How to Clean a Blackstone Griddle | Let's Give It A Try | Blackstone Griddles

[@DrewGriffin]

Just got my first Blackstone. So glad I watched this before getting into my first cook.

[@july_muzik..]

Dope! I just Got mine for Father’s Day, can’t wait to learn it. How has it treated you so far?

[@Honey-Sanchez]

@@july_muzik.. Assembling the Black Stone 28". Hash Browns are going to be my first project. I've had it with the grate grills. So many good tutorials available.

[@DianneChambers1]

Me toooo!

[@Eric_Allen]

A splash of water, a quick scrape, and a slather of oil. That's what I do right after I pull the food off. Takes less than 1 minute and then you are ready to eat with the family. Don't leave that dirty griddle until after you're done eating! It's easier to clean when it's hot. That water will boil off and help deglaze and sugars. I also like the last coat of oil to go on while the griddle is still hot. Helps keep that layer of seasoning! I love my griddle!

[@thugnasty5242]

Is there a specific oil that needs to be used?

[@Eric_Allen]

​@@thugnasty5242 I use Avacado oil (has a higher smoke point than olive oil). I'm sure regular vegetable oil is fine too if you eat that crap.

[@thugnasty5242]

@@Eric_Allen Cool thanks!

[@hudsonja]

@@Eric_Allen apparently avacado oil will also deter certain bugs.

[@chucktwnkid]

Same

[@jerzcnate]

Best towels to wipe down with are Shop Towels ...... Takes it to another level ..... Haven't done the water cleaning yet but will soon.... Wife been asking for a stir fry from the BlackAtone

[@CoyoteOne]

I love how simple the guy makes it. Great info for a new 22in Blackstone owner.

[@cardsbills]

Watched a lot of these cleaning videos and this is the best one so far. Nicely done Godfather Todd!!

[@praisehisawesomename]

Thank you so much, Brannen! Have a great week!

[@brandonbutcher403]

The Toddfather

[@mtvguy54]

I totally agree

[@real1nation]

I’m a restaurant chef and I love the way that you explained it into step this was very informative

[@sharonseibert9994]

As a restaurant chef, I hope you can help me. Would you consider this Blackstone cleaning to be sufficient prior to cooking a gluten free meal for someone with Celiac Disease or would you have any other suggestions? Thank you for your time.

[@frankmarullo228]

Yo Todd : your daughter is a good camera person ! She does better then some of the adults I watch on you tube , THANK you Frank from montana PS you stay away to long.....

[@sideways8films488]

Thanks for the video fellow Colorado guy here and new subscriber. Just got my griddle today. Can’t wait to start using it and using it a bronco games.

[@diegoboesch4658]

That's a big help for when I use mine for the first time. Looks simple enough,thank you for your time

[@EricGonzalez-bd1qd]

THANK YOU!!!!!! Just got a 22 adventure ready, I've seen the "level 3" cleaning videos but couldn't find much to tell me what to do if it's a very simple clean. After my first seasoning, I did chicken quesadillas on mine and when I was done I just wiped it down with paper towel to get the crums off and it still looked perfectly seasoned and clean so I left it at that, didnt add more oil but there was already oil from my cook. This video helps a ton! Very easy video and will make my life much easier. It sounds like what i did was correct but i didnt add more oil. However, there was already thin layer of oil and gridle is clean so i think i kind of did what you said in video without thinking about it. But at least now i know for sure lol. Thank you thank you thank you!!

[@heysdadbutler2098]

Todd you truly are the master of everything Blackstone griddle....We are new to all this and lovin' it. Everything we have made per your instructions has been amazing....

[@RJ-lf8ex]

Great video! What makes it so alluring is that you add such a great element of fun to this. Cute kids!

[@Brett_S]

By far the best blackstone cleaning video !! 👍👍

[@BlackstoneGriddles]

Glad you liked it!

[@bethanytaylor65]

Thank you so much for this tutorial!! I’ve been so nervous about caring for my new griddle. No worries now!

[@ftzadra8257]

Yummy but messy. You always have the cleanest griddle and look how easy. Love our Blackstone. Thank you Todd!

