Seasoning Your Griddle? Don't Miss This Crucial Step.

[@Buford_T_Justice1]

If you’re not watching Johnny Brunet griddling videos, are you watching griddling videos? Nice new house dude.

[@JohnnyBrunet]

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[@Landbeorht]

1:00 this is a huge tip for folks starting off with their griddle - learned the hard way for myself!

[@IamNotashamed88]

Another great vid Johnny! Love how you say "singing is why people leave videos" then proceed to sing 2 more times before the vid is over. Just got my Blackstone this weekend, seasoned it according to your recommendations, and it turned out perfectly. Also followed your instructions for smash burgers last night, the absolute best burger I have ever had!!! Double cheese, double patty, flat top onions and some homemade burger sauce. OH MY WORD!!! Thanks for all of your content Johnny!

[@harddocs]

LOL, yeah, keep singing JB, you make me sound good!

[@JohnnyBrunet]

Man I'm so glad those burgers turned out for you. And ya I make a lot people sound good when I sign lol.

[@mikedefalco7791]

Another Eggzellent video Johnny! I never realized the "healing" properties of onions on the flattop. I always learn something from your videos. A million thanks is not enough! Keep on griddling!

[@genecroft4898]

I didn’t think of the bacon being hot. I just figured it didn’t take long for you look at it.😬 great show as always. Real person keeping it real and entertaining.

[@renegade_patriot]

I just got a griddle for Christmas and so glad I found your channel. You are the griddle chief master Sergeant. Your content is awesome and packed full of useful information.

[@JohnnyBrunet]

Thank you.

[@yepyepuhhuh]

I wont complain about your singing. I appreciate the impromptu commentary and songs placed within subject. Fun video as always.

[@JohnnyBrunet]

Thanks!

[@Hooch737]

Congrats on the new pad JB! That yard looks like a great place for L to play!

[@JohnnyBrunet]

Thank you so much. He loves it which makes me very happy.

[@driver8sk]

If you've got a small garden, think about grabbing some garden stakes and garden mash netting to tent your plants. Basil is Japanese Beetle crack.

[@JohnnyBrunet]

Thanks for the advice!

[@memiller0617]

Bought the 80/20 beef over the weekend and plan on making my first smash burgers this Friday. I am so ready.

[@JohnnyBrunet]

Awesome!!! I'm sure they'll turn out great my friend.

[@PatrickGrimes]

Don't be tempted to over-size the burgers. They'll still be good, but the smash burger vibe is to have them with small holes when you smash it down so you get all the crunchy edges and deliciousness. We made that rookie mistake.

[@melaneymattson3733]

Great Tips!! I made the mistake a couple years ago when I bought my griddle and first cooked bacon. That's what I had heard to do for the first time and it didn't turn out too good. Wish I had known about the onions. Thanks Johnny, Melaney from SoCal

[@dennisdecker7808]

That looks amazing! I'm going to try your tip on the onions to help the seasoning process next time! Thanks Johnny!

[@bryanmoraski7005]

Nicely done. I foresee onion smash burgers in my near future. I have some onions I need to use up. Thanks Johnny

[@marceld6061]

Will be trying the onion tip by the weekend. A tip for cutting onions without tears: (being doing this for years for my wife when she makes soups) Cut the top of the onion off (horizontal cut) Then make all of your cuts down toward the root but, stop before you go all the way through. She wants diced onions so for me, it's about 6 slices down a large onion, then rotate the onion 90 degrees and do 6 more . Next, peel back the outer skin and chop the rest of the onion into the sizes you want, this time, horizontally. (turn onion on its' side) This works because when slicing the onion the "normal way" as you showed, the cells are cut, releasing the sulphur. Cutting down through the onion doesn't disturb the cells the same way. Try it. Make a video on it if it worked for you!

[@JohnnyBrunet]

I interesting, I'll give that a try.

[@magman687]

Man I love your videos you've help me quite a bit with your information on videos. Getting ready to go make me some fried potatoes and eggs on the Blackstone right now LOL

[@JohnnyBrunet]

Awesome! I'm so glad they e been helpful

[@basilbickford5906]

You can learn a lot from u tube about gardening,and about cooking on a flat top,that’s were I met you 😬,thanks again for your info 👍

[@brianfeeney9493]

Congratulations on the new Digs Johnny !!!! 🎉

[@JohnnyBrunet]

Thanks!

[@trcass1]

good segment. the condition of my griddle looks similar to the condition of yours. really enjoy your down to earth approach to your videos. i like the inside out burgers.

