How to season your new blackstone griddle - A better way to season griddle

[@brettdavid6491]

You people listen to this guy just by looking at him you know he knows how to grill and work a griddle,he has skills passed down through generations and is very lucky. The only thing I did was use an orbital sander on the surface so it’s smooth as glass, then I treated it, it’s so smooth and I think it makes an improvement. Thanks bro for the tips.

[@BeginnersBBQ]

thank you

[@tesshunter4494]

So glad I watched to the end! I started seasoning the way Blackstone recommends currently with the griddle staying on HIGH heat while you try to apply oil in an even thin layer. Lol. It made me a nervous wreck! While letting the griddle smoke, I came across your video. I agree that heating the griddle on high, allowing it cool somewhat, applying thin layer of oil, then heating again for oil to polymerize as griddle smokes is so much easier, less stressful, and *definitely safer*. Thanks for sharing! Subscribing now 😊

[@user-is9ns7cb5h]

I’m a first time Blackstone griller today! I was so nervous before I saw ur video!

[@BeginnersBBQ]

I’m glad I can help

[@geraldstidham2589]

Thanks for not being one sided on the care of my griddle. This is very valuable

[@BeginnersBBQ]

Thank you.

[@wbaldwin6]

One thing about using lard for seasoning.. if not consistently used every few days it will turn rancid and give a spoiled flavor to your food. Lard has been used for over a century with great success but just a caution for the weekend warriors that may only use theirs once a month to not spoil their experience

[@BeginnersBBQ]

That is true. I use mine 3 times a week.

[@kaosactual1]

This goes for the no soap thing as well.

[@maxcrit3481]

Yep also keep in mind there is salt in lard especially pig lard and if you’re not using it daily it’ll dry out, flake off and eventually rust.

[@jimg2885]

Just bought a Blackstone and came across your video. Excellent video and you explained the process in a slower pace so very easy to understand. I like your idea of heating it up and then letting it cool down and then put the oil or lard on and heat it up again. Thanks for the great video..

[@poobum1966]

Just got a 22" the other day and i love it. Its my first griddle bbq and it cooks everything amazingly. Clean up is so easy-just scrap everything to the back.

[@thetruebrit85]

I've watched lots & lots & lots of tutorial videos on how to season a grill for the first time! I've seen guys dressed up in full chef regalia.....One supposed Chef de la crème was dressed up like Sgt Bilko. "Absolutely Nothing wrong with Sgt Bilko😂" I've seen videos where guys pour a pint of oil onto a red hot griddle. It was more like a Tsunami....😱😱😱 Anyways my first griddle arrived yesterday she's a thing of beauty. At least to my eye's. She's a Buffalo 🐃🐃🐃 DB167 Stainless steel griddle. I'm going to season her this very afternoon. & Furthermore i shall be utilising the first method that you very kindly told us about. & For that i thank you kindly i really do. Thank you for taking the time out to make this tutorial video & sharing it to the masses. Yeah us newbies sure do need & appreciate your sublime guidance. We really do. So cheers Brother thank you. I wish I'd got involved in this 30 40 Years ago. 64 & I'm still a griddle virgin lol. Never to old to learn eh....Take care young man....From Manchester England across the pond.🍖🍔🍖🍔😂👍

[@BeginnersBBQ]

You are absolutely right, your never to old to start learning the Blackstone Griddle. I’m glad I was able to help.

[@Brett_S]

If you want the front edge to have that nice black seasoning to match the rest of the surface turn the top backwards and give it a go. The front edge will then be over the burners at the rear and will season to match. Good looking surface! 👍👍

[@Sola_Scriptura_1.618]

F n great tip! Why didn't I think of it!

[@brianlittle717]

Great tip!

[@jeremyhampton7656]

Best tip ever

[@xTBrown13x]

I’ll definitely do that with mine! Putting it together today. Thx

[@jasmin-dl2er]

I just bought mine thank you so much for letting me know. I can't wait to use my blackstone 🎉

[@BeginnersBBQ]

Glad I can help

[@sfcboltedduck6757]

Hey bro awesome video. Just got a black stone for my birthday (but I think my wife and kids really got it for themselves and nominated me to be the grill/cook lol.) anyways I really liked your video and appreciate how you put both methods in and explained how your method was easier. I’m gonna do that one. Use that personality at the end throughout the video, have fun with it. Some ppl are irritating when they try to teach you but you have a natural way about you. It works bro. Look forward to the next one

[@BeginnersBBQ]

I’m so glad you enjoyed my video. That’s how I got my blackstone, I got it for Father’s Day and they want me to cook all the time lol.

