I Bought a 36-inch Blackstone Griddle For Meal Prepping | Initial Review

[@rmblejeune]

I received a BS for Mother’s Day in 2022. I was beginning my weight loss journey. I use it weekly for meal prepping and love it! One year later, I attribute most of my success to my BS. I’m 70 lbs down and have exceeded my goal. It’s easy and fun to cook on!!!

[@Nahmdee_]

70 down?! Congrats!!! That’s amazing

[@michaelsa892]

Congratulations same reason I’m looking into getting one for weight loss

[@lennybuttz2162]

I'm beginning to think you people don't understand the difference between prep and cooking? I've cooked on 4 x 6 foot grills but I always did my prep on a table or counter.

[@ThatCapnGeech]

I personally wash my ground beef by cooking it to 165ºF. Also, your photography is great. Lighting, color, and coverage is ace. Well done man.

[@lennybuttz2162]

I get cooking your ground beef to 165, yeah OK but why would you call that washing? Are you cooking it water so you wash out all the flavor?

[@nando415]

Great video. I been using mine for 5+ years now. I recommend a few things for you: Blackstone silicone spatula mat (to rest ur tools on during use). Cuisinart food mover or Blackstones brand to get big portions of veggies and meat off the grill. and the Blackstone XL griddle press...has enough weight to push down all the meat and give everything an even sear.

[@Nahmdee_]

That griddle press sounds handy! Thank you

[@davidcampos8795]

Got recommended this video randomly Really chill and relatable. PLEASE DO A VIDEO ON YOUR CURRENT GYM MEALS. I'm also trying to put on some weight in the gym

[@davidcampos8795]

Subscribed btw

[@lennybuttz2162]

Dude if you think this is relatable then you're as lost as he his. Go take a cooking class because this man doesn't have a clue what he's doing. Not a freaking clue.

[@swmiller999]

Dude! This was the most honest cooking video ever. I broke down and added the Costco BS to my gas, pellet, charcoal kitchen....ok it's a 10x10 cloth gazebo. So happy I did. All the pieces are complimentary to each other. Looking forward to future videos.

[@lennybuttz2162]

OMG! None of you have any idea of how to cook on a grill! This food doesn't have a clue what he's doing. He never cooked with his mama or anyone else for that matter. Making hamburgers by slicing up 2 pounds of ground beef. That's the craziest thing I ever saw. He washed his grill with soap!!!!!!!! WITH SOAP! You don't use soap on a grill that's why he has those big brown spots because it's soap residue. If you do wash it with soap then you have to rinse it very well with vinegar water. Clean well seasoned grills do not get huge brown patches. That's another thing, he didn't season his grill he doesn't even understand what seasoning a grill is all about. Those spatulas are junk, they have sharp corners which will scratch your grill they should have rounded corners they're also too thin and too short.

[@garymcadamspa8450]

I just got my Blackstone and love it so far. Learned how to clean it watching this video. I could see you as someone I would want to cook and have a beer with.

[@jeffreyfox4283]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@lennybuttz2162]

That is not how to clean a grill. Did you see those big brown stains on his hot grill. You know what that was? SOAP RESIDUE. You never ever clean a grill with soap. Just use a clean wet towel or if you grill has build up on it you can use a lemon cut in half, hold it with a thick towel so you don't burn yourself. There are these things called grill bricks, they are a light weight black brick that scrubs a grill clean even if you have a lot of build up in the corners, then you wipe it all away with a wet towel then you oil it up. This dude didn't even season his grill properly. This guy is a clown, he doesn't even know the difference between prepping and cooking he thinks they're the same thing. Doesn't this grill come with an instruction book that tells you how to clean it?

[@garymcadamspa8450]

@@lennybuttz2162 Thank you.

[@nja3224]

I just put the raw beef in a strainer and place it in the toilet bowl for 2 to 3 flushes. The swirling does such a good job that no detergent is needed.

