This was a nine minute video and it felt like a two minute video because of how enjoyable this was to watch. I guess I’ll watch it again. How many people feel this way?😊
Great, informative video. As Derek said above: Use a TOASTED sesame oil, especially for fried rice. Also use oyster flavored sauce (no, it doesn’t taste like oysters, and it’s a very thick sauce). Just like when using just a little toasted sesame oil, use a little oyster sauce towards the end and mix it in well. Don’t overdo it with either or it can cause your rice to flash steam because of the moisture content and it will overpower the flavor and could make your rice soggy. A little goes a long way. I spent a month frying rice 3 times a week trying to find the taste my family and friends like best, and adding those 2 ingredients resulted in the best tasting restaurant style fried rice.
I’ve been a “griller” and a “smoker” for a while. I’m just getting into “griddling” (first time this weekend). I recently discovered your channel and really have enjoyed the videos. FYI - Ever wonder why movie theater popcorn tastes better than homemade? Coconut oil. You keep putting them out and I’ll keep watching. Thanks!
Hey thanks for watching and I'm so glad you e enjoyed the videos. I just got my big green egg about 6 months ago so I'm getting into smoking. I had no idea about the movie theater popcorn that's crazy! I'm totally going to give that a try.
I get a kick out of your presentation. Can't do a video without swiggin on a brewsky. Love it! Bought a Blackstone a couple of weeks ago. I think the best thing I've learned from you so far is the importance of knowing the temperature of the cooking surface. Cheers man! Have a great summer!
Hi Roger! Thanks so much I'm so glad you like the videos. And I'm glad I didn't go into any health aspects of oil lol. It would have been very clear that I have no idea what I'm talking about. I really appreciate you watching and I hope the videos are helpful.
Love your videos sir! You're not wearing a costume and jumping around like a clown. Just great information from what you've learned. I'm a Michigan guy. We can all get along!
Thanks so much man I really appreciate that because I try to be funny without going over the top or being too much clown-like because that bothers me as well. Though I did where a Bob Ross wig in one video so I have to own up to that lol. I appreciate that as a Michigan guy you can look past my alma mater and just enjoy the content lol. Seriously though I do appreciate you watching and commenting I know you;ve commented on quite a few videos. I've actually had a lot of people mention they are from Michigan lately, there must be a sale on blackstones up there. We've been up to Traverse City 3 times for vacation, once right after we got engaged. I love it up there the whole nothern part of Michigan is absolutley beatiful. It seems like a great state to live in, well once you get north of Ann Arbor and East Lansing😝
you season with flax oil because it's the best oil for polymerizing your griddle. pro tip - use flax oil for your first 3 or 4 seasoning layers & then add 2 or 3 seasoning layers of grapeseed oil on top of it
I recently picked up the Weber full-size griddle insert for my 3-burner Gensis II. New to griddling so your videos have been pretty good for fast-tracking me to using it. The insert is Carbon Steel and I like it, but only done 1 cook on it thus far.
Oh that sounds pretty cool I didn't realize they had inserts for thoughs. I know the genesis is supposed to be a really nice grill. I'm glad my videos are helpful, thanks for watching man.
Thank You!!! You have just saved me ( probably )... I just watched a video right before this one and it had a woman saying to use PAM on the griddle and to get the butter flavored one for steaks and breakfast foods... She says she has used it since she got her griddle and it's been great... I trust you more than her though and I did just look up where Blackstone says not to use it after you said it... Thank You again!!!
Great video as always. Just got my blackstone delivered and assembled today. Can't wait to get it seasoned and start copying you 😅 so I can kick out some good grub for my family !
For the amount of times I use my blackstone I don’t mind using avocado or grape seed oil,thanks for the info,I’m new at grilling. Thanks for your humer it makes your show.
Ya I've kind of changed my opinion too since making the video. I use avocado oil just in it and don't have to worry about smoking. It's just hard for me to get past my inner cheap a$$ lol. Thanks for watching and commenting.
My go to oil was usually peanut oil, adding butter when needed. But after watching Sam the cooking guy, I bought some avocado oil and have become a fan. I worked at a bakery for a bit, and we used palm oil for cooking doughnuts at 375. Wondered if anyone had used it on the griddle and what their thoughts were.
I've been using peanut oil on my griddle. Have not used avocado oil on the griddle, but do use it in my cast iron skillets. It is nice. Probably about double the price of peanut oil (going from memory, which I would not really trust too much!)
FYI, regular/pure/light sesame oil (the kind you feature in your videos) IS for cooking, frying, and sauteing. TOASTED sesame oil is specifically for finishing. Toasted sesame oil will be explicitly labeled as such, and if it doesn't say toasted (or some I've seen say roasted), then it is a regular sesame oil, which is different than the finishing oil.
Thank you Derek I totally didn't know and didn't clarify between the two. I've always bought toasted and just thought that's all there was. That's my bad I appreciate you clearing that up. I'm going to pin this comment to the top.
