I've made about every samich idea I could think of. Although, a smash burger or some cheese streaks never get old, my next cook will be testing out a spatchcock chicken on the blackstone. I bought the grill grate for my weber go anywhere grill some time ago and pretty sure I could put that on top the griddle, throw the chicken on that and get some good food out of it. Good idea for a new video for you as well. You got the BBQ background that could take it to the next level.
I really enjoyed the video! He seems like a genuinely nice young man. I’d like to have him watch my first attempt at cooking on my Blackstone and drink a cold beer with me.
You sir are wonderful to watch and learn from. I've got myself the same blackstone that you have there and I will be doing this method tomorrow. Can't wait to watch future videos from you!
I fry lots of bacon in cast iron, knowing that pork does leech out the seasoning a bit; hence the white spots. I just clean and season as he said. Just remember about pork, especially chops.
@@FracDaddyBBQ No problem at all, always happy to support my fellow content creators. I am looking forward to improving on my own current video format I have uploaded and, in the future, trying to create content as good as yours in the long-term.
DAMN MAN! That's what I get for reading the instructions for seasoning my Blackstone! Mine is terrible, I am going to have to re clean and reseason my griddle! I think it's ruined! Everything is sticking and won't come off!!! This was a Christmas gift from my wife a/nd I am PISSED with the results! The food is HORRIBLE!!!
Great job Jared! Okay, Now! I will have two eggs over easy, hash browns, two sausage patties with biscuits and gravy...and one flapjack with butter and Maple syrup!🍽...LOL😂😂😂👍 Nice video Jared! thanks for sharing! Stay safe!
Leave the griddle on till it stops smoking then add another layer of oil a thin coat to answer your other question yes add a small amount of oil after you clean it to help prevent it rusting
Very helpful. I have a new Blackstone 36". I seasoned it 5 times with the Blackstone seasoning and got great color. However, I have 3 or 4 small areas that are sticky feeling when I wipe down, and by first bacon cook for seasoning stuck to the grill in those areas. any suggestions?
What I sounds like is you had to much oil in them spots try taking a onion and some kosher salt with the griddle warm and clean them spots then add a small amount of oil and turn back on high should help
First timer here, btw GREAT video just got my Blackstone! Quick question after doing the seasoning process, how long should I wait to start cooking on it? Secondly when I AM ready to cook, do I add oil to cook food like you normally do on a stove top or just add the food because of the seasoning?, THANK YOU IN ADVANCE !
To get the soap and the water off just take a cup of water pour it over your griddle surface. Turn your heat on let the water dry up. Turn that off at a light coat of oil. Turn your griddle back on start seasoning.
Cheers dude. Just got a flat top and it needed a a season. It’s 8mm thick steel 4 burner. However I have not got a black season all the way to the edges. Should I let it get searing hot on full and do another couple of oil spreads. ? Many thanks in advance. New to flat tops.
Honestly I would say yes a few more times will never hurt the more you cook on it and keep oiled it will get better let me know if you have anymore questions
I just got my first Blackstone griddle. Thank you for the video. I’ve liked and subscribed. I watched a video from Blackstone and they said that the first three time that you use a new griddle, not to use any animal fat. Can you comment on this please. Thank you again for the great video
I’ll be honest with I really don’t know why they say that I treat it like cast iron and have never had a problem the more you use it the more nonstick it will be
Awesome vid!! However, I think I may have underseasoned. . . eggs did not flip well. . . what are the next steps? I mean I know I have to keep seasoning, but I had egg leavings on the griddle top. Tried to blast it with some water and sponge, then reseasoned. Hope I did the right thing.
@@ewill23nm just leave a very thin coat of oil plus most people realize if your not cooking on or at lease once a week turn it on heat it up and oil it
One question! Can you describe those gloves, please? Most all Blackstone videos I’ve seen guys wearing similar gloves. I’m searching for a pair but have no idea what they are made of or a good brand. Thanks!
@@FracDaddyBBQ - thanks! I just got a BS 17” for my birthday to use when camping! So excited to get started today on seasoning…. Couldn’t find grape seed oil so using peanut oil…. Hopefully it is ok? You did a great job of explaining all the steps! Thanks again 😊
@@FracDaddyBBQ I haven’t figured out how to add pictures, but the egg test worked great! Bacon & onions were next and will follow up with some smash burgers later! Thanks for your help to this newbie…🙏🙌👍
@@chris14388 you need to remember I also in the video just cooked a bunch of bacon so it had some oil on the griddle just remember a little bit of oil goes a long way
ok after making a great breakfast and smash burger you have to make Philadelphia cheese steak sandwich with onions, peppers, provolone and "fill in the blank" on a toasted bun. Mmm Mmm Good...
