6 Things To Know Before Buying A BLACKSTONE Griddle (Pros and Cons)

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  • Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
  • Before buying a Blackstone griddle, check out these 6 pros and cons that you need to know about!
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    Get ready for a sizzling experience like no other with the BLACKSTONE Griddle! It's the hottest cooking trend of the year, and I guarantee you'll be flipping out with joy once you get your hands on this incredible piece of culinary innovation. As a grill enthusiast myself, I know a thing or two about the art of outdoor cooking, and let me tell you, the BLACKSTONE Griddle is a game-changer! In this thrilling review, we'll explore everything from blackstone griddle cooking to the mouthwatering blackstone griddle recipes that will leave your taste buds begging for more. Plus, I'll reveal the secret behind achieving that perfect flavor-packed punch with the blackstone griddle seasoning that will have your friends and family coming back for seconds, thirds, and even fourths! But hold on, folks, the BLACKSTONE Griddle is not your ordinary cooking apparatus. It's a revolutionary piece of equipment that goes beyond your wildest grilling dreams. Brace yourselves for the mind-blowing combination of a griddle and an air fryer, all in one! This is the pinnacle of culinary engineering, giving you the power to create sumptuous, crispy delights like never before. Say goodbye to boring old grills and embrace the future of outdoor cooking. Now, I know there's a lot of debate out there about griddle vs. grill, griddle vs. gas grill, and even griddle vs. skillet. But for the price, I love the Blackstone's design, unbeatable versatility, and mouthwatering results make it the undeniable champion at this price of under $500. Before you rush to get your hands on this magnificent creation, there are six crucial things you need to know. In my inimitable style, I'll break it down for you, revealing all the pros and cons of owning a BLACKSTONE Griddle. The BLACKSTONE 28-inch griddle, and the awe-inspiring BLACKSTONE 36-inch griddle are both great options for the backyard enthusiast.
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Комментарии • 68

  • @TheHappiestHourOnEarthPodcast
    @TheHappiestHourOnEarthPodcast Год назад +6

    Great video! I just finally got a grill and used it for the fourth! Gonna be watching more to become a pro 🙌🏼

  • @gmoney9068
    @gmoney9068 2 месяца назад +3

    Very informative. I'm weeks away from buying my first ever griddle after decades of using just a grill. Thank you for sharing and posting.

  • @CrunchBar301
    @CrunchBar301 3 месяца назад +3

    Bought a Flatrock, and it's great. Initial seasoning is a bit rough - the steel they use is really coarse and shredded my paper towels to bits while spreading the oil. Otherwise, now that the initial seasoning is done, it's been a rockstar. Amazingly even heating, right out to the edges (very far back corners are usually about ~20 degrees cooler). I've been very happy with it, and i've made some really great smashburgers. Looking forward to making more meals in the future!

  • @RossJamison
    @RossJamison 5 месяцев назад +6

    You can purchase wind guards for the sides which cut down on heat escaping. I got my first Blackstone in 2016 and am still using it! Love it!

    • @TheSolidMount
      @TheSolidMount 4 месяца назад

      The carnivore grill has the guards built in

    • @Darth_Malgus_
      @Darth_Malgus_ 10 дней назад

      Thank you! Just bought a 36’ with air fryer and had no idea you could purchase after market guards on Amazon!

  • @jamespena2663
    @jamespena2663 27 дней назад +1

    The side wind item, there is a 3rd party accessory that i recomend getting. It helps hold in the heat and that also helps with the distribution of the heat.
    Big con for me is not having the grill marks and that i cant get the "right" char taste on my veggies for salas lol.

  • @joelthomas3823
    @joelthomas3823 16 дней назад

    Blackstone grills should be classified as a scam for what they cost and lack in performance.
    Very cheap cast iron coated Chinese metal that rusts terribly the first time used.. You could spend a lot on cleaning / seasoning products and wear yourself out trying to keep it seasoned/ oiled, rust free.. you'll cook on it for an hour but maintaining it takes hours... And I'm not going to oil this thing a few times a week forever.
    you don't get any flavor off of these to benefit.. I think for what you get, they're one of the bigger wastes of money when it comes to outdoor grilling...