@@contentm3893 You shouldn't cook with any refined oils either. The refining process removes everything good in the good oils and then makes them as bad for you as Canola and Vegetable Oil. That is why you should always stick with 100% real Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Pretty much most olive oil in the stores is fake so beware!) Cold Pressed Avocado Oil. Also Cold Pressed Coconut Oil. As for Butter, make sure it is actually Butter and not Margarine and also try and find grass fed Butter, which you can cook in, if you are cooking at a lower temperature and if it is something quick like eggs or a grilled sandwich.
Yep, I always have canola oil on hand, good high heat neutral oil, I make my own clarified butter for added flavor, Bacon up is also good , I think I'll skip the avacado oil, that would probably cut into my beer money 😅
I used to cook with avocado oil, but I stopped using it because I find the taste of very bad. I've scrapped good steaks with it. I don't know if it's true but Chef Jean-Pierre said that clarified butter (or gee) is one of the best thing for cooking. I will give it a try. I won't put too much because the taste is very strong. Much more than standard butter.
I love your videos. You forgot the most important oil. Grapeseed oil. I forgot the video someone did. But they tested the molecular hardness of every oil and grapeseed oil is the hardest of all to season with but it has a horrible flavor. So I did 3 coats of that. And like 1 or 2 coats of lard. Love the way mine cooks. 😊
Thanks Jason. Ya someone else mentioned that as well, I was not aware. I tried my best to do thorough research for this one but definitely missed that. I appreciate you watching and for the correction. Have a good one buddy.
Yes that's actually what they use at the drive-ins theaters to cook popcorn in that might be a good seasoning oil thanks for the tip I always use canola myself 👍
@@JohnnyBrunet that’s right. Glad I found your channel. Just had to reset my factory regulator. Decided to prep mine for the upcoming warmer weather and it wasn’t putting out enough juice on fresh tank. Also used 800 grit sandpaper and 0000 steel wool to smooth the top out. Re-seasoning as we speak. Have a great year!
Great video man! I have been using grapeseed oil. It has a pretty high smoke point of about 420.. I heard it being recommended when I I first got my griddle a month ago. I bought a 3 liter jug of it at a restaurant supply store near me for $25. But I plan to switch to avocado once I use this up..
We personally quit using canola oil, as well as other seed oils. They are inflammatory to your digestive tract. Avocado oil, regular olive oil and ghee are all better and healthier.
@@lyzeofkiel896 ya I've used avocado a lot but always default back to canola for price and conscience. But after reading a lot of comments on this video I might just switch to avocado.
What the heck is Whirl ✊🏾 Btw I do not think anyone has ever mentioned using peanut oil on a flat top for seasoning or cooking. It has a high smoke point. Have you ever used peanut oil for flat top cooking?
Right on! Great vid! Ya, 5he oil vs health thing: don't touch it. It's about smoke point, or with Sesame oil, finishing. Well done! BTW, IPA'S aren't beer. They're like entry level whiskey tasters for yuppies...😉 Or,those hair,bun guys...
lol entry level whiskey tasters for yuppies😂😂😂. I'm not at a whiskey income yet so I'll have to keep testing until I make it to the big leagues. And it's been a long time since I've had enough hair to put it in a bun lol. Thanks for watching Brian!
@@JohnnyBrunet Drink IPA'S long enough, one day you'll be siphoning gas and going, "Huh. Not nearly as gnarly tasting as I remember" 😄 Weathers warming up. I'm targeting Korean street food on the griddle.
My following comments are intended strictly in fun and zero offence intended! All right A88 Hole, you just hit my button!, (I'm think you planned for that)! I am a home brewer, and my absolute favorite beer style is an IPA, but I'm also not married to IPA's either. I'm currently finishing an Elysian Space Dust IPA, (my favorite IPA)! It was preceded by a New Belgum Imperial IPA, which was preceded by a shot of Johnny Walker, Black label Scotch! Have yourself a good night!!!! All I ask is that you don't bring any of that yellow fizzy water to my next cook! I'm planning dinner sometime tomorrow afternoon, around sundown, don't be late, and bring a decent beer!
@@chriscarter7182 So, you admitted to drinking IPAs and Scotch in the same "session". The Prosecution rests. 😂 I was poking fun, hoping to hook somebody. Comments drive metrics, right. To each their own. I was lucky enough to deploy straight to Germany at 18. My beer tastes, 42 yrs later are NOT American. From what I hear from friends there, IPAs are an export/tourist thing. Personally, I'm a Stout, Porter, Nut brown, double boch, full bodied Ale guy. No lagers, rarely a pilser, tho there's some good Euro ones, and never any type of wheat whizz. But that's me. Again, to each their own. Hell, Bud/Miller Lite use to be synonymous with "beer" here. How messed up is that?
