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

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  • 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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  • @brettdavid6491
    @brettdavid6491 Pƙed 4 měsĂ­ci +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.

  • @wbaldwin6
    @wbaldwin6 Pƙed 2 lety +31

    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  Pƙed 2 lety +2

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

    • @kaosactual1
      @kaosactual1 Pƙed rokem +1

      This goes for the no soap thing as well.

    • @maxcrit3481
      @maxcrit3481 Pƙed 3 měsĂ­ci +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.

  • @jamesholt5519
    @jamesholt5519 Pƙed rokem +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 Pƙed 7 měsĂ­ci +1

    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.

  • @geraldstidham2589
    @geraldstidham2589 Pƙed rokem +3

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

  • @markzacrep4266
    @markzacrep4266 Pƙed 2 lety +1

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

  • @mrc6032
    @mrc6032 Pƙed 2 lety +1

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

    • @BeginnersBBQ
      @BeginnersBBQ  Pƙed 2 lety

      Thank you. I’m glad you enjoy my video

  • @jimg2885
    @jimg2885 Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci

    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..

  • @lmlz3
    @lmlz3 Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci +1

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

  • @maryannjackson9513
    @maryannjackson9513 Pƙed 2 lety +2

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

    • @BeginnersBBQ
      @BeginnersBBQ  Pƙed 2 lety

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

  • @griddle4life497
    @griddle4life497 Pƙed 3 lety +3

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

  • @Brett_S
    @Brett_S Pƙed 2 lety +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! 👍👍

  • @jasonshackelford1720
    @jasonshackelford1720 Pƙed 2 lety +3

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

  • @ignaciolanderosjr2580
    @ignaciolanderosjr2580 Pƙed 2 lety +1

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

  • @russ9803
    @russ9803 Pƙed 2 lety +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 đŸ‘đŸ»đŸ˜Ž

    • @BeginnersBBQ
      @BeginnersBBQ  Pƙed 2 lety

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

    • @jamesholt5519
      @jamesholt5519 Pƙed rokem

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

    • @russ9803
      @russ9803 Pƙed rokem

      @@jamesholt5519 went really good 👍 both ways are good

  • @sfcboltedduck6757
    @sfcboltedduck6757 Pƙed 2 lety +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  Pƙed 2 lety +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.

  • @vanihansen2136
    @vanihansen2136 Pƙed rokem

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

  • @AdamSlovinsky
    @AdamSlovinsky Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Many thanks! I followed this and turned out great!

  • @Stoviecakes
    @Stoviecakes Pƙed 9 měsĂ­ci

    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!

  • @juanvaldez8395
    @juanvaldez8395 Pƙed 3 lety +1

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

  • @jasmin-dl2er
    @jasmin-dl2er Pƙed 21 dnem +1

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

  • @user-is9ns7cb5h
    @user-is9ns7cb5h Pƙed 6 měsĂ­ci +2

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

  • @iloveyewv
    @iloveyewv Pƙed 3 lety +2

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

    • @BeginnersBBQ
      @BeginnersBBQ  Pƙed 3 lety

      I love cooking on it.

    • @Sola_Scriptura_1.618
      @Sola_Scriptura_1.618 Pƙed 2 lety +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!

  • @Royalslugger
    @Royalslugger Pƙed rokem

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

  • @luciedurocher3164
    @luciedurocher3164 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Thank you from Bury, Québec love your channel.

  • @jesusteran2125
    @jesusteran2125 Pƙed rokem +1

    Awesome video. Thank you

  • @charlescoker7752
    @charlescoker7752 Pƙed rokem

    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.

  • @reginabreckner4040
    @reginabreckner4040 Pƙed rokem +1

    Tremendously helpful video! Thank you!

  • @thetruebrit85
    @thetruebrit85 Pƙed 2 lety +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 crĂšme 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....đŸ˜±đŸ˜±đŸ˜± 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  Pƙed rokem

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

  • @knoxvol7512
    @knoxvol7512 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Great and informative video! - thank you. Just subscribed

    • @BeginnersBBQ
      @BeginnersBBQ  Pƙed 2 lety

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

  • @markorkarenhanes1354
    @markorkarenhanes1354 Pƙed 3 měsĂ­ci

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

  • @rosieblough6889
    @rosieblough6889 Pƙed 2 měsĂ­ci +1

    Thanks for sharing 😊I really needed this..

  • @eddieroman8790
    @eddieroman8790 Pƙed 2 lety +2

    Best video! Thank you. Your a master.

    • @BeginnersBBQ
      @BeginnersBBQ  Pƙed 2 lety

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

  • @reaper1er423
    @reaper1er423 Pƙed 2 lety +2

    Earned you another sub, great job man

  • @curtbarnette1927
    @curtbarnette1927 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Very good video and well done!!!!!