  • @jayrencemusic
    @jayrencemusic Год назад +2

    I honestly love the idea of having a outdoor grittle. Its to bad that its kinda an uneven cook surface, but i think i cpuld get used to it tbh

  • @CH-dz9nn
    @CH-dz9nn 4 месяца назад +1

    Thank you, there’s some really good information! I just got the 4 burner, so far, so good!

  • @Commentleaver-c6x
    @Commentleaver-c6x 3 месяца назад +2

    I have one but will be going back to a grill when it plays out. You can’t keep them from rusting and it’s basically like cooking on a skillet outside. You don’t get the taste of grilled food like you do with a traditional grill.

    • @DMac-gh7cy
      @DMac-gh7cy 2 месяца назад

      Well, of course, "you don't get the taste of a grill". It's not a grill. It's a griddle.

    • @Commentleaver-c6x
      @Commentleaver-c6x 2 месяца назад +1

      @@DMac-gh7cy yeah, I’m not real sure how they ever caught on.

  • @SoggyBagelz
    @SoggyBagelz 2 месяца назад +2

    great video! production is impeccable for this size channel

  • @PastaMakerCordy-qy4uz
    @PastaMakerCordy-qy4uz 2 месяца назад +3

    We absolutely love our Blackstone.

    • @gmoney9068
      @gmoney9068 2 месяца назад +1

      Blackstone is the brand I'm looking to buy. I think I'm going to get the 4 burner 36 (or is it 38?) My kids have the smaller "travel size" Blackstone. After seeing them cook on it on a recent camping trip we took, I knew it was time to upgrade.

  • @baalbezub6848
    @baalbezub6848 Месяц назад

    Blackstone’s first generation was HORRIBLE! Messy clean up due to the poor design for getting rid of the grease. No “hole”, just a “channel” at the front and grease would spill. Big improvement with these newer models.

  • @mikethompson9745
    @mikethompson9745 Месяц назад

    You know I bought a 2310 on Sunday and it has a problem and I emailed tech support on Sunday, I did register the griddle, I tried to call today and after 30 min on hold it disconnected me and I tried the on line chat and the bot said let me get you a rep, and after a fair amount of time the bot said nobody's there and we will email you, So from my point of view the Customer service is horrible, I am going to try first thing tomorrow morning and if I still cannot get any assistance that griddle will be going back to the store and Ill buy a different brand.

  • @frostykitties2050
    @frostykitties2050 16 дней назад +1

    Thank you for this! ❤

  • @JJ9er
    @JJ9er 3 месяца назад +4

    I love my comically large, 36-inch Blackstone. lol Find it a bit weird that you somewhat alienated anyone watching this who went for the 36 instead of the 28. That being said, while I don't anticipate needing to cook 126 hot dogs at one time, I do the same and cook for my family and my wife and I's extended family as well. Not to mention we host a lot of parties and get togethers with good friends and having a larger surface allows me to cook more at one time and not have to get all the food done in stages. That and we all love big breakfast, this thing has opened up my ability to do what I want. Just saying, while the 28 might have been enough, I love the 4 burners, extras space for cold and hot zones, and everything else about it.

  • @fanboy64yesmaam81
    @fanboy64yesmaam81 2 месяца назад

    I bought a 36 inch and I’m having a horrible time with it. It doesn’t get hot enough. I’ve played with the regulator. I am completely dissatisfied so pissed off. I go to cook something and it just doesn’t cook right etc. never again.

