🔥 QUICK & EASY: How to Clean A Blackstone Griddle or Camp Chef in Two Minutes Grill This Smoke That

[@GrillThisSmokeThat]

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[@Jmoneypoprocks]

I watched the Hibachi and this video back to back. Great information.

[@GrillThisSmokeThat]

Thanks! I hope you will consider subscribing and turning on notifications! I try to post at least twice a month.

[@ruthabbotts118]

Very impressive and informative videos. Your thorough no-nonsense presentations are exceptionally well-done with helpful sidenotes. Love the corny little jokes as well. Keep the great videos coming. Contrary to many of the KZbin presenters, you are a natural. As a Blackstone newbie, I really appreciate the invaluable tips.

[@GrillThisSmokeThat]

Thank you, Ruth. I love the thoughtfulness of your comment and I really appreciate it. I’m a school teacher so providing instruction is a way of life for me!

[@antoniocardenas6186]

These videos are great. Thank you.

[@GrillThisSmokeThat]

Glad you like them!

[@kodagma3675]

We got my husband a Blackstone for father's day, he doesn't cook but lives to eat so I have been searching the internet for tips and recipes. I was suprised Pinterest is so lacking. Then my son in law sent me your tik tok video about the shield for the grease opening and I am now binge watching all your videos. I have to say they are by far the best and most helpful videos I have seen, you get straight to the point, your jokes make me chuckle and I have learned something in each one of them. The only downside is I am not accomplishing what I set it to do today LOL

[@GrillThisSmokeThat]

Thank you for the very kind comment. I’ve been making DIY instructional videos on KZbin for 6 years and I love it. Check out second channel TightWadDIY too! I love making cooking videos and try to release one each week.

[@sashqa0]

Love the compact size And just right for Great grilling!

[@GrillThisSmokeThat]

yes!

[@chriscorbitRKO]

Thanks brother this help alot I have been buying the black stone seasoning and practically every tool to clean it now I can stop spending and do this easy step

[@GrillThisSmokeThat]

Heck yeah! That other stuff isn’t needed once the griddle is properly seasoned.

[@manuelangulo3992]

Nice channel and explaining this is my 3rd video I’ve watched. Just purchased the Exact same black stone for Mother’s Day 😉, I told the wife if I’m cooking breakfast for all 3 mother’s I need this. Only downfall you have a green egg, I have a Kamado Joe.

[@GrillThisSmokeThat]

Thank you! I’m a school teacher so I give instructions daily! This size griddle is perfect for cooking for larger groups! I love the KJs but got a killer deal on the BGE.

[@ervantichivas2]

I just got a blackstone griddle so pretty much I'm a newbie on this. I just want to thank you for sharing your tips and getting straight to the point without making a 15 minute video. Also, I'm liking your content and I want to try your hibachi recipe for my fist use on my blackstone!

[@GrillThisSmokeThat]

Heck yeah! The hibachi is a good one for sure. Please subscribe! I try to post weekly either about the Blackstone or the Big Green Egg.

[@heloshark]

Excellent content, great tips!

[@GrillThisSmokeThat]

Thanks!

[@Brian_Mowry__BMOW71]

Great vid of showing an easy and painless way to clean the griddle! Liked and subscribed and look forward to watching more of your videos! Thanks for sharing!

[@GrillThisSmokeThat]

Thanks, Brian! I have another video dropping later this week.

[@zacinnc78]

nice video !and i like the tightwad tshirt ,totally my style :)

[@GrillThisSmokeThat]

Thanks! I actually sell them! It’s the name of my other KZbin Channel.

[@Bravadosjebsimbahsm]

That scraper works great

[@GrillThisSmokeThat]

It really does!

[@gtownsend90]

Thank you so much for the simple and to the point video.

[@GrillThisSmokeThat]

You are welcome. I’m glad you found it helpful.

