How To Clean a Blackstone Griddle

I get a lot of questions on how to clean my Blackstone griddle and the procedures I use. Here's my updated cleaning routine. Note sometimes I'll clean right after use and sometimes I'll wait till later on that night. Just depends. I have small kids, so sometimes I have to get food on the table and get to the table quickly. Either way, the process is the same, I clean with some water, at a low heat, paper towels, then another good wipe of a rag. The rag really is the key here.
I hope you enjoy!
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[@teresahampton7873]

I have a Blackstone but mine doesn’t have a cover can you buy a cover for them? I see yours has a nice cover for it with a handle. I would love to have something like that for mine.

[@thehungryhussey]

You can get a cover for them, either hard or soft type.

[@keithwebb4111]

Do you ever use the orange pads

[@DD-xp9td]

That's what I wonder too. It's part of the Blackstone kit. I use one every so often to make sure it's really clean and smooth. Maybe it's too much but I like to take care of my tools.

[@JoshandBabe]

I have been lazy, I have been tired, I have forgot.... Sounds like my life. Lol. Great video Baby Girl. Great information for people. If you are watching this video, this is great information, take it to heart, your griddle will thank you.

[@mariaharopalencia4756]

I live in Texas , and the problem is why the stone get rusty the stone stay out side, , can you help me about this,. Thanks Chef Hussey 👍

[@charliemartin5482]

I live on the Oregon coast and my Blackstone stays outside under a cover .to avoid rust use it more .just keep it clean and oiled .

[@mariaharopalencia4756]

@@charliemartin5482 thanks 👍

[@genefoust5569]

Welcome back my friend ate another great day and a nether Blackstone cooking experience Wednesday afternoon January 27th

[@benjaminangileri6342]

Hussey, so do you only clean the Blackstone once in awhile or every time you are done cooking on it, and this video is more of a deep cleaning? I clean it when I am done every time. Once I am done cooking, I scrap everything up and wipe off, pour water on the hot top, wipe up, and then coat with Olive Oil and then put the top back on it.

[@thehungryhussey]

I clean it like that after every use. Or try to. 😂

[@SanJoseDale]

I know I should clean the griddle when the food comes off, but usually I want to get to eating. Then after a few cocktails and/or wine, I just end up leaving it dirty, leaving a mess for the next cook. 😬

[@thehungryhussey]

That’s where the I’m distracted or lazy part comes into play with me. Haha. Happens to me bud.

[@matthenard]

Can you show what you do if you do get a rust spot? Thanks Matt!

[@maxbolyn1963]

Yeah I got one 😬

[@timbell5393]

Just got a two burner and I have done two cooks and it was good . Thank you for sharing all the tips and tricks

[@thehungryhussey]

My pleasure my friend!

[@johnkelly6810]

Hey Hussey great video as always. I love you’re videos and trying out all them good groceries. Quick question. What’s the best soap to use when cleaning these towels in the bath tub. I feel like I never get them clean again. Thanks again.

[@TygerBlueEyes]

Cool. Good to know I been doing a good job cleaning my Blackstone.

[@sebastianshaw5534]

I just purchased a Members Mark griddle the other day and had my first cookout over this past weekend. I definitely got my grub on and drink on. Having said that, I was tired afterwards and completely forgot to clean the griddle. Since this was my first griddle I looked up how to clean it and typed your name in since you talked me into getting one lol. I followed you step for step and it looks great. Thanks for waking thru the steps and not assume people know if you turned it off, left it on ect ect. You're the man bro. Keep em coming. As you were

[@thehungryhussey]

Glad you enjoyed this and found it useful. Enjoy your griddle. It's a lot of fun.

[@staciedisotell689]

Can you revisit what to do and how to clean if it is rusted😢

[@kennethgoss8962]

I really enjoy your videos and also learn a lot too. Got a 17” Blackstone griddle a few months ago and get most of my info from your videos. Keep up the great work!!

[@thehungryhussey]

Thank you for the kind words and support!

[@zackjackson3044]

@@thehungryhussey thank u for showing me different food to cook on my griddle

[@danprout3512]

Hey HH! Good “clean” video about cleaning the griddle. Good showing how to take care of your griddle. Thanks for the video.

[@thehungryhussey]

Thanks for watching!

[@TheCrazyPop]

Great tips there Hussey!! I love the idea of using a paper towel under the scrapper!! Getting closer to 100K!!

[@briandoolittle1513]

i want an apron like you !! where did you get it ? thanks Brian

[@thehungryhussey]

Got it from Amazon. amzn.to/2YqWdAk

[@TheHungryFox1]

Great video Hussey!! Learning as I go.. just don't burn your fingers!! 😂... how do I know... almost 100k!! You go boy!! 👍

[@thehungryhussey]

Oh yeah, I remember those burn fingers! You sent me pictures, I believe? Thanks for the support bud!

