Seasoning a 17" Blackstone Griddle

I've been cooking on Blackstone Griddles for 7 years now. From day 1 until today, the #1 question continues to be, "How do I season the griddle?" I've done numerous videos on how to season your griddle. I'll leave links below. I haven't done a seasoning video in a while though, so I thought I'd bring you along for today's work.
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[@tlew7032]

I bought my first 28 inch pro series yesterday. Cooked every meal on it so far and the family loves it. Been watching you and Hungry Hussey for 2 years, took the plunge and very happy. Thank you!

[@travisbeach338]

Love how honest you are also that's another reason why I watch your channel. I hate all the fakes out there. Life is too short. The one thing we preach to our kids is. It's easy to remember the truth, it's hard to remember a lie.

[@danniday4842]

Bless you for showing us newbies how it’s done ! Thank you very much !

[@praisehisawesomename]

Hi Dan - It's really easy. Just apply thin coats of oil and run it on high heat. When it quits smoking, apply more oil and repeat. When in doubt, keep the fire burning. Thanks so much for watching. God bless!

[@ALLBOUTTHUGLIFE]

You're an experienced griddle man, before BlackStone Products came out. I trust your every suggestion. Thank you again for this Video. I just bought a 17" griddle. Without the burner. LOVE IT!!!!

[@acjmathis]

Love your honesty Todd. Another great video.

[@robertbarnes5839]

Todd ....GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY !!!!

[@praisehisawesomename]

Hi Robert. Thank you very much! God's blessings to you as well, brother!

[@frodo1330]

I used the griddle seasoning on my 22" when I bought it I liked it and love my blackstone griddle cook on it almost every night and I cook with vegetable oil cant tell any difference

[@jm92gt03gt]

I just ordered the Blackstone Range Top Combo - 28" Griddle with Bonus Fryer from Walmart, I'm so excited to get it

[@praisehisawesomename]

I am excited for you. God bless!

[@The_Blackstone_Guy]

I love the seasoning, and the spray

[@chuckychuck]

My preference is vegetable oil and Crisco I follow the same instructions how I season my cast iron, season the top an bottom, had the 17 inches grill for almost two months now and I love it dearly been cooking with it in door under my exhaust fan, cook some excellence crispy crunchy bacon, toasting rolls, home fries, hash browns and scramble eggs, very impress with Blackstone products.

[@josephhoak1235]

Hi Todd. I have my 17" adventure ready griddle in my rv and love it. It doesn't have the side burner. Just wish the bottom feet were little bit more taller.

[@josephhoak1235]

@@Brian-mp2mv outside it cooks off a 1# bottle

[@joemichaels4231]

I just spent $25.00 on a Blackstone steamer cover.......Happy!!! Money well spent!!!

[@BBBYpsi]

Excellent video Todd

[@dikdark6831]

Hope you and your family is holding up. I know good food won’t be a problem

[@johnr5545]

Nice job and God bless you and your family

[@PollardGeorge]

To season the corners of my 17" I offset the griddle over the burner until the corner was directly over the flame.

[@praisehisawesomename]

I have done that too!

[@NormanMcGregor]

Great information Todd! I've been waiting till the rainy season to end to season my Tailgater but I am now going to do it in my oven, thanks to your suggestion, like I do to my cast iron pans! Duh! Don't know why I didn't think of this before as I could have been using my Tailgater already!

[@travisbeach338]

Good video for the newbees(🐝) no pun intended. Lol 😆. Hope all is well with you and your family 👪. Nice sticker on the propane tank.

[@robertbarnes5839]

Todd, I used Flaxseed as recommended in a video by Blackstone and I just thought it worked great on my 36” and has kept it looking like new!!

[@jjmorgan6]

Hello are you still using Flaxseed oil and what has the results been a year later?

[@bjbrunetti]

what about the outside edges?

[@nell4158]

@Todd how many times should you pass over the griddle when seasoning, I just bought mine today cause I seen your other video yesterday about this Particular griddle with a side burner

[@ronaldjohnson7214]

Trying to find a Cover for the side Burner and the Fryer basket and rack

[@tonystephens1027]

Do you know if they make a bag for the 17" griddle with the side burner or a bag that will work?