I just seasoned my blackstone with the blackstone conditioner and looks nothing like yours.. it’s white all over.. running to the store now to get your oil and start over
Great instructions Jared! And I too clean with water first and lightly oil at the end while it's still hot. I've seen guys just wipe it and oil it and it totally gross's me out!!! But to each their own I guess. Can't wait to see your other cooks as I love using mine too!
@@FracDaddyBBQ that makes sense as long as you heat it back up to I think 450? Been a long time since I did servesafe. I don't pay much attention with my cast iron. Just a quick brush and a reheat with oil each time
@@FracDaddyBBQ been using avocado but that ran out. Honestly I have always had to use oil before cooking or else everything stuck. First time with cast iron or steel or whatever. Definitely not as easy as many make you believe
On my Blackstone, I scanned the code for their video and they said do not use any type of animal fat for your first cook. On my first Blackstone, I did and didn’t notice anything. Comments?
@@FracDaddyBBQ Blackstone saying there is Nitrates in bacon that will make the seasoning chip. One video title says Do Not Use Bacon on The First Cook. Just wondering how they think a piece of steel is going to know the difference. If it’s been seasoned then it’s been seasoned. Let’s eat
Honestly I’m not sure why like you said if you season it right you won’t have any problems I’ve seen Todd toven from Blackstone cook bacon on his first cook
Unfortunately this great video is wrong. Seasoning iron isnt cooking, its chemistry. And using bacon as a first cook is a rookie mainstream myth. Seasoning is polymerization and sugar breaks the polymer process. Bacon has natural sugars. When those sugars burn they create a wildly uneven seasoned griddle. The "normal discoloration" after cleaning off the bacon grease isnt normal, its just wrong and burnt sugar throughtout your polymerization. Yeah, add hot oil ontop and itll "go away" but just know its still there. Forever. While your iron may hold the Seasoning and pass an egg test, you could have done 10x better. Before you comment im wrong, pick up your phone and call blackstone. They will explicitly tell you to NOT use bacon.
I've made about every samich idea I could think of. Although, a smash burger or some cheese streaks never get old, my next cook will be testing out a spatchcock chicken on the blackstone. I bought the grill grate for my weber go anywhere grill some time ago and pretty sure I could put that on top the griddle, throw the chicken on that and get some good food out of it. Good idea for a new video for you as well. You got the BBQ background that could take it to the next level.
Thank you so much for watching and the great idea for a good I’ll be testing it out and will give it a try thank you again for the support
My man frac daddy. You are the bomb!!. Thanks so much for taking the time to make this video. Awesome work
@@gmjmnap i truly do thank you for the kind words I hoped this helped
thanks for the tips!! Awesome😜
Just got my griddle yesterday and was planning on using it today but I'm glad I watched your video first. Next weekend for sure! Thanks!
Thank you so much if you have any questions hit me up and I’ll be more then happy to help
Thanks for the information... I like this video because it covers all the basics; seasoning, test, first cook, and cleaning.
Just got my Blackstone last night and am going to use your tips to season it for the first time, ty!!
Good deal let me know if you have any questions
Thank you.
Just bought my first Blackstone! This was a great starter video, thanks so much!
Your so very welcome if you have any questions please let me know and enjoy
I really enjoyed the video! He seems like a genuinely nice young man. I’d like to have him watch my first attempt at cooking on my Blackstone and drink a cold beer with me.
If you make a video I’ll be more then happy to watch I really hope this video helps and maybe one day we can cook and have a cold beer
Game Changer! I LOVE this product!
Get to cook on my Blackstone for the very first time tonight and thank you so much for such an informative video!!!
Thank you so much I’m sure it will bring you and your family lots of fun and good food
@@FracDaddyBBQ bacon, eggs and hashbrowns. Love me breakfast for dinner
@@crashmaster58 honestly breakfast is honestly the best on the blackstone
@@FracDaddyBBQ the best breakfast my wife and I have have ever had. Also made sure I seasoned with Grapeseed oil.
@@crashmaster58 great job if you have instagram please share so I can see
Bad ass vid! Just picked up an On the Go Blackstone. I’m pumped!