[@cakekomo]

Here's a gardening tip: Some plants spread underground. I'm not sure all of them or if the 4 you showed us do, but stuff like Mint or bamboo will spread like CRAZY. So you should grow these in a pot of appropriate size and not just in the ground. If using a raised garden bed, it should be sealed up on the bottom to prevent them from growing down and under. Bamboo will grow like 1-3 feet down to go under and come up outside your raised bed!

[@harleyhawk7959]

yes indeed, especially bamboo. NEVER plant bamboo unless it is well contained.

[@Jamo12]

Dude is the Norm McDonald of griddling.

[@JohnnyBrunet]

Lol thanks.

[@durial702]

Congrats on the new place! Looks awesome.

[@durial702]

Almost at 100k, so early congrats on your play button as well!!! Killing the griddle game.

[@JohnnyBrunet]

Thank you!!

[@kaythompson8721]

We just ordered a Weber Slate yesterday. I've been perusing KZbin and found you. AND...I'm from a Cbus 'burb, too!!

[@JohnnyBrunet]

Hey Kathy! Congratulations on the new griddle I'm sure you guys will love it. Ya I was born and raised in Pickerington. I was down in Grandview for a long time and then my wife and I just moved to Lewis Center. Thanks so much for watching.

[@bretwetzel397]

I was going to make a late breakfast today but now that burger with fries for lunch!! Thanks for the video.

[@JohnnyBrunet]

No problem buddy.

[@williamperkins6585]

My man learned me another lesson lol thanx my guy!

[@eastcoasthandle]

Thanks for the tip. Hey, did you ever buy the wind guards for your griddle to see if it helped with centralizing heat under the griddle?

[@JohnnyBrunet]

No I didn't. I need to do that.

[@gmoney9068]

Sold!! That burger looks amazing!

[@clintstevenson1214]

Love your new place and Cooking area! Griddle on!

[@JohnnyBrunet]

Thanks!

[@tangyspongesauce]

When planting seeds, sprinkle some cinnamon in there as well. It will help the seedling when they sprout. DO NOT miss any watering. keep the seedling warm until they have more than 2 leaves then start taking them outside if you started them indoors, only for a few hours a day until they get bigger to harden them. then transfer them to a bigger pot or put them in the ground. If you start them outside you'll need a cover over them until they are big enough to hold up to wind and rain.

[@JohnnyBrunet]

Thank you. I had no idea about the cinnamon.

[@moej6014]

10:24 If you purchased some thinner/weaker spatulas (like I did), be careful making smash burgers. They can bend at the handles very easily when you press them down together.

[@Javaman92]

You're killing me Johnny! At least the weather up here on the Canadian border is finally warming up. IF it would only stop raining now. Still. I'm planning on building a gazebo to put my griddle under so it doesn't get directly rained on and I can actually USE it! Which makes me wonder. In this video it looks like it has rained there, and the sky sure looks cloudy. What do you do with your griddle? Do you roll it inside or leave it out? How do you deal with rain and dampness with your griddles?

[@JohnnyBrunet]

Oh man I hope it's tips raining up there so you can get to cooking. Thanks again for watching.

[@jona5517]

The onion thing works for cast iron too. When reseasoning or restoring. It gets rid of that metallic taste.

[@shinedown54]

New house looks great! Congrats!

[@JohnnyBrunet]

Thank you!!

[@AlchemiUnlimited]

Love you man ....keep griddling.

[@JohnnyBrunet]

Thank you so much!

[@johnhorchler667]

When you put the Science-ie part up the (Alton brown ) jingle went off in my head 😂😂😂

[@harddocs]

The ebook & newsletter are EXCELLENT!

[@JohnnyBrunet]

Thanks buddy

[@lware660]

Try your burger mixed with onion soup mix, incorporated. Let the mixture sit in the burger for about 20 to 30 minutes before grilling. Overall, great video.

[@JohnnyBrunet]

Thanks I will definitely give that a try.

[@wittolwanderer6358]

I've been watching other people cook for years and the best "onion" talk was that cajun dude, Justin Wilson.

[@petercrowl9467]

Own Yons

[@wittolwanderer6358]

@@petercrowl9467 Thats it! lol

[@bubbsdaddy]

“Twice barrel shoot gun!”

[@lucabrasi5070]

I guarantee

[@bubbsdaddy]

Johnny, just did Frisco burgers tonight. My inaugural cook this season. Turned out great! Have used a lot of your tips, so I know those had made a difference. Thanks very much! Keep on keeping on!

[@poogy3]

Keep "Singing" Love ur vids!!!

[@benwegner9373]

Looked delicious, just missing a beer!

[@rosshall641]

Mr. Phillips, I have not seen you screw up yet! Thanks Johnny

[@revolverdon]

Thank you for a nice video.