[@griffinf83]

Is that regular olive oil, vigrin, or extra virgin?

[@thehungryhussey]

Regular

[@Perkan01]

So the water doesn't ruin your seasoning?

[@charliemartin5482]

No just oil it after words .

[@thehungryhussey]

No sir!

[@butchfernandez3537]

I clean my griddle religiously after cooking. Takes just a couple of minutes. I have the grill cleaned by the time I have let my meat rest before cutting or before every one gets to the table ready to eat. I use the same method you just showed in this video. May take just a little longer if I have to clean caramelized sugar from griddle. I love having a griddle ready to use for my next cook by just turning on the burners.

[@thehungryhussey]

I like doing it too right after Butch, but with having small kids, sometimes it's get in and get on a plate. It's gets crazy! Haha.

[@dmw1280]

@@thehungryhusseyI know you have many BS Griddles but most of yours have the hinged lid. Has the back grease trap ever fallen off? Mine does but I don’t have a hinged lid.

[@amandalowe7457]

I get mine scorching hot and then dump ice on it, then I finish it the way you did! I saw a lady in a diner do it that way. Thanks for another great video!

[@GlaciusDreams]

That doesnt warp it? I'd love to just do it that way if I knew it's okay. I'm pretty ignorant about rolled steel so.

[@amandalowe7457]

@@GlaciusDreams it's always worked for me, never has warped mine.

[@billgale2264]

Glad you redid this video. I just purchased a Blackstone and struggled with cleaning it. Thanks brother

[@philipcalvit3071]

Have a non cleaning question. I noticed you have a little spatula rest on the side to put your scrapper and spatula. What is it called. I need one

[@michaelcschmitt]

Common sense, simple. Didn’t make any sort of production out of it.

[@RobsBackyardBBQ]

Great video Matt! I keep meaning to get some cloths instead of wasting so many paper towels every time.

[@thehungryhussey]

I believe the towel at the end really helps. It holds the moisture more and steam cleans and grabs better than a paper towel.

[@mariaharopalencia4756]

Good video, thanks for help us to care our Black stone grill, blessings in this beautiful day 🙏

[@I_am_the_big_dipper]

Great to see the new vid...... I know some see it as an unneeded do-over, but many new folks out there need a bit of guidance!

[@charleyfolkes]

I worked at a restaurant that had two 4 foot flat tops and the only time they were shut down was to work on a burner or something. At the end of a rush you’d throw wet bar towels on top and any crusty area put a scoop of ice, work the bar towel back and forth and the residue came right up, Wiped it down with a clean wet towel, then scrub it with a chore-boy we kept in a can of lard till it’s greased, final wipe and let it smoke off. Burners always on. There was a stone kind of thing like a brick we used in the corners.

[@thehungryhussey]

Kind of the same principle here, though this is cold rolled steel and not stainless steel.

[@jeffp.3296]

Just bought a 28" blackstone seasoned it(did 9 coats of canola oil) cooked on it for the 1st time. Still had some sticking going on. Does it season itself with every cook and does it take time to get a great surface? Thanks, and I enjoy your videos.

[@thehungryhussey]

There will be some Jeff. Just keep cooking an it'll get better!

[@bubbalisious9865]

As much fun as cooking is on these flat tops I honestly think cleaning them is even more fun and satisfying 😂👍

[@rrjsc]

dont like the scrapers that come in the kits. I find the paint/drywall scrapers with handles to be better...to avoid burning hands

[@thehungryhussey]

I probably have about 10 around here. I like the paint scrapers too.

[@mykecollins3255]

I just bought a blackstone 2 days ago. I seasoned it 3 times with flaxseed oil. The last coat seem to make it a little sticky. I've cooked 3 times on it and it was still sticky on clean up. After watching this I believe I have griddle to hot on clean up. I don't know. I just subed your channel and am catching up on vids. Thank you and take care.

[@thehungryhussey]

It'll be sticky as it's just residue from the oil heating. Should be fine. Appreciate you finding me and watching the channel.

[@josephbielarz314]

Why did you change griddles from the air fryer griddle to the one you have now which has no air fryers love you sweetie

[@thehungryhussey]

I still have the air fryer unit. It’s downstairs.

[@tfukink]

Well, the last week or so I been binge watchin your vids (and ya 3 buddies up north). I finally pulled the trigger on the blackstone and a bunch of accessories few days ago. stayed up late to season it, and have used it for breakfast lunch and dinner since. i love it, keep the vids comin, they definitely got me to buyin instead of just thinkin about it.