Thank you really hope you enjoy your blackstone
GREAT PRESENTATION - I think Salmon with the skin still on will be my first Griddle cooking experience.
Let me know how it turns out
You sir are wonderful to watch and learn from. I've got myself the same blackstone that you have there and I will be doing this method tomorrow. Can't wait to watch future videos from you!
Honestly thank you so much I’m so glad you found my video helpful
Thank you sir, great video, great vocals amazing walk through !!!!
Thank you so much
Thanks for vid! Just got mine today
Very welcome hope you found it helpful
nice job thanks for the tips
Thank you
I fry lots of bacon in cast iron, knowing that pork does leech out the seasoning a bit; hence the white spots. I just clean and season as he said. Just remember about pork, especially chops.
Thanks dawg I just got myself a 36” black stone and I’m super excited to put it together and cook on it!
Thanks for the video, I'm seasoning today.
Very welcome if you have any questions please let me know
I would love to see a video of how you do Mongolian Stir Fry!
Great video, thanks for making. My BS is coming soon, so this definitely helps
Awesome I hope this helped a bunch if you got any questions hit me up
fascinating upload Frac Daddy BBQ. I smashed that thumbs up on your video. Keep up the great work.
Thank you so much I hope it was helpful
@@FracDaddyBBQ No problem at all, always happy to support my fellow content creators. I am looking forward to improving on my own current video format I have uploaded and, in the future, trying to create content as good as yours in the long-term.
I’m still learning everyday all we can do is support each other along the way
Great video, brother. Thank you. 🙌🏻
Great job sir
Thank you very much
Great vid, thank you!
Great video!
Thank you so much for watching
Very good info here
Thank you so much I try to do my best to help others who may not know
DAMN MAN! That's what I get for reading the instructions for seasoning my Blackstone! Mine is terrible, I am going to have to re clean and reseason my griddle! I think it's ruined! Everything is sticking and won't come off!!! This was a Christmas gift from my wife a/nd I am PISSED with the results! The food is HORRIBLE!!!
Great Job on the video Jared. You have to do a breakfast for dinner recipe with maybe a thin cut ribeye instead of bacon! Take care! Happy New Year.
Thanks for watching Johnny you got I’ll make that happen for you happy New Years
Wonderful video, well spoken. Subbed!
Thank you so much welcome to the Frac family glad to have you on the crew
Great job Jared! Okay, Now! I will have two eggs over easy, hash browns, two sausage patties with biscuits and gravy...and one flapjack with butter and Maple syrup!🍽...LOL😂😂😂👍 Nice video Jared! thanks for sharing! Stay safe!
You got it give me 10 minutes and I’ll have that right up thanks for watching
Nicely done Jared ! Egg test says it all !
Yes I agree that’s how you can tell it’s a good seasoned grill thanks for watching
Great video. After the grade seed oil, how long do you leave the grill on?
Also do you have to season every time you cook?
Leave the griddle on till it stops smoking then add another layer of oil a thin coat to answer your other question yes add a small amount of oil after you clean it to help prevent it rusting
Very helpful. I have a new Blackstone 36". I seasoned it 5 times with the Blackstone seasoning and got great color. However, I have 3 or 4 small areas that are sticky feeling when I wipe down, and by first bacon cook for seasoning stuck to the grill in those areas. any suggestions?
What I sounds like is you had to much oil in them spots try taking a onion and some kosher salt with the griddle warm and clean them spots then add a small amount of oil and turn back on high should help
Nothing like getting a new griddle and seasoning it up! Killer job Jared! Happy new year 🎊🎆🎈 buddy!
Thank you Charley happy new year bud
First timer here, btw GREAT video just got my Blackstone! Quick question after doing the seasoning process, how long should I wait to start cooking on it? Secondly when I AM ready to cook, do I add oil to cook food like you normally do on a stove top or just add the food because of the seasoning?, THANK YOU IN ADVANCE !
Start cooking when your done with the seasoning process and a little oil goes a long way
@@FracDaddyBBQ you da man! Thanks for the reply my man 🖖🏻
@@robertfernandez2326 very welcome hope it’s helpful
Do we season it that way each time prior to cooking on it?
Not just use a small amount of oil before cooking and when done I do recommend that you clean and add a light amount of oil to prevent rusting
Can you show us the back of it? Where everything is draining out? Also how did you get the soap and water off? Newbie here.
