How to season your new blackstone griddle - A better way to season griddle

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  • Опубликовано: 21 июн 2021
  • Love the beauty of a darkened griddle? We love it too, and we want you to make it right with this 'all you need to know' seasoning guide. Follow these steps, so you coat the griddle plate correctly and make your Blackstone last a lifetime. And why do you need to season your griddle? For one main reason - your food won't stick on the metal plate and make a mess. Also, a griddle that's grimy and full of sticky crumbs and stains ain't pretty. Oh and don't forget - seasoning adds a coat of oil that brings more flavor to every meal. It helps lock in the taste in all that seared meat n' veggies. So take out your oil and let's get your griddle blackened and seasoned to perfection!
    What is Seasoning?
    Seasoning is what makes a griddle last the test of time. It creates a blackened stick-resistant coating that doesn't scratch and adds flavor to every dish. You'll be tasting the meals as they are meant to be.
    Seasoning Your Griddle
    Before you start your Blackstone experience by seasoning your Griddle, make sure you have all the items and supplies you'll need right by your side:
    Bucket filled with water
    Blackstone Griddle Seasoning & Cast Iron Conditioner (or check our other recommendations on item #3)
    Heat-resistant gloves OR tongs
    Paper Towels
    Salt
    Soap powder
    Stick
    #1 Sparkling Soapy Cleanse
    Your Blackstone griddle has just been shipped in, and you're ready for awesome cooking. But before you sizzle some steaks, you've got to clean it up with soap. This is just to remove any dust or debris from manufacturing and shipping.
    It's pretty easy to clean this baby up. Fill a bucket with water and add a little dish soap. Gently pour the soapy water on the griddle and then rinse with clean water.
    #2 Pre-heat & make it dark!
    After your new griddle is squeaky clean, it's time to pre-heat and darken it up! This is where we transform the griddle top into a blackened, stick resistant cooking surface. So, turn on the burners to the max and let the heat do its thing. After 10-15 minutes, you'll notice the griddle top will start to brown. Once you see the color change, turn the burners off and move on to the next
    When you season a griddle, you create a natural stick-resistant surface that's incredibly durable. What you're actually doing is burning off the organic compounds in the oil and leaving a polymer that bonds to your griddle plate. The one secret to remember is to only use a very thin layer of oil for each coat. A thick coat of oil during the seasoning process will lead to future chipping and a build up of sticky gunk on your griddle plate.
    regular cooking oils will work. So now you're asking yourself "If other oils will work why recommend Blackstone's Griddle Seasoning"? Our experience has shown that our proprietary blend works incredibly well for your initial seasoning AND provides superior protection in between uses. Long-term protection was particularly important to us while developing our Griddle Seasoning to ensure you protect your investment and have an excellent experience griddling for a long, long time.
    So, don't stress about what other type of oil to use. Make your pick among any of these oils and just remember "thin, multiple layers".
    Blackstone Griddle Seasoning & Cast Iron Conditioner (recommended)
    Canola Oil
    Flax Oil
    Vegetable Oil
    Shortening
    Olive Oil
    Use paper towels to spread the oil evenly on the surface. Use tongs or heat-resistant gloves to avoid burning yourself. Make sure there aren't any thick oil puddles or dry spots. Use the paper towel as if you're trying to wipe all the oil off of the griddle surface. That's how thin your oil layer should be.
    #4 Fire it back up!
    Now, turn the heat back up and sit back while you watch the griddle plate blacken.
    Repeat the process about 4 times. And now you are done.
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  • @jamesholt5519
    @jamesholt5519 Год назад +2

    I seasoned mine and it came out really well. 5 coats basically I used the entire jar and I'm pleased and ready to cook on it

  • @poobum1966
    @poobum1966 7 месяцев назад +2

    Just got a 22" the other day and i love it. Its my first griddle bbq and it cooks everything amazingly. Clean up is so easy-just scrap everything to the back.

  • @wbaldwin6
    @wbaldwin6 2 года назад +30

    One thing about using lard for seasoning.. if not consistently used every few days it will turn rancid and give a spoiled flavor to your food. Lard has been used for over a century with great success but just a caution for the weekend warriors that may only use theirs once a month to not spoil their experience

    • @BeginnersBBQ
      @BeginnersBBQ  2 года назад +2

      That is true. I use mine 3 times a week.

    • @kaosactual1
      @kaosactual1 Год назад +1

      This goes for the no soap thing as well.

    • @maxcrit3481
      @maxcrit3481 3 месяца назад +1

      Yep also keep in mind there is salt in lard especially pig lard and if you’re not using it daily it’ll dry out, flake off and eventually rust.

  • @lmlz3
    @lmlz3 10 месяцев назад +1

    Solid work on this, Bro.
    Appreciate your whole approach to explaining the process (and why)

  • @markzacrep4266
    @markzacrep4266 2 года назад +1

    Just ordered my new Blackstone. Great video and informative. Thank you.

