How To Season a Blackstone Griddle with Todd Toven | Let's Give it a Try! | Blackstone Griddle

[@godwinjames17]

i just got a griddle i seasoned it five times before my first cook and I am going to treat it like I do my cast iron. clean it good and while its still hot add another coat after each cook

[@darthnod]

I’ve had mine for about a month or so now and I absolutely love this griddle. Saturday morning pancakes have become a thing at my house.

[@markvidales]

I get mine delivered Thursday can’t wait!!

[@quill1260]

@@markvidales I picked mine up yesterday. I am down right giddy about it.

[@knightmare1015]

I've had mine for a month and I love it. I got the $250 Dollar 36 inch at Walmart with a lift off hood and a paper towel holder and the magnetic utensil holder on the left. Fried chicken legs are phenomenal on it.

[@nickstave5040]

Me dam wife got pregnant and that's all she wants on the weekend mornings

[@scottk2774]

Thanks Todd, you taught me something!! The part of my griddle closest to me, the front, I guess, wasn’t getting hot enough to season. So flipping the griddle, like you did, should really help during the seasoning. Thanks

[@GerryBerndt-gn4zi]

Thanks Todd for the great advise on seasoning my new Blackstone 28 inch I just picked up yesterday!

[@bryanhealy17]

Thanks for the doing what you do! I just got my first blackstone. Can’t wait to use season it and use it.

[@BlackstoneGriddles]

Welcome to #griddlenation!

[@asflores4]

Here I go. Seasoning my Blackstone 36. So ready to start cooking on it.

[@AdventureIndiana]

Turning the griddle around, what a great tip. It was a “why didn’t I think of that?” moment

[@acdii]

That seasoning sauce is great. Makes my hands nice and soft too :) When I got the 17 and 21" griddles I gave them both 3 coats and then cooked bacon smash burgers. Use nice fatty beef 70/30 and fatty bacon and that will set that seasoning REALLY good. Nothing like a good burned in bacon grease coating. I found the blue shop towels work best for cleaning and oiling, leaves no "lint" behind.

[@michaelbobb7974]

Thanks todd great video just received a 28 inch yesterday haven't cook yet i got to season it this sat the way you showed us thank you again

[@hoangvienvan3689]

Great and reliable cooking appliance

[@bmacneil2008]

My 22" On The Go arrived Friday. I seasoned 100% on point after watching your vid, Blackstone's vid and the printed manual in the box. I actually went less than the

[@josephdipko2547]

Was given an older Blackstone griddle that was neglected by previous owner...a good cleaning, agriddle cleaning block and some seasoning and good as new. Breakfast at camp has never been better

[@melvinhedt5798]

Just received the 28" for Christmas. I love it!! Seasoned mine 3 times with lard then cooked bacon first. After that it was ribeyes and onions!! Oh man!! Delicious!! After every cook I put water on the hot grill scrape residue and wipe clean with a paper towel then put a small amount of lard back on the warm griddle. After it cools I cover with a sheet of freezer paper shiny side down. Works so far!!

[@2Atreehugger]

Iv been using cast iron my entire life…that’s a really long time…. You nailed it….

[@dougsimons7475]

Todd, I recently purchased a 36 inch blackstone girddle and looked at about 6-8 different videos on how to season the griddle including yours....... I have sent comments to a number of you "youtuber" video producers with no responses from any of you???? So I will add some additional comments to see if any of you respond??? I seasoned my grill based on the composite of all the videos I watched and got what I think was an almost 100 % seasoning....... thank you for that!!! There a couple of comments I want to make. Keeping the temp at high makes it difficult to get the oil evenly spead out and by the time you are on your 4th layer, your towel can burn. Only one of you mentioned reducing the heat between layers of oil. Also NO ONE MENTIONED that if you store your tools in a plastic bin under the griddle that the bid would melt......! Fortunately have a neighbor with a blackstone who warned me about this....... I am going to begin my grilling career with bacon and eggs tomorrow morning....... wish me welll.......