To get the soap and the water off just take a cup of water pour it over your griddle surface. Turn your heat on let the water dry up. Turn that off at a light coat of oil. Turn your griddle back on start seasoning.
Cheers dude. Just got a flat top and it needed a a season. It’s 8mm thick steel 4 burner. However I have not got a black season all the way to the edges. Should I let it get searing hot on full and do another couple of oil spreads. ? Many thanks in advance.
New to flat tops.
Honestly I would say yes a few more times will never hurt the more you cook on it and keep oiled it will get better let me know if you have anymore questions
You had me at HEB
Heb is amazing for sure
I just got my first Blackstone griddle. Thank you for the video. I’ve liked and subscribed. I watched a video from Blackstone and they said that the first three time that you use a new griddle, not to use any animal fat. Can you comment on this please. Thank you again for the great video
I’ll be honest with I really don’t know why they say that I treat it like cast iron and have never had a problem the more you use it the more nonstick it will be
Thanks for the info
Awesome vid!!
However, I think I may have underseasoned. . . eggs did not flip well. . . what are the next steps? I mean I know I have to keep seasoning, but I had egg leavings on the griddle top. Tried to blast it with some water and sponge, then reseasoned. Hope I did the right thing.
If it did not season how you like it you can always keep adding some more layers of seasoning then just fry up a bunch of bacon
Yes and after every cook clean and add a bit of oil so it won’t rust
@@FracDaddyBBQ After you add oil after it has been cleaned, do you have to cook the oil off? Or just leave a thin layer of oil without cooking it off?
@@ewill23nm just leave a very thin coat of oil plus most people realize if your not cooking on or at lease once a week turn it on heat it up and oil it
When winter do I still leave it outside with the cover?
Yes I would I would also fire it up once a week heat it up and oil it to prevent rust
@@FracDaddyBBQ thank you
One question! Can you describe those gloves, please? Most all Blackstone videos I’ve seen guys wearing similar gloves. I’m searching for a pair but have no idea what they are made of or a good brand. Thanks!
I would highly recommend you getting a pair of freedom gloves some of the best gloves I use rated to over 900F you can find them on Amazon
@@FracDaddyBBQ THANK YOU so very much!!
@@NoBite2 very welcome hope you enjoy them
@@FracDaddyBBQ One quick question! I found them on Amazon. Do they come in sizes? I can’t find any such designation.
@@NoBite2 it’s pretty much one size fits all
Hi Frac daddy would you be able to make some fajitas the Tex-Mex style?
I know you add another layer of oil after cooking and cleaning, when you go to cook the next time do you burn that oil off before cooking?
No sir it just adds a little extra oil to keep things from sticking and rusting
@@FracDaddyBBQ Thank you for your reply! I'm a new blackstone owner and just want to make sure I'im doing it right!
Just remember even if you don’t use it for a few weeks go out there turn the burners on low and add some oil not to hot but just let it warm up a bit
I am torn between this pro series and the traditional blackstone. What’s you opinion after a few months of use?
There both very good one to have I guess if you want the storage the pro is great if not go with the original one
Do I clean off seasoning before my first cook
Not sure what you mean but the seasoning that you did the first time is like a non stick that’s what you want
I have a feeling you will forget all about that dent in the back now that you're seasoned up and cooking👍🍳🥓
Yep as long as I don’t have to go back there I’ll forget it exists haha thanks for watching
I see you waited 2 days after seasoning. Was that because you had rainy weather? How long should you wait to do the egg test after first seasoning?
Yes it was honestly just cause of the weather you can do it right away when your done
@@FracDaddyBBQ - thanks! I just got a BS 17” for my birthday to use when camping! So excited to get started today on seasoning…. Couldn’t find grape seed oil so using peanut oil…. Hopefully it is ok?
You did a great job of explaining all the steps! Thanks again 😊
Peanut oil is great also it’s a high temp oil as well hope you enjoy it and happy Birthday from the the Frac Crew any questions just ask
@@FracDaddyBBQ I haven’t figured out how to add pictures, but the egg test worked great! Bacon & onions were next and will follow up with some smash burgers later! Thanks for your help to this newbie…🙏🙌👍
If you have Instagram you can post there and tag me for sure glad it worked out
No oil needed for eggs? Just finished my seasoning. Haven't cooked anything yet!