  • @glenncoon6639
    @glenncoon6639 Месяц назад

    I love my Blackstone I just purchased a 36” omnivore griddle at a killer price brand new on fb marketplace. I also have a 28” and a 22”. I would never go with the 17” because I is only
    One burner with the others you can keep burners off and use that area as a warming zone for foods that get done before the rest of the food. Additionally the chance of a fire is almost eliminated using a griddle over a grill where grill fires are fairly common. Love blackstone!

  • @yoster77
    @yoster77 3 месяца назад

    Interesting the perspective of size. For me, the 36" is bare minimum size-wise that I'd want. Then again I'm used to full teppanyaki size surfaces. The 36" just isn't quite large enough for me to stage my food as I prefer. I make it work of course, but I could still use more room. It's not about how many people you're cooking for (in my case). Also the deadzone for me is a huge pro. My perfect griddle is a large center hot spot, that's it. Everything around the outside is cooler. But again, this is just me preferring the commercial/restaurant teppanyaki grill design lol. Your 2nd con (heat leaking around the sides) is spot on!

  • @louismirabal1782
    @louismirabal1782 3 месяца назад

    I had one and loved the idea and results of a griddle. BLACKSTONE doesn’t seem to make a sturdy product. Shelves and stand are flimsy and rust starts within months even if it’s not the cooking surface the griddle frame, stand and screws begin rusting. May look at the new Weber Slate or Traeger Flatrock.

  • @MatthewMayhugh
    @MatthewMayhugh Месяц назад

    Bought 22" for our 5th wheel camper ........easy to season and great to cook on ...... no problem putting together easy cleaning 👍👍🤠

  • @markpeever496
    @markpeever496 2 месяца назад

    Good video! I've got the four-burner model, and I use it a lot. +1 on the heat venting out the side. Definitely my biggest gripe about the Blackstone.

  • @charlesedwards3577
    @charlesedwards3577 Месяц назад

    Love my 36" Blackstone... Looking to get a 22” for camping/tailgating

  • @sherrybeaston5173
    @sherrybeaston5173 2 месяца назад +1

    Great Tips Thanks !!

  • @bobcat409
    @bobcat409 26 дней назад

    One thing to know, every other brand is less expensive

  • @amiganutt
    @amiganutt 3 месяца назад

    Bought mine a couple years ago. Blackstone built a one burner with a side that is a charcoal burner. Best of both worlds.

  • @linglingbopper635
    @linglingbopper635 3 месяца назад

    Nice ! I ordered the 22 inch and I’m excited to see how it holds up did you ever buy wind guards

  • @kimberlydavis6511
    @kimberlydavis6511 4 месяца назад

    What do you think about the small tank 22" grill on legs with the top vs the big tank

  • @tommyseacat3580
    @tommyseacat3580 13 дней назад

    My regular Weber grill has heat spots also.

  • @bobjohnson6417
    @bobjohnson6417 5 месяцев назад

    I bought wind guards for the sides...Lowers the temp a lot...

  • @shoelesstrucker4414
    @shoelesstrucker4414 Месяц назад

    my wife and i like to do beer can chicken once in a while, i can't see this being an option unless there is a special device you can purchase? just getting tired of propane bbq's and replacing heat tents and burners.

    • @david.ledbetter
      @david.ledbetter  Месяц назад

      This is for very direct heat cooking and searing. I can’t imagine it would work for a whole chicken, as a majority of the heat is not circulation around the food, but rather coming up directly from the steel griddle

  • @prevent08
    @prevent08 5 месяцев назад +1

    Great video! Is the griddle as Smokey as a traditional grilling?

    • @david.ledbetter
      @david.ledbetter  5 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you!! No it’s not smokey at all. I’m sure you could add a smoke tube and close the lid if you want some of that wood flavor 🔥

  • @myontariowatch
    @myontariowatch 3 месяца назад +2

    Total fad item. I can get a griddle and put it on my Napoleon BBQ. Or any BBQ.

    • @Commentleaver-c6x
      @Commentleaver-c6x 3 месяца назад +2

      Or just cook on a skillet.