[@northernmichigan4108]

You are correct, reduce the heat between applications of oil. I've only seen one other KZbinr mention that. Did mine today and reduced the heat between layers and the outcome was fantastic. Good luck to you!

[@jaimehyatt7977]

I objected pretty hard to the idea there needs to be a special product to season your griddle. This was such a great explanation of why this product was developed and marketed to the blackstone community. Great job.

[@BlackstoneGriddles]

Glad it was helpful!

[@drdrew3]

Seasoning the surface was a huge and persistent cause of confusion for new griddle owners. There is endless debate on the forums over which oil to use despite the professionals explaining it doesn’t matter. This product created a unified solution. Still doesn’t matter. Ha

[@luckycharm1988]

New to the this KZbinr. I just bought another blackstone but this one with air fryers. I've left messages on blackstone site and couple other KZbin channels. For some reason after three oil downs my griddle turned white and has cracks that look like viens. Wth. I used the blackstone season oil. My other one I used avocado oil. It is beautiful and still going strong. But this one I'm ready after two days to take it back and let the store take care of it.

[@northernmichigan4108]

Curious if you let it cool between layers?

[@Woolie877]

That flipping the griddle to season the edge is game changing! I just got my 28” griddle as an early Father’s Day gift from my son & I love it! I put 8 or 9 layers down before I cooked on it. But I couldn’t get the edge totally black. I’m gonna try the “flip tip” tonight. Thanks, Todd, for a great video!

[@jerrymathis8984]

Use a small hand held torch if you have one. That's what I used for the corners

[@hoss3433]

I had always wanted a good griddle and finally after 40 years and several years of good use with a Blackstone grill I purchased a bigger Blackstone propane griddle and am getting ready to set it up today. Excellent info in your video thank you I'm lookin forward to using it for the first time this evening

[@ben13th83]

Rarely, if ever does the manufacture have good “how to” instructional videos.. You’re the man Todd, these videos are perfect!! Thank you!!!

[@mikesettlemyer5052]

love my 17 grill thank you todd

[@Big-three492]

That stuff works great for chapped nads as well;)

[@erinsaraf8153]

Can I use Crisco All-Vegetable Shortening?? Thanks 😊

[@stevesnodg]

I just bought that same griddle. It’s supposed to be delivered tomorrow. Can’t wait!

[@timduke6310]

So seasoned and cooked burgers, bacon for wraps. Warmed the wraps and off we go. Great lunch. Thanks for making this so easy. Canola oil and a little time…most excellent.

[@brianlooser6833]

just got our grill & getting ready to season it. Understand about seasoning the top & sides but do you do anything to the underside? Of course, not going to cook on it but to protect it from rusting. Our grill will be going with us to FL. Thanks from a Newbie!

[@johnmclaren7059]

Thanks Todd! My 22” is arriving April 5th! Yes after not pulling the trigger on purchasing one for a year the wife said do it lol!!!! I’ve always used lodge cast iron fry pans and have purchased several over the years at yard sales and re - seasoned them ! But now Iam so looking forward to my BLACKSTONE griddle! I’ll use basic cooking oil and use your method but maybe just a few more times to season it! You’re little trick of turning it was brilliant! Thanks for the video and yes I subscribed to you’re channel ! Cheers mate ! Keep those videos coming , stay safe! 👍🇨🇦

[@jmax5105]

Do you ever wash a brand new surface with soap and water to get the factory coatings off before seasoning it? Or does that stuff just burn off with the initial heating of the griddle before you put any seasoning down?

[@blaineyuen8540]

Hey Todd, just got my 36” air fryer combo & am assembling it. I’ve been wanting it for a long time & can’t wait to fire it up. I was wondering & maybe it’s going a little overboard, but would it be advantageous to season the underside of the griddle? Season the top & sides then flip it over & season the bottom. Since part of the reason for seasoning is to keep rust away & the underside can rust just as easily as the top, I figure, why not…

[@stevedipersio8037]

Hi Blain, I just seasoned up my father's day 36" culinary blackstone today and had our first cook! Amazing griddle and experience! I wouldn't season the underside, you may start a fire by having high gas flames close to the oiled surface. Griddle on!