[@jamesholt5519]

I seasoned mine and it came out really well. 5 coats basically I used the entire jar and I'm pleased and ready to cook on it

[@lmlz3]

Solid work on this, Bro. Appreciate your whole approach to explaining the process (and why)

[@axtell1966]

Great video! Simple, calm and to the point. So many videos out there where they shout and talk 100 miles per hour. Information overkill.

[@BeginnersBBQ]

I’m really glad you like the video. I try to get to the point with enough info

[@Stoviecakes]

Thanks dude. All the other videos were way too much. A lot of useless info but you got right in there and delivered the goods. Subbed!

[@juanvaldez8395]

I needed this video. I got a blackstone for Father’s Day.

[@BeginnersBBQ]

Congrats on the blackstone

[@tonyg1958]

Great video, just bought my first Blackstone griddle, going to use your preferred method for seasoning.

[@robertward553]

I had a 36" Blue Rhino and seasoned it like you said you use to. Dis the same with a 20 something inch Black Stone when we moved into an apartment. I also seasoned all my cast iron that way. I bought a carbon steel and wanted to season it. Found a Chinese guy seasoning a carbon steel wok and he burn the crap out of that wok, got the thing all blue, dumped oil on it, when it stopped smoking he put some vegetables in and cooked then. Done deal. It worked.

[@miztrusa]

Nice video TY.... Jus got a 17" BS for my rebuilt camper outdoor kitchen. 😊

[@BeginnersBBQ]

Good choice!

[@maryannjackson9513]

Really great video! The pace made it so easy to follow. Thank you

[@BeginnersBBQ]

Thank you. I’m glad you liked my video.

[@griddle4life497]

Thanks for sharing. Going to try this on my new blackstone.

[@BeginnersBBQ]

Congrats on your new blackstone

[@scottmc406]

Has anyone used beef tallow to season? I am trying to avoid seed oils in general. Glad to see you used lard and not seed oils. But what about tallow? Thanks in advance.

[@BeginnersBBQ]

Not that I know of

[@michaelkim6286]

Tallow has very high heat point. I’m going to use tallow on my blackstone. Avoiding seed oil as much as possible.

[@Makeitblue127]

Great video. Easy to understand.

[@BeginnersBBQ]

Glad it was helpful!

[@russ9803]

Just bought my new black stone and Im going to season it like you did your first one. Sounds really good and can't wait to get it going..thank you for a great video and I subscribed to see more 👍🏻😎

[@BeginnersBBQ]

I’m glad you liked the video and thank you for subscribing. Hope to see you on future videos in the comments

[@jamesholt5519]

Just bought a new Blackstone how did his 1st method go?

[@russ9803]

@@jamesholt5519 went really good 👍 both ways are good

[@charlescoker7752]

Got one of the Pro Series 1820 model from Wally World. It was a display model . Had to do some repair on a drawer. But normally $565, got it for $357 . Did not come with the manual, or the natural gas conversion kit. Saw one Tuber. After he got the griddle seasoned. He took 800 grit wet dry sand paper, and lightly sanded the seasoning. Then hit it with 0000 steel wool. Makes the griddle super slick.

[@iloveyewv]

Wow that is a really nice griddle! I want a black stone now

[@BeginnersBBQ]

I love cooking on it.

[@Sola_Scriptura_1.618]

Blackstone, Camp Chef both make great products. I went with the Camp Chef Denali outdoor stove. This thing puts out 90,000 total BTUs and offers the craziest versatility! I love the fact I can have a griddle and a free element to boil or pan fry simultaneously! It is a poor man's griddle, but I wouldn't give it up for all the money in the world! The BBQ is dead to me! It can't compare to the versatility of a griddle. Made chicken wings tonight, cooked them at 350degs for about 25 min to an internal temp of 195 deg.F and they were delicious and moist! You can't do that with a bbq, air fryer or stove! RIP BBQ!

[@jasonshackelford1720]

Nice video. Very informative and at a pace that’s easy to follow.

