HOW TO CLEAN BLACKSTONE GRIDDLE AFTER COOKING - FOOD REMOVAL AND ADDING OIL

[@waltwins]

Do you have a specific technique for cleaning your griddle? Share you secrets here!

[@6496chase]

Hello, I see after cleaning you add one layer of oil. Do you burn it off or put oil on cold? Thank You for your time...

[@waltwins]

6496chase hello, thank you so much for watching! I have done both - I try to ensure I have a thin layer of oil left on the griddle top to help preserve/keep it from rusting. 🤙🤙

[@mwood65]

I just get it hot and de-glaze it with water. I might use wine or vinegar if it's stubborn. Wipe it down with a wet paper towel and spray on olive oil after it dries and cools down a little. It's too easy.

[@waltwins]

Great call! Similar way of cleaning. Appreciate the comment!!🤙🤙

[@margieallen4396]

Thank you for getting back to me.

[@KbugsKreations]

I just got a 36" Blackstone and a 30" pro series steelmade griddle. I asked in a fb group if anyone used rags instead of paper towels. I went through 2 rolls in just a couple days. 😬 Gonna get expensive. Most comments were about grease in washing machine. I thought it would be common sense you'd rinse them first. I have been watching cleaning videos for a while and yours is first to mention rags!! Thank you for showing a different option.

[@waltwins]

Oh awesome, we are so happy this video helps! While ultimately we went back to paper towels, for sure there are many who prefer the rags, and like you said, we rinse them before washing and it works great!! Take care fam and GRIDDLE ON!🔥🔥

[@gregoryzornes5894]

This was very helpful, thank you! Also appreciate the comments about not trying to be perfect!

[@originalcloset9292]

Hey Adam, I am a first time Blackstone owner and this is a GREAT video for a lot of us and I really appreciate you putting this out there. I sorta had an idea of what to do since I cook on castiron but this was very reassuring of the process and THANKS again!! Love your guy's videos, Keep On Cookin'!

[@waltwins]

Oh wow, thank you so much for watching and for the kind words! We love griddle cooking and sharing what we learn. Take care and GRIDDLE ON!😄😄🔥🔥

[@lisaharms9387]

❤❤

[@joshrefsland1568]

1st timer here to thank you

[@EvaMusquiz]

First visit ever to your channel...what a great lesson! Your demo was so clear and concise; thanks a mil I grilled burgers on the cast iron skillet tonite indoors. Living in Texas, makes me NOT want to be outside in summer with (today) 102 degrees. Definitely subscribing!

[@zachredner8]

I seasoned my Griddle using Olive Oil. After the initial "seasoning of the griddle," I mostly use "Cooking Spray" (like Pam) with either Olive Oil or Canola Oil. I fire up the burners and spray a light coat of cooking spray on it, and when the griddle is good and hot, I turn down the burners and start cooking. Rather than turning the burners off, then back on to clean the griddle... when I'm done cooking, I turn off the burners, and immediately begin the cleaning process while the griddle is still hot. 1) If there is any stuck on food on the griddle, I squirt water on it, and wait about 1 minute for the water to boil off and loosen the stuck on food. If there's nothing "stuck on" the griddle, I don't even use the water. I just used the scraper. 2) Then I use the metal scraper and scrape the griddle off into the grease trap. 3) Then I take a clean and dry, wad of paper towels, and wipe it down. Voila! All done! And it's ready for the next cooking excursion. Smile! BTW... I have the same griddle as in the video.

[@waltwins]

Thank you so much for watching and sharing your process. The one thing we love is the many ways the process can be done with success. Take care and GRIDDLE ON!🤙🤙

[@charlescanham8453]

Same way I clean my 36"stone..works great.

[@youtubemarty]

Super important what you mentioned about the 'perfection' griddle look. I best myself up with doing just that. Anything cooking should be an enjoyable experience based on your own perception. Thanks again.

[@waltwins]

Thank you so much man! It’s funny, right now my griddle is looking a little rough because we have been doing so many cooks, and I was starting to freak out. I made amazing chicken cheesesteaks with bacon yesterday on it, and nothing stuck - it looks a bit rough, but the food tastes the same! 😄😄. Take care!

[@imsowright90]

Thank you for taking the time to show the clean up as well.

[@waltwins]

Of course! Thank you so much for watching! Hope this helps!🤙🤙

[@jperez609]

After 40 yrs of mesquite wood ..wife bought me my 1st gas grill... Thnx for all the advice and easy to understand how to videos!! First cookout and cleanup a success... Thnx !!