  • @brettdavid6491
    @brettdavid6491 3 месяца назад +7

    You people listen to this guy just by looking at him you know he knows how to grill and work a griddle,he has skills passed down through generations and is very lucky. The only thing I did was use an orbital sander on the surface so it’s smooth as glass, then I treated it, it’s so smooth and I think it makes an improvement. Thanks bro for the tips.

  • @jimg2885
    @jimg2885 11 месяцев назад

    Just bought a Blackstone and came across your video. Excellent video and you explained the process in a slower pace so very easy to understand. I like your idea of heating it up and then letting it cool down and then put the oil or lard on and heat it up again. Thanks for the great video..

  • @Brett_S
    @Brett_S 2 года назад +22

    If you want the front edge to have that nice black seasoning to match the rest of the surface turn the top backwards and give it a go. The front edge will then be over the burners at the rear and will season to match.
    Good looking surface! 👍👍

  • @griddle4life497
    @griddle4life497 3 года назад +3

    Thanks for sharing. Going to try this on my new blackstone.

  • @jasmin-dl2er
    @jasmin-dl2er 17 дней назад

    I just bought mine thank you so much for letting me know. I can't wait to use my blackstone 🎉

  • @charlescoker7752
    @charlescoker7752 Год назад

    Got one of the Pro Series 1820 model from Wally World. It was a display model . Had to do some repair on a drawer. But normally $565, got it for $357 . Did not come with the manual, or the natural gas conversion kit. Saw one Tuber. After he got the griddle seasoned. He took 800 grit wet dry sand paper, and lightly sanded the seasoning. Then hit it with 0000 steel wool. Makes the griddle super slick.

  • @mrc6032
    @mrc6032 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for this video very informative. And I really liked the Q&A at the end. Keep that up. Happy grilling.

    • @BeginnersBBQ
      @BeginnersBBQ  2 года назад

      Thank you. I’m glad you enjoy my video

  • @maryannjackson9513
    @maryannjackson9513 2 года назад +2

    Really great video! The pace made it so easy to follow. Thank you

    • @BeginnersBBQ
      @BeginnersBBQ  2 года назад

      Thank you. I’m glad you liked my video.

  • @ignaciolanderosjr2580
    @ignaciolanderosjr2580 2 года назад +1

    Tried this on mine. Worked GREAT!! thanks homie for sharing.

  • @russ9803
    @russ9803 2 года назад +5

    Just bought my new black stone and Im going to season it like you did your first one. Sounds really good and can't wait to get it going..thank you for a great video and I subscribed to see more 👍🏻😎

    • @BeginnersBBQ
      @BeginnersBBQ  2 года назад

      I’m glad you liked the video and thank you for subscribing. Hope to see you on future videos in the comments

    • @jamesholt5519
      @jamesholt5519 Год назад

      Just bought a new Blackstone how did his 1st method go?

    • @russ9803
      @russ9803 Год назад

      @@jamesholt5519 went really good 👍 both ways are good

  • @vanihansen2136
    @vanihansen2136 Год назад

    Thank you for this. I'm getting a blackstone this weekend and using lard to season it.

  • @Stoviecakes
    @Stoviecakes 9 месяцев назад

    Thanks dude. All the other videos were way too much. A lot of useless info but you got right in there and delivered the goods.
    Subbed!

  • @jasonshackelford1720
    @jasonshackelford1720 2 года назад +3

    Nice video. Very informative and at a pace that’s easy to follow.

  • @AdamSlovinsky
    @AdamSlovinsky 2 года назад +1

    Many thanks! I followed this and turned out great!

    • @BeginnersBBQ
      @BeginnersBBQ  2 года назад

      I’m so glad it turned out good.

  • @geraldstidham2589
    @geraldstidham2589 Год назад +3

    Thanks for not being one sided on the care of my griddle. This is very valuable

  • @sfcboltedduck6757
    @sfcboltedduck6757 2 года назад +9

    Hey bro awesome video. Just got a black stone for my birthday (but I think my wife and kids really got it for themselves and nominated me to be the grill/cook lol.) anyways I really liked your video and appreciate how you put both methods in and explained how your method was easier. I’m gonna do that one. Use that personality at the end throughout the video, have fun with it. Some ppl are irritating when they try to teach you but you have a natural way about you. It works bro. Look forward to the next one

    • @BeginnersBBQ
      @BeginnersBBQ  2 года назад +1

      I’m so glad you enjoyed my video. That’s how I got my blackstone, I got it for Father’s Day and they want me to cook all the time lol.

  • @juanvaldez8395
    @juanvaldez8395 3 года назад +1

    I needed this video. I got a blackstone for Father’s Day.