[@BeginnersBBQ]

Thank you 🙏

[@markorkarenhanes1354]

Thanks for the video, and 2160p HDR to boot. Love it.

[@BeginnersBBQ]

You're welcome!

[@luciedurocher3164]

Thank you from Bury, Québec love your channel.

[@BeginnersBBQ]

Thanks for your support.

[@markzacrep4266]

Just ordered my new Blackstone. Great video and informative. Thank you.

[@BeginnersBBQ]

Thank you for watching.

[@mrc6032]

Thanks for this video very informative. And I really liked the Q&A at the end. Keep that up. Happy grilling.

[@BeginnersBBQ]

Thank you. I’m glad you enjoy my video

[@Knubinator]

I just took mine off the grill and used the hose to get it good and rinsed, it dried in the sun in under ten minutes, then seasoned it with grapeseed like I do my cast iron pans

[@mrc6032]

I always season with mineral oil..lol just kidding

[@ignaciolanderosjr2580]

Tried this on mine. Worked GREAT!! thanks homie for sharing.

[@BeginnersBBQ]

I’m glad I can help

[@rosieblough6889]

Thanks for sharing 😊I really needed this..

[@BeginnersBBQ]

I am glad I am able to help

[@vanihansen2136]

Thank you for this. I'm getting a blackstone this weekend and using lard to season it.

[@reginabreckner4040]

Tremendously helpful video! Thank you!

[@BeginnersBBQ]

I’m glad I can help

[@elsiemorris567]

We wanted you to know, after watching 4 videos, on how to season a Blackstone griddle, my husband did it the way you did your first Blackstone griddle. Thank you!

[@BeginnersBBQ]

I’m glad I can help.

[@eddieroman8790]

Best video! Thank you. Your a master.

[@BeginnersBBQ]

Thank you. I’m really glad you enjoyed my video.

[@Melliejayneable]

Thank You Buddy!

[@918ChevyGuy]

Great job. I enjoyed your video....

[@BeginnersBBQ]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@guyrankin6288]

What to do after very first seasoning But not immediately cooking on it Do I add more oil before shutting it down For a few days? Great job sir!

[@BeginnersBBQ]

Yea just add some oil and it’s good to go.

[@moa3008]

@@BeginnersBBQ I didn’t use soap; and water when I was seasoning my 17 inch BSG; I used the BS seasoning that was in a small jar with a cloth several times like I’d seen in a video. I’m not going to use soap; and water after I cook my first meal because ; I don’t want to!

[@BeginnersBBQ]

@@moa3008 no don’t use soap anymore. The soap part was just when you take it out of the box. After you season it, you will never use soap again on it.

[@GG-un5wk]

Thank you very much for taking your time, it was easy to follow and understand. Just one question? How many hours is going to take? Thank you

[@BeginnersBBQ]

I would say if you repeat the process about 7 times. We are looking about 1hr 30min.

[@jesusteran2125]

Awesome video. Thank you

[@AdamSlovinsky]

Many thanks! I followed this and turned out great!

[@BeginnersBBQ]

I’m so glad it turned out good.

[@joenieto100]

Do you let it cool down completely in between the process, or just enough to apply more Manteca?

[@BeginnersBBQ]

Enough where it’s still warm and the lard melts.

[@therealunclassified]

I grabbed that Blackstone conditioner. But I was gonna use flax seed oil like I use on my skillets. But decided to try the crap Blackstone sells.

[@BeginnersBBQ]

How did it turn out?

[@therealunclassified]

@@BeginnersBBQ I seasoned it last night like 5 or 6 times. I'm going g to cook on it today. I have plans on making some steaks pork chops and chi Ken cutless all cut thin for sandwiches later today but think I want to make breakfast on it. I hope it's seasoned enough. I don't want any food sticking.

[@reaper1er423]

Earned you another sub, great job man

[@BeginnersBBQ]

Thank you

[@tommydifiore2265]

Hey quick question.. im about to do this just how you did it tommorrow… my question is when your done with your coats… and you shut the grill down and its cool. Should you put a layer of thin oil on top and let it just coat it while its cold so kinda keep it lubricated. Or am i buggin?

[@BeginnersBBQ]

You are right. When your done doing the process, add a layer of oil on top while it’s still warm and your good to go.