[@thehungryhussey]

Appreciate you binge watching and the support!

[@kellybadea5315]

Doesn’t seem like a great idea to put any towels on the griddle while it’s on-even if it is just on low. The fibers of a paper towel in my food 👎🏼 And paper towel glue. Most seem to turn it off after scraping with water and it’s plenty warm to finish up.

[@thehungryhussey]

Never had the issue with paper towels in food. If you wipe it with anything, there's a possibility of lint, etc. Hey, to each their own though. If you don't want to do that, just omit that part.

[@erv929]

Hello. Brand new blackstone owner here. No prior experience at all. I just finished watching your strip down re season video and that's something I definitely don't want to do. I'm pretty dang lazy but I'm gonna try to be good, so here I am.

[@thehungryhussey]

Learn from me! haha.

[@jimstevens2668]

Don’t forget to oil the sides, inside and outside of the griddle.

[@martinneps9387]

I do the same thing but I am having a hard time with doing eggs on my black stone and it is very very hard to do maybe you have a remedy for me to do my eggs thank you please comment back

[@thehungryhussey]

Check this video out. How To Cook Eggs on the Blackstone Griddle

[@martinneps9387]

@@thehungryhussey Yes seems like they just wanna run down towards the empty I bucket Maybe I gotta get those rings

[@thehungryhussey]

@@martinneps9387 sorry, this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q37EpH5shMR9qqc

[@Mr5thWave]

@@martinneps9387 Leveling up the griddle will help a lot.

[@JDDOWDY]

Love your channel. God bless.

[@jeffa1961]

What towels do you recommend that dont get lint all over. TY in advance

[@thehungryhussey]

Thing with the towels are I don't rub them dry too long. Getting it wet and rubbing across helps with the lint and then letting the griddle dry by itself.

[@gunchman01]

I have been watching your videos for the past week or so as I just got my griddle. I have never subscribed to a channel before but I just subscribed to yours. Thanks for getting in detail on how you do things. Have a great day sir.

[@thehungryhussey]

Awesome! Thank you! You have a great day too!

[@SingerAuto1967]

Pretty much exactly how I’ve cleaned mine for a while now....even though some of the black stone groups say do not use water. I think this is prob the best way to clean it. About every 4-5th cleaning I use 0000 steel wool to wet sand and that makes the top smooth as a baby’s butt

[@thehungryhussey]

Sometimes I'll run a grill brick over mine to get some of the gunk off. Kind of the same principle. Thanks for watching!

[@charliemartin5482]

I got a chainmail pad to clean cast iron .so i tried it on the Blackstone and it works fine .you do not need it every time .

[@thehungryhussey]

I use that too from time to time. Great tip.

[@moreybandel5560]

Thanks for the great video! I got the tailgater model... Which i love! Appreciate the cleaning tips!

[@thehungryhussey]

Glad to help!

[@davidcollazo252]

Don't stop doing what UR doing Hungry Hussey! Love watching and learning alot. Thanks for the laughs as well.

[@thehungryhussey]

Thanks David. Sure appreciate your support!

[@shawnmaver797]

Thanks

[@thehungryhussey]

You’re welcome.

[@nbholifield]

Great video sir!! I've been doing a very similar method since day one and it works perfectly!!!!

[@thehungryhussey]

Yes sir!

[@marypatten9655]

thank you. God bless

[@Gladiator1972]

is it ok to clean the griddle before a cook rather than after one?

[@thehungryhussey]

Really need to clean right after or just a little after. Maybe later on after the cook if you didn't have time. It does help to clean in then rather than to wait.

[@jstar1000]

Putting some fresh squeezed lemon juice in the water makes a huge difference.

[@annettetaylor7331]

Hilarious bit on the rag!

[@malcolmboynton7652]

I do pretty much the same. Usually the next day 'cause when the meal is done i want to eat. BTW. I save my store bought empty mustard bottles for water and oils. they work great.

[@brunoloiselle2710]

Since I got myBlackstone vs my gas grill, I definitely prefer cleaning the Blackstone. The grill is much more involved and time consuming. Love my Blackstone.

[@ctech14367]

Hussey when you are cooking, have you noticed the heat that radiates from the sides of the griddle? I have a pro series same as yours and if anything is near the sides of the griddle it get hotter than 👹 I have made deflectors for mine. I know you can buy them from Blackstone but you can take the lid off an aluminum pan (large) folded it and hang it on the side of the griddle it works pretty good.

[@TripleAstyle1]

should always say where your heat knob settings are at, at each phase of cleaning. Seems like everyone misses it in their cleaning videos. I can look at it and see but I have the same griddle as you, before I bought it I always felt like the cleaning videos leave it out.