[@dannymanny6917]

Just got a beautiful 36 inch and watching you stir fry made me smile!!

[@w.w.2420]

Thanks for the tips. Just got my Blackstone about a month ago . May/2024, did the First Blackstone seasoning five, six times smoked off, did burgers did chicken did bacon now did breakfast Saturday afternoon. First time pancakes came out... Great! The cleaning and the tips are essential for me. Just starting off trying to find that good non-stick/ oil combination, currently using avocado oil. Just cleaning tips are spot on. Thank you. Look forward to more of your vids.

[@DavidSmith-ox9ub]

Great job showing your methods, Todd. I just think of my 36” as a giant cast iron skillet!

[@Big_Country843]

Love your videos. We.just bought our first 30" Blackstone griddle and your videos are straight to the point. Look forward to learning how to use with the guidance of your video's.

[@susanmannion4303]

Great cleaning tips! You make it look easy and far less intimidating with your clear instructions. Thank you!

[@robossman3809]

100% accurate information to clean flat top. Easy to understand triple phase mess assessment. That’s how I have been doing mine with no metal warp and nice slick surface every time.

[@francovey7548]

Thanks for these tips ! I just bought a BlackStone yesterday!

[@BlackstoneGriddles]

Welcome to #griddlenation!

[@ChrisPollard]

You make it look pretty simple, probably because it is. Just got a 28" Blackstone today ... it was my uncle's who passed away this spring. Estate was selling it off, so it's staying in the family. He actually custom made a steel grate for it so they could use it like a camp stove and put pots and pans right over the burners. I think he mostly used it that way ... because the griddle itself looks like it MAY have been used once. There were a couple of dark spots, but I don't think it ever came up to temperature. LOL Cleaned it with some soapy water and a steel scouring pad, then cranked up the heat and seasoned it black. May have to break it in with some breakfast tomorrow if the weather isn't bad. :) Can't wait to try making stuff on it!

[@stankrieger3598]

Pick up an old 1 burner griddle to use in my vintage Airstream. You make it look so easy

[@kimiams3279]

Just seen these vids...OMGoodness so much easier....I see I need to do more seasoning...🙄🙂.i ended up getting one of those silicone griddle mats...suggested from a friend...thank you so much for your helpful videos...such a BLESSING!!!🤗

[@jerseyjoejosephm7366]

Catching one of your videos by chance is what Inspired me to buy a Blackstone. I bought the 28 inch and it went together nicely until I went to attach the burner plate which will not align with the holes on the base. Blackstone has not replied to my inquiries so I'm returning it. Pity, I was really looking forward to it.

[@Masterchief68]

Just started using my blackstone griddle and I’m loving it! Best damn scrambled eggs and bacon I’ve ever had! Going to add some hash browns next time!

[@gregbuescher1517]

Great video!! What type of oil are you using for the last step? Vegetable?

[@NaeNaeW]

👍👍Love the different levels of cleanings 😄❤ Cleaning 1 griddle top is so fast and for sure beats cleaning 4 different pans or even my cast iron pan!!!! Praise the Lord and pass the scraper and paper towels!!😃🖤🖤🖤🧡🧡🖤🖤🖤

[@AJVotedian]

Finally someone who doesn’t use water all the time. Rarely do I use water,one and two cooks for me most of the time. Excellent video

[@jasonmusic5703]

Great video, love that you have the kids out there! We are loving our 36" Blackstone!

[@Randorita]

Thank you for showing how to clean a griddle! It should help a lot!

[@lmontes09]

Thanks for taking the time to teach us griddle wannbes. I reall appriciate tackling the different types levels of how dirty I can expect to encounter. I'm on the fence weather to buy one simply because I may not use it that much. 😃

[@ArthurWadeAU]

you will use it more than you think after you start using it... I was also on the fence as well, but we use it all of the time unless we are doing "Bone - in" cooks like wings, Chicken , etc. There is so much you can do with a Blackstone.

[@joemichaels4231]

Hey Todd!! I do the same thing.... I just use tong's dealing with the cleaning!!!

[@TheRealCobraBurnout]

Excellent vid. Cleaning right away is definitely the way to go. Don't dilly dally and you can be in the house in time to fix my plate and sit down with the family.