[@waltwins]

Wahoo!! Congratulations on the née griddle fam! This one is a fun one to cook on, and you can do so much!! Take care and GRIDDLE ON!!🤙🤙🔥🔥

[@huey22d1]

Awesome video!! Thanks for the easy explanation. Just bought my 1st Blackstone yesterday, seasoned as soon as I got'r home and cooked a big breaky the next morning. Just wanted to make sure I cleaned her up good for next time. Related with you as soon as you said 'I'm not perfect, nobodies perfect' cause that's why we're on here looking for tips. Will be following y'all for more tips. Cheers bro

[@waltwins]

Woot woot!! Hahahaha!! You are awesome fam! Thank you so much for watching, and congratulations on the new Blackstone!! These things are game changers for sure!! Much love and GRIDDLE ON!🔥🔥🤙🤙

[@WrethaOffGrid]

I am new to using a flattop griddle, just got mine yesterday! I purchased an inexpensive package of 100% cotton cloths from the dollar store, I washed and dried them without using any sort of fabric softener. I put them in a plastic baggie and marked on the outside what it is so no one else uses them for other purposes. I decided I would place the oiled cloth in another plastic baggie and placed it in the freezer, that will keep it from getting soiled and keep it from getting rancid (fresh). I'll use it as many times as I can before I'll toss it and get out another.

[@waltwins]

Excellent idea! Thank you so much for watching and for sharing!🔥🔥

[@sfajita]

Thank you so much. Just got a Blackstone over the weekend and just used it. Easy and simple to clean..

[@waltwins]

Oh awesome, congratulations on the new griddle! We’re so happy this helped fam!!🔥🔥

[@paulnorris820]

I have thought about upping my cooking game by adding a Griddle for doing such things as Breakfast and stir fry even fajitas one concern I had was how hard is it to maintain from start to finish and from beginning to end ... I learned a lot and now all I have to do is decide which one to go get. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and time.

[@waltwins]

Thank you so much for watching! We did a ton of research before our first griddle too! It’s a bit of a learning curve, but not much! The cold-rolled steel takes a bit more maintenance like cast iron - with cleaning and seasoning, but it’s fun process! If you are looking for a no-fuss option, we just started working with the new Pit Boss griddles that are nonstick - it’s different it there isn’t a seasoning process and the cleanup is a breeze! That said, we really love both!

[@mikenicholson2548]

I am huge in cast iron so I clean my black stones the same way. I do have a rag that I leave in a red solo cup with a mix of olive oil and vegetable oil. Just a little oil in the bottom and take and wipe the grill down when your done cleaning. Builds a great layer.

[@waltwins]

Perfect, yes! The layer of oil after cleaning is key! We’ve had mass rainstorms, gone out and had a small puddle on the griddle - we’ve dried it up and wiped it down, applied more oil without issues. It’s perfect! Thank you so much for watching!🤙🤙

[@katiejohnson8055]

I appreciate the instructions in a positive tone. I joined a Facebook group to learn how to use it and some of the comments to people learning are brutal.

[@olneyfam]

Thank you for what you do. To the point, no entertainment just the facts. Great Video.

[@waltwins]

Wow, thank you so much for watching and for the kind words! Take care and GRIDDLE ON!

[@benallen1167]

Just got my scraper this morning for Christmas I'm loving my griddle thanks for the useful tips. I was using a paper towels I will be switching to a kitchen cloth rag.

[@waltwins]

Thank you so much for watching! Yes, love the scraper! Also, I’ve gone back and forth, and now use paper towels more. At first they left so much lint, but I’ve gotten it to where I can wipe down without the extra lint. Towels are awesome too! Merry Christmas!🤙🔥

[@shelleymurphy1966]

I use surgical towels, since I work in a hospital, they are great for dusting and for the griddle because they are lint free!

[@waltwins]

That’s a great one to use!! Thank you so much for watching and for the comment!😄😄🤙🤙

[@user-kc2pc7zw9m]

I do too. I always make sure though to was the blood out first.

[@kevinroos]

​@@user-kc2pc7zw9m You are missing out on a lot of flavor

[@jimmysullivan6118]

love the video brother. I cooked on a blackstone griddle at the church the other Sunday I had never used one until then I have a pellet grill on the deck the deck for barbecue. one in our travel trailer for camping. 2 gas smoker's and a wood burning barbecue grill I'm telling you I was totally impressed with the black stone griddle I do a lot of outside grilling and smoking meats for friends and family .I told my wife how impressed I was the next thing I know she said your Blackstone griddle is ordered. she bought I think it's the 22" pac and go for our travel trailer I got a pretty good wife 😁😍

[@waltwins]

Wahoo!! That is excellent fam, and so exciting!! Congratulations on the incoming griddle!! It is a game changer for sure, you and your wife (and many others) are gonna love the goods you make on it!! Take care and GRIDDLE ON!🔥🔥

[@izik30]

I just ordered my Blackstone griddle a couple days ago, waiting patiently, watching videos. I noticed we have the same taste. I have the same Chargriller grill you have in the background 😅

[@waltwins]

