How to START and SEASON a New BLACKSTONE Griddle The RIGHT Way!!

[@ScotMcAdoo]

I love videos like this that get straight to it and do exactly what the title says and nothing else! 👏👏👏

[@madbackyard]

Thanks for watching!

[@calebchildress3185]

I’ve been watching videos like this for the last 2 hours or so. Yours is by far the most thorough. Thank you!!

[@madbackyard]

Glad it helped, thanks!!

[@suzannemcelhaney4835]

Better seasoning video than the Blackstone official ones! Thanks!

[@madbackyard]

Wow, thank you! Glad it was helpful!

[@SuperchiefApache]

@@suzannemcelhaney4835 It sure was! Also, he will answer your questions!

[@CorvZ061]

I used their seasoning on mine, once I was out I swapped to crisco. Put a light coat after turning off and it’s started cooling. It works great

[@madbackyard]

Yes you can really use any oil you want once it’s fully seasoned.

[@paulhopkins1905]

I have a feeling the blackstone oil is pretty much crisco anyways

[@OHG_Fawx]

Great video, whole process was nice and easy and now I’m ready to get cooking

[@johnmarabeas430]

Thanks!

[@madbackyard]

Thank you so much!!! 🙏

[@nja3224]

Ok, it arrived today, finished putting it together and just did 5 rounds of seasoning with the Blackstone product. Just waiting for it to cool down, then goes the silicone protector, lid and soft cover. Looking forward to cooking up a storm in a few days. Thanks for putting this video out there.

[@madbackyard]

Right on! Hopefully you got better weather than the 100 degree day I did it!! 😆

[@nja3224]

@@madbackyard Yikes, temperatures that high is the only thing that will keep me from firing that bad boy up.

[@hoanipakau657]

Excellent tutorial made it ezy..My daughtera got me one for fathers day.. a total upgrade and absolutely love it..

[@madbackyard]

What a great present! Glad the video was helpful, thanks for watching!

[@Paynefamilyfarmstead]

Incredibly helpful video 👍

[@madbackyard]

Thanks for watching!

[@evefavorse5939]

Excellent tutorial and tips for someone new to using a Blackstone.

[@madbackyard]

Thank you so much!

[@speedygrower]

Love Mad Backyard!!! You've helped improve my home cooked meals! Appreciate you, sir 🙏

[@madbackyard]

Rock on! Glad to help!

[@ed42us]

I just bought a new blackstone. I won't be using it until the summer. Do I need to season it now or can I wait until I am ready to use it?

[@xt1230x]

Great video , thank you!! About to do my grilled

[@madbackyard]

You're welcome! Have fun!

[@SteafanArmstrong-q1g]

Super new to this. After seasoning should I give it a wipe down or just leave it be. It's probably clear in the video, I just want to make sure. Thanks

[@madbackyard]

Just wipe a thin layer as I do in The video for each layer. It will harden as it bakes on. Then no, you do not need to wipe again.

[@gmontano5454]

Great video!! Thanks

[@madbackyard]

Right on! Glad you found it helpful.

[@kimber45auto77]

Thank you so much. Its a process i was questioning myself

[@madbackyard]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks!

[@henrypeoples2394]

This was a great video! Thanks man!

[@madbackyard]

Thank you!🙏

[@jameshill7170]

I just season my blackstone griddle. The edges didn't get as black as the center. But I haven't cooked on it yet I will use peanut oil.. how long before it's all black...I did it 5 times. Thanks.

[@madbackyard]

You will likely find that as you cook on it, the edges will get more and more black over time.

[@jameshill7170]

@madbackyard i going to cook some hamburgers Saturday, before I cook them going to cook some bacon and onions. 1st. It will the 1st time I cook on it, can you cook f.f. on it?? Thanks for your help.

[@Slaxsvo]

Thank you so much for your video!

[@madbackyard]

Glad it was helpful!

[@LisaBarry-g4w]

The silicone griddle mat cover with the edges comes in 28 inches but my Blackstone is 30 inches. Are there any silicone griddles for 30 inches?

