How To Clean Your ♨️ Blackstone Griddle In Less Than 5 Minutes

[@MOJOsKrazyKitchen]

Griddle looks rocking! nice quick clean!

[@CortezwithaZ]

MOJO's Krazy Kitchen thank you 😊

[@spbaldwin]

Great info! Thanks for sharing. I’ve had my Blackstone for about a week and I’m loving it.

[@CortezwithaZ]

You’re welcome 🤙🏽

[@jimbuckley4986]

Thanks. Had been reading reviews of people and some complained it rusted. Bet they never did as you just demonstrated. Thank you subscribed

[@CortezwithaZ]

Jim Buckley thank you so much for the support 🙏🏽

[@TylerLeeWarren]

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[@CortezwithaZ]

Awesome to hear 🤙🏽

[@IHaveTheBestSon]

Although done right ish. You should have an already hot griddle when applying water. As to turn it into steam. And it semi burn off rather than pool up. Also the Steam effect loosens debris quicker and easier. Kind of like the system used for cast Iron pans. Nice griddle though!

[@CortezwithaZ]

Thank you

[@ctech14367]

WoW MaTTyMaTT do you work for Blackstone... you should

[@tehpanuychikon168]

Wow!! Great informative video!Your griddle looks well maintained and clean as well.Thank You amigo 👍 greetings from Mexico

[@jerryhubbard4461]

I have found the best way to clean the griddle or the way I do mine, as soon as the food is off the griddle, and it it still hot, scrape down whatever food is left on the hot griddle, hit it with some water, wipe off with paper towel and add a small amount of oil with paper towel and allow it to cool then add cover.

[@CortezwithaZ]

Jerry Hubbard PERFECT 👌🏾

[@BBBYpsi]

I do similar. Right after food I scrap it down with water. Then use scotts shop lint free paper towel to wipe it down. Put oil on it with paper towel let oil burn like when you first season it. After it cools then I put another coat of oil or what I have recently found non stick olive oil spray spread around with scotts shop lint free paper towel. Works perfect. Like poster of video less then 5 minutes. Probably 2 minutes. Eat food while cooling down.

[@81snickerdoodle]

This is what I’ve been doing but after hitting it with plenty of water and scraping, my paper towels are still pretty gross... as if I didn’t clean it well. Is this normal?

[@jerryhubbard4461]

@@81snickerdoodle yes. Being outside and in the moist air when it is cooled down, it is going to rust. All you can do it keep clean with water but not soap as it will remover a lot of the seasoning. They do make a grill rock. Not sure what it is made of but it smells like rotten eggs the you use it. Restaurants use this stuff to clean their flattops. Just keep a light coat of oil on it. Best you can do. If it continues have the heavy rust or just won't clean, you can use sand paper about 220 grit and take all the rust and seasoning off and re-season.

[@ctech14367]

Wow That’s genius

[@PoeLemic]

Wow, it's that easy. Glad you showed us how to do it quickly. Will try it once mine is assembled. Wouldn't believe so easy.

[@CortezwithaZ]

Poe Lemic... had it for a year and half and I still clean it the same way... water, 2 paper towels, and oil. 🙌🏽

[@PoeLemic]

Thanks -- when the skies clear up here and not so hot, I plan to get out and put it together. Maybe this weekend.

[@stevenotes3996]

You want to “steam clean” these griddles. Heat the plate to medium high and then add your water and scrape it. You will be amazed at how much cleaner your griddle is.

[@daedaetinez6406]

Just got my griddle, it’s not a Blackstone,, it’s a Rhino, but it’s nice. Now I can clean it the way you did. Thanks!!

[@CortezwithaZ]

Rhinos makes great griddles. What were you thinking of making as your first cook on it?

[@daedaetinez6406]

@@CortezwithaZ well breakfast is on the menu for today for the first time on the griddle I’m going to make smash burgers. I’m so happy to have one.

[@CortezwithaZ]

@@daedaetinez6406 enjoy and remember they are great for parties too. I just learned last week that you can make desserts on them too. 🍰

[@daedaetinez6406]

@@CortezwithaZ it’s like getting a new toy. Thank you Robert, I appreciate your input!

[@CarlosaReguengoApache]

I clean mine right after cook , I work at restaurant for many years and that it's the way to do it .

[@bradriverside]

whats your process?

[@benkok02]

In restaurants they most likely want you to use a scorching block first to get all restarts off Then cool down with water lukewarm. No soap!,, dry and apply a light layer of cooking oil done.

[@6496chase]

When You apply the oil do you burn it off?

[@pat0343]

Thanks for the demonstration

[@shawnsr8459]

Thanks! Great video! So semple! So easy! So fast! 🤘👍👍👍👍

[@daddydutchbbq]

Wow ! Who is this guy? He sure has a good looking griddle ! I want a Blackstone griddle when I grow up !