Other than seasoning/protecting my griddle, I use almost exclusively butter (300F) and beef tallow (400F) to cook. You can make your own tallow by saving the leftover grease and fat from slow cooking roasts, etc. then let it separate and harden in the fridge. I was shocked to learn how shady cooking oils really are with respect to truthfully describing ingredients and sources. A lot of oils get blended with "junk" oil from other seeds and such that can be toxic when overheated (grapeseed, for example). No two olive oils are created equal, for example, so there's a ton of variation and inconsistency across brands and labels. Some of these questionable oils also ship in substandard plastic containers that leech phthalates, which are bad to consume from on their own, but even worse when heated. Generally, look for glass containers if you can.
I've heard that too and honestly the more research I did for this video the crazier it was. I still use canola bc it's cheap but aft reading a lot of these comments I might start trying to cut all that oil out. Butter and natural animal fats just seem like a safer way to go.
is it okay to use vegetable oil? my wife bought the huge bottle from sams for her classroom for a project and now it just sits at the house. i use it cooking in the kitchen but havent used it on the griddle before. Thanks for all the helpful videos. your video for cleaning rust off the griddle helped me out so much.
Ya it's totally fine to cook with veggie oil. I've done it numerous times. I'm so glad my video have helped especially the rust one. I really appreciate you watching. Also I saw your logo, I graduated highschool and was friends with Shane Bowen. It's crazy to see how far he's gone. Thanks again for watching.
For the love of god, STOP using concentrated vegetable oils(!) You don't need to use fancy ghee, regular old butter is perfectly fine. You can also keep pork and beef fat... FYI, it's best to separate out the extra water in beef fat and you can even mix it with bacon grease to prolong the shelf life. Bon appetite 😁
Canola or gmo made oil are very bad for us but since they are cheap its the best to season with it, but to cook use coconut, avocado, olive, grass fed ghee, wild caught bore lard and others are better for our health then seed oils.
I know you should season your grill after cooking and cleaning, should you also put some oil down before you throw something on it? My eggs were sticking this morning and I didn’t put down any oil or anything
Yes I start pretty much all my cooks with a thin layer of oil. Especially eggs they will stick on you really quickly. When I do eggs I do a thin layer oil and a pad of butter then I pour down my eggs. The oil keeps the butter from burning and the butter just makes everything taste better. Then you also have two fats down as a lubricant so you get less sticking. I hope that helps. Thanks for watching Zach.
Hey Don! Thanks for wathcing man. I always love when I see more people from Ohio comment on my videos. At my last job I worked up in Avon for a week so I was right by you but didn't get the chance to check out Lorain.
So I'm kicking myself, yesterday my wife and I went to a swap meet and seen a Blackstone 17" griddle with lid and bonus burner tabletop. The gentleman selling it only spoke Spanish and did not understand when I asked if I can open the box and see it. So we left and when we were about to leave I asked my wife let's see if it is still there... nope sold. He was selling it for $100😮
Oh man that's a hell of a price. Well it's no big deal keep checking facebook marketplace and craigslist. Sometimes I see them on there for good prices.
I actually have no experience at all with using tallow on the griddle. A few other people have mentioned so I think I need to get some and give it a go!
Howdy Johnny, thought you might go with Olive Oyl.... preferred over Popeye or Brutus. Heard Wimpy loves your Smashburgers and he will pay you on a Tuesday. Have A Day! ;~)
This is great but I only eat natural animal fats. All that commercial oil is bleached and deodorized. I’d love to see a comparison of things like filtered bacon fat, tallow, etc. I’m getting my first griddle and going to season with lard and see how it goes. Or even a comparison between the standard canola and avocado oil against animal fat.
Those are some great ideas I will add them to the list. I've used tallow to help moisten a brisket while smoking it but that's it. I also don't really have any experience with lard so I think tha would be a great video to make of me learning about it. Thanks for the suggestions.
🐷 Breakfast = Real Lard. 🐷All Chicago breakfast places still use it. My job took me into the back of all the Chicago restaurants. Ghee would be second.
That's what I did with the cookies. Also I've seen people use it in place of butter. Kind of crazy but they say it's healthier. Again, I have no idea if that's true or not.
I haven't used it so I didn't comment bc I'm not familiar with it. However I've had a lot of people who watch my videos say they love using it. So I need to give it a try.
Pay the extra few dollars to replace the canola oil with avocado oil. Your lack of Parkinson’s, dementia, and Alzheimer’s will thank you in your 60s and 70s.
Hey Lorne!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Holy crap man how are you? Ya it's me, I'm still in Columbus. I started doing these videos a few years ago during the pandemic when I bought my griddle. Shoot me an email at griddlewithjohnny@gmail.com. I'd love to chat or catch up.
Grab a copy of my griddle ebook here : bit.ly/Griddle-Ebook
You may not be a doctor, but you are an expert and we love you for it!
Thanks Erik!