[@tommydifiore2265]

@@BeginnersBBQ thanks again! Very great info!

[@hawkeyeted]

My only reservation to using lard (animal fat) - if you're not using your griddle two or three times a week, lard can go rancid. That is the reason most manufacturers recommend oil.

[@sttm1283]

whats the benefit of lard instead of oil?`if any? ive seen people seasoning their griddle with coconutoil. myself have no clue at all.

[@curtbarnette1927]

Very good video and well done!!!!!

[@BeginnersBBQ]

Thank you.

[@Greatdanelove]

Lard has salt and salt will deteriorate the grill over time. Use a grill conditioner first THEN season with bacon or lard.😊

[@davidprosper9057]

When you say you turn it off between coats when seasoning how long do you let it cool before you add your layer..or do you just turn down heat low then back to high to burn it off....🤔🤔..ty

[@BeginnersBBQ]

I turn it off and wait till it’s warm then add the oil and turn it back up

[@davidprosper9057]

Ty..got a 30" gonna do it your way ..liked your video..gonna use crisco oil...

[@danielanderson222]

I have a different grill mine wasn’t seasoning evenly so I threw it in the oven and it’s working better

[@BeginnersBBQ]

Oh that’s nice. I never heard of putting it in the oven.

[@510racingteam]

i just seasoned my griddle with lard like you said, but i didn't read the comments that lard can kind a ruin the food flavor if you don't use it often, i probably gonna use it every month or every other month, so that's cause me that problem. So my question is how do i fix this ? Should i reseason it with oil ? Should i rewash it with lots of soap? Help please, Now I'm worried.

[@BeginnersBBQ]

You are fine. Every time you clean your blackstone after cooking, add vegetable oil. I’ve had my blackstone for years and it does not leave a taste.

[@courtdog6]

Thank you so much!

[@erlpen2016]

So please answer my question…I used to work as a cook in a restaurant, my shift was the “swing” shift and every night part of my job was to “stone” the griddle until it looked like a glass, the stone that we would be provided by the management was square pieces of lava rock, it basically was like a very coarse sand paper…here is the question and I honestly don’t know the answer…by sanding the griddle every night didn’t we take all the seasoning every night? next day we cooked on it without anything sticking to it not even the eggs or the pancakes….we did cook bacon every morning on the griddle…maybe that seasoned it every day…

[@BeginnersBBQ]

Restaurant use commercial grill that are made from steel alloy or stainless steel that give them a chrome look. Blackstone griddle are made of cold rolled steel and need to be seasoned when you buy it. Commercial griddle don’t need to be seasoned like the blackstone griddle. Different material.

[@stevespatola763]

The sanding smooths the grill surface from tiny nicks and scratches that let food stick. I was an Army cook, we too had to clean the griddle daily with a lava stone then moth it, when cool with 220 grit sandpaper. We did use water to rinse it. Never warped that huge commercial griddle. These home units, rinse after it is cooled off. Light coat of oil to prevent rust.

[@malcolmhunter7]

I know I'm late to the game of the Blackstone but I just got a 36er for Christmas and never used a griddle before. What type of soap do y'all recommend for cleaning?

[@BeginnersBBQ]

What ever dish soap you have is fine. But only use it that one time. After that, never use soap again on your blackstone

[@malcolmhunter7]

@@BeginnersBBQ Thank you for responding!! I'm excited for this new experience and appreciate your help! Enjoy your New Year's!!

[@Royalslugger]

Nice video! Thank you for your great tips! Liked and subscribed!

[@knoxvol7512]

Great and informative video! - thank you. Just subscribed

[@BeginnersBBQ]

Thank you. I’m glad I was able to help.

[@akristakat2828]

Just seasoned mine new Blackstone as directed. Tried to cook bacon...stuck like glue. Guess I will have to releasing again next weekend.

[@BeginnersBBQ]

Just keep cooking on it. Add some oil and within 2 or 3 cooks it will get better.

[@akristakat2828]

@@BeginnersBBQ There will be LOTS of cooking on it till it's second nature like using a stove. I also have a table top griddle black stone to season. Times as they are gotta go from plan A to plan B seamlessly.

[@brianlittle717]

The blackstone will not burn the seasoning off will it? As in putting a skillet in the oven on self clean mode? Trying to be careful not to get too hot.