Haha!! That’s awesome!! Welp, sadly, we’ve cooked so much on the griddle, I passed the griddle on to a family member.😔😜🤣. We love the Blackstone and know you will too!! We are excited for you man, let us know if you have questions! GRIDDLE W!🤙🤙🔥🔥

[@clay1671]

Great video I will be cleaning mine today what I really like is you saying it doesn't have to be perfect it's a griddle cook on it and have fun keep the videos coming

[@waltwins]

Thank you so much for watching and yes! When we first got the Blackstone, we felt like we were doing it all wrong based off the “perfect” peeps in the FaceBook groups. We eventually learned, the food is always good, the cooks are fun, and it’s never perfect. Take care and GRIDDLE ON!🔥🔥🤙🤙

[@markhnellis]

Just bought and used my 36" griddle for the first time today. Seasoned then made a ton of 🥓. Watched your video for help with cleanup. Thank you!

[@waltwins]

Oh yes!! Congratulations on the new Blackstone!! We love it so much, and we’re so happy these videos help! Take care fam and GRIDDLE ON!🤙🤙🔥🔥

[@chrislour8938]

What do you mean by seasoned? I also bought a used 36 i love it

[@waltwins]

@@chrislour8938 an outdoor griddle needs to be seasoned before being cooked on - it’s what gives it protection from rust, and helps give a non-stick cooking surface. E have a “first season” video that may help!🤙🤙

[@ericbonilla7309]

Do not season griddle with bacon. It contains a lot of salt and is not a good as it will cause some bad rusting.

[@anthonylauro5711]

First time Blackstone user and your videos have eased my nerves using it. The videos are very well done!

[@waltwins]

Oh wow, we’re so happy they help! Congratulations on the new Blackstone fam! Take care and GRIDDLE ON!🔥🔥

[@DD-ts7vv]

That's awesome! I had mine too hot and burned my hand from the steam. Just got the 28" with air fryer from my wife and had no idea what I was doing until watching you guys. Love the videos! Keep them coming!

[@waltwins]

Oh wow, hope you are okay! Thank you so much for watching and for the kind words! GRIDDLE ON!🤙🤙🔥🔥

[@ryanoxyer1205]

Thanks I just got my first 4burner black stone and your videos help sooooo much…🎉 and can’t wait till your cookbook gets here 😊

[@williamrecevuto4665]

If i used Flax oil to sesion my griddle, can i use other oil like canola when i cook and put on the grilldle after i clean it or do i have to stick with Flax Thank you

[@waltwins]

Thank you so mucin for watching! We only use flax seed oil to season (we’ve also used canola, vegetable as well). We then use other cooking oils for the cooks, never flax seed to cook with. Good luck fam!

[@Bigtill1999]

Thanks a bunch. Today was my first day to use my Blackstone. Your cleaning tips worked great. I really appreciate it.

[@daddydutchbbq]

Exactly the same way I clean my Blackstones. I use cotton towels only , too much lint from paper towels for sure ! Great how to video !

[@waltwins]

Thanks so much man, really appreciate it! I use the paper towels only for quick wipe, but yes, cotton towels only for the cleaning. 🤙🤙

[@J-r_702]

WALTWINS ikyol

[@dennisd4027]

@@waltwins you ever use microfiber towels for this?

[@christianb8228]

@@dennisd4027 I heard they melt easily and using the he heat helps clean it so there’s no way around it just don’t use them stick with either paper towel or cotton rag/cloth

[@ronaldquezadajr8923]

Old video but it helped me! Thanks! Just got a blackstone and i never thought to put oil at the end to have it ready for the next time!

[@waltwins]

Yes! Is amazing, isn’t it? Thank you so much for watching Ronald! Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions brother! Griddle On!!!😁🤙🏻❤️

[@behindenemylines6371]

Great video, Adam! I've been looking around for cleaning/seasoning videos and can't understand why I didn't turn to you in the first place! Live and learn!

[@waltwins]

Haha!! No worries fam! Let me know if you have any questions!!🤙🤙

[@eowen6087]

Thanks for the video brother. I just used my griddle for the first time. I didn't do the water because I just made a big steak. Didn't have much food left. I scraped it, wiped it, and oiled it. Ready for next time. Thanks again.

[@waltwins]

Perfect!! Sounds like you handled it just right! We appreciate you watching fam! Take care and GRIDDLE ON!🔥🔥

[@cynicsupreme]

Love your videos! Question: I use paper towels but they never come clean. It’s always black no matter how many times I use water/scrape etc. I coat with oil after cleaning but my towels are never clean. Is that normal?

[@waltwins]

Hey! Thank you so much for watching! Yes! It’s totally normal and used to drive me crazy! Here’s what I do. After it’s all cleaned up, I lay oil down and wipe it up. If it’s dirty, I do it again with the oil. I have found oil works really well to pull up the black muck. I repeat this until the paper towel is almost clear. Let me know if this works for you!! (I had Brett do this with his as well, and it was awesome). Take care!!