[@ramrider1453]

😂👏👏👏. Too funny

[@tired_mom]

Great video! Lighting, sound, etc! I have a black stone, and i love it. Makes cooking quick meals even quicker. They sell cups to put into that slot in the back to make cleaning easier. You just toss when full.

[@TNClutchman]

Have had my Blackstone for going on 3 weeks. I wish I had bought one long before now. I told my wife after using it for the first time.....What's a grill? 😂 Love my Blackstone! 😁

[@GreedMCX]

I know this is 7 months late to say, but there is a way to ensure that your ground beef is "clean." You would have to ground your own beef cuts. An added quality step would be to buy large rough cuts and trim off all outer surfaces before grinding.

[@youtubyoutub2304]

Just open a restaurant at that point and serve, you ain’t tryna eat anyways

[@nanmg777-kb7sw]

@@youtubyoutub2304they will grind it for you at the butchers if you can’t do it yourself

[@coconutcrawler5650]

I work weeknights between noon-10p, home by 10:30. I’m eating dinner between 11-midnight. I totally understand making noise around the house during late hours but my neighbors are used to it.

[@JaviSells]

heres a tip that I leared a while ago, for ground anything I do season everything even the ground beef before hand and place it in a XXL zip lock depending on your LBs you might just need smaller, anyway, use that to flatten the seasoned ground beef (i also preseason and freeze since I buy in 5/10lb quantaties) I usually just cook about 1.5 to 2lbs. But once you flatten it I usually just cut the bag and then just flip it onto the griddle. Get nice sear for about 2/3 mins then flip for about 1 min quick and then start chopping it. If you chop it too soon you'll loose mostuire and you will evenutaully start boiling the meat and you dont want that. with those same ziplock bags I use them to flatten out the chicken so they are pretty much even and everything cooks evenly. Other than that KUDOS!!! Thanks for the review. I have a smaller one but just seeing this cook that much chicken I will surely upgrade !

[@nja3224]

This grill was one of the gift choices available to me for a service anniversary. I just chose it this morning. Even though it was “free” for me, it wound up costing me $150 for the top, silicon cover, seasoning mix, and a grill accessories set. I am so stoked, should be delivered, assembled and good to go in 7 to 10 days. Going to see if you have any recipes now.

[@thatbecky81]

For ground meat I put flavored vinegar or pickle juice in during the seasoning process. If you have an Asian market near you they have a nice flavored vinegar called pinakurat.

[@JeannetteLaKentra]

My husband just bought me one today! I can’t wait to use it! Thanks for sharing!💖

[@byelo]

Relly like the production and editing, top notch!

[@MrHarryhere69]

I got a pro series about 8 years ago. Open the box, add the wheels, if I remember correctly, Some how I loaded it in the truck the right way and slide it down to the floor. Then it was the griddle top and the top cover. All of 15 mins. It came with drawers and enclosed tank doors. Still rocking this thing. Need a new cover. It stays outside.

[@Nahmdee_]

8 years and still kicking? That’s good to hear!

[@michaelsa892]

👍👍you talked me into it I’m going to go buy one tomorrow I’m also meal prepping but to loose weight and better health

[@Nahmdee_]

Ayyy! I hope you enjoy it as much as I have

[@realandrisbiedrins]

this is such a good video. flow, editing, color grading! lets go

[@sbkscuify]

Dude. Great video! Thanks for showing a little bit of the stuff being put together. You rock!

[@bikepimp72]

Dude.. Great video, nice edits. Just picked up my Girlfriend a Blackstone griddle.. Watching videos to see how everyone is using theirs. That food looked so good... I'm on the same weird schedule as you.. I'd be outside washing my car, doing work around the house around 1am till 6am sometimes.. I really try to be sleeping by time the son comes up..

[@Nahmdee_]

We’re living the same life 😂

[@ILruffian]

Excellent review. You are correct in that the paper towel holder is not worth trusting. Even a 10 MPH wind will unravel the entire roll.