This was a nine minute video and it felt like a two minute video because of how enjoyable this was to watch. I guess I’ll watch it again. How many people feel this way?😊
Thanks so much man. And I hope your RUclips handle is a reference to Tropic Thunder. I love that movie.
"I'm a lead farmer mo fo"
Great, informative video. As Derek said above: Use a TOASTED sesame oil, especially for fried rice. Also use oyster flavored sauce (no, it doesn’t taste like oysters, and it’s a very thick sauce). Just like when using just a little toasted sesame oil, use a little oyster sauce towards the end and mix it in well. Don’t overdo it with either or it can cause your rice to flash steam because of the moisture content and it will overpower the flavor and could make your rice soggy. A little goes a long way. I spent a month frying rice 3 times a week trying to find the taste my family and friends like best, and adding those 2 ingredients resulted in the best tasting restaurant style fried rice.
By far best flat top/griddle videos on youtube
Thanks so much Conor.
I’ve been a “griller” and a “smoker” for a while. I’m just getting into “griddling” (first time this weekend). I recently discovered your channel and really have enjoyed the videos. FYI - Ever wonder why movie theater popcorn tastes better than homemade? Coconut oil. You keep putting them out and I’ll keep watching. Thanks!
Hey thanks for watching and I'm so glad you e enjoyed the videos. I just got my big green egg about 6 months ago so I'm getting into smoking. I had no idea about the movie theater popcorn that's crazy! I'm totally going to give that a try.
I get a kick out of your presentation. Can't do a video without swiggin on a brewsky. Love it! Bought a Blackstone a couple of weeks ago. I think the best thing I've learned from you so far is the importance of knowing the temperature of the cooking surface. Cheers man! Have a great summer!
Thanks Danny I'm so glad that you like the videos. Cheers. Buddy, throw a few more back for me.
Hi Johnny, I am a doctor and always look forward to your great Sunday videos.
Hi Roger! Thanks so much I'm so glad you like the videos. And I'm glad I didn't go into any health aspects of oil lol. It would have been very clear that I have no idea what I'm talking about. I really appreciate you watching and I hope the videos are helpful.
Love your videos sir! You're not wearing a costume and jumping around like a clown. Just great information from what you've learned. I'm a Michigan guy. We can all get along!
Thanks so much man I really appreciate that because I try to be funny without going over the top or being too much clown-like because that bothers me as well. Though I did where a Bob Ross wig in one video so I have to own up to that lol.
I appreciate that as a Michigan guy you can look past my alma mater and just enjoy the content lol.
Seriously though I do appreciate you watching and commenting I know you;ve commented on quite a few videos. I've actually had a lot of people mention they are from Michigan lately, there must be a sale on blackstones up there. We've been up to Traverse City 3 times for vacation, once right after we got engaged. I love it up there the whole nothern part of Michigan is absolutley beatiful. It seems like a great state to live in, well once you get north of Ann Arbor and East Lansing😝
I agree Johnny. I use canola oil and buy it by the gallon. It's cheaper and leaves more money for beer (also a necessary tool for griddling).
Always need some beer money.
When you’re healthy, how much do you want to spend to stay healthy? When you’re sick, how much would you spend to get healthy again?
@@TimJohnston911 very good point.
you season with flax oil because it's the best oil for polymerizing your griddle.
pro tip - use flax oil for your first 3 or 4 seasoning layers & then add 2 or 3 seasoning layers of grapeseed oil on top of it
I recently picked up the Weber full-size griddle insert for my 3-burner Gensis II. New to griddling so your videos have been pretty good for fast-tracking me to using it. The insert is Carbon Steel and I like it, but only done 1 cook on it thus far.
Oh that sounds pretty cool I didn't realize they had inserts for thoughs. I know the genesis is supposed to be a really nice grill. I'm glad my videos are helpful, thanks for watching man.
Thank You!!! You have just saved me ( probably )... I just watched a video right before this one and it had a woman saying to use PAM on the griddle and to get the butter flavored one for steaks and breakfast foods... She says she has used it since she got her griddle and it's been great... I trust you more than her though and I did just look up where Blackstone says not to use it after you said it... Thank You again!!!
Glad I could help!
EVOO can go over 400 degrees, plus has a large amount of antioxidants which will help reduce free radicals released when cooked at even higher temps.
Great Info....Only had my Blackstone a few days, but Avocado oil is what I used to season and cook with and like the neutral flavor.
Glad you liked it Chris. Congratulations on your new griddle buddy.
Nicely Done Johnny. You have a nice style, calm and knowledgeable. jimmy
Thanks James.
Great video as always. Just got my blackstone delivered and assembled today. Can't wait to get it seasoned and start copying you 😅 so I can kick out some good grub for my family !
Congratulations on the new griddle!
For the amount of times I use my blackstone I don’t mind using avocado or grape seed oil,thanks for the info,I’m new at grilling. Thanks for your humer it makes your show.