[@Rtie189]

For a year and a half,i worked with a unseasoned grill along the edges, not,being able to lift around the heavy top,i found the answer through Hussey,to close the lid, most have now, my air fryer combo finally looks as pretty as the ones on You Tube,i’m exited,and stoked. I’m wondering when you’re going to be unboxing the Air Fryer Pro Combo???

[@billingscraigslist2996]

Todd, great video! Just bought a Blackstone and ready to season and cook!

[@RonFleener]

I got the 17 for Christmas 2020, been very pleased with it.

[@todd2053]

I just bought a 17in Blackstone for camping and its just me.! I can't get this thing to get hotter than 400 degrees. Im in garage. No wind. Checked tank on other things, works fine. The flame is even and consistent. Any tips. This is aggravating

[@jonmiller19845]

Im sorry I couldn't afford the blackstone so i got on off brand! Expert grill pioneer. Im assuming its the seasoning process?

[@abelalmarez2604]

Is this a one time thing? Right when u buy it before u start cooking? Or every time u cook something?

[@randypitts4651]

Can I use homemade lard for seasoning?

[@crazymanbbqcompany1592]

Season with Todd, best ever... Bob Cooney Not saying anything, but # 1 Yea

[@praisehisawesomename]

Hi Bob. Thank you for watching!

[@waltpavlowski7796]

Ok so just got my griddle, very excited however after going through the seasoning process. My griddle doesn’t quite look like what you are describing. Burned a bunch of paper towels and scorched several plain white cotton cloths. What did I do wrong? Can’t wait to griddle

[@NaeNaeW]

Great how to video!! You explained everything very well!! 👍💛 I'll have to check out the new conditioner, maybe give it a coat with that as a winterizer ❄ I thought it was very easy to season the griddle, easier than doing a cast iron pan 🙂 I used grape seed oil to first season mine. That was exactly what I cooked on my griddle the first time, hashbrowns, sausage & eggs🍳. The next thing I cooked was 🥓 bacon. 😊🙂

[@miguelflores-n4h]

i have the one of the first griddles when they first started selling them at Walmart I love my griddle but I also hate it due to the grease drain that runs down towards you then to the right into a grease catcher that does not work I get grease all down the side and down the leg on to the floor is there anything i c an buy or and idea of what i can put on it so it don't run down the side anymore

[@waynethebarber1095]

Great video thanks for all the work you do. But what about the underside of the grill, should you season the underside of your griddle?

[@lisalewis3124]

Some people have said never turn on high, it will warp the griddle?

[@contentm3893]

Do you ever get the sticky not all the way bonded surface? It's of course the surface areas that your utensils leave a mark. I used the stone tool to strip down the non bonded layers on the griddle and underneath was the black glossy finish that isn't sticky. But I can see the weld marks. What do I need to do?

[@richardroels4429]

After the initial seasoning, how often should you retreat your griddle?

[@6013kmb]

Great video. How often do we clean the old season off and re season? Or don't we need to?

[@drdrew3]

Just use it regularly and keep it covered between cooks

[@caseonline]

Love the channel. Quick queston. Apart from the Blackstone , have you ever tried or would you recommend Crisbee Rub Seasoning , as alternative? thanks!

[@Dp-xf9mo]

Best thing ever bought my 36 inch years ago mine is the old style with grease drip in front only bad part Bought new 22 for camping the 36 was a pain to load

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

Here's a question, after you are doing cooking and you clean it up and add more oil, do you put it on high and let the oil burn off for an additional season after each cook session?

[@havocentertainment510]

I always do that to mine. Then when that burns off and cools some I will oil it again with a cloth and then put the cover over it and store it that way I know for sure it will not rust and its good to go and extra layer of protection on it everytime.