[@frankmitzen1162]

Now you need a package of tortillas and some scrambled eggs then you have breakfast burritos

[@defleppal]

I like to use lard or shortening to season my blackstone griddles and my cast iron

[@praisehisawesomename]

Right on! Thank you for watching.

[@seanterry7815]

those spatulas are sweet which ones are those? I would love to have a pair of those for my camp setup

[@dennismiller7605]

Hi Todd, How about a video on how to level your griddle so the grease actually goes out the rear trap as opposed to running down to the front left hand corner.. I have two Blackstones and leveling them can be a challenge. I tried using ceramic coasters and the weight of the griddle cracked them. My small griddle was sold with an adjustable base so that was easier to level. FWIW, I actually have a light tilt toward the rear so the grease slowly heads in that direction. Dennis Miller Anthem, AZ

[@bcasey101]

Use steel washers under the griddle leg supports. Works great.

[@rcraig5699]

Does blackstone offer a cover for this grill?

[@torq21]

Can someone tell me what the model number of this griddle is? Walmart seems to have the incorrect models on these. It looks like the model numbers are switched between the one with or without the fryer. Thanks.

[@davesdiversions8078]

Great video. Will this model with the side burner be offered for sale soon? Can't find it on the Blackstone website. Thanks.

[@louienyy]

Hi Todd just bought the 17 for camping. I have a 28 and 36 I love it. My question is about the gas, much long does a can last and is it better to get the hook up for the large propane. Thanks Todd God bless

[@danielross9369]

Where can I find this particular setup? Been looking for a compact model to put in the camping gear.

[@jeffwrinkle575]

Canola oil and bacon are how I always season my 17" Blackstone groddle and tje rest of my cast iron collection.

[@praisehisawesomename]

Right on!

[@francisagosh2175]

I put my 17 in my home oven, baked it 6 times and it is black as a Dutch oven. By the way I used olive oil.

[@praisehisawesomename]

Right on!

[@gwenseaton1231]

I did that on my 17 once worked on but what a pain

[@tonyaschoenfeld6880]

What temp?

[@yaksandbass]

Todd I have the same griddle and I only get a yellow flame for the griddle but the side burner is fine. Left messages for blackstone and I have not gotten any response griddle is less than three months old and ideas thanks

[@tulz43]

Great rundown. Thank you. I recently just got the 22" adventure ready and when i was wiping it down the white writing on he front started to smear and come off. Is this normal? Looks to be the same as the 17". Was just using a wet microfiber cloth. No chemical.

[@danallen9356]

With the 22" inch. how long does it take to cook steak medium well. from start to finish?

[@praisehisawesomename]

You'll have to figure that out for yourself. Steaks come in all shapes and sizes. A 2" thick fillet is not a paper thin sirloin just the same as it's not a 1" thick ribeye. God bless.

[@normacastellanos3478]

Same thing happened to me as I was wiping off some oil dripping over the white letters, the white paint smeared off.

[@comesahorseman]

Would you recommend this unit for a complete and utter newbie to griddle cooking? Thanks!

[@praisehisawesomename]

Hi John - I'd recommend the 22" Adventure Ready Combo with Hood and Stand: www.walmart.com/ip/Blackstone-Adventure-Ready-22-Griddle-with-Hood-Legs-Adapter-Hose/179647360 You're going to have more cooking real estate, more heat, and a stand that collapses and is easy to transport. God bless!

[@comesahorseman]

@@praisehisawesomename thanks, bud! God bless, and be well! 😄

[@bobstory8907]

Hi Todd I live in Canada, where can I find the 17” Adventure Ready with side burner and fryer?

[@steves3760]

Online.

[@charlesanderson5376]

Ok I have this griddle the one with the side burner that is a deep fryer and my cover that goes over top of that eye the white writing is slowly coming off is this normal or is it defective

[@praisehisawesomename]

Hi there - Do you mean the warning writing white print? If so, that would just be normal wear since it's exposed to the heat. I'm assuming that's what you're talking about?