[@BeginnersBBQ]

No it will not burn it off

[@brianlittle717]

@@BeginnersBBQ what would you say the hottest it will get is? I think the smoke point of some oils is like 500. So maybe 600? I think you have to be like 800-900 to burn the seasoning off. I’ve done it for cast iron restoration pieces. But I’m scared of getting the oven that hot in the house. Plus I don’t like the smoke. So I have an old electric oven in the driveway for that. Plus it’s great for outdoor fish fries! Wife got me my first blacktop for Christmas and I’m just now getting started. I use cast iron exclusively in the kitchen and Dutch ovens outdoors so I’ve got a head start! I was even thinking of putting my blacktop on 4 bricks and using it with charcoals underneath. The wife was like why? Lol. I said that if I didn’t have propane I could still use it. I have a cinder block rocket stove too. It’s awesome! Lots of soot tho.

[@BeginnersBBQ]

@@brianlittle717 I think the hottest I’ve seen mine get is close to 700. But you never need to cook that hot on your blackstone. I always cook on medium. I also would agree with your wife about the charcoal under the blackstone

[@brianlittle717]

@@BeginnersBBQ the charcoal would work I bet though if that’s all you had! Lol. So yeah I’ll agree 700 won’t hurt it and even searing a steak you won’t get it that hot. I was just a little nervous seasoning it on high without an infrared and not knowing. I’m accustomed to seasoning in the oven. Thanks again and happy New Years!

[@GG-un5wk]

Hey guys, I seasoned mine following yours instructions hot & cold 5 times. Not sure if is normal but I see two whiteish long oval shape spots that runs from back to front in the middle of the griddle. Is there any way I can send you a picture? Thank you for your help

[@BeginnersBBQ]

Yea send me the picture to my email. [e-mail]

[@GG-un5wk]

Ok I’ll. Thank you

[@GG-un5wk]

Good morning, I just sent you the pic to your email. Thx

[@luciamunoz8193]

Thank you...God bless you

[@luciamunoz8193]

Can you pretend your camping and make a breakfast on the griddle with the works ...please God Bless you

[@BeginnersBBQ]

@@luciamunoz8193 yes I can do that.

[@griddlelife468]

Great video.

[@BeginnersBBQ]

Thank you

[@robertgaines7788]

I forgot to clean it off before I put the season on. So, do I clean it before I use it still?

[@BeginnersBBQ]

no once you season it you cant use soap to clean. I say you are ok to use it now

[@robertgaines7788]

@@BeginnersBBQ thank you

[@lonecrapshooter6197]

First seasoning lard is not the best choice, or even a good one unless you cook on the griddle everyday. Animal fats go rancid and can also mold if left a few days.. Onions and potatoes are great for first cooking, but not bacon, for rancid reasons mentioned above, also contains salt which is bad for cold rolled steel not seasoned very well. If commercial bacon it may also contain other chemicals that could damage your not well seasoned cooking surface. The Blackstone engineers and scientists know their products and procedures, I suggest you give them a look. Keep up the good work, you are on the right track to be a pro in no time.

[@lisamac08]

I just found your video but now I’m worried, I did not use soap and water before my first season, do you think it will be ok? Thank you so much I learned so much from your video!!☺️

[@BeginnersBBQ]

You should be good to go. I did my first blackstone like you did and it came out fine. This second one I did it because that’s what they tell you to do.

[@rawtruthisahardpilltoswall6180]

Great video bro but is it bad if you skip the soap and water?

[@BeginnersBBQ]

Not at all

[@LauraArigo]

Would advise against a rag unless you’re 100% sure it doesn’t contain ANY polyester/rayon/acrylic, etc

[@chrisdowdy848]

Blackstone video on season specifically says no animal fats due to salts and nitrates for initial seasoning. Obviously they reccomend their conditioner, but they also said canola oil.

[@BeginnersBBQ]

I haven’t herd that. This is my second blackstone that I have use lard and it’s been great. Also I’ve learn that it protects it better in cold weather than regular oil.