Ya I've kind of changed my opinion too since making the video. I use avocado oil just in it and don't have to worry about smoking. It's just hard for me to get past my inner cheap a$$ lol. Thanks for watching and commenting.
My go to oil was usually peanut oil, adding butter when needed. But after watching Sam the cooking guy, I bought some avocado oil and have become a fan. I worked at a bakery for a bit, and we used palm oil for cooking doughnuts at 375. Wondered if anyone had used it on the griddle and what their thoughts were.
I've been using peanut oil on my griddle. Have not used avocado oil on the griddle, but do use it in my cast iron skillets. It is nice. Probably about double the price of peanut oil (going from memory, which I would not really trust too much!)
I've never used palm oil on the griddle. I'll have to give it a try. Thanks for watching guys.
Love this channel. Love griddling and have learned a lot. Thanks.
Thanks Steve I'm so glad you like it and I appreciate you watching.
Excellent presentation. Thank you. Just getting in the “whirl” of griddling.
🤣🤣🤣 you're welcome Chris. Thanks for watching.
FYI, regular/pure/light sesame oil (the kind you feature in your videos) IS for cooking, frying, and sauteing. TOASTED sesame oil is specifically for finishing. Toasted sesame oil will be explicitly labeled as such, and if it doesn't say toasted (or some I've seen say roasted), then it is a regular sesame oil, which is different than the finishing oil.
Thank you Derek I totally didn't know and didn't clarify between the two. I've always bought toasted and just thought that's all there was. That's my bad I appreciate you clearing that up. I'm going to pin this comment to the top.
I cook with toasted sesame and it's delicious!!
Great video. There are lots of choices, but if I was on a desert island I would pick canola (and butter).
You shouldn't cook with unhealthy oil. Refined coconut oil has a neutral flavor and a higher smoke point of 400° No canola or vegetable oil
@@contentm3893 You shouldn't cook with any refined oils either. The refining process removes everything good in the good oils and then makes them as bad for you as Canola and Vegetable Oil. That is why you should always stick with 100% real Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Pretty much most olive oil in the stores is fake so beware!) Cold Pressed Avocado Oil. Also Cold Pressed Coconut Oil. As for Butter, make sure it is actually Butter and not Margarine and also try and find grass fed Butter, which you can cook in, if you are cooking at a lower temperature and if it is something quick like eggs or a grilled sandwich.
Hi Johnny, thanks for another good video. Now you need to answer the age old question of what beer should you drink while putting oil on your grill!
Thanks Leo! I'm not even going close to that question lol. That's the only thing that is more contreversial than oil.
Yep, I always have canola oil on hand, good high heat neutral oil, I make my own clarified butter for added flavor, Bacon up is also good , I think I'll skip the avacado oil, that would probably cut into my beer money 😅
You def don't want it cutting into your beer money Eli! Thanks for watching budddy.
I love to use Ghee and baconup a lot, and others. Oh and a great video Johnny. Thanks
Glad you liked it buddy.
I used to cook with avocado oil, but I stopped using it because I find the taste of very bad. I've scrapped good steaks with it. I don't know if it's true but Chef Jean-Pierre said that clarified butter (or gee) is one of the best thing for cooking. I will give it a try. I won't put too much because the taste is very strong. Much more than standard butter.
I love your videos. You forgot the most important oil. Grapeseed oil. I forgot the video someone did. But they tested the molecular hardness of every oil and grapeseed oil is the hardest of all to season with but it has a horrible flavor. So I did 3 coats of that. And like 1 or 2 coats of lard. Love the way mine cooks. 😊
Ya I've heard good stuff about grapeseed but haven't used it yet. I need to try it out. Thanks for watching.
JOHNNY! Great vid as always. I come for the awesome info you provide and stay for the awesomer comedy.
Thanks Joel I'm so glad you like it and I appreciate you watching.
Beautiful video jhonny!!
Thanks so much Ramona, I really appreciate that. I spent a lot of time on this one.
I season with shortening, and I've been using grapeseed oil quite a bit for cooking. Smokepoint of the grapeseed oil is 420.
Thanks I've never used grapeseed that's good information.
john Gordon's triple filtered bacon 🥓 grease. I use it for cooking and reseasoning. with some butter for cooking for more flavor.
I'll have to look for that I've never used it.
Great video, one correction though. For coconut oil, 350° smoke point is for unrefined oil. For refined oil which you have it’s 400 degrees.
Thanks Jason. Ya someone else mentioned that as well, I was not aware. I tried my best to do thorough research for this one but definitely missed that. I appreciate you watching and for the correction. Have a good one buddy.
Classic Johnny. "I'm not a DR." Just enjoy your griddle like Johnny said.
Thanks Lynn! I appreciate you watching and glad you're not looking for medical advice from me 😆
Fyi... you might want to try peanut oil, which has a 450F smoke point.