[@jayjayasuriyainfo]

Great video. You are inspiring me to start grillin AND now I am hungry! lol

[@garytman007]

Nice video man! I hope this grill has met all of your expectations!

[@rekondaddy8109]

I say that to my wife all the time. “I promise they were on sale”. Wash your ground beef? Is that like buying blinker fluid?

[@LearnedLearner]

I just got the same one as an early b-day/xmas present. Didn't know they had wind guards. Definitely gonna need those.

[@reesingu964]

Excuse me… did you say “how do you wash ground beef”?????????? 😳

[@gdamanis]

I scrolled RIGHT down to the comments once he said, "wash your ground beef."

[@gerrick4291]

this!!!!

[@CydonianKnights11]

i put mine in bleach for 24 hours

[@mmcbeatch]

I thought i was the only one how the hell do you wash ground beef ? Without it retaining all that water? And please dont say cheese cloth because ima lose it

[@Loki-Grandmaster]

​@gdamanis immediately to the comment section 🤣 lol. Ppl just wasting time at that point

[@characteristicallyauthentic]

Sold! Order mine, On my way to pick it up now.

[@two-tonedbandit9348]

Overnight gang rise up. Unless its 830am get ready for bed. Been looking at griddles and this has me convinced. Thanks showing your process.

[@derekp6636]

Looks like a good purchase, I'll be watching for sales..

[@BDaMan-et2qh]

Great video. I love my blackstone as well amazon got some dope accessories!! If you get a chance grab those grease pans that fit in your grease trap!! It helps with cleaning!!

[@stephen12v86]

You need to season your Blackstone to make it non stick!!!!!! It’s like a cast iron pan!!!! Lots of videos on this!!!

[@stephen12v86]

It takes a few hours and multiple seasonings to create the proper non stick surface

[@Nahmdee_]

Thank you!

[@darealhotrod9058]

​@stephen12v86 yeah I season mines 5 times the first time

[@grantsmith505]

​@@stephen12v86 Cooking greasy meat seasons it too

[@lennybuttz2162]

When he squirted it with oil and called it seasoning I was like screaming at the monitor. This cat has no clue what he's doing. I'm guessing he did not read the instruction book. He washed it with SOAP! YIKES and he probably thought those brown stains on the grill were normal and didn't even have clue that was soap residue. There are like all these comments from other people who also did not read their manual saying, "Thanks for show me how to do this" aye yei yei. The blind leading the blind.

[@Fadetastik-T313]

Bro, you are funny!😂😂😂 great sense of humor 👏🏾

[@Rockycrusher]

I JUST GOT THIS GRIDDLE, IT IS AWESOME.

[@JohnnyBrunet]

That all looked great man. Great vide and you seem like a cool dude.

[@CarlosNYCVA]

Muy delicioso. You definitely did say it right. Great video. I enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing!

[@georgechen3881]

hey! I hope you make a video about your meal preps. Thinking of getting the griddle but just want to justify it by using it to cook a number of things.

[@juifame16]

Okay that was really good!! The amount of chicken for the time 👏🏾 chefs 👏🏾kiss

[@Nahmdee_]

Talk about a time saver!

[@ldope3904]

I clean my ground meat with high heat

[@wallypeffercorn]

"if I die, it's gonna be lit." That was good shit dude

[@joshmedina5471]

I’d be that neighbor popping my head over the fence, like yo! Hook me up with some of that chicken bro! 😎 🤘

[@sevenisprime]

Love your vibe. Found this 7 months later. Got a subscriber (and 99.999% going to get a griddle because of this).

[@jasonc9740]

Great camera work

[@fu4616]

Love cookin' on my Blackstone. I didn't know they made a prep cart too.

[@yussefedwards]

My man... did you forget to season the cook top? Also please explain "wash your ground beef" PLEASE!!!