@@chris14388 you need to remember I also in the video just cooked a bunch of bacon so it had some oil on the griddle just remember a little bit of oil goes a long way
ok after making a great breakfast and smash burger you have to make Philadelphia cheese steak sandwich with onions, peppers, provolone and "fill in the blank" on a toasted bun. Mmm Mmm Good...
You got it that will be the put into the recipe book to do thanks for watching
I thought it was not good to cook bacon first because of the nitrates in bacon fat.
Not sure who told you that or where you read that but honestly bacon is one of the best things to cook first cause of all the fat on it
@@FracDaddyBBQ black stones UA-cam channel! The how to season video they say don’t use bacon
@@MakaLo1631 if you season it right the first time you won’t have any problems
@@MakaLo1631 they meant don't season it with bacon fat. Once it's seasoned your good to go!
I just seasoned my blackstone with the blackstone conditioner and looks nothing like yours.. it’s white all over.. running to the store now to get your oil and start over
@@LoverLorti I’m sorry to hear that hope this video was helpful and let me know how it turns out
Great instructions Jared! And I too clean with water first and lightly oil at the end while it's still hot. I've seen guys just wipe it and oil it and it totally gross's me out!!! But to each their own I guess. Can't wait to see your other cooks as I love using mine too!
I agree with you 100% water disinfects everything and gives you a fresh start thanks for watching
@@FracDaddyBBQ we do vinegar instead of water, kills any microbes/bacteria from what I read. Any thoughts guys?
@@seancastaneda4252 I don’t think there is a need for that honestly after the water you let the heat dry it off everything will be fine
@@FracDaddyBBQ that makes sense as long as you heat it back up to I think 450? Been a long time since I did servesafe. I don't pay much attention with my cast iron. Just a quick brush and a reheat with oil each time
Brand brand new to Blackstone and griddle/flat top in general, just trying to treat it right
Why does Blackstone say to avoid bacon for the first cook?
I honestly have no idea even that guy Todd from blackstone uses bacon for a first cook
Are you still making videos?
Just tried to do this and my griddle is like glue. Everything sticks. Only way I can cook on this thing is to coat with oil before cooking
If that’s the case add more layers of oil and let it burn off make sure you use a good oil also
@@FracDaddyBBQ been using avocado but that ran out. Honestly I have always had to use oil before cooking or else everything stuck. First time with cast iron or steel or whatever. Definitely not as easy as many make you believe
On my Blackstone, I scanned the code for their video and they said do not use any type of animal fat for your first cook. On my first Blackstone, I did and didn’t notice anything. Comments?
That discoloration is the seasoning coming of because you steamed the surface with water .
Ribeye stakes
Blackstone ‘s UA-cam channel says DO NOT USE BACON ON THE VERY FIRST COOK!!!!
So why are you telling people to use bacon?
I’ve done it like this for years I season it the way they say then cook with bacon it’s not going to hurt it
@@FracDaddyBBQ Blackstone saying there is Nitrates in bacon that will make the seasoning chip. One video title says Do Not Use Bacon on The First Cook. Just wondering how they think a piece of steel is going to know the difference. If it’s been seasoned then it’s been seasoned. Let’s eat
Honestly I’m not sure why like you said if you season it right you won’t have any problems I’ve seen Todd toven from Blackstone cook bacon on his first cook
Unfortunately this great video is wrong. Seasoning iron isnt cooking, its chemistry. And using bacon as a first cook is a rookie mainstream myth. Seasoning is polymerization and sugar breaks the polymer process. Bacon has natural sugars. When those sugars burn they create a wildly uneven seasoned griddle. The "normal discoloration" after cleaning off the bacon grease isnt normal, its just wrong and burnt sugar throughtout your polymerization. Yeah, add hot oil ontop and itll "go away" but just know its still there. Forever. While your iron may hold the Seasoning and pass an egg test, you could have done 10x better. Before you comment im wrong, pick up your phone and call blackstone. They will explicitly tell you to NOT use bacon.
Well how about you put out a video of everything I’ve done wrong and I’ll watch it have a great day
6 months later. Still no video 😂
Cook a steak.
I did a steak and eggs video
stop using grape seed oil... its not good for you and a lot better ways to season top
Hi, what kind of soap was used, please?
Just some regular dawn dish soap
@@FracDaddyBBQ ok. Thx you
Nicely done Jared ! Egg test says it all
Thank you that’s how you know you done a great job on the seasoning thanks for watching