[@bobbicatton]

I like that your method doesn't use a ton of paper towels. Great idea to have a set of designated kitchen towels. That looks so much better👍

[@thehungryhussey]

Thanks Bobbi!

[@briannelson4472]

@@thehungryhussey Im assuming you wash the towels alone in the wash? What detergent do you use and do you have any issues with grease / oil in your washer?? Thanks!

[@thehungryhussey]

I hand wash them in the mud room sink with LA Total Awesome. Let them soak in hot water then agitate them.

[@chadmcmurray7688]

Awesome channel man...love it. Bought a Blackstone this week. Seasoned it tonight and cooked on it for the first time. Cooked some bacon and then seared some filets that I Sous-Vide'd. Happy with the griddle. Now time to cook some new stuff.

[@jaimehyatt7977]

Hey Hussy, what are your thoughts on the rear grease trap. Given that you have your griddle positioned up against the railing there? I have the original side emptied griddle, and despite the mess that can be involved I am happy with it. Would not want to have to take the griddle out between each cook to empty the trap. Also have you ever “over filled” the collection container, because you can’t see it?

[@Nclght]

Great video! I also keep a spray bottle with a muxture of dish detergent and water to spray on the knobs and front . Never use anything else to clean anything that has writing , labels or decals on it if you want it to last. And for those who asked about the rear grease trap...I have a 36 with lid...simply close lid, reach over and unhook the trap. It's easy to reinstall it the same way..you can do it by feel without looking.

[@David-Daithi]

Hussey you are the man!! Thanks for doing this vid. I dont cook on my griddle as much as you do. and well I need this vid. Thanks!!

[@cdsw7014]

Hello Hussey love your videos made many of your recipes family enjoys the good groceries, thanks for the work you put in

[@harleyhawk7959]

gotta disagree, never use paper towels on cooktop unless you like paper fibers with your meal.

[@Unwind7088]

Thanks for the info! That's exactly how I do it along with the chain sometimes for when it's being stubborn (just watched that one).

[@Porsche9284607]

Hey Matt. First I want to say my wife and I love your videos. Since she and I have been watching you she has tried diet cherrwine and bought your salt container for our blackstone. Keep up the great work and say hi to your family. It is nice how you bring them in on the videos.

[@zackscott9862]

Great vid. I gotta say, ive found myself enjoying cleaning the blackstone as much as i do cooking on it.

[@goingplaces1860]

Pretty much exactly what I do, so validation for me...😎👍🏻

[@teaprep185]

I always look forward to your videos. Cheering you on toward 100k!!

[@howardbarlow578]

Good job, Matt. Now, the dishes in the sink are waiting...

[@Jeremiah-TwistedTrucker]

Thank you for this video 📹 its greatly appreciated.

[@TheBPHero]

Almost to 100k man!

[@lurvenh1]

Do you have a video of re-seasoning the griddle?

[@thehungryhussey]

Not reseason, but seasoning, which would be the same.

[@lurvenh1]

@@thehungryhussey do you just add to existing, or scrap off the old?

[@thehungryhussey]

Ahh... you’re talking more about reconditioning. I don’t have one. Sorry. Good idea for one!

[@clifftibbs7317]

3M makes a awesome griddle cleaning kit really worth it

[@tennyis28]

Just got my 22” today this will come In handy

[@johnnymagsbbq8209]

Awesome video Matt! I know what I’m doing when I get home!

[@robneathery844]

Thanks for doin this sir!

[@thehungryhussey]

You're welcome my friend.

[@tanked1313]

You should get one of those cheap washing machine that people use in their bathroom to clean your old kitchen Towels. Use it outside to dump the dirty water?

[@charliemartin5482]

Washing towels and dishes by hand is not that hard .

[@thestarvingpigbbq9601]

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[@marcellamunoz1602]

Hungry Hussey , Thank You for showing us how to clean and season our Black Stone . Your the best cook I love to watch your videos. 😋

[@prestonvilla3837]

Loved it. Thank you

[@cr-oh3zg]

Used your method tonight and it worked great! Thank you Hussey.

[@thehungryhussey]

Great to hear!

[@billledbetter2361]

Thank you Matthew.

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[@AdvancedUSA]

Griddle should never be filthy. When I cook, I clean as I go. Inside or outside - finish one thing, quick clean, move on to next step. Once things are cooking clean up fully and set the dinner table. Good planning gets good results. Piss poor planning .....

[@thehungryhussey]

Everyone's situation isn't the same. Having a 3 year old boy that's everywhere, sometimes it slips away from me. I used to clean as I went too, however kids and that dynamic seemed to have put a damper on that.