[@Pillofuff]

@@waltwins I always have this problem and it drives me crazy! It's never clear on my rag and I end up scraping it like crazy and re season every time.... Am I doing it wrong? Should I just wait til Its cooled down and then just add oil and wipe all the gunk off? Do I heat that oil back up to re season ? Sorry I'm just trying to get this right lol

[@kogykun4928]

Glad I found your channel. Hoping to get one of these for my birthday this month

[@waltwins]

Yes!! Thank you so much and we can’t wait for you to get yours!! Enjoy fam and GRIDDLE ON!🤙🤙🔥🔥

[@chipitdipit]

Hey Adam...it was nice seeing you "cleaning up!" You clean up nice :) Seems pretty easy. That is what I like. A lot easier then cleaning up a grill. I see you decided not to go LIVE tonight? Kind of use to that now :) Hope all is well. When is school done for you this year? Zack is almost done and is counting down the days! Have a great night and God bless!

[@waltwins]

Hey fam! School ends next Wednesday for us - yes, I find I actually enjoy cleaning and making this look nice almost as much as griddling!🤣🤙

[@jasonleitner4232]

Rookie question. When cleaning the top with the paper towels, do you continue to do so until the paper towels no longer have black grease on them? I feel like I’d go through an entire roll of towels. Made scrambled eggs this morning and let’s just say they weren’t yellow. 😂. Would love to know when you can tell it’s clean and ready for the coat of oil before closing shop for the night. Thank you and great videos!!

[@gabrielfelixmunoz739]

I appreciate you reusing and then reusing again those kitchen rags

[@waltwins]

Yes, been trying to, although I find myself using paper towels more often - with the surface a bit better now I find they don’t leave lint behind. I still have the rags as well though. Take care!🤙🤙

[@richardjensen8351]

Just got a 36" for my birthday and your video was a HUGE help. Thank you so much. Going to make some smash burgers and then clean it like you taught me.

[@cybervore]

Keep doing what you're doing. I tried the blue shop towels on my cast iron, and it was actually way more fibrous than normal paper towels. Thanks for the info!

[@waltwins]

Good call! I mentioned them because so many claim they are better - I even had a good brand of the white ones and had fibers all over! I prefer the rag-n-rinse.😜. Thanks so much for watching and commenting man!🤙

[@cybervore]

@@waltwins You are very welcome! Loving your videos!

[@waltwins]

Wow thanks so much! We work hard to make good content, we really appreciate the support!🤙🤙

[@briankillian5248]

Thank you Sir! Just bought my 32" flat top accessory to my Camp Chef two-burner.

[@waltwins]

Oh awesome! Congratulations on the new griddle!! That is so awesome - we love griddle cooking for sure! Take care and GRIDDLE ON!🔥🔥

[@FunniestUnfunnyGuy]

Yep my technique is I screw everything up and then the girlfriend tells me not to do it that she will do it. That's my technique

[@waltwins]

Hahaha! That’s how I got out of doing the dishes growing up...😜

[@Patrick94GSR]

that's precisely why I do the dishes and clean up the kitchen most of the time at my house, because my wife doesn't do it right. haha

[@waltwins]

Patrick94GSR lol! Welp, seems like it worked out for her!😜

[@nikkik5275]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@kf338]

You must be my husband

[@davidcroussore969]

I’m new to the blackstone so I appreciate your videos.

[@waltwins]

Thank you so much for watching, we’re so happy they help fam! Congratulations on the new Blackstone!🤙🤙🔥🔥

[@jonathanwilder6623]

Try lemon lime gatorade on a hot griddle to degrease the surface, a little trick I learned working with Laredo taco company

[@waltwins]

Oh man, thank you so much for the tip!🤙🤙🔥🔥

[@edgarzavala83]

@@waltwins lemonade works better

[@luxurycarkey7207]

Great video it was very helpful i just brought this griddle an i wasn't sure how i should clean it thanks so much enjoy your griddle...

[@waltwins]

Thank you so much for watching and congratulations on the new griddle!! For sure, you will find a system that works best for you - it’s really simple and something I actually enjoy doing. Take care and GRIDDLE ON!🤙🤙

[@Muzzleblast-1911]

Thanx for the pointers

[@waltwins]

Thank you so much for watching!🔥🔥🤙🤙. We love the Blackstone and sharing what we learn. Take care and GRIDDLE ON!

[@whattodo8327]

Thank you for making this video I just finished seasoning my grill and right before cook needed to know how to clean it and this is the only video that I was able to find.