  • @axtell1966
    @axtell1966 Pƙed 2 lety +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  Pƙed 2 lety

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

  • @Makeitblue127
    @Makeitblue127 Pƙed rokem +1

    Great video. Easy to understand.

  • @Melliejayneable
    @Melliejayneable Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Thank You Buddy!

  • @keitharnol2148
    @keitharnol2148 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Love the video bro.

  • @miztrusa
    @miztrusa Pƙed rokem +1

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

  • @AmericanChevy360
    @AmericanChevy360 Pƙed 19 dny +1

    Great job. I enjoyed your video....

  • @griddlelife468
    @griddlelife468 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Great video.

  • @marcoantoniojimenez1512
    @marcoantoniojimenez1512 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Nice video!!

  • @luciamunoz8193
    @luciamunoz8193 Pƙed 3 lety +2

    Thank you...God bless you

    • @luciamunoz8193
      @luciamunoz8193 Pƙed 3 lety +1

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

    • @BeginnersBBQ
      @BeginnersBBQ  Pƙed 3 lety

      @@luciamunoz8193 yes I can do that.

  • @Knubinator
    @Knubinator Pƙed 2 lety +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 Pƙed 2 lety +2

      I always season with mineral oil..lol just kidding

    • @PresidentTrump47
      @PresidentTrump47 Pƙed 2 lety +1

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

  • @kuryakin64
    @kuryakin64 Pƙed měsĂ­cem

    Thank you sir

  • @elsiemorris567
    @elsiemorris567 Pƙed rokem +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!

  • @NOLAWSMFP1028
    @NOLAWSMFP1028 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    TY

  • @hawkeyeted
    @hawkeyeted Pƙed rokem +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.

  • @lonecrapshooter6197
    @lonecrapshooter6197 Pƙed 4 měsĂ­ci +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.

  • @scottmc406
    @scottmc406 Pƙed rokem +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  Pƙed rokem

      Not that I know of

    • @michaelkim6286
      @michaelkim6286 Pƙed 6 měsĂ­ci

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

  • @charlesbroadway6864
    @charlesbroadway6864 Pƙed měsĂ­cem +1

    You are very good

  • @GG-un5wk
    @GG-un5wk Pƙed 2 lety +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  Pƙed 2 lety +1

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

  • @Greatdanelove
    @Greatdanelove Pƙed 4 měsĂ­ci +1

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

  • @rronpo32
    @rronpo32 Pƙed rokem

    Thanks ❀❀

  • @danielanderson222
    @danielanderson222 Pƙed 2 lety +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  Pƙed 2 lety

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

  • @joenieto100
    @joenieto100 Pƙed 2 lety +3

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

    • @BeginnersBBQ
      @BeginnersBBQ  Pƙed 2 lety +1

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

  • @therealunclassified
    @therealunclassified Pƙed rokem +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  Pƙed rokem

      How did it turn out?

    • @therealunclassified
      @therealunclassified Pƙed rokem

      @@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.

  • @GeorgeM.DeJesus
    @GeorgeM.DeJesus Pƙed 27 dny +1

    Thanks

  • @tommydifiore2265
    @tommydifiore2265 Pƙed 2 lety +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  Pƙed 2 lety +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 Pƙed 2 lety

      @@BeginnersBBQ thanks again! Very great info!

  • @guyrankin6288
    @guyrankin6288 Pƙed 2 lety +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  Pƙed 2 lety +2

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

    • @moa3008
      @moa3008 Pƙed 2 lety +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  Pƙed 2 lety +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.

  • @malcolmhunter7
    @malcolmhunter7 Pƙed rokem +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  Pƙed rokem +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 Pƙed rokem +1

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

  • @erlpen2016
    @erlpen2016 Pƙed 2 lety +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  Pƙed 2 lety +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.

  • @pollyannaforever8338
    @pollyannaforever8338 Pƙed 3 měsĂ­ci

    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

  • @davidprosper9057
    @davidprosper9057 Pƙed rokem +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....đŸ€”đŸ€”..ty

    • @BeginnersBBQ
      @BeginnersBBQ  Pƙed rokem +1

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

    • @davidprosper9057
      @davidprosper9057 Pƙed rokem +1

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

  • @LauraArigo
    @LauraArigo Pƙed 10 měsĂ­ci +1

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

  • @akristakat2828
    @akristakat2828 Pƙed rokem +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  Pƙed rokem +1

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

    • @akristakat2828
      @akristakat2828 Pƙed rokem +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.

  • @robertgaines7788
    @robertgaines7788 Pƙed 4 měsĂ­ci +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  Pƙed 4 měsĂ­ci +1

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

    • @robertgaines7788
      @robertgaines7788 Pƙed 4 měsĂ­ci +1

      @@BeginnersBBQ thank you

  • @GG-un5wk
    @GG-un5wk Pƙed rokem +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  Pƙed rokem +1

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

    • @GG-un5wk
      @GG-un5wk Pƙed rokem

      Ok I’ll. Thank you

    • @GG-un5wk
      @GG-un5wk Pƙed rokem

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

  • @chrisdowdy848
    @chrisdowdy848 Pƙed 2 lety +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  Pƙed 2 lety +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 Pƙed 2 lety +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 Pƙed 2 lety

      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.