  • @jesusteran2125
    @jesusteran2125 Год назад +1

    Awesome video. Thank you

  • @reginabreckner4040
    @reginabreckner4040 Год назад +1

    Tremendously helpful video! Thank you!

  • @markorkarenhanes1354
    @markorkarenhanes1354 3 месяца назад

    Thanks for the video, and 2160p HDR to boot. Love it.

  • @iloveyewv
    @iloveyewv 3 года назад +2

    Wow that is a really nice griddle! I want a black stone now

    • @BeginnersBBQ
      @BeginnersBBQ  3 года назад

      I love cooking on it.

    • @Sola_Scriptura_1.618
      @Sola_Scriptura_1.618 2 года назад +2

      Blackstone, Camp Chef both make great products. I went with the Camp Chef Denali outdoor stove. This thing puts out 90,000 total BTUs and offers the craziest versatility! I love the fact I can have a griddle and a free element to boil or pan fry simultaneously! It is a poor man's griddle, but I wouldn't give it up for all the money in the world!
      The BBQ is dead to me! It can't compare to the versatility of a griddle. Made chicken wings tonight, cooked them at 350degs for about 25 min to an internal temp of 195 deg.F and they were delicious and moist! You can't do that with a bbq, air fryer or stove! RIP BBQ!

  • @luciedurocher3164
    @luciedurocher3164 2 года назад +1

    Thank you from Bury, Québec love your channel.

  • @rosieblough6889
    @rosieblough6889 Месяц назад +1

    Thanks for sharing 😊I really needed this..

  • @eddieroman8790
    @eddieroman8790 2 года назад +2

    Best video! Thank you. Your a master.

    • @BeginnersBBQ
      @BeginnersBBQ  2 года назад

      Thank you. I’m really glad you enjoyed my video.

  • @Royalslugger
    @Royalslugger Год назад

    Nice video! Thank you for your great tips! Liked and subscribed!

  • @Makeitblue127
    @Makeitblue127 Год назад +1

    Great video. Easy to understand.

  • @knoxvol7512
    @knoxvol7512 2 года назад +1

    Great and informative video! - thank you. Just subscribed

    • @BeginnersBBQ
      @BeginnersBBQ  2 года назад

      Thank you. I’m glad I was able to help.

  • @Melliejayneable
    @Melliejayneable 2 года назад +1

    Thank You Buddy!

  • @user-is9ns7cb5h
    @user-is9ns7cb5h 6 месяцев назад +2

    I’m a first time Blackstone griller today! I was so nervous before I saw ur video!

  • @reaper1er423
    @reaper1er423 2 года назад +2

    Earned you another sub, great job man

  • @thetruebrit85
    @thetruebrit85 Год назад +1

    I've watched lots & lots & lots of tutorial videos on how to season a grill for the first time! I've seen guys dressed up in full chef regalia.....One supposed Chef de la crème was dressed up like Sgt Bilko. "Absolutely Nothing wrong with Sgt Bilko😂" I've seen videos where guys pour a pint of oil onto a red hot griddle. It was more like a Tsunami....😱😱😱 Anyways my first griddle arrived yesterday she's a thing of beauty. At least to my eye's. She's a Buffalo 🐃🐃🐃 DB167 Stainless steel griddle. I'm going to season her this very afternoon. & Furthermore i shall be utilising the first method that you very kindly told us about. & For that i thank you kindly i really do. Thank you for taking the time out to make this tutorial video & sharing it to the masses. Yeah us newbies sure do need & appreciate your sublime guidance. We really do. So cheers Brother thank you. I wish I'd got involved in this 30 40 Years ago. 64 & I'm still a griddle virgin lol. Never to old to learn eh....Take care young man....From Manchester England across the pond.🍖🍔🍖🍔😂👍

    • @BeginnersBBQ
      @BeginnersBBQ  Год назад

      You are absolutely right, your never to old to start learning the Blackstone Griddle. I’m glad I was able to help.

  • @curtbarnette1927
    @curtbarnette1927 2 года назад +1

    Very good video and well done!!!!!

  • @AmericanChevy360
    @AmericanChevy360 15 дней назад

    Great job. I enjoyed your video....

  • @axtell1966
    @axtell1966 2 года назад +2

    Great video! Simple, calm and to the point. So many videos out there where they shout and talk 100 miles per hour. Information overkill.

    • @BeginnersBBQ
      @BeginnersBBQ  2 года назад

      I’m really glad you like the video. I try to get to the point with enough info

  • @griddlelife468
    @griddlelife468 3 года назад +1

    Great video.

  • @keitharnol2148
    @keitharnol2148 3 года назад +1

    Love the video bro.

  • @miztrusa
    @miztrusa Год назад +1

    Nice video TY.... Jus got a 17" BS for my rebuilt camper outdoor kitchen. 😊

  • @elsiemorris567
    @elsiemorris567 Год назад +3

    We wanted you to know, after watching 4 videos, on how to season a Blackstone griddle, my husband did it the way you did your first Blackstone griddle. Thank you!