[@CortezwithaZ]

Daddy Dutch BBQ 🤗

[@roddraym]

Very simple process. Thank you very much for sharing!

[@paulpatane2439]

I use a combination of water and lemon juice. Last step take a cotton towel and coat grill with some basic oil to prevent rust

[@mannyortega6733]

Your way is easier. I was waiting for the griddle to heat up to add water. The hot water and steam can kick up and burn. How do you have your great catcher set up?

[@hktmc300]

After you clean the griddle, do you leave it open or cover it? If you cover it, do you use the metal hard cover or the soft cover or both?

[@CortezwithaZ]

hktmc300 I actually leave mine open. I store Blackstone in my man cave bar once I’m done using it. But if you’re gonna leave yours outside, I would use hard cover cause I heard soft covers tend to leak through the stitches and fabric once rain water settles on it.

[@hktmc300]

I would be leaving it outside in my backyard. Since I'm leaving it in the backyard, do you think it will attract bugs, insects, or even mouse going to the griddle surface since it is coated in oil?

[@CortezwithaZ]

hktmc300 yes. It would attract all those. Maybe get a hard cover and lighten up on the oil when storing it.

[@chrisrios4659]

thank you for your service and for this ,love my country

[@CortezwithaZ]

Chris Rios Thank you for the support.

[@jamespayne5638]

Robert Roy you must have been a deckape i was in engineering a gang

[@doowop1942]

@@jamespayne5638 Radioman here... 60-64

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@@doowop1942 from 82 to 86

[@davidlopez-rl4sh]

I have a food cart business with a griddle. How to clean a griddle a lot depends on how hot and how dirty it is. Sure you can do it in 5 minutes if you don't cook much but if you cooked for a lot of peaple it takes longer of course.when you season your griddle it makes no difference what type of oil. Just for the record I use vegetable oil. When I clean it I use water and vinager. Terry towels and maybe a few napkins or paper towels. Grill screens work well but the grill brick sucks.

[@CortezwithaZ]

Thank you

[@ctech14367]

He is an expert because he has a food cart business WITH A GRIDDLE

[@markm972]

using water to clean will speed up the rusting process , cut a lime or lemon and half and rub it along the surface of ur griddles while its warm, the citrus in the lemon or lime will act like a cleaning agent with no chemicals .. I used to be a head chef..

[@gayle3860]

I found the cleanup video. Man do you have a lot of video's!! Blackstone should be thanking you some how!! Always great video's.

[@CortezwithaZ]

Gayle Strand thank you so much for the support. Sometimes I wish Blackstone felt the same way about our channel the way you all do about our channel. Not sure why they haven’t contacted us or answered any of our sponsor requests. I know they are watching me cause they always like all my other social media pictures and clips of my videos. Maybe a kind suggestion from you and other subs might help out. We would greatly appreciate it. Thank you.

[@boosmith8765]

I just got mine I got a cover should I get the lid for it also mine is on the deck

[@CortezwithaZ]

I would definitely getting a lid for your Blackstone.

[@oren5230]

Instead of using kitchen paper towels, I use the 'lint free' type. Like the ones used to clean a windshield. Auto stores will have them, or Home Depot.

[@CortezwithaZ]

Oren are you talking about those red mechanic rags? 😳

[@ghw7192]

Good suggestion! I've ben keeping a roll of those in the back of my jeep for years. Stronger and more absorbent than regular paper towels, so they should be great for cleaning the griddle. Thanks!

[@ctech14367]

Who can afford those??

[@tonybuddy123]

Im guessing from your profile picture that your prior service. If thats the case, one vet to another thank you for your service brother.

[@CortezwithaZ]

tonybuddy123 Thank you for the support and Thank you for your service as well. Recently retired after 24 years of Naval Service. Now the FUN part begins!

[@jsanchez5549]

man thank the two if you for your services

[@CortezwithaZ]

Juan Sanchez Thank you for the support.

[@81snickerdoodle]

Ok... so you cook on it, let it cool, scrap it, turn the heat on, water and scrap, dry up the water, then oil?

[@williamgrainger2660]

Good video ! I was wondering what those white specks on your grill are ? Never seen those before.

[@MrWizard36]

Thanks for the videos.. What type of oil do you recommend for seasoning?

[@CortezwithaZ]

Lawrence Siegfried currently I am using a Rice Bran Oil by Massimo Gusto.

[@ctech14367]

Marvel Mystery

[@harithharith2308]

Great bro.. look good clean.. from indonesia

[@CortezwithaZ]

Harith Harith thank you

[@joelrausch4824]

Everybody is an expert....

