Do NOT do this when seasoning your flat top griddle!

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This video shows you how to properly season a flat top griddle before first use. Also avoid a rookie mistake that is PAINFUL!

[@GrillSergeant]

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[@miguelmarquez4192]

Keep yellow mustard handy. Put it on a burn as soon as it happens and you wont blister in many cases. Obviously nothings going to fully fix a bad burn but youll be suprised on most common burns that it instantly helps.

[@myronlittlehale6882]

@@miguelmarquez4192 6thtra0ee

[@juanisback]

Don’t do what?….

[@TedMotcheckIII]

😂 I'm surprised no one commented on the rebranding of the griddle!

[@carolinaumana10]

😂 Attention to detail much!? I really had a laugh

[@MichaelPSmith-mp1fk]

I came here (comment section) to see if I was the only one! I want one! Gotta find the sticker

[@dingznthingz]

I noticed. Now I am doing the same to my two Blackstone griddles.

[@Boswd]

Ohh i went a step further and thought it was a knock off brand and tried looking for one to see the price difference. 🫣

[@tk7263]

😂that’s hilarious 😂

[@jerryhubbard4461]

I have owned my BlackStone griddle for 4 years now. One great piece of equipment for my outdoor kitchen. As for seasoning. I did not go through all of the cycles he is doing here. Nothing wrong with what he is doing here. I heated up my griddle the first time and put some Canola oil on it and rubbed it in. I started immediately cooking on the griddle. The more you cook on the flattop, the more seasoned it gets. So just use it and over time it will get a nice coating. Just remember after each use, after it cools and you give it a good cleaning, wipe it down with a new heavy coat of oil and cover it up. Chef Jerry

[@GrillSergeant]

That’s awesome. I just got my hands on the ceramic coated griddle that pit boss sent me and man…you have to use little to no oil and clean up is a breeze. I just posted the few days ago. Check it out and let me know what you think about it.

[@jeremytrujillo4649]

I used flax seed oil, what I use for my cast irons. So far had my griddle since Christmas (thanks babe) cooked three times on it and it’s super easy to clean. I think flaxseed is the best high temperature oil for seasoning

[@blakeguthrie6246]

I thought you were supposed to clean it while it was still a little hot? Like scrape it off while it's still hot and wipe it with paper towel and then oil it up

[@jerryhubbard4461]

@@blakeguthrie6246as soon as I finish cooking, I scape all the junk off the griddle. I come back or you can do it then just take a paper towel and wipe it clean leaving the oil on the griddle. When you get ready to use again, heat it up, spray some water over the griddle and wipe with more paper towel. Put down new oil and cook away.

[@tomsfoodfactory5086]

That mistake looked painful! I hear staying properly hydrated as you did will help with pain management.

[@GrillSergeant]

Ha! Yeah. Second degree burns are not cool. LOL

[@twiggyuno]

On another note, when doing ANYTHING on an extremely hot surface or piece of equipment it's best to gooo slowwww. Don't coat fast, don't cut fast, don't drop fast. Dad taught me this when I was a kid and helped prevent me from getting burned or having any cooking related mishaps. Cheers!

[@MaddieandKiki]

So informative!!! If we’re ever lucky enough to get our hands on one of these gorgeous Blackstones, we will be seasoning it up with your advice on mind!!! Bring on the smash burgers!!!!!🔥🔥🔥👏👏👏🤤🤤🤤🤤

[@PMPBBQ]

That's a sweet griddle you've got. I like that you basically season it like cast iron. Looking forward to seeing your cooks you make on it.

[@GrillSergeant]

Thanks Carlton! Cheers!

[@kingcreo2760]

PLEASE lose the music. Would of been a lot better video. Ty

[@zachlewis9451]

Nobody says anything about the "D" on the end? Hahahahaha Blackstoned!