[@charlesanderson5376]

@@praisehisawesomename Yes that's what I was asking about. Thanks new to the Blackstone grill so far I love mine and really like your channel

[@mrsoccergod5001]

Do they make anything bigger than the 36''

[@guyebanez9095]

I have watched many times on how you season and keep clean the top of the griddle, but what about the underside of The Griddle where the Fire Hits directly on the steel?

[@praisehisawesomename]

I have never seasoned an underside ever.

[@praisehisawesomename]

Some people are obsessed with it and insist on it. Some people insist on painting the underside with rust proof paint. I have never done that period of course I live in Colorado we have very very low humidity, but take that for what it's worth. We have never done it on the road, we have had griddles out on the East Coast for months and have never had underside to rust. You can do it if you want to! Thank you for watching!

[@dennismiller7605]

Not sure I would consider that. Putting grease on the underside by the flame might cause a fire.

[@praisehisawesomename]

@@dennismiller7605 Lots of people do it. I don't do it. but you wouldn't get much or any fire. I think they just spray the bottom while it's cold and then heat it up. No big deal but It's really not needed.

[@hernanalvarez8775]

Is this product not being made anymore?

[@praisehisawesomename]

It's brand new. It's only been on the market for 7 or 8 months. Yes, it's a huge seller. Just go to Walmart.com

[@chrystelebarthelemy9803]

hello I am strongly interested in the Blackstone barbecue where there are 3 bins to put fries or vegetables I would like to know where to order and receive it in France in the Drôme thank you for answering me, your videos are very nice.

[@jjmorgan6]

Did you order it online and if so what is your year review?

[@ksgent5907]

What does seasoning it mean

[@austingage9254]

Hey Todd can the 17 in griddle with Side burner fit on the stand that’s for the 17 and 22 in griddles??

[@praisehisawesomename]

No. It is too large. Have great night!

[@travisbeach338]

I get asked that question all the time too what kind of oil do I use. I use peanut oil and people say that's a waste of money just to burn off and season your griddle. I say use whatever kind of oil you want I like the way peanut oil tastes and how well it seasons. To each there own.

[@francisagosh2175]

Did it work? Ok

[@arth.4196]

Todd, I'm hankering for a Blackstone since I've followed you on UTube. I can start off at 36", but I need expert Advise on what is best for A Man that wants a griddle. Please help. Art

[@praisehisawesomename]

Sure. Ask away Art!!

[@arth.4196]

@@praisehisawesomename Ok for what's out there is a 3 Burner Best to get started

[@praisehisawesomename]

@@arth.4196 If you're asking about a 3 burner? If you go back the last few weeks in my videos you will see me using the 3 burner pro series with hood… that's the griddle that came out for black Friday at Walmart last year. There are still many of them available at many walmarts. They do not have them online, so you will have to go into the garden center. The deal is incredible. The price is incredible. And it is a phenomenal griddle! If you want a lot of Bang for your buck and a decent size griddle, I would get that griddle if you can find it. It would be worth a few visits to a few Walmart garden centers.

[@praisehisawesomename]

If you have your heart set on a 36" griddle, get the 36" griddle for $297 at Walmart, it is tricked out with all the side shelf magnetic strips, folding action comment and it comes with a free hardcover.

[@praisehisawesomename]

If you are looking to go straight to the top, than get the pro series 36" griddle with attached hood for $600. It's a lot of money compared to the other grinnells come a but that's if you wanted to cut to the Chase and get the best of the best.

[@williambelott1897]

Do you know the BTU for the 22in griddle?

[@praisehisawesomename]

William - Each burner puts out approximately 12,000 BTUs for a total of approximately 24,000 BTUs on the 22" Griddle.

[@williambelott1897]

@@praisehisawesomename thank you!

[@loujohnson6143]

Why is there a contradiction within Blackstone about seasoning griddles?

[@praisehisawesomename]

If you watch my video I talk about PERSONAL PREFERENCE. Like I say in all my videos, the griddle does not care what type of oil you use to season it but we have personal preferences. I hope that makes sense.

