this is exactly how we clean our grills at restaurants, don’t listen to others, you’re doing it the correct way and the way that will allow flavor to stay and still be cleaned
Modern dish soap doesn't really do much to cast iron. I have multiple cast iron and carbon steel pans and I use dawn sometimes if I need to, then I just heat it in the oven, put on the thinnest coat of flaxseed oil and let it cool down in the oven and the seasoning is just fine. This is the same process I use if I use soap or not. The idea of not putting soap on cast iron was from when soap was lye heavy and WOULD strip off seasoning.
You don’t have to totally re-season. That was when soap had lye in it. It doesn’t anymore. Just use a little bit. Course salt actually does an amazing job too
@@TFreshour08 There is hardly ever a case where I have used soap to clean any cast iron. Maybe after bringing back to life an old rusty dutch oven, but anything seasoned and used I literally burn it out and wipe out with oil or hit it with some water and wipe it down.
@@picklesandoxfordcommasI use soap on my cast iron and don't ever reseason it. Sometimes I put a thin layer of oil on it before putting it away (I don't even heat it), but usually I just put it away as is. Works just fine.
I usually clean with the burners on high. I do water vinegar water then burners off and seal with oil. The vinegar will help disinfect and clean any other grime.
Looks like you changed your cleaning process from before. This is definitely better! Just enough cleaning so you don't remove the seasoning. Great video!
Thanks so much for the efficient video! Short-Sweet and to the Point! My husband won our Blackstone and I’m the grilled in the family. I was doing what you do but I didn’t oil it after- I did that before use. Makes sense…here’s to years of fun😃 Liz at Country Stitchers (needlework)
I love this daily and a deeper clean maybe bi weekly? You can google commercial grill cleaner and a set by scotch brite comes up. Pricey at first but after you’ll only need the scrubbers and liquid and a bottle of the liquid is like 12 bucks and will last forever. You have to turn off your the heat and wait ten minutes and use water just like you did, then draw a zig zag ( a little product goes a long way) spread it quickly, and wait another ten minutes. Then you get scrub and see all the burned stuff come off and wipes it away with paper towels. The set comes with a holder for the scrubbies. The next day you can heat it full blast and spread oil and that’ll season it. You really don’t need to deep clean it often but I love seeing your videos and figured with as much cooking on your blackstone that it’ll eventually need a good scrub. Best of luck!
I love the blackstone videos so I subscribed! I had a different brand flat top and didn’t love it so I got rid of it but your videos have convinced me to buy a small blackstone for our camper! I will be seasoning and installing it today!
Why do people think it “takes too long to clean?” Imagine all the pans you need to clean or the counter, or the stove top if you cooked all that in your kitchen…..cleaning the Blackstone is super fast. Easy
Buy grill-brick 3m 4x8 this will change your game Turn your burner to high add oil, let the oil heat up put the grillbrick, use heat gloves start scrubbing (side to side )your life away lol jk but this step is not easy do sides to .the grill will change color it would look more stainless steel like and cleaner. Then add water after scrubbing, after use a damp cloth towel to clean all of it. repeat water ass needed. use the spatula up to down to remove the water as needed turn burned of wait a bit hot but not to hot Use plenty of paper towels to finish the cleaning. Add a bit of oil at the end and wala😊❤ Before anything cut a bit of the brick to clean the sides it will make it easier.just my opinion this really works.
Water is fine! And Avocado oil is a great choice! And lastly a griddle brick and some fat like the Avocado oil and scrap that off and re-season I clean a commercial griddle everyday!
I use the black stone griddle seasoning and cast iron conditioner and I find it works amazing and I don’t know why anyone would tell you that you shouldn’t use water that’s stupid. Of course you can use the water to clean it. I ran food trucks that have griddles for years and I’ll tell you right now that’s what I used was water to clean them
Is the mat you have a Blackstone brand or a different brand? I have got to get something for mine and a mat sounds like a very good idea. The lift off cover that came with just does not cut the mustard when it comes to keeping the griddle free of bugs, dirt and debris!!! And I do believe that most all griddle owners would agree, with me, when I say that an oiled and seasoned griddle, when cool, is literally a super duper, ultra high powered debris magnet with a built-in glue trap that any and everything loves to land on, if I’m being truthful!!! Honestly, I didn’t even know that there was a mat available, because I really haven’t even looked into what could be used to cover and protect my griddle and keep it clean and ready for the next time I get ready to cook something on it, but that’s not to say that I haven’t been meaning to. I have just been busy lately and I haven’t even used my griddle in the last month or so. However, I am going to use it this weekend to cook up a big batch of fajitas. So, if you got one that you love, it works great and you’ve had it for that long, then, by all means, mark me off of the list of in-stock items, because I AM SOLD!!! Please and thank you!!!