[@GrillSergeant]

HA! Good eye man! lol

[@mattmeininger699]

Black & stoned it says. Wtf

[@luisbracamontes5698]

I saw that as well, but didn't think much of it. Hahaha it's probably a boot leg from an Asian Country.

[@mlferg]

First thing I noticed ... and began trying to figure out how to do it on mine!

[@tinybigbus1873]

@@GrillSergeant It's the first thing I saw when I click on the video. I might do that with mine.

[@jerseydevil7895]

I would definitely use plain water to remove soap residue, heating it doesn't remove it.

[@HellYeahKimballsBBQ]

Well well well, we have another man that says, "Stay Hydrated" while opening a beer! Cheers brother! You remind me of myself.

[@GrillSergeant]

Cheers brother :)

[@jjyemg2397]

When he opened the beer....I subscribed.

[@GrillSergeant]

Ha! Cheers! 🍻

[@streetveteran8928]

THE BEST ON KZbin.....BE SURE TO STAY HYDRATED.....LOVE IT!

[@GrillSergeant]

😂 🍻

[@streetveteran8928]

@@GrillSergeant , YES SIR....A MUST!

[@UpNorthRob]

so if I didn't go a great job season when new...can I do a "reset"? Clean with soap/water and re-oil? Re-boot...if you will?

[@GrillSergeant]

Yep. Just like shampoo. Rinse. Wash. And Repeat. 😂

[@TheAmericanSmoke]

How many beers? I feel like it's important. Thanks for the video!

[@GrillSergeant]

Let’s find out!

[@babylonsal]

Where do I get this brand? “BLACK & STONED” Gotta love it!!!

[@KapinKrunch]

The funny thing is he wasn't black or stoned in the video LOL

[@bennyclark1482]

I found out olive oil causes a sticky residue. Even though ppl recommend it. So i spent the extra money and got the Blackstone seasoning, cleaned griddle really good and reseasoned. No issues now.

[@njgl2010]

First step, pour 3 fingers of Scotch. Next step, light a fine cigar. Last step, drink scotch and smoke cigar while admiring your beautiful new griddle!

[@GrillSergeant]

Ha! That works too!

[@julesdaily381]

Thanks for that I did that back in 97 at Jack in the box in the CPT lol 😁 but yes very good job I did not think it would go this far of Cleaning the flat grill from 97 to 2021 🙏👍wow very long time

[@andrewsimineri2243]

BLACK&STONED! AWESOME! I bet most people don't even notice that your griddle says that.

[@UGAMike19]

I’m very happy to you take care of yourself during this process. Staying hydrated is very important to the process! Cheers! 🍻

[@BehindtheGarageBBQ]

Great information video! Had the 36, sold it ..have the 17 love it.. great for tailgating

[@GrillSergeant]

Awesome man! Cheers!

[@dougr6925]

Hi....it's hard to tell....does the propane canister sit on the ground or is it elevated by a hanger....thanks.

[@GrillSergeant]

It’s elevated by a hanger

[@dougr6925]

@@GrillSergeant thanks

[@tjhey8458]

Can you use crisco to season it? I usually use crisco to season my cast iron but I was sure with this

[@Dansoutdoorcooking]

Great tips, you can't go wrong listening to Kent.

[@GrillSergeant]

I think CJ would say otherwise :) LOL

[@Dansoutdoorcooking]

@@GrillSergeant lmao CJ knows his foodie grill but Kent knows the flat iron griddle. Plus CJ is out in California, who listens to them 😁.

[@GrillSergeant]

@@Dansoutdoorcooking Ha! I live about an hour away from CJ lol

[@Dansoutdoorcooking]

@@GrillSergeant oops big foot in mouth lol. I just know that Kent answers all my questions when I call or text him. Love the KZbin community for all the help they have given me. California is not that bad, atleast you're not a foot deep in snow like we are here in Indiana.

[@GrillSergeant]

@@Dansoutdoorcooking Don't feel bad I want to leave this state ASAP. Kent is awesome like that! The BBQ fam is awesome!