    • @jamesbriangaultier3247
      @jamesbriangaultier3247 2 месяца назад

      ​@@Commentleaver-c6x So you have a 36" skillet? Wow

    • @jamesbriangaultier3247
      @jamesbriangaultier3247 2 месяца назад

      I have only ever used a Weber charcoal kettle for BBQ and plan on buying a gas BBQ for everyday use.
      A Weber Genesis line with 4 burners cost more than twice as much and the cooking surface is over 20% larger on the 4-burner Blackstone. So I will be getting the Blackstone.

    • @Commentleaver-c6x
      @Commentleaver-c6x 2 месяца назад +1

      @@jamesbriangaultier3247 no, but rarely does anyone cook enough that they need the entirety of a 36” griddle.

    • @Commentleaver-c6x
      @Commentleaver-c6x 2 месяца назад +1

      @@jamesbriangaultier3247 it’ll rust on you in no time.

  • @Honey-Sanchez
    @Honey-Sanchez 2 месяца назад

    Is it true that you need to have 36" between the grill and any flammable structure?

    • @charlesedwards3577
      @charlesedwards3577 Месяц назад

      I mean its a good rule of thumb. But think long as is 3 ft from something flammable you will be ok

  • @TjtYahoo
    @TjtYahoo 3 месяца назад +4

    NO CUSTOMER SUPPORT!!! Is the main problem. Received a 22 inch Blackstone on June 21, 2024. Still can’t use it on July 3, 2024!! Called customer support on the 21st because the grill top would not fit onto the grill body sent pictures that they requested then on Jul 2nd they requested more pictures! DOES THAT SOUND LIKE EVEN A POOR SYTEM? NO THEY HAVE TO REACH UP TO TOUCH POOR! You have been warned!!!

  • @josephstewart5201
    @josephstewart5201 Месяц назад +9

    Blackstone is over-priced, mass-produced "garbage", period! Buy one, a 36" one, like I did, and you'll find out the hard way. Flimsy taped boxes of hardware, busted into pieces, nuts and bolts scattered and missing outright, acorn nuts that don't even clear the side walls for the castors (poor machining), what a freakin' joke! Do your homework people! You can buy superior griddles at significantly lower prices. Mine went back in shambles and within minutes.

    • @mmmmmech
      @mmmmmech Месяц назад +5

      Do you have any recommendations?

    • @stilsjx
      @stilsjx Месяц назад

      What’s a good alternative? Everyone I talk to loves their blackstone. I’m looking to get something for my wife for her birthday.

    • @charlesedwards3577
      @charlesedwards3577 Месяц назад +2

      I mean... My 36" Blackstone is just fine and had no manufacturing issues and rolling just fine 3yrs later. Maybe you just got a badly made/packaged one but from my experience and others their BS's are just as good as mines

    • @billbaggins7355
      @billbaggins7355 Месяц назад +2

      There aren't that many pieces to these. 28 inch one running just fine

    • @jamespena2663
      @jamespena2663 27 дней назад +3

      I have had my 28inch withb2 side burners for 5 years. I use it 1x a week at a minimum. I have had a great time with it. Sounds like you got a bad item and are blaming the brand.

  • @sampetro7925
    @sampetro7925 Месяц назад

    It’s absolutely worth spending a bit more and get a high quality LeGriddle. Smush better product

  • @eddiecrawford659
    @eddiecrawford659 2 месяца назад +1

    RUSTSTONE…. always rusty

    • @PastaMakerCordy-qy4uz
      @PastaMakerCordy-qy4uz 2 месяца назад

      Easy enough to fix.

    • @charlesedwards3577
      @charlesedwards3577 Месяц назад

      3yrs and stored outside and no rust... Most rust from either improper care or not using it... Use it and ur fine most cases

  • @KGHud61
    @KGHud61 3 месяца назад +1

    It’s a no for me dawg! 😂