[@chrisdowdy848]

@@BeginnersBBQ yeah, I was watching videos on seasoning for first time. A blackstone rep gave an instruction on polymerization and how nitrates degrade the top initially. Leads to rust and chipping. They reccomend theirs obviously because its a mixture of oils like palm oil and other high smoke point oils that will polymerize the top. I couldn't find any so I am using Grapeseed oil. They said after first season and cook that you can use bacon grease to cook, but they never reccomend seasoning with anaimal fats. Anyway, no disrespect. Just what I saw.

[@kaceejburke]

Lard should be straight pork fat melted and strained and tallow is beef fat. I don’t believe meat naturally contains nitrates. You might be thinking of cured pork. Surprisingly vegetables have more naturally occurring nitrates.

[@marcoantoniojimenez1512]

Nice video!!

[@BeginnersBBQ]

Thank you. I’m glad you liked it.

[@keitharnol2148]

Love the video bro.

[@BeginnersBBQ]

Thank you

[@markcrawley8314]

Did you use soap and water to clean the grill?

[@BeginnersBBQ]

Yes I did

[@thebus9185]

So you only have to season the griddle one time? Would Avacado oil work? I’m kinda on a diet here lol

[@BeginnersBBQ]

Yes only once. Yes avocado oil works.

[@thebus9185]

@@BeginnersBBQ this may be a stupid question but does the oil you use to season the griddle enter your food cooked ? Like could it raise the calories of your food?

[@brianlittle717]

I’m seasoning my first griddle for the first time but I have a lot of experience with cast iron and Dutch ovens. I add a coat of seasoning anytime I have the slightest trouble cleaning something. I think that’s a good rule of thumb for this too.

[@charlesbroadway6864]

You are very good

[@BeginnersBBQ]

Thank you so much 😀

[@kuryakin64]

Thank you sir

[@tammielandry5363]

Can Crisco be used for the 1st time?

[@BeginnersBBQ]

Yes you can. I believe it’s better than regular cooking oil.

[@pollyannaforever8338]

out of ALL the yahoos on here i chose YOU to follow!! i’m on my way with my lard to my cleaned blackstone ….nervous

[@BeginnersBBQ]

Thanks.

[@slvvm4]

Mine came brand new with a lot of sticky stuff that won’t come off , is that normal ?

[@BeginnersBBQ]

Is the sticky stuff on the cooking area?

[@slvvm4]

@@BeginnersBBQ yes

[@BeginnersBBQ]

@@slvvm4 did you try to clean it with soap and water? you can also scrape it, it’s not season yet so it should be ok to scrape it off

[@NOLAWSMFP1028]

TY

[@IVAN2233]

Is bacon wrapped sausage good for first time cooking?

[@BeginnersBBQ]

Yes that is perfect. People like doing bacon or burger because it lets out a lot of oil. And that’s good for the first cook.

[@GeorgeM.DeJesus]

Thanks

[@BeginnersBBQ]

No problem

[@maryann2710]

Followed everything you said and it turned out terrible. It has big brown burnt spots all along the middle. And the rest is still gray, what did I do wrong, when I cleaned it is it possible that I didn’t rinse it well? I dried it very well. I’m trying to send you a picture but I am having trouble sending it thank you

[@maryann2710]

How do I get that burnt off? I used olive oil

[@BeginnersBBQ]

How many times did you do the process?

[@maryann2710]

@@BeginnersBBQ 4times, but I continued 2 more times after I messaged you and it is black now except for the bottom about 3 inches, I got nervous I thought I ruined it. I cooked on it today, it went well, but cleaning it was a job in itself😂 thank you for getting back to me, I guess I jumped the gun😳

[@BeginnersBBQ]

@@maryann2710 haha that is great news. The bottom will get black once you cook on it a few times. I also made a video on how to clean a griddle.

[@maryann2710]

@@BeginnersBBQ I will watch it. Thank you 😊

[@mikeymileos]

I tried this but when I use paper towel, the paper towel kinda falls apart and puts little things on the griddle, and I worry that the paper towel has other chemicals in it and fibres. Do you have any other ideas around that?

[@BeginnersBBQ]

Yes at the end of the video I give you another way to do it. The easiest way.

[@rronpo32]

Thanks ❤❤

[@BeginnersBBQ]

You're welcome 😊

[@pjs9346]

Season the flat top the same way you season cast iron.

[@MelandRandy]

Use high heating point oil!!!

[@Godsire69]

What about using bacon grease

[@willmad8532]

Does the kind of soap matter

[@BeginnersBBQ]

No it does not.