[@MrDavidr86]

When you said I love you guys except for you, that's when I decided I have to subscribe.

[@GrillSergeant]

😂

[@jimlandreth555]

I did this to my Blackstone several times over several days.

[@georginamedina9995]

What if you buy it new but it has some rust around the corners, how do you clean it? They marked it down at the store because of the rust.

[@240LTS]

... If it is not heavy rust- Steel wool, get it as rust free as possible and season it. JMHO

[@OperationCrochetingSailor]

I would love ❤️ to have that type of grill!!! Yes, you can cook anything on that!!! 😃

[@guidoslandscape2006]

Can you use any oil for seasoning?

[@ChrisJones-qw7bn]

WHY?? Wiping it dry after the soap water wash can leave soap residue on the griddle. RINSE then wipe and heat to dry...unless you like tasting soap in your food.

[@harleyhawk7959]

never clean with soap, period

[@bradmetcalf7832]

Looks like a good way to screw up a brand new griddle. Pretty sure they tell you NOT to preheat on high due to possibility of warping it. No reason in hell to season at 500+, your just burning oil. Ya don't season your cast iron pan in the house that high and no need for a griddle either. 350-375 stays within the burn range for most oil's.

[@CalminCali]

The documentation with the griddles, their website, and the videos on their KZbin channel all say turn the burners all the way up to high.

[@drapermike]

Yeah you’re not supposed to turn it up to high right away you’re supposed to turn it to medium high and let it slowly heat up to high you can warp your griddle. Also cheap canola oil from Walmart works the best for season lol.

[@dgperforms1]

How do you clean after cooks?

[@longtalltexan1867]

Music drowns you out a bit while you're talking. But great video, very helpful!

[@tonydeantonydean]

flax seed oil can withstand high heat and is recommended for seasoning grill tops

[@GrillSergeant]

I’ve heard that too but with a smoke point of 225 degrees for Flaxseed compared to a smoke point of 420 degrees for Grape Seed, wouldn’t the oil with the higher smoke point be better on a hot flat top griddle?

[@josmith3118]

I used flax seed oil an now my griddle is sticky! Now what?

[@charliemartin5482]

I used corn oil and it worked fine . Just use it often.

[@harleyhawk7959]

@@josmith3118 you put to much on. burn it off and start over. only use a light coat and wipe off all excess. then heat up until it starts to smoke.

[@kosmicken]

This is a great video on what TO do, but you didn’t mention what NOT to do. And what’s with the circle and arrow on the knob in the thumbnail?

[@GrillSergeant]

Don't turn on the dial and burn your finger.

[@HisWayHomestead]

great information!!! thanks for showing us the proper way to do it!!!

[@zenjamin6262]

Where can you find the Black stoned edition ?

[@GrillSergeant]

At your local dispensary.

[@zenjamin6262]

@@GrillSergeant YES GRILL SERGEANT !

[@chuckstuckey9450]

wuts up with the blackstoned written on the griddle??

[@shane7038]

I would never use soap. Maybe 50/50 white vinegar and water.

[@GrillSergeant]

It’s what Blackstone recommends to get off the shipping residue but to each their own!

[@philipdavidson2721]

Did you keep the grill at 500 degrees through the whole process?

[@stevebrookins3980]

So that's a blackstoned not a blackstone? What is the difference? I feel the the blackstoned would be maybe a better fit for me!

[@trebanda9470]

Awesome video! I am very new to the griddle scene but I am trying to learn everything I can. I recently bought this griddle and the "pre season" is starting to peel off? Is that normal? Or is there something I should do?

[@GrillSergeant]

Tre Banda Time to reseason! :) Follow what’s in this video and you should be good to go! 🍻 Thanks for stopping by and hope to see you around! :)

[@sephiroth7818]

Is Blackstoned the Wish app griddle?

