
Love this ❤
Scrapers are the best!! Also it’s hard to mess up a griddle - just keep cooking and trying new stuff! Love the air fryer too - just awesome.
We couldn't have said it better ourselves!
Just got my new Blackstone for Father’s Day. Love these tips
Wooo hoo just got my first Blackstone !! My dad would take his camping and I had so much fun !! Now I get to kick at camp or at home for fun or meal preps✌🏻!!!!!
Welcome to #griddlenation!
Hi there from Bright Spots! My 36in Blackstone Griddle was a Fathers Day gift from my wife this year. It is a new part of my channel and a blast to cook on. Thank you for sharing your great videos! Happy griddling!
Yes, thank you very much. The sulfur is a catalyst for the esterification reaction which provides a wonderful coating on the surface
When I started using my 1st griddle I got a laser temp gage and a digital meat thermometer. I would google the proper temp to cook foods at and what the ideal temp of the meat for my desired doneness. Made life easy cooking on the griddle.
Love that! Great advice!
You are the prettiest cook on UA-cam. Love the eyes
Just bought my Blackstone and SO ready to get started.
Betty, Your videos are always inspiring! You make me feel like trying something new on my griddle every time I watch you. Thanks for sharing and thanks for your enthusiasm.
Just built my 36” BS & I’m excited to season it tomorrow!!! Glad to have caught the onion trick!!( I seasoned & used the one at my job, wish I knew that tip then) fell in ❤!!!
Betty coming in with allllll the best recipes and tips!!!! Yesss I love the scrapers, I use them for cooking a lot.😃 ❤❤❤❤ Your the best 🧡🧡🧡🧡🖤
Gotta love them scrapers!! You are the BEST to all of us!! Thanks Nae!!
Thanks, Nae!
these are great tips i can't wait to use mine!!
I have to agree that making a game plan and prepping out your cooks are important! Enjoy your Blackstones and have fun with it ✌️
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
I started out prepping everything inside but then I bought a bakers rack to keep all of my cooking utensils, domes, rings and such. it has a place to hold my spices and a cutting board. I am now able to do everything right by the grill
I just bought my FIRST Blackstone griddle and I absolutely cannot wait to cook kabobs on it!!! Thanks for the tips and tricks, can't wait to get searing!!
You are great I wish I could cook like you wife said my cooking is getting better thank you
My tip is learn where your hot zones and cooler zones are like you mentioned. I know the spots that cook hotter and learn to manage them. Knowing that some things will cook a little faster on those hot zones.
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That's a great one!
How do you find your hot zones?
I bought a laser temperature gun so I could see which parts get the hottest. Honestly you will get an idea once you cook for a little bit even without the gun.
I just got my Blackstone as a graduation gift and im so excited to use it!
Betty love your videos. We are still learning to use ours. Always look forward to all the Blackstone videos.
Thank you so much ❤ we glad you’re part of Griddle Nation!!
A tip I learned that I love is to take a loaf of sliced bread and place it over your griddle. Let it cook for about 5 minutes, flip the bread, and it'll tell you where your hot spots are
Ohhh that’s a great tip!!
You can do that with frozen biscuits as well.
@@robertcurfman6063 good one!
Absolutely!
I’ll use my thermo gun
We bought a 30 inch Blackstone last July...sorry to say it's still in it's box. We live in Phoenix, Arizona...we don't do much cooking outside when it's already 115 degrees (f). I hope to open it up this month.
El Mirage, Arizona
We hope you open it up and get to griddling soon!
Welcome all new BlackStone family members. My Griddle is my 2nd favorite cooker on my deck. It's been 4 years of love
🙌🏼 love to hear that!!
New griddle owner. Great video. Thank you. I had no idea there was so much involved in cooking on a Blackstone. I wanted something to take my cooking out of the kitchen..as well as when camping or boondocking. This may be a bit more time-consuming than I want to tackle.