[@barryrickert6544]

you didint clean steel off with soap and water first.

[@slikrik6098]

Sup Tod

[@praisehisawesomename]

Howdy - Thank you for watching!

[@viperexpress305]

Wheres the coffee ? 😂😂

[@praisehisawesomename]

I need a coffee!

[@hungrydad7537]

Just make it in a roll on puck.

[@DanielBoi662]

Can I use hair grease...lmao

[@josephbailey1995]

This video could have been a lot shorter, don’t need to see the kids.

[@praisehisawesomename]

Get lost

[@yourshootingbuddy]

Todd, I'm a new Blackstone user having been given an Ace Hardware 36 inch by my lovely wife. I've watched about a million of your videos and have learned a lot. I appreciate what you do. I know this video, here, is about a year old so you now have immunity from complaints but please lose the techno beat music you had running while the grill was seasoning. I know it could be like watching grass grow and that you need something. Cute kids, yes, techno beat, no.

[@MrToemeister]

Good morning my brother!!! Had a question, do you have to put the minimum amount of oil to use fryer or can you use less oil? Thanks and God bless, Numbers 6:26

[@Brian-mp2mv]

Have the same exact griddle combo as my primary cooking source for last 4 years🥰

[@rogerhayslett6706]

My wife seasoned our 17" while I was at work the other day. Stuck the whole griddle in the oven. Several coats later, it's consistently beautiful!!! Black and glossy. For sure will be non stick. I said, "where'd you learn to do that??" She said, "I've watched you season cast skillets for 30 years!" 🤷🏼‍♂️. I would have never thought to put it in the oven, lol. God bless, love your content man!

[@rogerhayslett6706]

@@Brian-mp2mv the 17" actually fit in our home oven. She turned it upside down when it was heating. Not sure if that makes a difference, but that's how I always do skillets as well.

[@tonyaschoenfeld6880]

Do you put oil on it when you put in oven? And then turn upside down?

[@rogerhayslett6706]

@@tonyaschoenfeld6880, yes.

[@hillbillyshine69]

I have a small blackstone griddle, and over 9months of cooking on it. It has developing pits on the top of the griddle. How do I fix that, and what am I doing wrong?

[@austinlamb8112]

Never used it does it have a good scent. I used veggie oil on my griddle but like you said it’s your own preference.

[@praisehisawesomename]

Yes, the scent is good. Have a great week!!

[@wjess3569]

Hi Todd.. couple of questions.. I currently have the 22" Adventure.. but it's too heavy for me to lug around on camping trips. Hey, I'm 82yo. So, looking for a lighter version.. yep, 17". Do the different 17's tip the scale at different numbers? There aren't any specs on the BS site that I can find to tell me. 2nd question.. I haven't tried it.. but, how about peanut oil? It has a high smoke temp.. How do you thing that would work vs a lower smoke temp? I'm sure it would work.. but, what might be the most 'efficient'? Thanks..

[@dixee6498]

Subscribed. Simply because you openly praised The Lord 🙂

[@praisehisawesomename]

All day, every day, I give Him glory! He has given me everything. I appreciate you subscribing!

[@nell4158]

I just subscribe right now too God is Good

[@erichoward09]

Ive used the spray for month and i love it.

[@clintwilliams4593]

Can you use a 100lb tank on the 36inch.

[@TheLittlebird1988]

Whats the total width front to back is this?

[@francisagosh2175]

Temp 400 Degrees

[@lojack323]

Love the content. I recently purchased a 22" and have cooked a couple dozen meals on it. I've noticed the center of the flat top has been slightly higher so oil runs off all directions. I asked on the chat on the website and they said it was normal and would even out after a few cooks. It's still the same as day one. Is this normal for other owners?

[@triplesped]

My 22 is the same way

[@lojack323]

triplesped thanks now I know I’m not alone!

[@danallen9356]

With the 22" double burner. How long to heat up and cook medium well steak? start to finish.

[@Beauly88]

This material will tend to warp when exposed to extreme direct heat source for an extended period. My 17 inch griddle will arrive this week and intend to season it in the oven first (3-5 times) and finish it on the unit at a lower temperature. Avoid blasting the heat to high on every cook and use ingredients at room temperature to avoid heat loss!