[@JohnnyBrunet]

Glad you liked it

[@baldbear5609]

Howdy Johnny, a good reason not to sing is so you don't inadvertently break any copyright laws....not that I didn't like you singing. I mean wouldn't want you in legal trouble after purchasing the new house and all. I enjoy seeing you happy and wanting to sing buddy so you keep right on singing. Another great video! Have A Day! ;~)

[@JohnnyBrunet]

Very true! Do t want the FCC coming after me lol.

[@Mkarver]

Great video as always. If my griddle comes pre seasoned, do I still need to burn off a couple layers of oil? Should I trust the marketing? I’m going to wash it first, but not sure if I should use soap with the water. Will the soap remove some of the pre seasoning? Bought a Weber Slate 30”.

[@JohnnyBrunet]

No you don't need to burn off any more layers, but you can if you want to.

[@kkuenzel56]

Great video! Looks amazing! Would you like the number for my Cardiologist?

[@JohnnyBrunet]

Yes please!

[@kkuenzel56]

@@JohnnyBrunet 😄

[@scottgorman7166]

Well griddleman went from a 2 burner Pit Boss to a Camp Chef 4 burner this 4th weekend because of you. The 2 burner was too small for the way I like to flip food. Well Im ready to season the top (it is preseasoned) and cook this weekend. Always enjoy your videos. Now the fun really begins. By the way a big Congratulations on the new homestead, it looks like a nice place.

[@JohnnyBrunet]

Heck ya buddy congrats on the new griddle.

[@headdown1]

Thanks for the videos! I have just made my first smash burgers, and I hate to say it but I don't see what the attraction is in the smashing part. The burger itself tasted really plain to me. BTW, I grew up in Ohio too, near Akron, and now live in Canada. I do the onions and cheese like you do, though I can't find American cheese up here so I use medium cheddar. To one lb. of meat I add one slice of white bread shredded finely by hand. This helps retain the juices when cooking. I also add one egg which acts as a binder, salt, lots of coarse black pepper, and thyme to taste. For me that is about 1/2 tsp thyme per lb of medium hamburger (80/20). Add some shredded cheese to the meat and mix as gently as possible. Burgers are 4 or 5 per lb of meat, flattened, but NOT smashed flat on a paper plate, then transferred to a 425 - 450F griddle. 3 minutes on the first side and two minutes on the second yields a beautiful crust all over the burger, yet it is still very moist and bursting with flavour. I have no sticking whatsoever of the burger on the griddle, and this might be because I don't smash it into the hot metal.

[@JohnnyBrunet]

That sounds like a great recipe, I'm going to give it a try. Thanks!

[@headdown1]

@@JohnnyBrunet I hope you like it! Thanks for all the tips from this griddle newbie.

[@wes61471]

Nice hat. Propane and propane accessories.

[@JohnnyBrunet]

I tell you what

[@poogy3]

Ur cookin reminds me of. .. ........me!!1 Just need some beer koozies from Johnny!!!1 Well heck how about what type of beer to compliment "our" meal!!!!

[@cakekomo]

Question: Do you have to let the griddle cool down between seasoning coats (including the onions)?

[@JohnnyBrunet]

No just keep going.

[@conradblume4274]

Love the video and the channel, get a tripod!!

[@JohnnyBrunet]

Thanks lol!

[@Lettuce-and-Tomatoes]

Basil grows like a weed, so you’re smart to grow it yourself. You should be able to use it around 60 days after planting. Don’t plant the seeds too deep (1/4” below the top of the soil is fine). It loves full sun. If you’re planting it in pots, water every morning. Watch a video on cutting / harvesting basil. That’s important. Cutting it properly will make the plant grow more leaves. Your plants will die in 4 to 6 months. That’s just the way they are. Eventually, the plant will “go to seed”. That’s a sign that the plant is nearing the end of its lifecycle. You can cut the flowers off the top of the plants to extend their life a little. You can take cuttings, root them and replant them and have basil forever. You can also harvest the seeds right before the plants die. So, the good news is if you’re careful and diligent, you should never have to buy basil or basil seeds ever again. That’s easier said than done, but it’s possible. Cool video!!! 🍻

[@JohnnyBrunet]

Thanks for all the good info.

[@cakekomo]

Question: how do you get rid of those "unseasoned" spots? I have those and the spots are now seasoned but they're definitely a different color than the rest of the griddle.

[@JohnnyBrunet]

Sometimes the temperature doesn't get hot enough everywhere like in the corners. You can use a torch if you have one. Or just start cooking on it, it should be ok.