The more you use it, the more experience you'll get. It's quick cooking most of the time. Clean up gets easier too
Thank you Blackstone Betty that was good to know
Thanks for watching ❤
Happy New Year, Dez!…. Yeah, I have to “prep”, too… but like the one who said everything done on patio outside, I need to do some stuff outside to… otherwise it’s too much to carry outside to keep the cooking time in check… biggest issue is when I forgot something three times while the food is cooking! Marathon racing to keep from burning on this hot surface-even on lo/med lo…
I have a church project imminently due…with the threat of snow 17 Jan…sent a certain “somebody” an email with previous year’s project images for any suggestions to switch up…haven’t heard from yet…😔
Bought the non stick ultimate and non stick was flaking off edges day one so they sent me a new griddle top ! Now i have two tops. Sweet !
My son bought me a 36 Omni, so excited to start using it! Following your seasoning video .
Just bought a 28" for my wife's birthday. Thanks for the video! The only issue I had was the edges and corners are not seasoning.
Take your time with getting accessories for your Blackstone!! You can spend a fortune on tons of items that will barely use if ever.
Overall buckle up because a Blackstone is one of the best things you can own to cook on!!!
I put off getting one for years but finally got a 17” to take camping. Since then I’ve barely cooked on anything else. Home, tailgates, parties,there is always something to throw on the blackstone and rock everyone’s tastebuds!!
Rock everyone’s taste buds 🤘🏼 I love that!!!
I appreciate this video! I am getting ready to add a couple of Blackstone’s to my BBQ stand and my customers can’t wait 😊.
We're so happy to hear that. Thanks for watching!
Just about to launch my Blackstone experience with a hand me down that needs some serious TLC to the cook top. Great tips!
Best tip I have…don’t oven think it and just enjoy
Easier said than done for so many, however it’s such a great tip!! If you’re not having fun than you’re doing it wrong!
Loved the Video I was a cook for years, I do agree with and do all you said. What I will say to new owners don't be intimidated you are not going to hurt the griddle. The more you cook on it the more you will learn it is just a big cook top and you don't have to cook in small batches!! I would suggest that if you are lucky enough to have a large enough area to get a small fridge to keep stuff in if not a cooler will work. I do my prep work a head of time and keep it in the outside fridge along with all my condiments.
You are awesome Mary!!! Great tip too!
🔥 🔥 🔥
Great tips, I have never used the Blackstone seasoning but will next trip to Walmart to pick some up
Awesome! So glad to hear this!
You’ll love it !
Just bought my first Blackstone griddle, cant wait to use it!!!
Wow Wow Wow so incredibly helpful
Love to hear this!
Just got one for my birthday a few days ago thank you for the tips this will help so much
Thanks for the tips.
Thanks for watching ❤
Fantastic video with amazing tips for griddle cooking! Scrapers are a game-changer, and the advice on keeping things simple and experimenting with new dishes is spot-on. The supportive comments reflect a wonderful community of griddle enthusiasts sharing experiences and tips. Betty, you're doing an awesome job, and it's clear your viewers appreciate your expertise! Keep those delicious recipes coming, and happy griddling, everyone! 🔥 🥩 🍔 🌭 🍖 🍢 🍡 🍤 🍗 🍢 🍽 🍴 🌶 🥩
Hey Betty,I love the name Dezeray ❤.
Blackstone owners are lucky to have you!
JO JO IN VT 💞
Thanks JoJo!! I’ve never cared for Desirée….I especially can’t stand Dez/Des and everyone calls me that!! Girlfriends in high school called me Betty so that kinda stuck!
Thanks for watching, Jo Jo!
Thanks for all of the info! How do you keep from getting paper towel debris all over the griddle? Also, do you clean with water before it’s hot or after it’s been warming up?
Did you ever find an answer to this? I am newer and the paper towel “fuzzies” bother me
I use the blue shop towels. Much stronger
Looks good already Betty, tks for tips!
Great video. You are such a good personality.