[@praisehisawesomename]

Indeed. Thank you for watching & happy griddling!

[@scottrobbins6216]

Just got a 28” yesterday just subscribed Thanks !

[@wanda5305]

Thank you! We have cooked a few different meals on our new Blackstone and I've cooked with cast iron for years, so figured I knew the "science" with cleaning. Thank you because this is exactly what we have been doing depending on the meal my husband or I have made! Best purchase!

[@dusty4047]

I'll be getting mine delivered Friday I cannot wait to use it

[@umbraone]

Hi Todd. Great tutorial. I'm glad I watched it..

[@knightmare1015]

I use boiling hot water and I treat my 36 inch like a cast iron skillet. The chainmail scrubbers are phenomenal and when I see too much build up, I clean it really good and use some 40 grit sandpaper to even everything out and re-season it.

[@drdrew3]

There’s no need to add the extra step of boiling water. When you spray room temperature water it instantly boils into steam because the surface is over 212F. Quick clean up

[@ta9197]

I just burned the hell out of my hand from the steam wiping it down......then I watched your video. Thank you for posting this. Makes things very simple.

[@keithparker9329]

Great information. I just bought my first griddle and used it once. Worked great. I did all of the steps to prepare for the next cook. My concern is between bugs and moisture in between cooks. Do you just throw some eggs down on a griddle that’s been sitting without wiping it off or lightly cleaning it first? I took a paper towel and lightly wiped it and the paper towel is dirty or has residue on it. Is that ok? Or are we just to turn the griddle on and preheat to burn off any residue and go with that? Just don’t want to get food poisoning or anything. Thanks.

[@DareDog.]

Yes that is normal. Preheat it with oil.

[@caelesfoust3902]

Best thorough video I’ve seen explaining how to clean the griddle

[@Moondoggy1941]

Thanks for another great video, a refresher is always a good idea, helps to build best practices.

[@randytellez2451]

Great video .Bought a 4 burner Blackstone a couple days ago. Just seasoned it. Probably cook in it tomorrow. This answers my questions exactly. Should I go ahead and shut the flames off when I start cleaning or wait until it's scraped and wiped...or actually wait until the oil re-seasoning has burned off? Thank you.

[@MamaMo777]

Thanks Todd for great information for those in question.

[@praisehisawesomename]

Hi, Ramona - Thank you for watching & commenting! Have a great week!

[@brendahansen5982]

I have a way that utilizes chainmail that I got from Amazon. It’s about 6x8”. After I scrape and wipe on a level 3 clean I put it flat on the surface and quiet the water onto the chainmail. Then use to ga to slide the chainmail around on the griddle. It picks up food and oil that may be left. Then I quickly wipe again with a paper towel before finish with oil. I have a small stainless bowl to place the chainmail in. Fill it with hot water and I have a concentrated degreaser that I add just a small amount. Swish it around and rinse. Either hang it to dry or roll it in a paper towel. If at home I drape it on the top level of the dishwasher. It really works great.

[@casperlokz8348]

Thanks bro!! Just got my first griddle today can’t wait to start experimenting with different recipes 🙌🙌🙌

[@ericcox4448]

Thanks for the info. New to the Blackstone Family

[@nja3224]

Nice, planning my first cook this weekend, wasn’t sure about cleaning it afterwards. Now I know. 👍

[@333rpd]

I do stir fry frequently. I add the stir fry sauce after I take the stir fry off the griddle and it is in the bowl. :)

[@patrickbray7242]

Do you let the seasoning/oil burn off while still on, or do you turn it off and then put the oil on after it’s cooled down?

[@rtpmedic66]

Every question I had answered with no fuss. Thanks!

[@musicmom6295]

Oooh would love that stir fry recipe PLEASE!

[@markm921]

As always, another fun video. Blackstone better treat you well, the Cooking Network may give you a show of your own.

[@steve1311]

Great learning for us newbies.

[@praisehisawesomename]

Hi, Steve. I appreciate you watching!! Have a great week!

[@popeyesailor2191]

Appreciate the video and for keeping it super simple and enjoyable to watch. Appreciate you.