[@waltwins]

Of course! Thank you so much for watching and congratulations on the new griddle!!🤙🤙🔥🔥

[@joemurphey7541]

Just tried out my new Blackstone and had new idea what to do when I was done cooking. Thank you so much for the video

[@waltwins]

Oh awesome! Hope this helped! Once you have a system, it will get better and easier. Take care!🤙🤙

[@timothybright7064]

I just bought my First Flat Top Griddle Last week and this is my first time using it. I'm not crazy how my Seasoning turned out but repetition will get better. After eating I was attempting to do my first cleaning, but the 3 rd burner didn't light, & I had a concern about That. But I plan on using this Bad Boy for Years to Come!

[@waltwins]

That’s awesome! We hope the burners even out - my father-in-law has the 30” culinary from Lowe’s, and it takes a few tries to get his last burner to ignite - but he loves it! Hope it give you years of excellent food and memories fam! GRIDDLE ON!🔥🔥🤙🤙

[@stuartbelchem1464]

Guys. I live in Texas and one thing about having a flat top and living in Texas is the freaking heat. How do you guys cope in the sunshine state ?

[@waltwins]

Haha! We don’t!😜. It gets hot for sure - we get soaked to the bone! We just keep in mind that the delicious food is worth the sweat - thanks so much for watching man!!🤙🤙

[@ScottSmithPhotos]

Glad I'm not the only who's soaked in sweat when dinner is ready. I usually have to take a few minutes to cool off before I can sit down and eat, after using the griddle.

[@waltwins]

@@ScottSmithPhotos Haha! Right!? For sure getting the delicious food through sweat, sometimes blood and tears! Thanks so much for watching!

[@Chevydevil]

Get one of the industrial fans and use it near the grill station

[@jalencarter8537]

Thank you for the help! We just got our Blackstone and wanted to clean it right

[@waltwins]

Oh awesome! Congratulations on the new Blackstone fam!! Thank you so much for watching! GRIDDLE ON!🔥🔥🤙🤙

[@steveraymond7277]

I have been wanting a griddle but was very hesitant because of how to care for it, I think I’m going to buy one now, great video brother

[@waltwins]

Awesome to hear! Don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions you have! We got you brother! Griddle on!!!😁❤️🤙🏻

[@twinky4_4]

Takes me back into time when I use to work at McDonald's when I was 18. Thanks for the awesome video!! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@waltwins]

Haha!! How fun! We hope it was good memories - thank you so much for watching fam!🤗🤗

[@josephkrupp7430]

Used my son's griddle yesterday. He left it a mess before I used it. It had rust and old food. It made me sick to see, but I cleaned it up and seasoned it. I made my first shot at smash burgers, turned out great. I did clean up afterwards so it will be ready to use again. Thinking about steak burgers.

[@waltwins]

That’s awesome! He owes you big time!😂😂. Much love fam, GRIDDLE ON!🔥🔥

[@optiklopzzz]

How do you know that it needs to be reseasoned?

[@waltwins]

Thank you so much for watching! Much of the original seasoning was flaming off - we cook on this several times a week. I have been trying to be more diligent and apply oil to burn off from time-to-time, it if it gets too rough, I have reseasoned it (something Blackstone recommends). Hope this helps!

[@optiklopzzz]

@@waltwins thank you! I only ask because I'm not sure if mine needed to be reseasoned haha.

[@clint8u]

Just got a griddle for Father’s Day. - avid “griller” … new to the griddle .. much appreciate the video

[@waltwins]

Congratulations and happy Fathers Day! That is the best gift ever! You are gonna love it!!

[@clint8u]

@@waltwins thanks !… made Philly cheesesteaks … shaved ribeye , sweet onions , green peppers , little Salt pepper and garlic … I ended up using avocado oil … fun easy - Everyone loved em

[@adambeebe9076]

I never thought I'd watch a 7 min video on my least favorite thing to do... Cleaning

[@waltwins]

Hahaha! Well, did you watch the whole thing?! 🤣🤣

[@christianb8228]

@@waltwins I did, it was good thanks

[@jrcrawford4]

Totally agree! "No mistakes. Just happy accidents. If you make a mistake, make it a bird." The thing practically cleans itself, just like a cast iron frying pan. Doesn't care what kind of oil (I used avocado last night and canola this morning). Water to loosen the gunk. Reseason with a little oil. Ready to go next time! Grill on!

[@breckandy]

When I worked at McDonald's many moons ago, we used ice then a heavy scraper, then pickle juice and wire brush.then a rag, then a little smear of oil. Came out looking brand new and shiny. Now days they microwave and put a cold slice of cheese on it so there is no need.

[@waltwins]

Thank you so much for watching! Yes, on a stainless steel griddle, for sure. But on the cold rolled steel, this helps prevent rusting while keeping the nonstick layer. Take care!🤙🤙

[@Equinox051256]

"SLOP" Every time I use that term people look at me as if I have a third eye or something. I live in central Pennsylvania and my wife and I have referred to our breakfast masterpiece as "slop" for decades. Great vid!