[@dank9288639]

fuck yeah

[@ctech14367]

Ain’t that the truth

[@CloneDanMan]

You should really use the water when griddle is on high. I've been cleaning the griddle for years that way. Sort of how hot water is used on dishes and clothes. The hotter the better.

[@adamaustin3373]

D B that's what I thought....so you are suppose to use water and scrape when hot so it steams...then add oil..all when it's still hot...correct??

[@joannecampbell6760]

Adam Austin wrong, scrap of any excess material, wipe surface then add water while griddle is on , scrap away again then dry then let griddle cool right down then add oil when cool

[@fredclark3395]

OK... these cleaning instructions for the griddle came from Blackstone's website: Cleaning is easy! All you need is a metal spatula, paper towels, hot water, a scouring pad, and cooking oil. Here’s the steps: 1. Let the griddle cool down after cooking. We don’t want any burned hands! 2. Scrape the surface with a metal spatula or scraper; 3. Wipe it down with a paper towel. You can use a dishcloth, but it can get greasy; 4. Pour some water onto the griddle while it’s still warm. Don’t use soap! The hot water will make it easier for the harder residue to come off; 5. Rub a nylon scouring pad gently on the surface 6. Rinse off the water with paper towels 7. Dry it gently with a cloth to avoid rust After you’re done with the cleaning. Don’t forget to season your griddle.All you have to do is rub the surface with oil. Then store it somewhere that’s cool and dry. This final layer of oil protects the flat top from rust. Source: www.blackstoneproducts.com/how-to-take-care-of-your-griddle-complete-guide/ I swear to Judas.... I don't understand why people don't check the manufacturer's website (if available) first?

[@GlaciusDreams]

Well buddy. The people above gave you a perfectly good process. In fact their process may be superior with the caveat of burns becoming a possibility. However you clean it, get it clean and leave a thin layer of oil. Also use the griddle often is my trick. Try to use it once a week.

[@ctech14367]

Really Daniel

[@adamaustin3373]

So are you not suppose to fo that when its still hot do it steams and then scrape???.... or beat to do this way when cooled down?

[@CortezwithaZ]

Adam Austin you can do it either way. After cooking on it for 6 months straight I’ve done it different ways until I found one that worked for me. So I would say play around with it until you find one that works for you.

[@losm3078]

Griddle should always be on and very hot when cleaning!

[@zygotepeyote]

Nice vid. Thanks!

[@thegriddlefather6277]

Awesome instuctional!

[@fatmoeller]

Great video thank you

[@CortezwithaZ]

fatmoeller thank you for the support. Hope you’ll like the other videos we made for you to enjoy or maybe get some ideas.

[@RoadhouseTexas4288]

What kinda oil do you use.

[@CortezwithaZ]

Throughout the years of owning my Blackstone, I’ve used about every cooking oil out there. All of them work just about the same. I’m about to release a breakfast fried rice video where I used a cooking spray. Hope you stay tune for that.

[@beardedcueball]

Don’t use water unless you have to. I can tell you’ve already had to re-season her before.

[@mangamike6855]

David C why should you not use water

[@beardedcueball]

M CommissoJr You should only use water to get food off that the scraper is not removing. Water can warp your griddle if you use it too much

[@mangamike6855]

David C thank u

[@avega2792]

If you pour a bunch of cold water on a hot griddle it’ll warp. If you pour luke warm water on a cold or warm grill it wont do much harm other than removing some of the polymerized oil.

[@CookingwithKirby]

Thanks for the tip, awesome video!

[@CortezwithaZ]

Kirby's Fishngrill thanks brother 🤙🏽

[@jasonm1690]

Do what they do in McDonald's. Use a wet wash cloth with some pressure ;)

[@Imgolfstud]

Yeah, because McDonalds knows what gourmet grilling is all about...the fuck outta here with that rookie shit.

[@TheJohnnyMannion]

Do you leave your blackstone outside? From your other videos I'm assuming you are in south Chula or IB. Thanks! And thank you for your service to our country, I appreciate you more than you'll ever know!

[@CortezwithaZ]

Onion's Smoke Shack With Johnny Mannion Thank you for your support. I actually do live in the Chula Vista area. I have my Blackstone inside my garage.

[@TheJohnnyMannion]

Thank you for the quick reply! I'm former Chula Vista resident now in Rancho San Diego/ Casa De Oro area. Looking to get a blackstone and was wondering if I needed to keep it in the garage or if it could be left outside. Thanks for the info!

[@johnhines8979]

Why isn't the water sizzling?

[@BBBYpsi]

because he started it when it was cool. Pay attention when watching video. Not hard to figure out. He even said he turned it on well after he started.

[@ctech14367]

It’s sizzle free water you can get it online it’s made from ice pellets removed from the blunder gland of wooly mammoths

[@fredbrown8022]

Was that motor oil?