I think it's best not to over think cooking on a Blackstone griddle. Treat it like a cast iron skillet.
Exactly ❤
Thank you! I just bought a blackstone and am looking forward to it.
Something I have personally experienced is low flame. This can be resolved by opening the propane tank slowly giving you back that full flame 🔥
Absolutely! Knowing how to reset your regulator is a great thing!
the shelf under the griddle is a great plate warmer
Biggest tip…. Watch BB’s videos! Birria tacos are the bomb 😋.
Heck yea ❤❤❤
Low and slow is especially important with bacon. It minimizes spatter and cooks way more evenly.
CJ is real good at the walk of shame🤣🤣
I think it’s just Nate’s house, even when I’m cooking there I end up having multiple walks of shame. OR maybe they are just setting me up 🤔🤭🤪🤭
@@BlackstoneBetty ha ha ha, you may be on to something there, as Nate is also no stranger to the walk of shame
use an infra-red thermometer gun to check/know the temp of the griddle surface.
Great advice
Thank you for the video. It was very helpful and informative.
Happy New Year @BlackStoneBetty! How do I get one of those aprons?
That was a gift sent by Hedley and Bennett! They make really nice aprons!!
@@BlackstoneBetty I know. I have a Traeger apron from Hedley & Bennett. Maybe they’ll do an official collab with Blackstone.
If you want to use bbq sauce to coat your food like chicken, put down a sheet of heavy duty foil and sauce the food on it. Saves time on clean up!
Great idea!
Cook on the aluminum foil/Blackstone?
@@farahmiller9849
Greetings Desire/Betty.....
I love my 28". Use it 1-2x/week.
Flipping between that and Weber kettle.
I like the BS interactiveness.
You said you haven't found anything you can't cook on the BS...... Try a pizza that is NOT wafer thin...... That's all i can find this far, but I've got my Weber kettle pizza attachment for that.
Griddle on girl!
Ty for an informative video. Great tips!
My camper came with a Suburban Griddle. Can I use this same cleaning, seasoning procedures?..
If I’m only going to use two of the four burners do I still add a thin layer of oil to the whole area or just where the burners are on?
I would add: Don't be afraid of damaging your griddle! That said, don't put all your weight into scraping it, but moving your spatula around, scraping to clean, spraying water on it while it's hot... you're not going to hurt it.
Great tips!
I received a 22 inch Blackstone as a gift on June 21, 2024. While assembling the unit a problem arose. Due to a manufacturing defect the grill would not fit onto the grill body. I notified customer support on the same day. They requested pictures of the problem which I sent that day. FOR ALMOST TWO (2) WEEKS I HEARD NOTHING FROM BLACKSTONE CUSTOMER SUPPORT. THEN AFTER TWO WEEKS THEY WANTED MORE PICTURES!! I responded that they had all the pictures they needed and should quit the runaround and send me the part! Today is July 14th and still nothing from them! They have the WORST CUSTOMER SUPPORT OF ANY COMPANY I HAVE EVER DEALT WITH AND I AM IN MY 70s!!! Good luck if you ever buy anything from this company!!
What are you using for oil before each use?
If you have a cast iron cook top ALWAYS heat your griddle on low for about 10 minutes before actually cooking. Then if you need to turn up the heat you can. This will prevent warping and cracking of the cast iron cooking surface!
I just got mine today, cant wait for it to warm up and make all sorts of food, it looks like it has opened up a new way to cook things that would have been done inside, cant wait.
Great video. Thank you. Just subscribed. Newby here. Just got mine last week. Used it fist time last night. Made 3 packs of chicken tenders. Like you said, I was scared about the temp, so I cooked it low and slow. Turned out great. Any suggestions for a meat thermometer? Also, woke up realizing I did not apply a coat of oil after cleaning it last night. Went out this am and wiped off with a paper towel and lightly oiled. UGH!! Also, like the mats and the rack on the griddle. Thanks again.