[@waltwins]

If it has the word “slop”, you know it’s going to be so good!!! Haha! Thank you so much for watching! Griddle on!!!😁❤️🤙

[@mlferg]

Was that a drop of sweat at 5:13? Then rubbed right in with the oil?

[@waltwins]

Yikes! I think it was from the oil bottle....🤦‍♂️Thank heavens it always heats up to burn before the next cook. Thanks for watching man.

[@0713mas]

Ty! I was having issues with mine getting rust spots and having to scrap and reseason once a week. Seems I wasn't wiping the water off good enough and therefore, I wasn't getting the oil on the griddle. When I worked as a bartender I hated cleaning the stainless flattop, It's kind of silly but I feel like I take pride in cleaning my Blackstone!

[@waltwins]

Oh yes!! So happy this helped!! We totally get it - for sure I love how quick and easy the cleanup is, and the little tips you learn along the way can make a big difference! Take care fam and GRIDDLE ON!🔥🔥🤙🤙

[@gtsbarbecueandcuisine4837]

Well done Adam. Great minds do think alike. I have a lot of the same questions and put my video up this morning lol. We pretty much do exactly the same thing! Thanks for all your great content. When is the good looking one coming back?

[@waltwins]

Hahaha!! I’m not showing Brett this comment, it will go to his head!😜. We are hoping together right at the beginning of next month!!

[@gatorsmld7480]

Thank you sir! When I first got mine I was scared to scratch the surface when cleaning. Didn’t take me long to get over that. Love your channel and thank you for the tips. 🐊👍

[@waltwins]

That’s so awesome, thank you so much for watching fam!! Thank you also for the kind words! Take care and GRIDDLE ON!🔥🔥

[@glenncoon6639]

That is exactly how I clean mine thanks and keep them coming enjoy all your videos. I also watch Hungry Hussey and Todd Toven as well all you guys are awesome

[@waltwins]

Awesome! It becomes a process, but once you know how it all works for you, it’s easy and quick! Two of ur favorite go-to’s for sure! Love Matt and Todd! GRIDDLE ON Glenn!

[@alexwinters1987]

Thank you!! Getting my first Blackstone next week, can't wait!

[@chriskizziah4497]

I cooked at a Japanese steakhouse and we had to shine and polish the grill every night. I like this a lot better.

[@waltwins]

For sure! People have asked about why it looks this way - the stainless steel care is much more rigorous - we love the Blackstone for sure!🔥🔥. Thank you so much for watching!

[@OldGoldBlue]

I appreciate your no-nonsense, informative & entertaining vids as much as I appreciate my Blackstone itself? Just one question, do you really have a twin brother or does Pixar do it all in the studio on a Macintosh?

[@waltwins]

Thank you so much! Hahaha!! Yup! As another content creator once pointed out, we are “freakishly identical twins.” It was spot on.🤣🤣

[@naquarnvalentine6545]

What kind of oil do you prefer

[@waltwins]

Great question! I used Canola, but I’ve also used thin coats of Olive Oil and even vegetable oil. For cooking, I prefer avocado, vegetable, or olive oil.

[@randyr6610]

Thanks for sharing your video I was wondering how to do the cleaning after each cook. I just got mine yesterday can’t wait to try it out.

[@spencer3432]

You can use a onion instead of a towel, just stab it real good like so it doesn’t go anywhere. (When applying the oil to the griddle)

[@waltwins]

Thank you, yes! I know Blackstone Betty uses an onion, it we’ve never tried. Will definitely give it a go!🤙🤙

[@nfrost1986]

An onion??? You learn something new everyday thanks

[@rogerz3417]

Thank you for posting this. I have been unsure of how to clean my Blackstone. Is the use of olive oil not recommended to oil the top? I scrape the top, use some water, then use the olive oil. But when I open it for next use, the top has rust spots.... help!!!

[@waltwins]

Thank you for watching and we’re happy this helped! Most likely you don’t have rust spots, but the oil that was used for the last cook is rust colored. If you lay oil on it and wipe and it’s not the rust color, you are good to go!

[@tamerafrank4645]

Im thinking about a Blackstone grill and this helped me a lot!

[@waltwins]

Thank you so music for watching! We love griddle cooking, it’s a game-changer! 🔥💙

[@alanasmall3579]

We recently purchased a black stone. You guys are an awesome resource for beginners. We noticed there is black residue on our food when we cook, what are we doing wrong?

[@waltwins]

Thank you so much for watching and congratulations on the new Blackstone! It may be a bit of the seasoning coming up a bit - I know I struggled with eggs at first always looking black. The one thing I do is wipe the griddle surface down with oil before I cook. If the paper towel/towel looks clean, the surface should be good to go - hope this helps!🤙🤙

[@pa4life]

More great stuff from you guys! I sent people to your videos all the time

[@waltwins]

Wow, we cannot tell you how much we appreciate it fam, thank you so much!!🔥🔥

[@mattk7827]

I just bought a scraping tool to use while reseasoning my griddle last weekend. Thank you for sharing your cleaning tips.