  • @Knubinator
    @Knubinator 2 года назад +3

    I just took mine off the grill and used the hose to get it good and rinsed, it dried in the sun in under ten minutes, then seasoned it with grapeseed like I do my cast iron pans

    • @mrc6032
      @mrc6032 2 года назад +2

      I always season with mineral oil..lol just kidding

    • @PresidentTrump47
      @PresidentTrump47 2 года назад +1

      ​@@mrc6032 I use motor oil. adds that non-synthetic flavor 😋 😂

  • @kuryakin64
    @kuryakin64 Месяц назад

    Thank you sir

  • @marcoantoniojimenez1512
    @marcoantoniojimenez1512 2 года назад +1

    Nice video!!

    • @BeginnersBBQ
      @BeginnersBBQ  2 года назад

      Thank you. I’m glad you liked it.

  • @luciamunoz8193
    @luciamunoz8193 3 года назад +2

    Thank you...God bless you

    • @luciamunoz8193
      @luciamunoz8193 3 года назад +1

      Can you pretend your camping and make a breakfast on the griddle with the works ...please God Bless you

    • @BeginnersBBQ
      @BeginnersBBQ  3 года назад

      @@luciamunoz8193 yes I can do that.

  • @danielanderson222
    @danielanderson222 2 года назад +1

    I have a different grill mine wasn’t seasoning evenly so I threw it in the oven and it’s working better

    • @BeginnersBBQ
      @BeginnersBBQ  2 года назад

      Oh that’s nice. I never heard of putting it in the oven.

  • @NOLAWSMFP1028
    @NOLAWSMFP1028 2 года назад +1

    TY

  • @GG-un5wk
    @GG-un5wk 2 года назад +1

    Thank you very much for taking your time, it was easy to follow and understand. Just one question? How many hours is going to take? Thank you

    • @BeginnersBBQ
      @BeginnersBBQ  2 года назад +1

      I would say if you repeat the process about 7 times. We are looking about 1hr 30min.

  • @scottmc406
    @scottmc406 Год назад +4

    Has anyone used beef tallow to season? I am trying to avoid seed oils in general. Glad to see you used lard and not seed oils. But what about tallow? Thanks in advance.

    • @BeginnersBBQ
      @BeginnersBBQ  Год назад

      Not that I know of

    • @michaelkim6286
      @michaelkim6286 5 месяцев назад

      Tallow has very high heat point. I’m going to use tallow on my blackstone. Avoiding seed oil as much as possible.

  • @charlesbroadway6864
    @charlesbroadway6864 Месяц назад +1

    You are very good

  • @hawkeyeted
    @hawkeyeted Год назад +2

    My only reservation to using lard (animal fat) - if you're not using your griddle two or three times a week, lard can go rancid. That is the reason most manufacturers recommend oil.

  • @rronpo32
    @rronpo32 Год назад

    Thanks ❤❤

  • @GeorgeM.DeJesus
    @GeorgeM.DeJesus 23 дня назад

    Thanks

  • @therealunclassified
    @therealunclassified Год назад +1

    I grabbed that Blackstone conditioner. But I was gonna use flax seed oil like I use on my skillets. But decided to try the crap Blackstone sells.

    • @BeginnersBBQ
      @BeginnersBBQ  Год назад

      How did it turn out?

    • @therealunclassified
      @therealunclassified Год назад

      @@BeginnersBBQ I seasoned it last night like 5 or 6 times. I'm going g to cook on it today. I have plans on making some steaks pork chops and chi Ken cutless all cut thin for sandwiches later today but think I want to make breakfast on it. I hope it's seasoned enough. I don't want any food sticking.

  • @joenieto100
    @joenieto100 2 года назад +3

    Do you let it cool down completely in between the process, or just enough to apply more Manteca?

    • @BeginnersBBQ
      @BeginnersBBQ  2 года назад +1

      Enough where it’s still warm and the lard melts.

  • @Greatdanelove
    @Greatdanelove 3 месяца назад +1

    Lard has salt and salt will deteriorate the grill over time. Use a grill conditioner first THEN season with bacon or lard.😊

  • @lonecrapshooter6197
    @lonecrapshooter6197 4 месяца назад +2

    First seasoning lard is not the best choice, or even a good one unless you cook on the griddle everyday. Animal fats go rancid and can also mold if left a few days.. Onions and potatoes are great for first cooking, but not bacon, for rancid reasons mentioned above, also contains salt which is bad for cold rolled steel not seasoned very well. If commercial bacon it may also contain other chemicals that could damage your not well seasoned cooking surface. The Blackstone engineers and scientists know their products and procedures, I suggest you give them a look. Keep up the good work, you are on the right track to be a pro in no time.