[@commexcellis3582]

Great video. Don't see where anyone else asked but if it takes 2-3 hours to do first seasoning, doesn't it burn through a full probane tank in that time?

[@madbackyard]

It burns through a lot unfortunately. I didnt go through an entire tank but it was full to start. But you should only need to do this once.

[@commexcellis3582]

@@madbackyard Thanks. I guessa follow up is if you use the Blackstone product for the seasoning and then use some sort of high smoke oil each time after I should be good? Is there anythig that leaves a flavor? I have never used Avocado ro flax seed oil. I would rather have a no taste effect.

[@snuzie421]

We just purchased the PB 850 and see no direction to access the probe to my phone. (not too tec savy) Do we just download any app for the thermometer? Do you have a favorite app that you use or is there a PB app for the thermometer?

[@johnmarabeas430]

Cool - thanks! By the way, what kind of oil did you use near the end after you cooked on it? Looked like an olive oil bottle (but could have been avocado or grapeseed oil)?

[@madbackyard]

I think it was grapeseed oil. Thanks for watching!

[@johnmarabeas430]

@@madbackyard By the way, was that some kind of plug at the back of the grill to keep the oil from draining into the cup holder when seasoning the grill? Reason being, when I put my first tablespoons of Blackstone oil on the grill it immediately melted and went down the drain. Freaked me out! Talk about getting schooled. 😅

[@madbackyard]

No, no plug back there. Yeah I've done that before when not paying attention and putting it to close to the grease catch!

[@JC-lv2oo]

Best griddle video, thanks!

[@madbackyard]

Glad you liked it, thanks!

[@ShelbyteamRealtor]

Man! I sure wish I’d seen your video before I seasoned mine. I didn’t wait 15 minutes in between seasonings. Should I do it again? I haven’t cooked on it yet other than onions that Blackstone Betty recommended to do right after seasoning.

[@madbackyard]

You should be ok. Run it really hot for a little while to harden what you’ve already done. Then I would just do 2 or 3 layers on top the way we do it in the video here.

[@ShelbyteamRealtor]

@@madbackyard ok so I’m clear…when you say run it hot for a little while…maybe 10 minutes? Then do the seasoning process like you did

[@ShelbyteamRealtor]

@@madbackyard Thanks. Should I do the onion part again as well?

[@michaeltveten8458]

Just finished seasoning my 28” Blackstone. Thanks Mad Backyard. Nicely produced instructional video. I think my griddle seasoned very nicely. Off to the store for cheesesteak fixins!

[@madbackyard]

Glad it was helpful! Cheesesteak sounds like a great way to break it in! 👍

[@edwardalger5304]

Do I need to season a new blackstone griddle even though I won't be using it for 5 months

[@madbackyard]

If you’ve already taken it out of the box and assembled it, and especially if you are leaving it outside, I would season to prevent rust over the winter. If you are keeping it indoors you can wait until spring.

[@calebpalmieri4111]

Very helpful thanks!

[@jessesummer7570]

I’m about to season mine. I’m excited n sooooooo nervous lol 😂

[@madbackyard]

Thanks for watching Jesse!

[@marcoflores6661]

Same here!!! I'll do it today, how did it go???

[@fredflint3998]

Wow, thank you so much for this great video. I feel like I’m qualified to own one of these now.

[@madbackyard]

Thanks! Glad it was helpful!

[@solomontewolde1864]

Thanks for your information. Good job

[@jofabo]

Help! I followed all the instructions but the paper towel is breaking up all over the cook top. What am I doing wrong?

[@jofabo]

My problem seems to be that the top is bulging up in the center and the oil runs down into the corners before I can spread it around

[@1968Lreed]

How do you season a Blackstone stainless steel griddle they’re saying just cook scrape off necessary and wipe it down just wipe it

[@madbackyard]

I’m not sure you need to season stainless steel. So you should be good just following those instructions!

[@AmyAutrey]

What size propane tank?

[@madbackyard]

Just a standard 20 lb propane tank like you would use for a gas grill.