[@williamsugden5159]

Informative and entertaining. Thank you.

[@alromero5685]

If it’s between salsa class and some good food I’m definitely picking the good food.

[@jamesg871]

9:20 You need one of those cast iron presses (normally used for burgers) so you can push down on the chicken or foods like that.

[@AntWrocksNY]

Great video keep doing your thing and keep it genuine

[@toddwhitehair3378]

I JUST BOUGHT ONE 2 WEEKS AGO AND LOVE IT! Except the lid leaned too far forward like yours. They sell a grease cup without the handle which solves the problem.

[@Chasingtone2]

I was interested in the video because I’m thinking of getting a blackstone… But I hit like & subscribe because of you! your editing, humor and just overall vibe is excellent. Nice job on the video 😊

[@GabrielScindian]

Bro this is AMAZING

[@prevent08]

GREAT VIDEO!!!! Inspired me. Keep up the good work. Thank you.

[@GCBWes]

Looks pretty good. I would have done about 5 rounds to season it though. Then, first thing you cook on it is one or two huge onions sliced up. The sulfur in the onions will help set the seasoning. Sounds crazy, but it works. A good idea with chicken breast is to slice them in half horizontally. One, it doubles what you get with thick breasts. Two, it takes half the time to cook them.

[@dalton1824]

It kind of showed that he didn't need to. Did he have any issues with sticking?

[@Johnnygarcia3d]

Can you do a video on a full day of eating on a bulk? And a full day of eating on a cut?

[@WarChortle]

I remember when I was living at home and doing night shift hours... I'd cook my dinner at like 2 am and my parents are like "you make us hungry while we're sleeping". 🤷‍♂

[@SLIMOFICATION]

Is that a compliment 😂

[@Jon-p4g]

Hey sweety!! You don’t need to add more oil to cook the chicken more!! You have to flatten them with a hammer so that they cook evenly. Then you place them on the griddle. Muahh

[@bigeasy5881]

Thanks for the great video!!

[@Nahmdee_]

Thank you for watching!

[@joshuawaters151]

man you get a like for the laughs not just the good infomration.

[@Nahmdee_]

Ayyyy! Thank you😂

[@onehotnissan08]

You need to use olive oil to season your grill with it will keep food from sticking and also protect your grill

[@facelesssman]

Just bought a grill for the new house….. No you convinced me to by another! This time a Blackstone Griddle, to put next to the other regular grill…🤙🏻 Damn you…🤣🤣🤣

[@Lewiss661]

Nice video. You should show us how you use it for your gym meals

[@Nahmdee_]

Bet, I gotcha

[@DomGarzaSR]

I need one!

[@jaypaul4949]

Good video bro one question.Where did you get the wind guards from

[@1DreaJ]

Nice video!

[@erubiobjj]

good vibe

[@FireandSmokewithAdamTodd]

Good stuff 👍🏾, never thought about trying thighs on the blackstone.

[@2the431]

when you say wash your ground beef your talking about seasoning or something right? not washing it right?

[@itsmmmeagan]

New follower, this was a cool video! I like to cook but I feel the same confines in my kitchen. I’d like more space.

[@r.o.b.m2570]

The steel sponge doesn’t scratch your seasoning or surface?

[@kristophergreen2418]

Your video is entertaining thanks for sharing

[@Edward135i]

I use my Blackstone like crazy I have a 28in it's been a lifesaver for me ever since my wife got pregnant because the smell of meat cooking makes her sick, so I've been making dinner on it every night, I even put pots on it to boil water.

[@yeseniaflores5250]

I'd peak over the fence like Mr. Wilson 😂

[@benrampolla1415]

What are you spraying on your gloves to prevent cross contamination? Half the reason I avoid cooking is washing my hands 20 times trying not to touch seasonings after raw meat

[@CAMSLAYER13]

Do all the meat handling before you start touching the spices, if you need to flip a steak or something mid spicing then only use one hand to touch the meat. You can also just avoid touching the meat by mixing in the spices with some tongs and also using tongs to transfer them to the pan or whatever.