[@waltwins]

Awesome!!! Thank you so much for watching Matt! Don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions you have.. we got you brother! Griddle on!!!😁❤️🤙

[@mattk7827]

@@waltwins we are making some buffalo chicken heroes tonight. Inspired by your video you made last year I believe.

[@larrystevens8913]

I clean my griddle the same way you do , water a scrapping tool and a rag works for me then a nice coat of oil and it’s ready to cook on the next morning for breakfast

[@waltwins]

Perfect fam!! Thank you so mimic for watching and for chiming in! Take care and GRIDDLE ON!🤙🤙🔥🔥

[@elvishouck]

Thank you Brother! I'm new to the Griddle world & this answered my question.

[@waltwins]

Awesome! So glad we could help Shawn! Please don’t hesitate to reach out! We got you brother! Griddle on!!!😁❤️🤙🏻

[@Rockhound6165]

I got a nice tip and it worked for me tonight. I had plopped fajita chicken on my griddle but I forgot to put oil down first so it stuck. Well, a friend of mine said to use vodka as the alcohol not only helps get off stuck on food, it will also help sanitize the griddle. It worked beautifully. Don't use a good vodka, get the cheapest stuff you can find he said.

[@waltwins]

Oh wow, what an awesome tip! Thank you so much for watching and chiming in - we’ll definitely keep that in mind!🤙🤙

[@Rockhound6165]

@@waltwins yeah, the vodka pulled the gunk right off the grill.

[@TheSassySpoon]

Thanks! I just got my Blackstone Griddle! I subscribed. Planning on taking my 22" on the road for my cooking show.

[@waltwins]

Wahoo!! That is so awesome!! Keep us posted with the cooks! Take care!🤙🤙

[@TheSassySpoon]

@@waltwins Just love watching your channel!

[@waltwins]

Thank you so much!!

[@Zuma91]

Just fired mine up for the first time today!!!! Cooked some eggs and bacon! Omg this thing is amazing!!!

[@waltwins]

Right??!? Welcome to the good life! Thank you so much for watching! Griddle on!!!😁❤️🤙🏻

[@anthonybarela94]

I just got my Blackstone. I’ll be using this method. Thank you.

[@waltwins]

Congratulations on the new Blackstone and thank you so much for watching!🤙🤙🔥🔥

[@billycrowell9747]

Thanks for the video it was awesome and I cleaned my blackstone grill as I watched your video it worked nicely for me.

[@jacobaubertin645]

Came to make sure I was doing right, left with additional useful tips! Thanks!

[@waltwins]

Oh awesome! So happy this helped! Take care and GRIDDLE ON!🤙🤙🔥🔥

[@joeg7443]

Thanks for the video. You have it warm, book says when temp drops below 300. But do people leave it running while eating? I turned mine off, ate, then went back to clean it, seemed OK. Only used once so far.

[@waltwins]

For sure there are very many ways to clean the griddle - we leave it warm, but hotter would allow for steam if there are stuck foods, but too hot and you run the risk of burns from the water or steam. I like to clean up right after the cook (less sticking food), but many wait for sure - you gotta do what works for you! Take care and GRIDDLE ON FAM!🤙🤙🔥🔥

[@hbk15111]

You guys have been so much helped to me with my blackstone experience. But I have a question (probably dumb) about cleaning the griddle. I scraped off all the food and wiped it with a napkin to make sure everything is dry. But my napkin is brown after every wipe. Do I need to wipe until I have no brown when wiping, or am I wiping up the seasoning? It’s probably a dumb question and I’m sorry. I just don’t wanna mess anything up!

[@waltwins]

Thank you so much for watching! Many would say it is fine, the brown is just seasoning. This is what we do - after cleaning, we have found using oil really helps. We lay a thin coat and wipe with a paper towel. It is usually brown. We will repeat this process (thin layer of oil and wipe) 3-4 times until the paper towel is virtually clear, only the oil color. Then we lay down the final thin layer of oil and rub it in to protect the surface, and you are good! Hope this helps! (We found the oil pulls the leftover brown “stuff” much better than water).🤙🤙

[@Hanskimisntfunny]

Can anyone tell me, after you clean it….the next time you want to use it can you just fire it up and start cooking? Or do you need to “season it” again?

[@dennisb9132]

Have watched a couple of You or the other half’s videos. Great job. Just got mine so I got a lot to learn but looking forward to it and will watch more.