[@GrillSergeant]

No. That was a sticker I put over it. The griddle I got from Home Depot and was called Nexgrill.

[@sephiroth7818]

@@GrillSergeant I was trying to figure out which one it really is lol

[@user-oc6qs1po3j]

I used vegetable oil it works fine thats all I ever use on it I cook with olive oil but dont use it on griddle. I had mine a year I use it 9 out of 10 days its like non stick now.

[@viewfromtheroad2656]

I noticed that you opened the tank with about one turn, propane tanks will leak if the valve is not opened all the way. Food for thought.

[@ronsanchez4366]

One guy said to season it then turn it off tried his way came out bad blackstone says to keep it on wait 15 minutes then apply another coat

[@SuperRife1]

I love your vids! I’m not an owner yet but getting closer I think with each video! Geez you had me viewing till 1:30 am yesterday! You seem like a great guy to chill with too!

[@GrillSergeant]

Ha! Welcome to the channel Bruce! That's what I love about BBQ it brings people together...cheers man!

[@michaelroome]

“BLACKSTONED”. Lolol.

[@ctech14367]

I seasoned mine as the instructions directed, canola oil works great so does crisco I seasoned mine five times when new, flaxseed oil wasn’t recommended by Blackstone nor soap and water.

[@scranesatom3485]

Lol

[@BattleMageBert]

You had me at "love you guys, but not you". Then the dad jokes keep coming. You have a new follower.

[@GrillSergeant]

Ha! At least one person on here now likes my dad jokes! Welcome aboard!

[@busterking5895]

So you said soap would never touch it again so what do you do to clean it just heat it up real hot after you cook a steak on it and then wipe it off?

[@GrillSergeant]

You can pretty much treat it like cast iron

[@chrisnelson6226]

I like the name "BLACKSTONED" on the front

[@kringles65]

Your arsenal? Seriously. Bless you too, PBR.

[@kathleenspotts-3psnks-c978]

You didn't rinse the dish soap off before you seasoned it?

[@martynf65uk]

Thank you for POINTING me the way to do this correctly. Now, stay hydrated out there :-)

[@TygerBlueEyes]

What happen to the Nexgrill?

[@detroitgator1]

What is the DO NOT part of the video as described in the title?

[@marvstokes8885]

Wiping soap of with a dry cloth???? I have seasoned 4 Blackstones. I have always rinsed the soap off with water

[@robertmoore2307]

Why not 3x merchandise?

[@randycelaya4412]

You got to like the second I heard you say "except you"

[@GrillSergeant]

Randy Celaya Ha! 😂

[@jgfunk]

What's the difference between Blackstone and Blackstoned griddles? 😜

[@GrillSergeant]

Ones a little higher quality...lol

[@drewdubik9863]

What about the sticky crap that’s on top when you take the plastic wrap off? How do you remove that?

[@tonykari5124]

Just bought this and I can't fricking start it. WTH. I got the propane tank hooked up I see the spark sparking when I hit the auto start button but there's no flame. The knobs are on the flame/fire sign. What am I doing wrong here ????

[@lila-qz6fz]

Can you use bacon fat instead of oil?

[@streetveteran8928]

Q: Do you suppose to season your griddle every time you are done using it?

[@GrillSergeant]

Nope. Once it’s seasoned just treat it like cast iron

[@streetveteran8928]

@@GrillSergeant , Thank you.

[@johncrystal7078]

Where did you get that grill with the black and red colors?

[@theeclecticnurse2485]

Is it black stone or black stoned?

[@tivowillieb]

Great video except the title must be for a different video or something. You never mentioned what not to do, or what the warning was????? Grrrrrrrr...

[@GrillSergeant]

In short it was wear gloves because I burned the crap out of my finger. Don’t do that. 😂

[@twospirits411]

At time index 2:30 you see what he means.