The reason you shouldn't put water on it is because of the sharp temperature change. The immediate from hot to cold to hot can crack it. Instead wet a paper towel and wipe it. If you want to scrub it use an oiled green scrub pad. Cleaning works better when the black stones warm not hot.
How clean would you expect the paper towel to be? I used mine for the first time and it still seems dirty. I wonder about cooking pancakes on it since if a paper towel shows up brown, wouldn't a pancake?
Some people say things just to make you question yourself, too. I’m all for tip and tricks! But Ima research it first just in case they’re wrong or yanking my chain 😂.
Black stone should sell pumice grill bricks that’s the best way to clean these is oil and grill brick You can probably get them at your local restaurant supply stores
I’m learning with you! So, we just leave the oil on after done cleaning? Is ready to go for the next use or anything I should do before I use it again?
couple recommendations....1) when you are at the water cleaning phase....turn the heat up HOT and use HOT water (so you don't shock the cooktop). You want this to steam and steam vigorously. 2) if you cooked something particularly greasy or sticking to the cooktop use a little bit of DAWN dish detergent in your water...it will NOT harm your seasoning...DAWN is NOT soap, it is a detergent that will not harm anything....then rinse with clear HOT water a couple times to get rid of the detergent residue. Bonus tip: after you oil your cooktop turn the burners on medium and let it heat up until the oil starts to smoke then turn off the burners. You do not want raw oil sitting there as it can go rancid. You want to heat/polymerize the oil to improve your seasoning and NOT have oil left that will go rancid and when it comes to how much oil...less is more
Don't use water and you should put paper towels on the black stone after you clean it and put oil it keeps it from drying out and then you just take it off next use
DONT listen water is what you’re suppose to use
As a former cook at a burger joint, water is the way 😂
Soda water works the best
She’s doing it right. You’re meant to use water, did you even watch the full video?
When I was younger I worked at a fast food joint and we used ice and scraper but I'm not sure of thickness of grill there but commercial!
I’ve seen them do it at HuHot and always thought it was so cool
this is exactly how we clean our grills at restaurants, don’t listen to others, you’re doing it the correct way and the way that will allow flavor to stay and still be cleaned
Think of it as a cast iron skillet. You don't use soap, just get it hot and use water.
Modern dish soap doesn't really do much to cast iron. I have multiple cast iron and carbon steel pans and I use dawn sometimes if I need to, then I just heat it in the oven, put on the thinnest coat of flaxseed oil and let it cool down in the oven and the seasoning is just fine. This is the same process I use if I use soap or not.
The idea of not putting soap on cast iron was from when soap was lye heavy and WOULD strip off seasoning.
@@mhoffman30yeah you can use soap on cast irons, but you have to re season every single time you do. it's just not wise
You don’t have to totally re-season. That was when soap had lye in it. It doesn’t anymore. Just use a little bit. Course salt actually does an amazing job too
@@TFreshour08 There is hardly ever a case where I have used soap to clean any cast iron. Maybe after bringing back to life an old rusty dutch oven, but anything seasoned and used I literally burn it out and wipe out with oil or hit it with some water and wipe it down.
@@picklesandoxfordcommasI use soap on my cast iron and don't ever reseason it. Sometimes I put a thin layer of oil on it before putting it away (I don't even heat it), but usually I just put it away as is. Works just fine.
I’ve been loving your blackstone videos! they’re my favourite to watch :)
You give me the confidence to get one of these and actually use it!
❤❤❤
I probably watch 100 videos before i got mine... after a month of using it, the process it 2nd nature and very simple! You'll be okay :)
I usually clean with the burners on high. I do water vinegar water then burners off and seal with oil. The vinegar will help disinfect and clean any other grime.
You are correct, definitely use water. It’s called deglazing. Restaurants even do it to their griddles.
These videos will never get old🙌
Absolutely love the Blackstone videos
Looks like you changed your cleaning process from before. This is definitely better! Just enough cleaning so you don't remove the seasoning. Great video!
I just bought a Blackstone griddle and this is so helpful.
Thanks so much for the efficient video! Short-Sweet and to the Point! My husband won our Blackstone and I’m the grilled in the family. I was doing what you do but I didn’t oil it after- I did that before use. Makes sense…here’s to years of fun😃
Liz at Country Stitchers (needlework)
Thank you!!! I asked for this video! ❤
I love the helpful hole to make cleaning on the black stone easier!
you’re so pretty tori 😍😍😍. you’re videos just light me up!