Thanks! I've used peanut before but didn't think of it for this video. I really like frying foods in peanut oil.
“You want to roll the dice?” Too funny but so true!!
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I seasoned with coconut out and it turned out great, I use avacado oil when cooking/ after cleaning up after cooking
Yes that's actually what they use at the drive-ins theaters to cook popcorn in that might be a good seasoning oil thanks for the tip I always use canola myself 👍
You had me at drinks beers and griddles. Subscribed.
Thanks buddy! Great minds think alike.
@@JohnnyBrunet that’s right. Glad I found your channel. Just had to reset my factory regulator. Decided to prep mine for the upcoming warmer weather and it wasn’t putting out enough juice on fresh tank. Also used 800 grit sandpaper and 0000 steel wool to smooth the top out. Re-seasoning as we speak. Have a great year!
Great video man! I have been using grapeseed oil. It has a pretty high smoke point of about 420.. I heard it being recommended when I I first got my griddle a month ago. I bought a 3 liter jug of it at a restaurant supply store near me for $25. But I plan to switch to avocado once I use this up..
Thanks Steve I'm so glad you liked it. Ya I'm pretty much using mostly avocado at this point.
Great video! I’m cheap so I use Crisco and stick butter.
Me too, nothing wrong with some butter. Thanks for watching.
Love it dude, thanks for the heads up. Had a couple ipa's watching it
You're welcome man. And glad you could also drink a few IPAs.
Good video. Always used extra virgin olive oil but just got the griddle so I'll check some of the alternatives.
Thanks Robert, I appreciate you watching.
Margin is made with soybeans oil but it is one molecule away from being plastic I think I stick to the butter Johnny😊😊
Lol very good point Ross!
I use olive oil and love it
I'm an avocado oil guy and get it at Costco for a pretty reasonable price.
Hi Alex. I'll have to look for it there.
We personally quit using canola oil, as well as other seed oils. They are inflammatory to your digestive tract. Avocado oil, regular olive oil and ghee are all better and healthier.
That's why Ghee is the way to go!. Thanks Les
Same here!!
@@lyzeofkiel896 ya I may do some more research now and consider phasing it out as well.
@@JohnnyBrunet I would highly recommend it. I swear avocado oil tastes better. I would buy it buy the gallon as it's a lot cheaper that way.
@@lyzeofkiel896 ya I've used avocado a lot but always default back to canola for price and conscience. But after reading a lot of comments on this video I might just switch to avocado.
Another great video from Johnny. Thanks!
Thanks Troy I'm glad you liked it.
Griddling, drinking beer and butter. The Trinity!
Amen! I'm a simple man, that's all I ask for in life. 😂😂
What the heck is Whirl ✊🏾 Btw I do not think anyone has ever mentioned using peanut oil on a flat top for seasoning or cooking. It has a high smoke point. Have you ever used peanut oil for flat top cooking?
I have cooked with it once or twice but never seasoned with it. That might be a good experiment for me to run.
Right on! Great vid! Ya, 5he oil vs health thing: don't touch it. It's about smoke point, or with Sesame oil, finishing. Well done! BTW, IPA'S aren't beer. They're like entry level whiskey tasters for yuppies...😉 Or,those hair,bun guys...
lol entry level whiskey tasters for yuppies😂😂😂. I'm not at a whiskey income yet so I'll have to keep testing until I make it to the big leagues. And it's been a long time since I've had enough hair to put it in a bun lol. Thanks for watching Brian!
@@JohnnyBrunet Drink IPA'S long enough, one day you'll be siphoning gas and going, "Huh. Not nearly as gnarly tasting as I remember" 😄 Weathers warming up. I'm targeting Korean street food on the griddle.
My following comments are intended strictly in fun and zero offence intended! All right A88 Hole, you just hit my button!, (I'm think you planned for that)! I am a home brewer, and my absolute favorite beer style is an IPA, but I'm also not married to IPA's either. I'm currently finishing an Elysian Space Dust IPA, (my favorite IPA)! It was preceded by a New Belgum Imperial IPA, which was preceded by a shot of Johnny Walker, Black label Scotch! Have yourself a good night!!!! All I ask is that you don't bring any of that yellow fizzy water to my next cook! I'm planning dinner sometime tomorrow afternoon, around sundown, don't be late, and bring a decent beer!
@@chriscarter7182 🤣🤣🤣
@@chriscarter7182 So, you admitted to drinking IPAs and Scotch in the same "session". The Prosecution rests. 😂 I was poking fun, hoping to hook somebody. Comments drive metrics, right. To each their own. I was lucky enough to deploy straight to Germany at 18. My beer tastes, 42 yrs later are NOT American. From what I hear from friends there, IPAs are an export/tourist thing. Personally, I'm a Stout, Porter, Nut brown, double boch, full bodied Ale guy. No lagers, rarely a pilser, tho there's some good Euro ones, and never any type of wheat whizz. But that's me. Again, to each their own. Hell, Bud/Miller Lite use to be synonymous with "beer" here. How messed up is that?