What kind of oil to use right before you started cooking? What kind of oil to use after the final cleaning, before putting it away until next cook?
Hello …knew to my grill blackstone can I put a big pan on my grill to cook my soup thank you
Tip for new griddlers, if there is ever any doubt or worry about the state of your griddle’s seasoning… cook more bacon.
Great video thx what is your favorite oil to cook with?
Do you let it cool in between the 4 or 5 seasoning layers??
Sooo...my question is do I need to clean and condition after that first conditioning since you recommend using the onions? So. clean with soapy water, season, cook the onions then clean?
Just got one I love it cook great
I use avocado oil instead of olive oil due to its higher smoke temp (510 F versus 410F).
New Blackstone owner here. I just got it. I haven't put it together yet, but I'm so looking forward to cooking on it. Thanks for the tips!! Now, if I can just stop buying accessories that I know I'll use 🤦🏾
Do you all live in the south east? I’m up in WA state and it isn’t quite as friendly to cook outdoors during parts of the year! Love your tips!
It's definitely harder in the elements, but not impossible!
Thank you for everything, very interesting.
What kind of paper towels/towels do you guys use to season or reapply oil following cooks? I bought specific paper towels that people recommended that wouldn't burn away or leave residue. First swipe during seasoning scorched the paper towel and left debris behind. Lowered the heat and tried again and it just didn't matter. Very frustrating.
@ 4:30 My wife prefers to cook with a spatula and a scraper as opposed to two spatulas.
Need to find that Kraut Dog video.
Oh that’s a favorite of mine ❤
Takes practice but even practice is fun
We just purchased a 36" Blackstone griddle on July 4th (how American is that?!) and have enjoyed two delicious meals on it already. I watched your popcorn video and noticed a sliding metal cover for the grease drain. Where did you get that??
I just ppurchased my first blackstone griddle and I have a question for anyone who can help me please? I used the BS seasoning and conditioner, but did I do something WRONG already? Is it supposed to be smooth bc if so, I MESSED up Already??? If I did mess up can Anyone HELP me fix it? Please and Thank you. I might CRY if I messed it up before even getting to use it. LOVE all the videos and yes I absolutely am following. Thanks for all your help, I think I may NEEEEED it.
I read somewhere that heating things up in pans (tip #9) can cause the griddle surface to warp as the pans tend to pull more heat...so, don't need to worry about that after all?
Love the Phillies shirt. I love my Blackstone but unfortunately I bought mine when they changed the design to where the drip tray was moved to a channel uo front. Makes it hard to clean so I don't use it as much I like.
I’ve done the onion trick for years on my carbon cookware. Although I’ve always been told to use course salt along with onions. I honestly don’t know if the salt helps or hurts. Any ideas?
Great tips. So glad I found this video before I started out. Seasoning right now following Betty Method :) Thank you
Hi. Question. On every Diner their grills are cleaned shiny grey. Blackstone you char it like a cast iron skillet. Why does blackstone takes this approach ??
Love your videos!!!
Most commercial grill tops are stainless steel, not cast iron. I worked at a Wendy's through high school and WOW did we have to scrub and scrape that thing to make it shiny for the next day. A cast iron grill top like this should turn black when you "season" it and remain black.
Hi, could you tell me what the single burner grill you’re using in the video is?
I just got my blacktop for Christmas and when I say I am infatuated and in love but honestly I got a 22 inch and it's entirely too small for somebody like me that loves to cook every single day..
My birthday is in a month hopefully I can get somebody to buy me a 36-inch
The 22 is great I agree but bigger is better 😂 I just posted a new 36 inch model I’m obsessed with on my Instagram! I hope you get your 36 ❤
@BlackstoneBetty play I love to cook that is my life that is my passion I have to get a bigger griddle and then I'll just have two lol..
And yes I know I seen it awesome
🎵🎵Whoa Blackstone Betty, bam bah lamb 🎶🎵