  • @malcolmhunter7
    @malcolmhunter7 Год назад +1

    I know I'm late to the game of the Blackstone but I just got a 36er for Christmas and never used a griddle before. What type of soap do y'all recommend for cleaning?

    • @BeginnersBBQ
      @BeginnersBBQ  Год назад +1

      What ever dish soap you have is fine. But only use it that one time. After that, never use soap again on your blackstone

    • @malcolmhunter7
      @malcolmhunter7 Год назад +1

      @@BeginnersBBQ Thank you for responding!! I'm excited for this new experience and appreciate your help! Enjoy your New Year's!!

  • @tommydifiore2265
    @tommydifiore2265 2 года назад +2

    Hey quick question.. im about to do this just how you did it tommorrow… my question is when your done with your coats… and you shut the grill down and its cool. Should you put a layer of thin oil on top and let it just coat it while its cold so kinda keep it lubricated. Or am i buggin?

    • @BeginnersBBQ
      @BeginnersBBQ  2 года назад +1

      You are right. When your done doing the process, add a layer of oil on top while it’s still warm and your good to go.

    • @tommydifiore2265
      @tommydifiore2265 2 года назад

      @@BeginnersBBQ thanks again! Very great info!

  • @guyrankin6288
    @guyrankin6288 2 года назад +2

    What to do after very first seasoning
    But not immediately cooking on it
    Do I add more oil before shutting it down
    For a few days?
    Great job sir!

    • @BeginnersBBQ
      @BeginnersBBQ  2 года назад +2

      Yea just add some oil and it’s good to go.

    • @moa3008
      @moa3008 2 года назад +1

      @@BeginnersBBQ I didn’t use soap; and water when I was seasoning my 17 inch BSG; I used the BS seasoning that was in a small jar with a cloth several times like I’d seen in a video.
      I’m not going to use soap; and water after I cook my first meal because ; I don’t want to!

    • @BeginnersBBQ
      @BeginnersBBQ  2 года назад +2

      @@moa3008 no don’t use soap anymore. The soap part was just when you take it out of the box. After you season it, you will never use soap again on it.

  • @davidprosper9057
    @davidprosper9057 Год назад +1

    When you say you turn it off between coats when seasoning how long do you let it cool before you add your layer..or do you just turn down heat low then back to high to burn it off....🤔🤔..ty

    • @BeginnersBBQ
      @BeginnersBBQ  Год назад +1

      I turn it off and wait till it’s warm then add the oil and turn it back up

    • @davidprosper9057
      @davidprosper9057 Год назад +1

      Ty..got a 30" gonna do it your way ..liked your video..gonna use crisco oil...

  • @GG-un5wk
    @GG-un5wk Год назад +1

    Hey guys, I seasoned mine following yours instructions hot & cold 5 times. Not sure if is normal but I see two whiteish long oval shape spots that runs from back to front in the middle of the griddle. Is there any way I can send you a picture? Thank you for your help

    • @BeginnersBBQ
      @BeginnersBBQ  Год назад +1

      Yea send me the picture to my email. beginnersbbqoutdoors@gmail.com

    • @GG-un5wk
      @GG-un5wk Год назад

      Ok I’ll. Thank you

    • @GG-un5wk
      @GG-un5wk Год назад

      Good morning, I just sent you the pic to your email. Thx

  • @erlpen2016
    @erlpen2016 2 года назад +3

    So please answer my question…I used to work as a cook in a restaurant, my shift was the “swing” shift and every night part of my job was to “stone” the griddle until it looked like a glass, the stone that we would be provided by the management was square pieces of lava rock, it basically was like a very coarse sand paper…here is the question and I honestly don’t know the answer…by sanding the griddle every night didn’t we take all the seasoning every night? next day we cooked on it without anything sticking to it not even the eggs or the pancakes….we did cook bacon every morning on the griddle…maybe that seasoned it every day…

    • @BeginnersBBQ
      @BeginnersBBQ  2 года назад +5

      Restaurant use commercial grill that are made from steel alloy or stainless steel that give them a chrome look. Blackstone griddle are made of cold rolled steel and need to be seasoned when you buy it. Commercial griddle don’t need to be seasoned like the blackstone griddle. Different material.

  • @chrisdowdy848
    @chrisdowdy848 2 года назад +2

    Blackstone video on season specifically says no animal fats due to salts and nitrates for initial seasoning. Obviously they reccomend their conditioner, but they also said canola oil.

    • @BeginnersBBQ
      @BeginnersBBQ  2 года назад +2

      I haven’t herd that. This is my second blackstone that I have use lard and it’s been great. Also I’ve learn that it protects it better in cold weather than regular oil.