[@CortezwithaZ]

Fred Brown 😂

[@aaronfavre6863]

All of oil?

[@ctech14367]

4.25 milliliter at a viscosity of 1.3 mb dribbled at a flow rate of 4.8 sigilicons per dewarbedled variant will get er clean

[@jefferymeasles4193]

I think the reason for so many 👎 is this video doesnt show you how to clean your griddle back to new

[@elchinotacos]

Helpful videos!!

[@CortezwithaZ]

El Chino Tacos thank you so much 😊

[@MrSandramonteiro]

Nice thanks

[@CortezwithaZ]

Sandra Cristina Monteiro you’re welcome. Thank you so much for the support. 😊

[@MrSandramonteiro]

😊

[@FoodFreak]

Nice!

[@CortezwithaZ]

FoodFreak Thank you 😊

[@Stephen_Eee]

So what's up with the lime juice thing? Heard that's how you do it?

[@CortezwithaZ]

Stephen Eee there’s really no wrong way to clean them. Everyone has their own preference on how to clean their own griddle. I’m sure how you clean your griddle is going to be different from everyone else’s. What kind of griddle do you have?

[@Stephen_Eee]

@@CortezwithaZ the Blackstone 36 inch Walmart special...I live it.i live it so much I'll let autocorrect say live once more

[@CortezwithaZ]

Stephen Eee 😂

[@wino0000006]

3.6 Roentgens should do the job.

[@MikeStrafaci]

While still hot hit it with club soda watch everything melt away..

[@CortezwithaZ]

MikeStrafaci I cook on my Blackstone just about everyday. Using club soda can get expensive after awhile 😳

[@MikeStrafaci]

Robert Roy lol.. do you know how cheap club soda is? All good.. thanks for vid

[@CortezwithaZ]

MikeStrafaci 😂 thank you for the support. Welcome to the family.

[@doowop1942]

@@CortezwithaZ It's the steam factor that does the trick... Water will do the same....

[@chrisrios4659]

keep grilling bro

[@CortezwithaZ]

Chris Rios I’ll keep on Griddling as long as you keep on watching our videos. 🤝

[@tmthysmth82]

Try using ice next time 😉

[@maryghump]

You dont need to do all that scraping . Not good for top. Hot water, wipe done with paper towels then oil. Pit oil on with paper towels.

[@beardedcueball]

maryghump The scraping is not going to hurt the griddle. It’s cold rolled steel...you couldn’t even hurt it’s feelings if you tried. You should only be putting water on the griddle if you have stuck on food, as it helps steam it off. Water is a griddles worst enemy.

[@maryghump]

We've had ours for 3 year and found that scraping is harmful where water isnt.

[@samfisherskiller]

360p nope.

[@54upchuck]

I have a Blackstone real disappointed, its nothing but a big outdoor fry pan that takes to much work. I would rather cook on a non stick pan indoor. No difference in food cooked.

[@CortezwithaZ]

For me I like to be cook outside and not be stuck in the kitchen. When my friends are over and we’re watch sports in the man cave, they’re is always one friend that likes to cook on it. So it’s not only is it used for cooking, it’s also used for entertainment with the fellas.

[@derrickjohnson3656]

Really

[@mikefaumuina3275]

Then he sits on it

[@songxingmu]

I will make a video how to flush the toilet

[@smurfcg765]

Scraping will ruin it

[@KlutchDecals]

only have one paper towel. crap.

[@ehern1994]

use a grill brick

[@CortezwithaZ]

Eddiee__ are you saying that you use a grill brick to clean your griddle every time you get done cooking on it? 😳

[@Veracrucito8848]

its a jock,,this isnt clean...

[@CortezwithaZ]

ROJIBLANCO#11 W. 😔

[@tonihagen5479]

cant hear you do over

[@CortezwithaZ]

Toni Hagen I did a Live Cleaning version of this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6etdKaqhZ1_aLM

[@C0GNIT0]

Thats not cleaned..lol

[@kevinshinnock6667]

water? thats a recipe for rust

[@CortezwithaZ]

Kevin Shinnock the water will eventually evaporate after while I use it to clean the griddle at a high temperature.

[@YourOldDog]

Actually, if you don't flood it but use a spritzer bottle, water is a recipe for steam cleaning. I do it all the time on my grill BUT YOU CAN'T FLOOD IT.

[@doowop1942]

@@CortezwithaZ After a time the griddle will become super seasoned and will probably only need the water spray and wipe. It will steam the gunk right off. then add the oil. Wipe down and cover or store... Just watch for build up. Then You might need a little more work like some scraping... Enjoy...

[@Leyon80]

If you do it properly, when it makes steam, not like in this vid, the water cleans and evaporates ..... No rust!