[@markbradley9656]

good job, one thing i would like to add is that cleaning it like you are doing is the best way, bc some people over clean theirs, and its important not to do that bc it washes all of the flavor away....

[@danayers19]

Thank you for breaking it down. You've answered several questions for me.

[@praisehisawesomename]

You are welcome. Thank YOU for watching! We really appreciate it. Let me know if you have any more questions!

[@robertwren2289]

Thank you! Just bought my first Blackstone Griddle.

[@kevins3258]

Sir I just got my Blackstone 36inch griddle, 7/11/23, as I was watching another one of your videos on how to season the griddle. you mentioned removing the sticker on the side table, I had stickers on both the side table and griddle, I used a scraper to remove the sticker the on the griddle, my question is do I used soap and water to remove the glue residue that was griddle before I season it? I need your help cuz I wanna cook

[@DareDog.]

Yes use sop and water. Only time that you use soap.

[@kevins3258]

Thank you

[@kevins3258]

@@DareDog. Thank you

[@willowwoods6983]

Thank you we haven't really used ours that much because cleaning has been a hassle and this actually helps

[@daveg4236]

Cleaning a hassle? 5 min Is easy

[@Stealthvette]

Hey, the biggest information you leave out are the burners still on or are they off, are the burners on full or halfway if you clean hot, how is it you miss these details !

[@coolcaballero]

On. Check out 6:45 of this video...

[@slape54]

Can you do one for the every so often clean where you clean enough to re-seasoning. Thanks

[@jerryweisenstein1982]

I’m just getting started, seasoned and going to grill burgers, onions, and mushrooms. I think your back ground is beautiful, Colorado?

[@eatonmonumentco.6170]

Todd! Great to see you're working with Blackstone these days--I still pull up your smoked turkey how-to everything Thanksgiving!

[@anubisus3711]

After you’re done cleaning and close up for the night. Do you do anything to prep it for the next time you cook? Or will the oil from the previous cook be all you need? For instance you make an omelette the next morning, do I need to oil/butter it before I throw the eggs on?

[@cristnuishope]

Thanks Todd, very easy and informative. Just got mine so learning as I go. Where did you get the Prime rib hamburgers and stir fry. I know for all the funny people grocery store.

[@TerryBollea1]

Water will warp the metal that hot. Nice advice!!

[@jenykahayes9741]

I clean mine with water almost every time and as long as my water isn’t chilled I’m fine. Never has warped it. I have slightly warped it with too much frozen food at once, but it settled back down. Room temp or warmer water

[@jamieab4]

Todd I don’t know if everyone is like me but I found something I was lacking to maintain and have not seen addressed. I have had the Blackstone adventure ready for about 4 years. Bought for my RV but liked it so much it was also used at home. Just bought a new griddle and was cleaning up to give to my nephew so was taking down to deliver it. I realized I never took the grill top off so didn’t see the areas of rust where the top connects to the stand. I would suggest people break down their griddle about once a year to look at this and have some high temperature paint to use after cleaning the whole grill.

[@markkehoe5508]

Great video - thank you!

[@praisehisawesomename]

Thank you for watching!

[@doriantapia6291]

What kind of oil did you put at the end? I just bought one can't wait to try it out I'm doing the I'm doing the griddle seasoning and cast iron conditioner now

[@robertm1692]

You can use whatever oil you seasoned your grill with. I watched another video and I thought I heard him say he used extra-virgin olive oil. I use avocado oil when I cook and I use it to coat the grill between cooks.

[@scottydudley5700]

I must be doing it wrong🤔 Everything was going great with my 22” until I had a stubborn accumulation of “stuff” that resisted removal by scraping. I tried some water (less than shown in the video) on a warm surface and presto, my 22 warped so bad as to be virtually unusable ( it did however get really clean) I have a new cook top on order (out of stock at the moment) but am concerning that it will warp again by the application of water to a hot surface. Looking for some advice. Thanks

[@buckshots4800]

I am guessing you are cleaning the griddle immediately after cooking or if later after cooling you have most likely warmed it up to medium or medium high. What do you suggest?