  • @510racingteam
    @510racingteam Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci +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  Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci +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.

  • @brianlittle717
    @brianlittle717 Pƙed rokem +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  Pƙed rokem +1

      No it will not burn it off

    • @brianlittle717
      @brianlittle717 Pƙed rokem +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  Pƙed rokem

      @@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 Pƙed rokem

      @@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!

  • @markcrawley8314
    @markcrawley8314 Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci +1

    Did you use soap and water to clean the grill?

  • @lisamac08
    @lisamac08 Pƙed 2 lety +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!!â˜ș

    • @BeginnersBBQ
      @BeginnersBBQ  Pƙed 2 lety

      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.

  • @thebus9185
    @thebus9185 Pƙed 2 lety +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  Pƙed 2 lety +1

      Yes only once. Yes avocado oil works.

    • @thebus9185
      @thebus9185 Pƙed rokem

      @@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 Pƙed rokem

      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 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Can Crisco be used for the 1st time?

    • @BeginnersBBQ
      @BeginnersBBQ  Pƙed 2 lety +1

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

  • @pjs9346
    @pjs9346 Pƙed 10 měsĂ­ci +1

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

  • @MelandRandy
    @MelandRandy Pƙed rokem +2

    Use high heating point oil!!!

  • @IVAN2233
    @IVAN2233 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Is bacon wrapped sausage good for first time cooking?

    • @BeginnersBBQ
      @BeginnersBBQ  Pƙed 2 lety

      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.

  • @slvvm4
    @slvvm4 Pƙed rokem +1

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

    • @BeginnersBBQ
      @BeginnersBBQ  Pƙed rokem

      Is the sticky stuff on the cooking area?

    • @slvvm4
      @slvvm4 Pƙed rokem

      @@BeginnersBBQ yes

    • @BeginnersBBQ
      @BeginnersBBQ  Pƙed rokem

      @@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

  • @happymtdude539
    @happymtdude539 Pƙed 10 měsĂ­ci +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

  • @maryannyannottiweizel8850

    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 Pƙed rokem +1

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

    • @BeginnersBBQ
      @BeginnersBBQ  Pƙed rokem

      How many times did you do the process?

    • @maryannyannottiweizel8850
      @maryannyannottiweizel8850 Pƙed rokem +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  Pƙed rokem +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 Pƙed rokem

      @@BeginnersBBQ I will watch it. Thank you 😊

  • @willmad8532
    @willmad8532 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Does the kind of soap matter

    • @BeginnersBBQ
      @BeginnersBBQ  Pƙed 2 lety +1

      No it does not.

    • @willmad8532
      @willmad8532 Pƙed 2 lety +1

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

    • @BeginnersBBQ
      @BeginnersBBQ  Pƙed 2 lety

      @@willmad8532 thank you 🙏

  • @Godsire69
    @Godsire69 Pƙed 8 měsĂ­ci

    What about using bacon grease

  • @40CaliberMr
    @40CaliberMr Pƙed 2 lety +1

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

    • @BeginnersBBQ
      @BeginnersBBQ  Pƙed 2 lety

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

  • @kansasgardener5844
    @kansasgardener5844 Pƙed rokem +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 Pƙed 10 měsĂ­ci +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 Pƙed 2 měsĂ­ci

      What about canola oil?

    • @Estranged180
      @Estranged180 Pƙed 2 měsĂ­ci

      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 Pƙed 24 dny

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

  • @mikeymileos
    @mikeymileos Pƙed rokem +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  Pƙed rokem +1

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

  • @Sola_Scriptura_1.618
    @Sola_Scriptura_1.618 Pƙed 2 lety +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 Pƙed 2 lety +2

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

    • @Sola_Scriptura_1.618
      @Sola_Scriptura_1.618 Pƙed 2 lety +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  Pƙed 2 lety +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 Pƙed 2 lety +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  Pƙed 2 lety

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

  • @atvlifefam2424
    @atvlifefam2424 Pƙed rokem +1

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

    • @BeginnersBBQ
      @BeginnersBBQ  Pƙed rokem +1

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

  • @marcospineda1128
    @marcospineda1128 Pƙed 4 měsĂ­ci +1

    Too complicated I’m going to bed 🛌 😮

    • @janiedee6466
      @janiedee6466 Pƙed 4 měsĂ­ci

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

  • @rawtruthisahardpilltoswall6180

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

  • @Rfx372
    @Rfx372 Pƙed měsĂ­cem

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