[@daleneb24]

Great video. My knobs on my Adventure griddle look bad I have wiped them off and they just look bad. Can they be replaced with new knobs?

[@DareDog.]

Yes.

[@Vahan210]

Do you recommend sanding the surface dowl a little to make it more smoother like i have seen people do with the lodge cast iron pan?

[@DareDog.]

You don’t have to do that.

[@benitabishop1213]

Do you wash the top and bottom with hot soapy water before you season it because the bottom is pretty sticky

[@ricksimon1754]

Thanks Todd! I just seasoned my 28 inch Blackstone. I have a couple of spots that aren’t black (top two corners and front bottom less than a half inch) even though I hammered it 4 times with the Blackstone seasoning. Can I or should I go back and do “the flip” and season those spots again before cooking?

[@jeremiahyeahheah506]

I want to use my new 36 inch blackstone griddle tonight. I've now seen this video how to season it and another video by blackstone saying you have to wash it with soap and water 1st. Which is right??

[@alvinmousseau1100]

Great video

[@mdduckhunter2948]

Question out of the blue. How o I keep my propane tank from freezing ? My problem is when it freezes it doesn't push enough propane to keep my griddle top hot

[@benitabishop1213]

So it’s telling you to clean it with hot soapy water before you season it do you do this to the bottom too because it’s sticky thank you

[@ChrisJarzyk]

So I turn it right to high heat? I don't gradually bring it to high? I have heard the top can warp? not sure if thats false info though

[@bronco51256]

So after you season it real good, and you cook some bacon and eggs or what ever, how do you clean your grill when you are done cooking on it?

[@leroneerwin7605]

It's goin' here in Atlanta Baby Bubba!

[@jonathangoodwin3361]

So the corners will season with usage? My corners haven't seasoned after 4 layers

[@DareDog.]

Yes. Over time they will darken

[@robbmarrero811]

Hello Todd, just got mine, a 36". Wanted to ask, since I didn't scroll down the 100s of comments. I live in PA and I'm sure you know about the cold weather and the months we go with no griddling/barbecues. In this no cook time in those cold months, what do you recommend for maintaining the Blackstone? Season it and cover it, let it be or fire that baby up every once in awhile and season it?

[@tonyaction5284]

Thank you for you video and amazing tips!!!!!!! I just recently bought a 28 inch blackstone griddle. Haven’t assembled yet, but this weekend I will. I will use your techniques for sure!!!! Thanx again brother!!!!🤙🏼 You da Man!!!!!🤙🏼💪🏼🏆😎

[@MrElgorillawhite]

Nice video, i used my griddle 1 or 2 times a month, i should season it every time i used it or how often i have to do it???

[@mothermgt]

Would I or should I wash with soap and water before seasoning?

[@livingidoutdoors941]

Cant wait. The 36" with air fryer will be hitting my patio soon. My 17" for camping has been awesome, but time to step it up for home.

[@kevincameron8437]

You’re gonna love the air fryer! It’s awesome as a dual purpose cooking item appliance.

[@livingidoutdoors941]

@@kevincameron8437 Oh yeah. Got is 2 weeks ago and LOVE it. Been using it not stop.

[@richfortin08]

@@livingidoutdoors941 has it rusted yet? I just got a pro series 28inch and have heard a lot of these will rust pretty fast

[@livingidoutdoors941]

@@richfortin08 not even a little. I have been using the 17' for years camping and never had an issue. I use my 36' several times a week. If they are properly seasoned from the start you should never have an issue. Just pulled my 17" out of the trailer after 5 months and no rust whatsoever.

[@soccerqueen0933]

Does anyone know if you HAVE to cook something right after the first time seasoning?.

[@LukeE78]

Do we have to keep the burners on while seasoning? Also would we have to heat it back up between layers?

[@DareDog.]

On high all the time during seasoning.

[@SkyHawk2729]

So you don't have to wash with soap prior?

[@gennievillers7374]

Great tutorial!