    • @chrisdowdy848
      @chrisdowdy848 2 года назад +2

      @@BeginnersBBQ yeah, I was watching videos on seasoning for first time. A blackstone rep gave an instruction on polymerization and how nitrates degrade the top initially. Leads to rust and chipping. They reccomend theirs obviously because its a mixture of oils like palm oil and other high smoke point oils that will polymerize the top. I couldn't find any so I am using Grapeseed oil. They said after first season and cook that you can use bacon grease to cook, but they never reccomend seasoning with anaimal fats. Anyway, no disrespect. Just what I saw.

    • @kaceejburke
      @kaceejburke 2 года назад

      Lard should be straight pork fat melted and strained and tallow is beef fat. I don’t believe meat naturally contains nitrates. You might be thinking of cured pork. Surprisingly vegetables have more naturally occurring nitrates.

  • @lisamac08
    @lisamac08 2 года назад +2

    I just found your video but now I’m worried, I did not use soap and water before my first season, do you think it will be ok? Thank you so much I learned so much from your video!!☺️

    • @BeginnersBBQ
      @BeginnersBBQ  2 года назад

      You should be good to go. I did my first blackstone like you did and it came out fine. This second one I did it because that’s what they tell you to do.

  • @robertgaines7788
    @robertgaines7788 4 месяца назад +1

    I forgot to clean it off before I put the season on. So, do I clean it before I use it still?

    • @BeginnersBBQ
      @BeginnersBBQ  4 месяца назад +1

      no once you season it you cant use soap to clean. I say you are ok to use it now

    • @robertgaines7788
      @robertgaines7788 4 месяца назад +1

      @@BeginnersBBQ thank you

  • @LauraArigo
    @LauraArigo 10 месяцев назад +1

    Would advise against a rag unless you’re 100% sure it doesn’t contain ANY polyester/rayon/acrylic, etc

  • @brianlittle717
    @brianlittle717 Год назад +1

    The blackstone will not burn the seasoning off will it? As in putting a skillet in the oven on self clean mode? Trying to be careful not to get too hot.

    • @BeginnersBBQ
      @BeginnersBBQ  Год назад +1

      No it will not burn it off

    • @brianlittle717
      @brianlittle717 Год назад +1

      @@BeginnersBBQ what would you say the hottest it will get is? I think the smoke point of some oils is like 500. So maybe 600? I think you have to be like 800-900 to burn the seasoning off. I’ve done it for cast iron restoration pieces. But I’m scared of getting the oven that hot in the house. Plus I don’t like the smoke. So I have an old electric oven in the driveway for that. Plus it’s great for outdoor fish fries! Wife got me my first blacktop for Christmas and I’m just now getting started. I use cast iron exclusively in the kitchen and Dutch ovens outdoors so I’ve got a head start! I was even thinking of putting my blacktop on 4 bricks and using it with charcoals underneath. The wife was like why? Lol. I said that if I didn’t have propane I could still use it. I have a cinder block rocket stove too. It’s awesome! Lots of soot tho.

    • @BeginnersBBQ
      @BeginnersBBQ  Год назад

      @@brianlittle717 I think the hottest I’ve seen mine get is close to 700. But you never need to cook that hot on your blackstone. I always cook on medium. I also would agree with your wife about the charcoal under the blackstone

    • @brianlittle717
      @brianlittle717 Год назад

      @@BeginnersBBQ the charcoal would work I bet though if that’s all you had! Lol. So yeah I’ll agree 700 won’t hurt it and even searing a steak you won’t get it that hot. I was just a little nervous seasoning it on high without an infrared and not knowing. I’m accustomed to seasoning in the oven. Thanks again and happy New Years!

  • @510racingteam
    @510racingteam 10 месяцев назад +1

    i just seasoned my griddle with lard like you said, but i didn't read the comments that lard can kind a ruin the food flavor if you don't use it often, i probably gonna use it every month or every other month, so that's cause me that problem.
    So my question is how do i fix this ?
    Should i reseason it with oil ?
    Should i rewash it with lots of soap?
    Help please, Now I'm worried.

    • @BeginnersBBQ
      @BeginnersBBQ  10 месяцев назад +1

      You are fine. Every time you clean your blackstone after cooking, add vegetable oil. I’ve had my blackstone for years and it does not leave a taste.

  • @pollyannaforever8338
    @pollyannaforever8338 3 месяца назад

    out of ALL the yahoos on here i chose YOU to follow!! i’m on my way with my lard to my cleaned blackstone ….nervous

  • @akristakat2828
    @akristakat2828 Год назад +3

    Just seasoned mine new Blackstone as directed. Tried to cook bacon...stuck like glue. Guess I will have to releasing again next weekend.

    • @BeginnersBBQ
      @BeginnersBBQ  Год назад +1

      Just keep cooking on it. Add some oil and within 2 or 3 cooks it will get better.

    • @akristakat2828
      @akristakat2828 Год назад +1

      @@BeginnersBBQ There will be LOTS of cooking on it till it's second nature like using a stove. I also have a table top griddle black stone to season. Times as they are gotta go from plan A to plan B seamlessly.