[@lisandracolon1132]

Thank you very much great lesson

[@madbackyard]

Thanks!

[@michaelskidmore5086]

I only subscribed to your channel because of your recipes. I want to see a salmon recipe on your smoker if you can in a future video please?

[@madbackyard]

Already made one if you want to check it out…here you go, thanks for subscribing!! 🙏 Smoked SALMON with Cajun Honey Butter on a PIT BOSS! | Pellet Grill Smoked Salmon kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGaQh5yFgtGFaK8

[@jcook8191]

It’s not cast iron…… cold rolled steel

[@small-town-southern-man3573]

Good and helpful video, but Blackstones are not cast iron. They are rolled carbon steel.

[@kenfox22]

Thanks for the video. I was considering buying one but after further review, I think I'll pass.

[@madbackyard]

Thanks for watching! But why do you say that?

[@HunterCasebolt-ig9jm]

youre missing out big time

[@just_dom144]

Dude doesn’t t wanna put in the work.

[@jasont9454]

Soap does not not not affect seasoning. False information. Years ago soap contained lye. That is no longer an issue. Dawn dish soap is perfect on cast iron.

[@nicholem4831]

Except that Blackstone explicitly says NOT to use soap on the cast iron, other than for the initial clean as he mentioned, so if you care about your warranty and your equipment…it’s best not to FAFO. He’s simply presenting instructions based on Blackstone’s own recommendations.

[@Blgtn43]

Use a torch to get the edges.

[@madbackyard]

Ha, not necessary unless you just want an excuse to have fun with a torch. They will even out after only a couple of cooks.

[@ChrisRstep]

Why do I hear a buzzing noise from my regulator?

[@madbackyard]

Try unscrewing and then reattaching the regulator. Could be a bad connection. Buzzing can be normal on newly filled tanks. A rushing or whooshing sound is bad as this can mean you have a leak.

[@derickmercado5903]

Currently doing mine lol

[@Batman-ul9sh]

AYOOO WHAT GRILL IS THIS?

[@LisaBarry-g4w]

It was 28 inches or 36 inches.

[@tjernstarr]

For the record you can totally use soapy water to clean your cast irons, especially if you're going to immediately season again. Soap is good at cutting through grease, but it'll take some seriously strong soap plus elbow grease to cut through layers of polymerized oils.

[@madbackyard]

Up to you. It says all over the Blackstone manual instructions not to do it which is why I made the point to say so.

[@TheCentralBankProject]

In this video he says the opposite kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmq8qGxmZtRjaZo

[@madbackyard]

Opposite of what? I followed the printed blackstone seasoning instructions that come with the grill when making my video.

[@SuperchiefApache]

Why can’t I use olive oil?

[@madbackyard]

You can if you want to. I would suggest regular olive oil since it has a higher smoke point than extra virgin.

[@SuperchiefApache]

@@madbackyard Way cool! Thanks for the feedback. I seasoned mine today with avocado oil, and at that, 5 times. I have a real nice season on it

[@madbackyard]

Awesome!

[@Jiamian206]

Does avocado oil work also?

[@ZuluTango-y6w]

@@Jiamian206just did mine 7 times with avocado oil, it’s so amazing! Highly recommend!

[@eddiecrawford659]

Mine clumped up ….. im tossing mine in the dumpster!!!

[@11bravo79]

Cook 2 lbs of bacon, done all I’ve ever done, works perfectly fine. All of those extra steps are a waste of time.

[@madbackyard]

Glad it worked for you. Blackstone specifically says not to do it so I'm going with the plant oils to start as they recommend.

[@11bravo79]

@@madbackyard I get it, but they are also in business to sell their product.

[@ShelbyteamRealtor]

So you put the Simone cover on while the grill is hot?

[@Leif-yv5ql]

There are better alternatives. Nobody wants to cook outdoors while being cooked by the Sun.

[@nathanielcollick4751]

Why did u even watch this?

[@snuzie421]

Why not use the "other alternatives" then, why do you have to post it?

[@Brad_Huff]

Thanks!

[@madbackyard]

Thanks for watching!