Your so cute🥰
I just wanna say your black stone looks PHENOMENAL
Great job! Looks like you took all of the tips we gave you and put them to good use! 👍
i literally love all of your black stone videos! don’t listen to the hate!
Another great video! Thanks again
You're amazing for trying this way of cooking ❤
Always great videos x
Super helpful, thanks!
Look at you, already a pro ❤
I love this daily and a deeper clean maybe bi weekly? You can google commercial grill cleaner and a set by scotch brite comes up. Pricey at first but after you’ll only need the scrubbers and liquid and a bottle of the liquid is like 12 bucks and will last forever. You have to turn off your the heat and wait ten minutes and use water just like you did, then draw a zig zag ( a little product goes a long way) spread it quickly, and wait another ten minutes. Then you get scrub and see all the burned stuff come off and wipes it away with paper towels. The set comes with a holder for the scrubbies. The next day you can heat it full blast and spread oil and that’ll season it. You really don’t need to deep clean it often but I love seeing your videos and figured with as much cooking on your blackstone that it’ll eventually need a good scrub. Best of luck!
Beautiful season 😻
that's exactly what I do, works great, and water is necessary to get everything un-stuck.
Love your videos mam!
I love the blackstone videos so I subscribed! I had a different brand flat top and didn’t love it so I got rid of it but your videos have convinced me to buy a small blackstone for our camper! I will be seasoning and installing it today!
Thanks for subbing!❤❤❤
Why do people think it “takes too long to clean?” Imagine all the pans you need to clean or the counter, or the stove top if you cooked all that in your kitchen…..cleaning the Blackstone is super fast. Easy
Grill rescue makes a cleaning “brush” that’s perfect for blackstone!
Buy grill-brick 3m 4x8
this will change your game
Turn your burner to high
add oil, let the oil heat up
put the grillbrick, use heat gloves
start scrubbing (side to side )your life away lol jk but this step is not easy do sides to .the grill will change color it would look more stainless steel like and cleaner.
Then add water after scrubbing,
after use a damp cloth towel to clean all of it. repeat water ass needed.
use the spatula up to down to remove the water as needed turn burned of wait a bit hot but not to hot
Use plenty of paper towels to finish the cleaning. Add a bit of oil at the end and wala😊❤
Before anything cut a bit of the brick to clean the sides it will make it easier.just my opinion this really works.
Wow you are a professional now 🥲
Water is fine! And Avocado oil is a great choice! And lastly a griddle brick and some fat like the Avocado oil and scrap that off and re-season I clean a commercial griddle everyday!
You should have done it with Kenzie as well as Riley or disguse
I use the black stone griddle seasoning and cast iron conditioner and I find it works amazing and I don’t know why anyone would tell you that you shouldn’t use water that’s stupid. Of course you can use the water to clean it. I ran food trucks that have griddles for years and I’ll tell you right now that’s what I used was water to clean them
Nice! 👍
You are so beautiful! 🥰❤️
That’s a nice seasoning you got going on there
thank you for the help
Great job
I just got a black stone for christmas
Love ur lashes ❤️
Thank you so much 🥹🥹
Yes! I had one of these in the hotel I worked at and we always used water first. 😊
Water is fine for steaming off crud, use it every time and my blackstone is 🍒 and my seasoning is fantastic.
okay but lets take a moment to just appreciate how gorgeous she is
Mixing your water with sprite or lemonade will aid in removing built up residue :) ❤
They have a mat u put on there too keeps dirt and bugs off it I been using mine for 5 years and love it
Is the mat you have a Blackstone brand or a different brand? I have got to get something for mine and a mat sounds like a very good idea. The lift off cover that came with just does not cut the mustard when it comes to keeping the griddle free of bugs, dirt and debris!!! And I do believe that most all griddle owners would agree, with me, when I say that an oiled and seasoned griddle, when cool, is literally a super duper, ultra high powered debris magnet with a built-in glue trap that any and everything loves to land on, if I’m being truthful!!! Honestly, I didn’t even know that there was a mat available, because I really haven’t even looked into what could be used to cover and protect my griddle and keep it clean and ready for the next time I get ready to cook something on it, but that’s not to say that I haven’t been meaning to. I have just been busy lately and I haven’t even used my griddle in the last month or so. However, I am going to use it this weekend to cook up a big batch of fajitas. So, if you got one that you love, it works great and you’ve had it for that long, then, by all means, mark me off of the list of in-stock items, because I AM SOLD!!! Please and thank you!!!
slay tori
I use avocado oil too
The reason you shouldn't put water on it is because of the sharp temperature change. The immediate from hot to cold to hot can crack it. Instead wet a paper towel and wipe it. If you want to scrub it use an oiled green scrub pad.