[@ThePastorPiper]

I am not one of those guys that posts question or asks how many times to season or what kind of oil, but I’m a bit concerned about something. I got a new Blackstone yesterday and set it up and went thru the seasoning like your videos showed and i did four times and it came out excellent. This morning went out to look at it in the day light and saw it’s warped about 1/4 inch on the upper right side. I read about it and saw that normally go down. Did My first cook with bacon onions potatoes etc and cleaned like you said. I did not use water and it’s now cool to touch but didn’t go down at all. Did I do something wrong?

[@praisehisawesomename]

Hi there - Where did you purchase your griddle. No, this is not normal. I would definitely return/exchange your griddle. I have set up, seasoned, and cooked on HUNDREDS of Blackstone griddles over the past 10 years and have encountered this just a few times. It is frustrating and I apologize for your experience. If you can return or exchange it, I would do that. Get back to me when you get a chance.

[@ThePastorPiper]

@@praisehisawesomename hi Todd! Thanks for your reply. I got it at Walmart but tonight I cooked on it and after a few hours I went to put the spatulas back after washing and it went back down. I sure feel like a nut asking you and than it fixed itself. Thanks again and I’m really sorry for bothering you. Always a fan, Mike

[@SuperMjennings]

Hi 👋🏼! I’m anticipating the arrival of my 17” griddle, yay! I’ve seen ppl season their griddle in their oven. I was wondering if it would be even BETTER (go big or go home?) if I seasoned it in my TREAGER grill?! What’s your professional opinion?

[@steves3760]

I've tried the flaxseed oil and it left a burnt nutty taste for a few cooks. I wonder if ya just can't start with bacon and finish with bacon. Why not?

[@gppotto2]

I have 17” blackstone with burn . It s good but windy make heat loss . I made cut board for block from windy

[@kreigsr9789]

Don't overthink it! Great advice.

[@kreigsr9789]

In the beginning, I was letting overthinking get in the way of enjoying cooking.

[@praisehisawesomename]

I have had people send me message after message after message, "Todd, I seasoned mine 8 times. Do you think I need to season 9 times or 10 times? I'm so nervous!" LOL. I'm glad you are enjoying your griddle!!! Have a great week!

[@johninwi3994]

I just got done about 15 minutes ago from putting the new hood on my 17 inch griddle. Those 4 screws almost landed me at the liquor store. Thanks for all the videos.

[@praisehisawesomename]

You're giving me flashbacks!!! Try doing it while filming a video about it!!! I confess, I had to get my wife out to help me hold parts while I was putting that hood on. God bless!

[@susangreenhood4644]

Hi Todd. I noticed a speed-up of time on the video. So question... about how long of actual time did it take to totally season that size grill?

[@praisehisawesomename]

I'd say about 90 minutes in total. The 17" Griddles take the longest time to season. You could achieve the same amount of seasoning in 45-60 minutes on a 36" Griddle.

[@jefflamb3668]

Hay Todd how about a Mongolian beef or chicken recipe? I love it. God bless you and your family. Stay safe.

[@praisehisawesomename]

Hi Jeff - I have about 600 videos on my channel with everything from Mongolian beef to tons of chicken stir-fry recipes. You just need to watch them!! :) God bless!

[@kristinag1610]

Hi Todd where can i find the cool digger that your boys playing in yard

[@praisehisawesomename]

We got it on Cragslist. Here is the website for the company that makes them: us.pegperego.com/

[@timthompson7573]

Hi Todd. Will the 17" Adventure Ready griddle fit on the 22" stand?

[@praisehisawesomename]

Hi Tim No, it won't. It is too large for that stand.

[@timthompson7573]

Thanks Todd. I just bought the 22 with the cover and stand, have been thining about this 17 also.

[@danniewalls1329]

The fuzz from that rag on the griddle would cause me to throw it away and buy a new griddle..lol

[@praisehisawesomename]

Not at all, you can see I brushed that off halfway and switched over to paper towel we were good. God-bless!