  • @markcrawley8314
    @markcrawley8314 11 месяцев назад +1

    Did you use soap and water to clean the grill?

  • @thebus9185
    @thebus9185 Год назад +1

    So you only have to season the griddle one time? Would Avacado oil work? I’m kinda on a diet here lol

    • @BeginnersBBQ
      @BeginnersBBQ  Год назад +1

      Yes only once. Yes avocado oil works.

    • @thebus9185
      @thebus9185 Год назад

      @@BeginnersBBQ this may be a stupid question but does the oil you use to season the griddle enter your food cooked ? Like could it raise the calories of your food?

    • @brianlittle717
      @brianlittle717 Год назад

      I’m seasoning my first griddle for the first time but I have a lot of experience with cast iron and Dutch ovens. I add a coat of seasoning anytime I have the slightest trouble cleaning something. I think that’s a good rule of thumb for this too.

  • @tammielandry5363
    @tammielandry5363 2 года назад +1

    Can Crisco be used for the 1st time?

    • @BeginnersBBQ
      @BeginnersBBQ  2 года назад +1

      Yes you can. I believe it’s better than regular cooking oil.

  • @slvvm4
    @slvvm4 Год назад +1

    Mine came brand new with a lot of sticky stuff that won’t come off , is that normal ?

    • @BeginnersBBQ
      @BeginnersBBQ  Год назад

      Is the sticky stuff on the cooking area?

    • @slvvm4
      @slvvm4 Год назад

      @@BeginnersBBQ yes

    • @BeginnersBBQ
      @BeginnersBBQ  Год назад

      @@slvvm4 did you try to clean it with soap and water? you can also scrape it, it’s not season yet so it should be ok to scrape it off

  • @IVAN2233
    @IVAN2233 2 года назад +1

    Is bacon wrapped sausage good for first time cooking?

    • @BeginnersBBQ
      @BeginnersBBQ  2 года назад

      Yes that is perfect. People like doing bacon or burger because it lets out a lot of oil. And that’s good for the first cook.

  • @mikeymileos
    @mikeymileos Год назад +1

    I tried this but when I use paper towel, the paper towel kinda falls apart and puts little things on the griddle, and I worry that the paper towel has other chemicals in it and fibres. Do you have any other ideas around that?

    • @BeginnersBBQ
      @BeginnersBBQ  Год назад +1

      Yes at the end of the video I give you another way to do it. The easiest way.

  • @maryannyannottiweizel8850
    @maryannyannottiweizel8850 Год назад

    Followed everything you said and it turned out terrible. It has big brown burnt spots all along the middle. And the rest is still gray, what did I do wrong, when I cleaned it is it possible that I didn’t rinse it well? I dried it very well. I’m trying to send you a picture but I am having trouble sending it thank you

    • @maryannyannottiweizel8850
      @maryannyannottiweizel8850 Год назад +1

      How do I get that burnt off? I used olive oil

    • @BeginnersBBQ
      @BeginnersBBQ  Год назад

      How many times did you do the process?

    • @maryannyannottiweizel8850
      @maryannyannottiweizel8850 Год назад +1

      @@BeginnersBBQ 4times, but I continued 2 more times after I messaged you and it is black now except for the bottom about 3 inches, I got nervous I thought I ruined it. I cooked on it today, it went well, but cleaning it was a job in itself😂 thank you for getting back to me, I guess I jumped the gun😳

    • @BeginnersBBQ
      @BeginnersBBQ  Год назад +1

      @@maryannyannottiweizel8850 haha that is great news. The bottom will get black once you cook on it a few times. I also made a video on how to clean a griddle.

    • @maryannyannottiweizel8850
      @maryannyannottiweizel8850 Год назад

      @@BeginnersBBQ I will watch it. Thank you 😊

  • @pjs9346
    @pjs9346 10 месяцев назад +1

    Season the flat top the same way you season cast iron.

  • @MelandRandy
    @MelandRandy Год назад +2

    Use high heating point oil!!!

  • @willmad8532
    @willmad8532 2 года назад +1

    Does the kind of soap matter

    • @BeginnersBBQ
      @BeginnersBBQ  2 года назад +1

      No it does not.

    • @willmad8532
      @willmad8532 2 года назад +1

      Bro, thank you! love the video and the fast response! You got a sub in me!!

    • @BeginnersBBQ
      @BeginnersBBQ  2 года назад

      @@willmad8532 thank you 🙏

  • @Godsire69
    @Godsire69 7 месяцев назад

    What about using bacon grease

  • @40CaliberMr
    @40CaliberMr 2 года назад +1

    I just watched a seasoning video from blackstone and they say never season your griddle with any kind of animal fat

    • @BeginnersBBQ
      @BeginnersBBQ  Год назад

      Actually ally of people do it this way and I’ve never had any issues

  • @happymtdude539
    @happymtdude539 10 месяцев назад +1

    Why wait til end to tell us the first way wasn't as good. I already hit pause half way and when I get to the end I hear that there is a better way.. argh

  • @kansasgardener5844
    @kansasgardener5844 Год назад +2

    I think the reason Black Stone changed the way you season the griddle is because the old way you burned through way too much damn propane!!!!