I use canola for cooking, avocado for seasoning.
Should really be the opposite.
That's a good way to go Michael.
I saw the beer!!!🍻🍻🍻
Johnny’s back!!!!
Spring is here, time to crack em open Steve!
@@JohnnyBrunetdoing tacos on the griddle as we speak!!!!
Other than seasoning/protecting my griddle, I use almost exclusively butter (300F) and beef tallow (400F) to cook. You can make your own tallow by saving the leftover grease and fat from slow cooking roasts, etc. then let it separate and harden in the fridge.
I was shocked to learn how shady cooking oils really are with respect to truthfully describing ingredients and sources. A lot of oils get blended with "junk" oil from other seeds and such that can be toxic when overheated (grapeseed, for example). No two olive oils are created equal, for example, so there's a ton of variation and inconsistency across brands and labels. Some of these questionable oils also ship in substandard plastic containers that leech phthalates, which are bad to consume from on their own, but even worse when heated. Generally, look for glass containers if you can.
I've heard that too and honestly the more research I did for this video the crazier it was. I still use canola bc it's cheap but aft reading a lot of these comments I might start trying to cut all that oil out. Butter and natural animal fats just seem like a safer way to go.
I guess back in the day the secret to McDonald’s French fries was beef tallow. Then they got sued by vegans and had to change their formula.
So maybe beef tallow on hash browns would be awesome ?????
@@robertm7554 ya I vet that would be great!
Yeah, beer can be used as an griddle oil,
is it okay to use vegetable oil? my wife bought the huge bottle from sams for her classroom for a project and now it just sits at the house. i use it cooking in the kitchen but havent used it on the griddle before. Thanks for all the helpful videos. your video for cleaning rust off the griddle helped me out so much.
Ya it's totally fine to cook with veggie oil. I've done it numerous times. I'm so glad my video have helped especially the rust one. I really appreciate you watching. Also I saw your logo, I graduated highschool and was friends with Shane Bowen. It's crazy to see how far he's gone. Thanks again for watching.
You are the funniest! Not a doctor but you play one on RUclips 😅
😂😆😂 That's great Lisa! I should have used that line in the video. Thanks for watching.
Love your videos, so keep em coming
Thanks Rod! I appreciate you watching.
Unsalted butter doesn’t burn as easily as salted butter
Thanks Scott!
Johnny “the grill-doctor” Brunet.
There, I said it! :-)
😁😁😁 thanks buddy!
For the love of god, STOP using concentrated vegetable oils(!) You don't need to use fancy ghee, regular old butter is perfectly fine. You can also keep pork and beef fat... FYI, it's best to separate out the extra water in beef fat and you can even mix it with bacon grease to prolong the shelf life. Bon appetite 😁
Thank you Johnny. Avocado is most healthy of your high smoke selection. Oops I made a comment
hahaha no problem I appreciate your watching and commenting.
I primarily use avocado oil, but mainly out of laziness for not wanting to hog up space with too many oils😂
That's totally understandable Bobbi! I make most decisions in my life based off of lazziness 😂
Canola or gmo made oil are very bad for us but since they are cheap its the best to season with it, but to cook use coconut, avocado, olive, grass fed ghee, wild caught bore lard and others are better for our health then seed oils.
It's all about personal preference.
So true Bruno!
Sunflower oil, simples.
Great video, made my new blackstone much less intimidating. Thanks!
You're welcome and congrats on the new griddle.
I know you should season your grill after cooking and cleaning, should you also put some oil down before you throw something on it? My eggs were sticking this morning and I didn’t put down any oil or anything
Yes I start pretty much all my cooks with a thin layer of oil. Especially eggs they will stick on you really quickly. When I do eggs I do a thin layer oil and a pad of butter then I pour down my eggs. The oil keeps the butter from burning and the butter just makes everything taste better. Then you also have two fats down as a lubricant so you get less sticking. I hope that helps. Thanks for watching Zach.
-don from Lorain Ohio USA 🇺🇸 here.
Hey Don! Thanks for wathcing man. I always love when I see more people from Ohio comment on my videos. At my last job I worked up in Avon for a week so I was right by you but didn't get the chance to check out Lorain.
@@JohnnyBrunet let me know when you come back and I’ll treat you to lunch.
@@doncherney8649 deal
Lard / bacon grease
By the powers of the Canola Oil ... I anoint you ”Dr. Griddle” IPA.
Congratulations🎉
Hit that 👍 button griddle lovers.
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So I'm kicking myself, yesterday my wife and I went to a swap meet and seen a Blackstone 17" griddle with lid and bonus burner tabletop. The gentleman selling it only spoke Spanish and did not understand when I asked if I can open the box and see it. So we left and when we were about to leave I asked my wife let's see if it is still there... nope sold. He was selling it for $100😮
Oh man that's a hell of a price. Well it's no big deal keep checking facebook marketplace and craigslist. Sometimes I see them on there for good prices.