[@willmad8532]

Bro, thank you! love the video and the fast response! You got a sub in me!!

[@BeginnersBBQ]

@@willmad8532 thank you 🙏

[@Estranged180]

I can't believe I had to look this one up. Yes, by all means, wash your griddle with soap and water, rinse it well, and dry it before you start. Yes, by all means, season your griddle with any oil that has a high smoke point. But whatever you do, do NOT season your griddle with animal fats (such as BaconUp, beef tallow, or what this man has in his hand... lard. Pig fat). You can cook with animal fats as much as you want once it's seasoned, but no animal fats on the griddle UNTIL it's seasoned. It's not about how "black" or "slick" or "non-stick" your griddle looks, it's how it acts. Animal fats don't have a smoke point high enough to do the job properly, and will cause your food to stick. In some foods, that's a good thing, but not for the griddle. Crisco would have been a better option.

[@bobbiyoung6634]

What about canola oil?

[@Estranged180]

It's a decent option (and one I used myself), but if I had enough money to blow on seasoning a griddle, I'd have used avocado oil, as it has an extremely high smoke point.

[@rogerdonoho4924]

Back when, lard or beef tallow was always used to season a cast iron skillet.

[@happymtdude539]

Why wait til end to tell us the first way wasn't as good. I already hit pause half way and when I get to the end I hear that there is a better way.. argh

[@40CaliberMr]

I just watched a seasoning video from blackstone and they say never season your griddle with any kind of animal fat

[@BeginnersBBQ]

Actually ally of people do it this way and I’ve never had any issues

[@kansasgardener5844]

I think the reason Black Stone changed the way you season the griddle is because the old way you burned through way too much damn propane!!!!

[@BeginnersBBQ]

That is true.

[@Sola_Scriptura_1.618]

Great tutorial and seasoning advice! The only thing I disagree with is washing your griddle, cast iron or bbq grates, and cast iron cookware with SOAP! I avoid soap like Superman avoids kryptonite! If you are worried about bacteria, remember that an autoclave used for sterilizing medical instruments runs at about 250°F. I typically clean my grill after using and always clean it and preheat the surface to above 400°F before starting to cook! No soap is going to clean as good as 400°F high temp with steam! I am a novice to Griddle cooking but have experience with Cast Iron, and it is in my DNA never to wash cast iron in water, let alone soap and water! Add water to the cast iron and let it steam clean is one thing. But to wash and set the cast iron to rack dry is sacrilegious! Just my 2 cents and what I deem to be good practice. Love to hear other thoughts?

[@mikepeak3367]

They recommend washing it after you unpack it. Before you season it.

[@Sola_Scriptura_1.618]

@mike peak, I know they do. The thought of washing outdoor cooking grills, griddles, and cast iron with soap just sends shivers down my back. It goes against every fiber of my being (-: High heat will kill any bacteria and germs on the surface. This is just me. I am not giving advice, just expressing what I do and how I feel about soap on outdoor appliance cooking surfaces.

[@BeginnersBBQ]

I see what your saying about the soap. This is the only time I used soap. Actually Blackstone recommends to clean it with soap. But yea it’s pointless because you can crank up the heat to kill the bacteria. I think they recommend you doing it this way to clean it from dust, dirt and other stuff form the warehouse.

[@Sola_Scriptura_1.618]

@Beginners BBQ Outdoors, thanks for the reply! I appreciate that they recommend it, but it makes no sense to me! My dislike for soap on a cast iron pan and griddle is engrained in my being. It just drives me nuts. Like when people pepper before cooking, just another one of those things I just don't do!

[@BeginnersBBQ]

@@Sola_Scriptura_1.618 I will definitely not be doing that again if I ever get a new one.

[@atvlifefam2424]

Bro I’m worried about you brother your breathing super heavy

[@BeginnersBBQ]

My mic is super sensitive and it seems loud. I fixed that easy on the newer videos.

[@marcospineda1128]

Too complicated I’m going to bed 🛌 😴

[@janiedee6466]

It's like a cast iron skillet. Constant maintenance and stuff still sticks. Too bad they don't have a non stick model.

[@Rfx372]

Seasoning not completely set until you fry onions, refer to "Blackstone Betty" chemically bonds.