[@rosshall641]

You should had your own restaurant Johnny

[@shawnmcdonnell1779]

No condiments? Looks good. Good Vid.

[@JohnnyBrunet]

Nope just straight on that bad boy.

[@lestercogar9304]

Nice job! Good burger and info. But...made me thirsty too!

[@JohnnyBrunet]

I know, I shot this during the day but I should have started drinking.

[@davidlockwood8136]

If you are singing Beatles songs sing all you want 😂. Question, after every cook do you put down a thin layer of oil?

[@JimLoMonaco-w7y]

Can you freeze all the left over onions?

[@JohnnyBrunet]

That's a good question, I'm actually not sure. I think they'd be ok, but I've never tried it.

[@rustythrombosis5417]

How long does a 20lb tank of propane last with a 4 burner griddle? I understand results will vary, so a rough estimate is fine. I'm just curious.

[@JohnnyBrunet]

Usually 18-20 cooking hours.

[@prof1ist]

How did you finish off your griddle after your cook

[@JohnnyBrunet]

just a thin layer of avocado oil

[@prof1ist]

Did you burn off the oil or just coat it after it cooled down to prevent rust ?

[@JohnnyBrunet]

@@prof1ist just a coat to prevent rust.

[@UcantBeSerious03]

More beer!!

[@JohnnyBrunet]

Done!

[@2010stoof]

You need a Mandolin. Oxo makes a good one for the right price. Slice them thinnest you can for onion smash burgers. Mmmmmm

[@JohnnyBrunet]

I had one and lost it 😞. I do need a new one.

[@wildernessman760]

freedom cheese yeah 😂😂

[@dannybarton940]

Man o man! That looks good! But I just gotta ask... What did you do with all that money?

[@JohnnyBrunet]

I don't think I got it Danny what money lol

[@dannybarton940]

@@JohnnyBrunet All that money your mom gave you for singing lessons. 🤣

[@JohnnyBrunet]

@@dannybarton940 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@firedog759]

basil is a good herb and u can use the extra young leaves to make basil cello. your welcome

[@2010stoof]

Thats not the same house lol. Congrats!!!! Missed a few videos

[@JohnnyBrunet]

Thanks so much!

[@tyronewilson4102]

Forgot Griddle with Johnny and rename the channel Singing with Johnny.

[@poogy3]

Bob Ross=American "Hero"!!!!

[@JohnnyBrunet]

absolutley.

[@easyprepping]

Wash hands with salt to get the onion smell off.

[@CycoBillywoodworking]

watch planting chives they will never quit coming back and will consume a lot of ground

[@JohnnyBrunet]

Thanks for the heads up.

[@zellafae]

I planted them once and now they are everywhere 😅

[@2010stoof]

Im so sad. End of last season mine rusted from non use. Fixed and reseasoned and i fear itll be rusted again. I live alone so hard to fite it up just for my little meal. Lesson learned for everyone is dont be alone 😂

[@rockyjohnson7641]

Cook several meals on it at one time. We cooked 20 lbs of chicken tenders, vacuum sealed them and froze them. Now we just heat some water, thow a bag of chicken tenders in the water and heat. Taste like they just came off the griddle....

[@Landbeorht]

get some neighborhood cook outs going!

[@JohnnyBrunet]

It's ok it may dust again but I doubt it. And I totally agree with the meal prep idea.

[@rockyjohnson7641]

"SINGING is why people leave videos..." haha

[@joell439]

👍😎👍

[@BigLob2]

Hey Johnny, what did u do with that money? The money ur mother gave u for singing lessons. 😂 -Just busting you. -Great job on the video.

[@JohnnyBrunet]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 that may have gotten spent on cheeseburgers.

[@MrBob714]

When you say Onion it sounds Cajuns.

[@genecroft4898]

Are you old enough to remember that song? I think it may have been before your time 😬. Great album though.

[@JohnnyBrunet]

Lol it was definitely before my time.

[@ImpulseScooterTeam]

Inside out is Backwards

[@daleley7645]

Only 3 slices of bacon? Good luck with the garden.

[@JohnnyBrunet]

I know right lol. I saved the rest for breakfast.

[@scottgorman7166]

By the way as I mentioned in the past to you I keep getting unsubscribed from your channel. Not sure why but Im here again. Try Shock Top beer in bottles. The one with the orange on it. Frosty mug with a slice of orange in the beer and a burger.......damn.

[@JohnnyBrunet]

Hmm that's very weird that it is unsubscribing you. Hopefully it's still suggesting the videos.

[@KelvinWeiss-yv2zh]

Cool video, but stop singing!

[@JohnnyBrunet]

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