[@toothoot8202]

Love your cooking videos! What are your thoughts on the blackstone after owning it for 6 months? I’d imagine the cleanup kinda sucks and rust might be an issue.

[@bluethunder90]

Wash your ground beef? I've never heard of washing ground beef. Why did you clean the griddle between the ground beef/ turkey sausage? You mentioned needing more oil for the chicken, but you got rid of the oil you had when you cleaned the griddle before cooking the chicken. Scrap the solids from the ground beef away, and then utilize the oil from the beef to cook the chicken instead of re-seasoning the griddle.

[@davidgill5336]

Love the steel sponge! I need one.

[@NaqiRaza]

I have studied Thermodynamics and Bro has mo clue about heat flow. Its coming out more at the front because he went ahead and blocked the sides to ‘protect it from the winds’

[@moej6014]

Did you get the foil drip tray things? The tray will be easier to keep clean.

[@anonmelclean]

I hope you get your audience back dude, I loved the steak video from a while back, just keep grinding and you'll get there!! Thinking of buying one of these because trying to meal prep in a tiny kitchen on a tiny stove and batch cooking is just rough. Edit: Just to boost your video views, I'd maybe try a bit more of a modern font on the thumbnail, ngl I know some of my younger friends would probably scroll past thinking the video was maybe older based on the font. Sans serif is everywhere these days, maybe check out Montserrat, Open Sans or Oswald (all free for commercial use and can be found online). Saying that with the most positive of intentions and hoping your channel continues to grow so we get to see more great stuff like this!

[@alexrivera4598]

🤣

[@Nahmdee_]

Man thank you! Especially for the advice on fonts!

[@magno5157]

To season the griddle, apply a thin layer of oil and then wipe it off. THEN, heat the griddle UNTIL all the smoke is gone! Only then you kill the heat. Don't breath in the smoke. It could ruin your lungs in the long term.

[@zephyrgarnett8203]

hell yeah looks good man

[@allofthenames77]

My old-school neighbor taught me to wash my ground beef and to never cook it raw from the pack.

[@brianluck84]

Idk if its right but ive heard other channels say they gotta keep the first 30 seconds g rated to stay monetized.

[@Nahmdee_]

Noted!

[@demontrav1918]

You said it took 7 hours last time, how long was it with the griddle?

[@cfjlkfsjf]

Don't have 1 but want 1 now. I am starting back up on carnivore diet, so making lots of ground beef, eggs, bacon will be a breeze. Maybe I will add some chicken breasts, chicken thighs, and chicken wings plus fish.

[@JulianStevens122]

Who washes their ground beef!! 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@KevinjHiggs]

I soak my ground beef in a mix of water and lime juice until The beef is translucent

[@juliosypress2264]

Did you even season the grill a coup of times?

[@--RSL--]

The 36in is comically huge 😂

[@braxtonwilkinson5310]

Whataburger mentioned 🤠

[@ballaadam5910]

U wash minced beef? 😮. Like how ?

[@sttm1283]

shouldnt that lid be mounted to the griddle so you just flip it up? like a regular gas grill? edit: nevermind found out that it sells with the lid you have and a mounted cover, different pricing

[@paavola2]

Blackstones rust like crazy if you live in a humid area. Gave up on mine in TX.

[@donnylem8818]

Just the after meal care is annoying for me, but these are dope

[@gerardparker4220]

Why doesn’t the wind guard come built-into the grill??

[@luny_mrg8868]

I feel your pain when you said you just do normal things just not normal hours … the struggles of working nights!

[@BrandonAikens-f1n]

Did you say dishsoap?

[@HebrewKingdom316]

Dope

[@thomasmartin4618]

I need that cart