What do you think of using beef tallow? Great video, very informative.
I actually have no experience at all with using tallow on the griddle. A few other people have mentioned so I think I need to get some and give it a go!
I have not watched the video yet, but I use Organic avocado oil.
I want to make so many inappropriate jokes, but I like your vids man...
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What about peanut oil? It’s my go to oil for cooking with a wok and my wok is 80,000 BTU. Thanks!
I forgot peanut, that's my favorite oil to fry with.
Not water lol fat solids. Lol peanut oil. And shortening I like.nice job Johnny.
I like peanut oil as well Scotty.
Dammit Jim, I’m not a doctor. Glad to see a return of the “suds”. My go to is Canola oil. Good all round oil. Everything is better with butter.
😂😂😂 Everything is better with butter sounds like another shirt I need to make.
I tend to use Bacon Up, is that not good?
I haven't used it but I don't think there is anything wrong with it.
lotta folk season grills with flazseed oil. tried it. ng in my opinion. it flakes off.
Thanks Malcolm I've never tried it but have heard similar stories.
Great video... and funny! Drink on!!
Thanks my friend. I appreciate you watching.
Getting a griddle for Christmas, trying to get a jump on using it and found your videos. I'm still watching them! Great videos man! @@JohnnyBrunet
@@sdeeut69 awesome man what a great Christmas gift, congratulations.
She's a great wife!! 🙂@@JohnnyBrunet
What is a Canola ?
Howdy Johnny, thought you might go with Olive Oyl.... preferred over Popeye or Brutus. Heard Wimpy loves your Smashburgers and he will pay you on a Tuesday. Have A Day! ;~)
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This is great but I only eat natural animal fats. All that commercial oil is bleached and deodorized. I’d love to see a comparison of things like filtered bacon fat, tallow, etc. I’m getting my first griddle and going to season with lard and see how it goes. Or even a comparison between the standard canola and avocado oil against animal fat.
Those are some great ideas I will add them to the list. I've used tallow to help moisten a brisket while smoking it but that's it. I also don't really have any experience with lard so I think tha would be a great video to make of me learning about it. Thanks for the suggestions.
If you're going all in on animal fats the best by far is bear fat.
@@zone4garlicfarm thanks for the good info? Also where is this farm full of garlic at bc it sounds like my dream vacation spot lol.
It seems like for authentic tacos, alot of Mexican places use lard
Yes I believe you are correct Jeremiah.
What about Tallow or bacon grease?
I need to do another video going over those. I think they're both fine options.
@@JohnnyBrunet I live in Central Ohio too! Go Bucks!
@@deconklin659 nice! This is our year man.
Can you use avocado oil for seasoning?
Yes I used it last time and it seemed to work fine.
🐷 Breakfast = Real Lard. 🐷All Chicago breakfast places still use it. My job took me into the back of all the Chicago restaurants. Ghee would be second.
Thanks Robert, I'm going to give real lard a try.
Hi Johnny, How do you feel about Grapeseed Oil for cooking with or seasoning?
I've actually never used it so I don't know. I know people that swear by it. But I still need to give it a try.
So do you just measure out the same amount of coconut oil for baking as you would the other oil?
That's what I did with the cookies. Also I've seen people use it in place of butter. Kind of crazy but they say it's healthier. Again, I have no idea if that's true or not.
What about lard
I haven't used it so I didn't comment bc I'm not familiar with it. However I've had a lot of people who watch my videos say they love using it. So I need to give it a try.
Uncle Bill says - give it a whirl...
another great video Love ghee
Thanks Randall.
lol.. "if you don't care, you know, roll the dice".. hahaha
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Lard. Also.. whatcha drinking on?
Columbus Brewing IPA. It's my favorite.
Avocado oil
Does anyone use margarine instead of butter. I don’t like it but just curious
I don't but that's a good question Rick.
You forgot my favorite bacon grease!
That's always a great choice Dale.
Organic pig LARD for steaks in a cast iron pan. Nothing else will do.
Waygu beef tallow for poke chops.
Never tried it, I'll look for it.
Pay the extra few dollars to replace the canola oil with avocado oil. Your lack of Parkinson’s, dementia, and Alzheimer’s will thank you in your 60s and 70s.
HOLD THE PHONE IS this Johnny from Wesley Ridge??? High school???
Hey Lorne!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Holy crap man how are you? Ya it's me, I'm still in Columbus. I started doing these videos a few years ago during the pandemic when I bought my griddle. Shoot me an email at griddlewithjohnny@gmail.com. I'd love to chat or catch up.
Careful Johnny. He might be a serial,………………..You know………………….The thing.😱
Crisco is really bad for you. Please don’t use it