[@joepike9703]

Hey , just found your channel while shopping for a new Blackstone griddle , subscribed 😀 and loving your tips 👍 looking forward too making those smash burgers, ordered the 36" from Amazon today! Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦 👍

[@GrillThisSmokeThat]

That’s great! I can’t wait to hear how you like it!

[@rachelobrien7627]

Thank you! Great step by step process

[@GrillThisSmokeThat]

Thanks. I have a ton of questions about my cleaning process on my TikTok videos.

[@kathyvaughn5546]

I have a couple of those Dollar store scrapers. I was thinking of buying wind blockers but maybe I can use them instead. 🤔 Thanks for the heads up. About to assemble my Blackstone.

[@GrillThisSmokeThat]

I think they will work just fine.

[@freaknbigpanda]

Nice I figured this out too, I bought the scouring pad and the other thing but realized just a little bit of water and scrape/wipe will do just fine. I feel like the scouring pad and that other attachment might be good if it's reallllllly bad lol but I haven't had to use it yet.

[@GrillThisSmokeThat]

Yep. I’ve used the scouring pad maybe twice in the past year.

[@fizzarley]

Thanks for the info! You mentioned starting the process on high heat. Is this on high heat the whole process including when you finish with the oil?

[@GrillThisSmokeThat]

I turn off the gas when I add the water and let it start to cool.

[@Kaylah_Slays]

Exactly how I do it. I use tongs with the paper towels tho.

[@GrillThisSmokeThat]

Tongs work great and keep your hands away from the heat. I just don’t like washing them! Haha.

[@cleman7]

Can you put a link to that scraper that you used and said you like so much?

[@TightWadDIY]

I bought it from the Dollar Tree. I don’t think they even have a website do they?

[@GrillThisSmokeThat]

The scrapers (bench knives) are in the kitchen section at Dollar Tree or you can get them on Amazon. amzn.to/3Jj7Oa1

[@AZHighlandHomestead]

I found paper towels leave little pieces of paper on the grill. A lint free terry cloth towel is what I prefer for that last step.

[@GrillThisSmokeThat]

Those work well too. Heavy duty paper towels work but any of the cheaper ones do leave lint behind.

[@michiglenn]

Terry cloth works great if you’re cleaning it properly.. But nothing wrong with paper towels. The “lint” left behind easily burns off quickly when the grill is heated up.

[@rebeccahall7630]

So we have had a blackstone grill since last summer and I've had it rust twice. I scraped it all the way down and then reseasoned it with 3 or 4 layers but my husband refuses to put a little oil when cooking on the surface because he thinks it doesn't need to be oiled while cooking. I respectfully disagree. But now he cooked on It again not long ago and he couldn't get all the food that burned on all the way off so it rusted again. So now I have to bring it back to basic again and reseason it again. I want to try cleaning it like you do now and see if it stops rusting. Do you add oil when you cook on it?

[@GrillThisSmokeThat]

It really depends on what I'm cooking. Typically I do add oil when cooking.

[@queenyv69]

Do you use a bigger grease trap? The one it comes with seems so small lol

[@GrillThisSmokeThat]

I do not.

[@rauxxii8691]

I've heard that using water like that, it will chip your non stick coating off. Have you had any trouble with that since you've had it? I used to do it then I read that and got spooked. Thanks you!!!

[@GrillThisSmokeThat]

I’ve used this method for over 10 months and have had zero issues. I don’t know why it would cause the seasoning to chip.

[@JasonAckerman1]

I noticed your cover sits flat when hooked on the back, doesn't the drop tray cause it to sit at a weird angle?

[@GrillThisSmokeThat]

It has a slight lean to it.

[@bobfenster-zi2dx]

I worry I’m cleaning too well and not allowing the seasoning to build up. Does your method still allow the seasoning to build? Does the cleaning get easier as the seasoning builds?

[@GrillThisSmokeThat]

I don’t think you have to worry about cleaning it too well

[@sarascraftroom6006]

Do you have a recommendation for anything we could use in the kitchen for same result? (Or similar). We are apartment living so no backyard or patio.