[@outlawj1672]

I've cooked 3x on mine when I got it , is it to late for seasoning ?

[@imvernsgal]

I have a new griddle and seasoned it per instructions. Initially it was uniformly blackened. We have cooked on it for a month and there are spots that have a lighter color to it. Is this expected or do I need to start from scratch? I used the Blackstone Conditioner.

[@conniemills886]

Do I treat it every time I’m done cooking

[@MrHoward383]

Hey Todd, this was a very informative video. I just purchased the 22-inch Blackstone Griddle, and it will be our first time using one. I know to leave a nice coat of oil after I clean it, for the next meal. However, do I do the same when I'm packing it away, to leave the campsite? Or do I put it away dry?

[@BlackstoneGriddles]

We highly recommend coating your griddle top with a thin layer after every use. Hope this clears things up. Have a fantastic day.

[@praisehisawesomename]

Exactly! Always leave a thin coat of cooking oil on your griddle top!

[@MrHoward383]

@@praisehisawesomename I got my griddle yesterday and put it together. Today, I followed your instructions to the letter, and it came out great. I threw some bacon and Italian sausages on the griddle, and they did not stick at all. I cleaned it with water as instructed and wiped it down. Lastly, I applied a thin coat of oil and let it sit before i put it away for our RV trip this weekend. The only issue I had was starting the griddle. I had to use a grill lighter because it would not start. I checked to make sure the wire was 1/8 to 1/4 inch away from the burner, but nothing. Any recommendations?

[@MrHoward383]

@@BlackstoneGriddles I got my griddle yesterday and put it together. Today, I followed your instructions to the letter, and it came out great. I threw some bacon and Italian sausages on the griddle, and they did not stick at all. I cleaned it with water as instructed and wiped it down. Lastly, I applied a thin coat of oil and let it sit before i put it away for our RV trip this weekend. The only issue I had was starting the griddle. I had to use a grill lighter because it would not start. I checked to make sure the wire was 1/8 to 1/4 inch away from the burner, but nothing. Any recommendations?

[@praisehisawesomename]

@@MrHoward383 Hi, Howard. Without me being there to diagnose it in the flesh (impossible over the internet) I can only guess. I have seasoned and used well over TWENTY of our 22" griddles. Your should have the piezo ignitor (not battery operated, correct?) If so, you just need to adjust those little ignitors (I call them ignition needles). You also have to slowly turn the knob so the gas starts to come out before the ignition click happens. If you turn the knob to the left at full speed, you're not going to get ignition. I hope that makes sense.

[@pjimmbojimmbo1990]

How well does the Seasoning stand up to 100% Humidity every night from the beginning of May till late October?

[@DareDog.]

Good. Have to add layer of oil after cooking and cleaning it is done each use

[@crwilson1017]

My griddle top has rough spots from burned on excess oil from the first seasoning. I'm afraid I can't get it smooth and then re season. Any tips to get it smooth. I have the Blackstone scraper and concerned I have "pitted" the griddle. Help please! Cause I absolutely love my Blackstone!

[@christianb8228]

That’s why you don’t use to much oil to season it

[@wasappeningvato]

So is it safe to cook over that paste once I'm done seasoning?

[@DareDog.]

Yes

[@teacherjohnsadventure9550]

Just got mine..excited to use it...good video...

[@DocMTB]

This was extremely helpful and followed it for seasoning my griddle! Very clear and helpful.

[@jinchung4150]

When I re Season it with oil to put away and covering it back will it prevent from rusting?

[@papapagan1]

Do I have to use the ignitor for each dial?

[@DareDog.]

Yes

[@darrenhall7990]

All hail the mighty Blackstone griddle. I have the 36" with the deep frier on the side. I have about 25 cooks or so on it since I bought it about 2 months ago. I think I seasoned it ok..3 burn offs with vegetable oil. When I learned of the Blackstone griddle seasoning and conditioner I bought two jars. Can I go over it a few times with the Blackstone conditioner on top of the old seasoning or do I have to strip down and start over again? There are some parts that aren't seasoned well..mainly up front near the control panel.