[@roncook5251]

you leave grill on? /

[@ShaneZettelmier]

I find it’s best to season with bacon. It also pops and gets all over the sides and protects all of the metal around the grill, plus it taste good. Lol. Just kidding halfway. Are usually season for us with an oil and then let it cool down a little and do a second coat with oil then I cook bacon on there and then just wipe it off as I cut off the heat and let it cool. But I have seen a lot of people do cast-iron with nothing but bacon they just clean it really good and heat it up and cook some bacon in it and smear the grease around and it seems to work great. Which ever way you do it it’s a really important step and as long as you use it once in a while it should last for decades after being seasoned right. I don’t really clean them that much either, if something sticks are use a wet rag or ice and that usually stems anything off of there and then I just grease it up again before I let it cool down

[@jilllester4049]

Never season a griddle or cast iron with bacon. It has chemicals in it that will hurt it Until its seasoned well

[@jameswright1059]

Hydrating is called a step 2

[@GrillSergeant]

😂

[@BrisketMedic]

I love my single burner, i have to get the double!

[@BrisketMedic]

and I'd blame kent too ;)

[@Patrick94GSR]

Or you could get an actual Blackstone 36” with 4 burners!

[@jerryd5471]

Great video 😂 good info, cheers 👍✌️👊🔥

[@GrillSergeant]

Thanks Jerry!

[@LaFamiglia]

You got great videos buddy!! Job well done!! Cheers 🍻

[@barbaramahan1589]

Am I the only one who noticed it says BlackstoneD on the front of the griddle????LOL

[@GrillSergeant]

😂 🤫

[@l7papichulo493]

How u gonna putt soap with water and only wipe you make no since's at all

[@bigromesvirtualbar4155]

Thanks for idea. Getting one soon bro

[@steves3760]

You're going to heat that up hotter than the sun. No need to wash

[@punknhead23]

Great info, thank you. I would rather hear you than the music though and it downed you out several times.

[@johnherman3261]

Sweet. Job!

[@bobfuhrwerk2869]

Did I miss the "do not do this" part?.....what don't you do?

[@GrillSergeant]

Wear gloves…don’t burn your finger like I did.

[@sephiroth7818]

Is that griddle from Wish or AliExpress?

[@georgenettlesjr1466]

Still has soap on it!

[@Tricky181]

Are these non stick

[@GrillSergeant]

After you season them in they are just like non stick cast iron...

[@RJ-lf8ex]

Jesse!!!!! Walter wants to convince you to use the griddle to cook some meth. JESSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@RaisingASingleMom]

Hey new friend ⛄🎄 I catch myself pointing too. Lol 👆 A priest lol You had us at breakfast burritos!

[@morganfaubion]

LOL Black and Stoned

[@waynethebarber1095]

What happened to the warning part? I thought it might be that you never heat it up on high. But you slammedcitcon high right away. Just think of your griddle as a realy big cast iron skillet...

[@GrillSergeant]

Just don’t burn your finger like I did.

[@arakafafian]

So what is that were not supposed to do or is your title clickbait?

[@GrillSergeant]

It’s super hard to catch but use gloves or you will burn your finger (do NOT do that) lol

[@NickBEADG]

Anyone else notice it says “Black&Stoned”?

[@tinker-ing-around2317]

Black "Stoned" - Now that's funny.

[@suzysmith8239]

Basically

[@cookingwithsamontheblackst3282]

black stone sueing cant beleve this black&stoned to funny

[@carloscrespo5583]

EXCEPT ME? HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[@claudiaoctavia6340]

did anyone do a 'basically' count, i admit i lost count early on

[@ff8123]

Why though? Why season stainless steel?

[@travisw8472]

Just wondering why the grill name reads “BLACKSTONED”?

[@cbrunson11]

Who.....Meeeee!

[@HisWayHomestead]

isn't that a griddle though and not a grill??? just asking... ;-)

[@amiganutt]

Never heard of Blackstoned. Is this a ripoff of the real Blackstone Griddle?