  • @Estranged180
    @Estranged180 10 месяцев назад +4

    I can't believe I had to look this one up. Yes, by all means, wash your griddle with soap and water, rinse it well, and dry it before you start. Yes, by all means, season your griddle with any oil that has a high smoke point. But whatever you do, do NOT season your griddle with animal fats (such as BaconUp, beef tallow, or what this man has in his hand... lard. Pig fat). You can cook with animal fats as much as you want once it's seasoned, but no animal fats on the griddle UNTIL it's seasoned. It's not about how "black" or "slick" or "non-stick" your griddle looks, it's how it acts. Animal fats don't have a smoke point high enough to do the job properly, and will cause your food to stick. In some foods, that's a good thing, but not for the griddle. Crisco would have been a better option.

    • @bobbiyoung6634
      @bobbiyoung6634 2 месяца назад

      What about canola oil?

    • @Estranged180
      @Estranged180 2 месяца назад

      It's a decent option (and one I used myself), but if I had enough money to blow on seasoning a griddle, I'd have used avocado oil, as it has an extremely high smoke point.

    • @rogerdonoho4924
      @rogerdonoho4924 20 дней назад

      Back when, lard or beef tallow was always used to season a cast iron skillet.

  • @Sola_Scriptura_1.618
    @Sola_Scriptura_1.618 2 года назад +2

    Great tutorial and seasoning advice!
    The only thing I disagree with is washing your griddle, cast iron or bbq grates, and cast iron cookware with SOAP! I avoid soap like Superman avoids kryptonite!
    If you are worried about bacteria, remember that an autoclave used for sterilizing medical instruments runs at about 250°F. I typically clean my grill after using and always clean it and preheat the surface to above 400°F before starting to cook! No soap is going to clean as good as 400°F high temp with steam!
    I am a novice to Griddle cooking but have experience with Cast Iron, and it is in my DNA never to wash cast iron in water, let alone soap and water! Add water to the cast iron and let it steam clean is one thing. But to wash and set the cast iron to rack dry is sacrilegious!
    Just my 2 cents and what I deem to be good practice. Love to hear other thoughts?

    • @mikepeak3367
      @mikepeak3367 2 года назад +2

      They recommend washing it after you unpack it. Before you season it.

    • @Sola_Scriptura_1.618
      @Sola_Scriptura_1.618 2 года назад +3

      @mike peak, I know they do. The thought of washing outdoor cooking grills, griddles, and cast iron with soap just sends shivers down my back. It goes against every fiber of my being (-:
      High heat will kill any bacteria and germs on the surface. This is just me. I am not giving advice, just expressing what I do and how I feel about soap on outdoor appliance cooking surfaces.

    • @BeginnersBBQ
      @BeginnersBBQ  2 года назад +1

      I see what your saying about the soap. This is the only time I used soap. Actually Blackstone recommends to clean it with soap. But yea it’s pointless because you can crank up the heat to kill the bacteria. I think they recommend you doing it this way to clean it from dust, dirt and other stuff form the warehouse.

    • @Sola_Scriptura_1.618
      @Sola_Scriptura_1.618 2 года назад +1

      @Beginners BBQ Outdoors, thanks for the reply! I appreciate that they recommend it, but it makes no sense to me! My dislike for soap on a cast iron pan and griddle is engrained in my being. It just drives me nuts. Like when people pepper before cooking, just another one of those things I just don't do!

    • @BeginnersBBQ
      @BeginnersBBQ  2 года назад

      @@Sola_Scriptura_1.618 I will definitely not be doing that again if I ever get a new one.

  • @atvlifefam2424
    @atvlifefam2424 Год назад +1

    Bro I’m worried about you brother your breathing super heavy

    • @BeginnersBBQ
      @BeginnersBBQ  Год назад +1

      My mic is super sensitive and it seems loud. I fixed that easy on the newer videos.

  • @marcospineda1128
    @marcospineda1128 4 месяца назад +1

    Too complicated I’m going to bed 🛌 😴

    • @janiedee6466
      @janiedee6466 4 месяца назад

      It's like a cast iron skillet. Constant maintenance and stuff still sticks.
      Too bad they don't have a non stick model.

  • @rawtruthisahardpilltoswall6180
    @rawtruthisahardpilltoswall6180 Год назад +1

    Great video bro but is it bad if you skip the soap and water?

  • @Rfx372
    @Rfx372 Месяц назад

    Seasoning not completely set until you fry onions, refer to "Blackstone Betty" chemically bonds.