Cleaning works better when the black stones warm not hot.
and we all know that TikTok is known for their educational videos 😂😂
Thanks 🙏🏽
Heya ! I really like and appreciate your Blackstone cooking . Could you please post more Blackstone videos . love from India ❤🇮🇳
I do the same clean except I use the black stone cooking spray to coat the griddle
I have to pick up Avocado oil
As someone who works in kitchens we use ice and charcoal on ours and then we re oil
My boyfriend loves his Traeger, but I might have to get myself a blackstone 😅
After cleaning and oiling I put aluminum foil on it then you don’t have to worry if any critters or bugs have left any surprises
I do a toy rotation for toys to keep the kids interested
That griddle is looking great, and yes you use water to clean awesome job
How long does it take to warm up fully and to cool down fully? Thanks ❤
With our flattop at work we only use water to clean it, so people telling you not to use water are clearly not the educated ones 😂
How often do you clean it? Let say I haven’t used it for a month but I do check to see if there is any rust
How clean would you expect the paper towel to be? I used mine for the first time and it still seems dirty. I wonder about cooking pancakes on it since if a paper towel shows up brown, wouldn't a pancake?
You dont need that much oil. It doesnt take as much as you would think. Oil is expensive, no need to be excessive
Your doing pretty darn good don't listen to em.
Do you heat it up again once you apply the oil? And is that enough oil for the next cook, or do you apply oil again for the next cook?
So does the oil burn off when you ignite your blackstone for your next cook?
Using an expensive oil just for a protective coating is crazy, just use something cheap like canola.
Make sure to season after every use.
Honestly Hon you need to have the heat on HIGH then water and scrape then turn off keep scraping til clean...then oil it ...
Some people say things just to make you question yourself, too. I’m all for tip and tricks! But Ima research it first just in case they’re wrong or yanking my chain 😂.
Do you put the oil on and leave it if your not cooking for a long period or keep that step off?
Very nice
Your beautiful 😍
Black stone should sell pumice grill bricks that’s the best way to clean these is oil and grill brick
You can probably get them at your local restaurant supply stores
I need to get a black stone Fr fr
You should wear disney princess costumes as you cook
Do you leave the avocado oil over night?
What do you guys recommend to do if the griddle gets rained on?
Thank you!
How do you not have flies ??? Please let me know what you do for that! I know besides keeping clean but I always have flies when I cook outside ):
🔥👍👍👍
I’m learning with you! So, we just leave the oil on after done cleaning? Is ready to go for the next use or anything I should do before I use it again?
I always add oil when I’m done and then even add a little more oil before your next cook. This will help keep the food from sticking ❤
What’s your #2 oil? I’m allergic to avocados.
You need to get in with some elbow grease with the scraper because in about a month you’re going so start noticing buildup
How many avocado oil bottles do you go through a month?
I've heard not to use cold water on hot surface because it could warp the metal not sure if this is true.
Water is how you deglaze a pan so it makes sense you’d use water here to get the food off
Sad that TikTok is becoming an app people get their information from
couple recommendations....1) when you are at the water cleaning phase....turn the heat up HOT and use HOT water (so you don't shock the cooktop). You want this to steam and steam vigorously. 2) if you cooked something particularly greasy or sticking to the cooktop use a little bit of DAWN dish detergent in your water...it will NOT harm your seasoning...DAWN is NOT soap, it is a detergent that will not harm anything....then rinse with clear HOT water a couple times to get rid of the detergent residue.
Bonus tip: after you oil your cooktop turn the burners on medium and let it heat up until the oil starts to smoke then turn off the burners. You do not want raw oil sitting there as it can go rancid. You want to heat/polymerize the oil to improve your seasoning and NOT have oil left that will go rancid and when it comes to how much oil...less is more
Yo sis, how smokey does it get under that tent?
It doesn't need to be low, needs to be hot enough to steam.
That's how Restaurants do it.
Lemon juice to clean & ice!
Water is what the Asian dudes use to clean after they cook at Hibachi restaurants
Is there a cover? I’m imagining all kinds of bugs getting stuck to this thing. Lol
Yes there is a cover
Don't use water and you should put paper towels on the black stone after you clean it and put oil it keeps it from drying out and then you just take it off next use
How do they make fortresses out of those in WH40K.
It's a damn flat-top, ok? Most restaurants have one. This isn't difficult! Treat it like a big ass pan.
what really impresses me is that she uses tiktok as a reference...