[@KathyY1948]

I'm new to Blackstone but I didn't like using all those paper towels so I bought some bar wipes from Amazon and cut them in half. I use those now and either wash them when I am cleaning up the dishes or toss them in the washing machine. They will never be a pristine white again but they work great.

[@TheBeardedItalian]

I did the same. A lot better in my opinion. 👍🏼

[@Marcusf250]

Gross

[@Gratefulman1965]

Works for you, works for me. Great video thanks!

[@djturnz]

I turn burners to lowest setting, scrape food particles. Squirt some water and scrape again if necessary. Squirt water and wipe with towel. Turn burners off. Squirt some oil, spread it around with towel, and soak up any excess. Done.

[@philipbranagan2432]

NOW that.s a good video direct and to the point, with no dumb jokes and dinging a bell.

[@MarcelVanderley]

When, or should you ever use a scrubbing pad made for the griddle top?

[@pushonline1568]

Do you ever use the cleaning kit, Blackstone degreaser spray, or scrub brush? And when do you use the conditioner?

[@DareDog.]

degreaser is for outside of the griddle. Base and side shelves. Conditioner is good for seasoning it.

[@amyatkinson576]

How many times did you empty that catch container after cleaning that grill? Particularly after the water?

[@Lina315]

I just recently started cooking on the griddle. I’m still getting used to it. I learned the other day that coconut oil is a bad idea. I didn’t realize it had burned until we ate and everything tasted like burnt grease. I then figured out why it was smoking more than it had before. I saw you use olive oil with cleaning. Can I use it to cook with? I feel like that will smoke and burn too. I started using beef tallow. Which is great for certain things, but maybe not for all things like pancakes.

[@acdii]

I rarely cook L1, so everytime I cook its water and steam clean it. Works every time and have not had to season either of my Blackstones or my Camp Chef since the first one. I usually let the food rest while cleaning since it only takes a couple minutes.

[@roostercogburn809]

You use olive oil to lube between cooks? Thanks

[@Marcusf250]

I think it is.

[@doctormoto8770]

Great video brother and thank you for your knowledge! 👍

[@charlesrose7212]

Great step by step explanation. Thanks! 😀

[@praisehisawesomename]

Hi, Charles - Thank you for watching. Have a great week!

[@gcsaenz1112003]

Would you say that the bounty towels are more lint free? Love the vlogs, blessings always. G

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

Nice! I'm buying my first Blackstone today!

[@cfuzzkennedy]

The only problem I have while cleaning is I forget to check how full the grease tray is and it overfills onto my deck. I have since learned to put a metal pale under it. Just don’t let the dogs find it or they will poop everywhere.

[@alquinn3562]

Seasoning mine as we speak. Virgin cook tomorrow. Great info

[@libertytree5352]

Awesome video! Thank you 👍

[@praisehisawesomename]

Thank YOU for watching!

[@robwilkie5382]

Legendary stuff Todd!

[@DocMTB]

This was a very very helpful video! Thank you for the pointers!

[@CHERYLCAREY-df7sd]

When I see this spot on my griddle that still looks like food is on it does that mean I didn’t get all the food off? Can’t send a picture but hope I am making sense. This is the first time cooking on it after doing the first seasoning 5x the day before and then cooked a bunch of onions like someone suggested, Trying to get that slick black seal

[@Neri-s2n]

great vid. great spokesman.

[@Marcusf250]

His wife is hot too

[@SuperTurbocoupe]

Agreed, I do what you do and it can't be any easier!

[@acjmathis]

Thanks again Todd.

[@praisehisawesomename]

Andy...thank you for watching. God-bless!

[@user-qx1zt8mq4q]

Nice tutorial . So after your done cooking for the night and after you've applied the oil..should you let that burn off aswell ? Or can i just shut the flat top off after i've applied the oil ?

[@jbarker258]

Just leave it

[@user-qx1zt8mq4q]

@@jbarker258 Thanks . We've been cooking on the black stone and love it .

[@paulettehasty5334]

do you keep the heat on when scraping & cleaning?

[@praisehisawesomename]

Yes!!

[@estossala1]

You explained everything so well! Thanks