[@waltwins]

Yes! Congratulations on the new Blackstone! We really appreciate you taking the time to watch and let us know. Take care and GRIDDLE ON!🤙🤙🔥🔥

[@kellyphillips4404]

Love to watch y’all’s videos from Kentucky,..... you guys are great and have some really good ideas for cooking . You and your brother have a great week my friends !!!

[@waltwins]

Wow, thank you so much for watching and for the kind words! We really appreciate it! Much love, take care and GRIDDLE ON!🤙🤙🔥🔥

[@Doug6714]

I am wanting to get a griddle and this is good information for me. I haven't owned one before so I need all the info I can get. Thanks, Happy New Year!

[@waltwins]

Wow, well thank you so much for watching! If you have any questions, please let us know! Good luck in your hunt for a great griddle! Take care!🤙🤙

[@klaritydawn]

Omgosh!!! THANK U SOOOO MUCH for all the info. I just used my new geiddle an hour ago. I'm SOOO NEW at this. ❤❤❤

[@wizard8868]

I just got a griddle two days ago and used it a yesterday for the first time ,u made me feel way better I was frustrated

[@waltwins]

Awesome!! Thank you so much got watching! We are so glad you felt better! Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions you have! Griddle on!!!😁❤️🤙

[@Nflguy4949]

I like to cook steaks, burgers and chicken. What’s the benefit or advantage of this grill over a typical Weber Gas Grill?

[@waltwins]

Thank you so much for watching! While we would never discount the amazing foods produced by grills, another griddler out it best when he said “the griddle cooks just about everything a grill can, and about a thousand things the grill can’t” - we have found the versatility is amazing! We can cook eggs, while Teppanyaki and fried rice cooks, and many more! Good luck, we hope this helps!🤙🤙

[@chamferreyes6747]

I just purchased this today I really appreciate your videos cheers

[@waltwins]

Wahoo!! Congratulations on the new Blackstone, GRIDDLE ON!🤙🤙🔥🔥

[@chrisshields1838]

Love y’all’s videos, so informative without a lot of useless talking

[@waltwins]

Wow, thank you so much for watching and for the kind words! Take care and GRIDDLE ON!!🤙🤙🔥🔥

[@65damarsh]

Thanks for the awesome tutorial... what type of oil are you using ? Thanks.

[@waltwins]

Thank you so much for watching! Here we are using canola oil. While any cooking oil works, we typically use vegetable or canola oil. Hope this helps!!🔥🔥

[@shannonkirby7040]

Awesome video and Thanks Just purchased my first Blackstone, 28” Pro Series from Wal-Mart What’s best to season it with for the very first time?? Blackstone seasoning?

[@waltwins]

Thank you so much for watching and Congratulations on the new Blackstone! That is so exciting!! We have not used the Blackstone seasoning and conditioner, but hear it works excellent! It should do the trick! Otherwise, any cooking oil will do - we have used canola, vegetable, and flaxseed oil (not together, at different times for different seasonings). Here in humid Florida, we found flaxseed does a great job laying a solid seasoning layer. Hope this helps!😄😄🤙🤙

[@michaelburton1106]

Great video. I use the same technique. But what I really want to know is how long can you go until the "next time"? I don't cook on it every day. Perhaps every week in the warmer months but maybe only once a month in the winter. You wouldn't just turn it on and throw meat on it after a month would you? You can do that with a grill but the griddle?

[@waltwins]

Thank you so much for watching! Correct - even when I cook on it daily, I still clean it, put a thin coat of oil, and then the next time I cook, I wipe with a paper towel first, and then turn on the heat and cook. Hope this makes sense! Take care and GRIDDLE ON!🔥🔥🤙🤙

[@jeffa1961]

Sorry a newbie to your channel and really enjoying the videos. You make them for the simple man and I appreciate that. Silly question is, did you turn the burners COMPLETELY off beffore putting last coat of oil or kept some heat on? apologize for silly question. Thank you in advance.

[@waltwins]

Not a silly question at all!! Thank you so much for watching! At the end (and something I do after every cook and clean), I put one more layer of oil on the griddle when it is cooled to help preserve the steel (keep it from rusting). Hope this helps!🤙🤙

[@roanokejoe]

Great video! Where did you get that scraper thingy?

[@waltwins]

Thank you so much for watching fam! This is the scraper that came in kit Blackstone 5 piece griddle kit - it can be found at Walmart and Lowe’s, and we have a link to it on Amazon in the video description - hope the helps!🤙🤙🔥🔥

[@monicamulder6903]

When I put the oil on my griddle my rag was still a little dirty. Does that mean I need to clean it better? Thanks ☺️

[@Daytime_Frank]

Thanks for the tips. New griddle owner and have been watching different ways to clean it. Yours seems the easiest!

[@waltwins]

Thank you so much for watching and congratulations on the new griddle!! We love it for sure and hope our channel benefits you!! Take care and GRIDDLE ON!!🤙🤙🔥🔥