[@BlackstoneGriddles]

We recommend that you strip it down and re-season. This is better because then the whole griddle is seasoned well and most importantly, evenly. Hope this helps!

[@chm779]

I did 5 bottles of seasoning took me all day do i need more

[@DareDog.]

5 bottles? That’s way too much.

[@yojimbo6663]

So how did you deal with the melted microfiber? I was using those old t shirt rags from lowes to season and apparently some shirts were not cotton. A portion of one melted on the griddle 😢

[@toddthomas4606]

Does it matter the cloth or towel I use. Any suggestions

[@analiliamadariaga1768]

Thanks.

[@jinchung4150]

After we finish cooking and re seasoning to put away , how do I keep from rusting when storaging it?

[@evanski2271]

Really good video T.O. Double D! I appreciate all your pro tips and what’s not in the instruction manual. You always have to figure out what works best for you and your new product.

[@markp9109]

Todd, I have seen a few videos where people suggest sanding the griddle cooktop before seasoning it and this helps make the top smoother and then they say it uses less oil for cooking . What is your thinking on this ?

[@TheDisasterblaster]

do you have to season it after every cook?

[@adamkiss2971]

Hi Todd, I'm looking to purchase the 36" Griddle w/ air fryer. Am I able to connect to my natural gas line and or do you recommend?

[@isaachinojosa5826]

Do you season it before every use or here and there??

[@daleneb24]

The grease cup in the back needs to be reinvented. I use the aluminum mini pans inside mine but grease still goes in the original grease cup. How do I solve that problem?

[@chipsammich2078]

I use all cast iron cook ware flax seed is the best

[@BullsAndBeers]

My griddle is on the way. I have the seasoning products ready….I’m absolutely terrified

[@chryst1548]

I love how you showed how it's perfectly fine to season & clean this just how I do at work every day 😂. I work the line & am relatively new to FL. This seems perfect for hurricane season! No need to burden the generator or dirty pans, just GO! Thank you. Subscribed!

[@jinchung4150]

A long I always have oil on it should be ok?

[@xLSxHeavyD]

Hey Todd, I know another oil question lol, is avacado oil to high of a smoke point for seasoning or should it be fine?

[@Kfend72638]

Great question

[@bahina]

This is my 2nd blackstone, which I intend on seasoning w/avocado oil. My first was the 17 inch tailgater one but I got the 36 inch culinary grill. I sprung for the blackstone seasoning oil but just realized it has palm oil and am returning it. But this video is super helpful, even though I successfully seasoned my first one, but 36 inches is a lot more grill to work with than 17. Was hoping to know, if you read this, how you feel about the use of palm oil in the seasoning oil? Considering we're supposed to constantly use the blackstone seasoning oil for storage and whatnot, taking palm oil intentionally to smoke point seems like a foolish thing to do, as it is a known carcinogenic. I'm hoping blackstone will reformulate without it.

[@Sodablood]

I think the difference is when you are seasoning a cook surface your polymerizing the oil and creating a second skin. If your cooking and consuming the oil, that’s where the danger comes in - not by changing the molecular structure and bonding to metal.

[@bahina]

@@Sodablood that is super helpful thank you! I am going to try using sunflower oil this time (much less pricey anyway) but I may look more into using the blackstone stuff if the seasoning doesn't take well.

[@contentm3893]

@@Sodablood They don't really talk much about a seasoned griddle that has to much oil build up that hasn't bonded with the griddle surface. They do make a video about this and how to fix it. But that seasoned surface that hasn't bonded will scrap off and is sticky but looked like a properly seasoned surface.

[@laurachavez2056]

after seasoning can i just start cooking? and how often do i have to condition or season it?

[@garywhited5592]

I got a 28 inch blackstone adventure ready griddle . I have had issues with trying to find a lid for it. A tarp isn’t working. I live in Ohio where you never know what kinda weather we’re getting