[@GrillThisSmokeThat]

They sell a griddle that covers your stove. They all sell electric griddles you can use inside.

[@luisbarrera4548]

How long did u cook the chicken??

[@luisbarrera4548]

For the chicken fried rice

[@GrillThisSmokeThat]

Until it hits 160° internal temp. You can’t really cook by time.

[@derekcavoto3132]

Great videos! Just got my griddle today, when you applied the oil after cleaning what kind of oil was that? Thanks in advance.

[@GrillThisSmokeThat]

Thanks! I use vegetable for that application. Any of the cheaper oils is fine.

[@valaofthehunt]

Just out of interest ive seen a lot of people specify hot or warm water when cleaning, does cold water on a hot flat top react like hot water on a cold car and cause cracks or something else?

[@GrillThisSmokeThat]

It’s not likely but it’s possible I guess.

[@ErikGuin]

How do you keep your blackstone stored outdoors? I see the metal cover but do you also use a waterproof cover? Also what about winter... do you store it in the garage? We just got one and im curious what other people do. I watched your hibachi video too, man it looked good!! 🍻 Cheers!

[@GrillThisSmokeThat]

I use that hard cover and then I also have the canvas cover that is mostly waterproof. I don’t move mine inside because I’m in Georgia and we cook on it most of the winter. Thanks! We love making hibachi.

[@ErikGuin]

@@GrillThisSmokeThat Thanks for the reply!

[@jvickery75]

Do you ever have an issue with part of your griddle “flaking?” I’ve noticed a couple of spots where I scrape to clean where the seasoning seems to be flaking off.

[@GrillThisSmokeThat]

I haven’t had that issue. I think that is from leaving too much oil on it and getting it hot when you are attempting to season it.

[@denniskyle7543]

I just started using my new grill it puts out a lot heat I worry about using side shelves pieces without a guard or something because of is heat what do I need to do

[@GrillThisSmokeThat]

I don’t put anything within 6” of the griddle on the side shelves. It will melt plastic and make metal really hot. I suggest a separate tables to keep things on.

[@candybostick649]

👍🏻

[@GrillThisSmokeThat]

Thanks!

[@amponstage8627]

😮

[@RafaelUnplugged]

Kosher salt isna good cleaning abrasive also

[@GrillThisSmokeThat]

True

[@jasonschklar3086]

I wish I had watched this one before getting all the gear you don't ever need to clean the griddle.

[@GrillThisSmokeThat]

I think everyone does that! Haha.

[@GrillThisSmokeThat]

I actually have a video showing the things I actually do use.

[@billcurry8982]

Sooner or later you're gonna find out that scraper Is worth nothing but a wind guard when you burn your knuckle I know I found out the hard way several times

[@GrillThisSmokeThat]

Haha. I’ve burned myself too but it works so much better! I love that it has a little flex so it conforms to the surface really well.

[@Johnnyboy200406]

If you actually use the stone it will actually clean the grill to where it won’t remove your seasoning but it will clean off all that black char from tainting your next cook. I use my stone with oil to clean it while warm. Then crank the heat and add water and then scrape into the trap and use an old cotton dish towel to wipe clean. Then turn back down to warm and rub in a new thin coat. I can run a white paper towel and it wipes clean. It takes an extra 5 minutes to clean it this way but its worth it to me

[@pointq]

Can you explain what you mean by “the stone”?

[@zz-im5sp]

Very easy until the grease splashes up when using the paper toilet and you have a burn for several weeks lol

[@interwebvacuum]

everything i’ve heard says not to use water

[@GrillThisSmokeThat]

You should check the Blackstone website or videos. This is their recommended cleaning method.

[@interwebvacuum]

@@GrillThisSmokeThat yeah looks right according to them i think people just say that to not have to keep seasoning

[@GrillThisSmokeThat]

@@interwebvacuum I have never had to reseason mine either. I just add a light coat of oil after cleaning to protect it.