Seasoning Your New Blackstone Griddle - 101

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I season and cook on several new Blackstone Griddles each month. I've learned much about griddle seasoning over the years. Most importantly, I learned that many people try to overcomplicate the process. If you just got a brand new Blackstone Griddle and are wondering what the easiest and most-tried method of seasoning is...you've come to the right place!
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[@papageorgechronicles6792]

You are absolutely right, Todd. A few months back, my neighbor gave me a 36" Blackstone that had been sitting on his back deck for God knows how long. It was rusted pretty badly and looked horrible. I simply heated it up, applied oils and got a grill brick to remove the rust. Took me about an hour. I then wiped away all of the rust residue and heated it up again. I applied a few coat of INEXPENSIVE .EVERYDAY cooking oil and began seasoning it. I use this griddle EVERYDAY in my mobile food business in Kentucky. It works and performs fine!

[@brookebaraz6480]

I just finished seasoning my new grill and worked perfect. I put 5 coats on with vegetable oil because thats what I had. Then I did my first cook with sausage, onions and potatoes just to get the flavor going on the grill. They tasted amazing. Thanks for making it so simple and straight forward. Yay. I’m so excited to get grilling.

[@robsaunders4363]

Thank you for this video. I’m getting my first blackstone and have anxiety around the work it takes vs a traditional griddle. Loved the down to earth simplicity of this video.

[@billycrowell9747]

I just bought a brand new black Stone grill. I will be following your instructions on how to season the grill. Thank you very much for showing this video

[@johndeluca1119]

Thank you for all of the information as I am a first time griddle owner

[@praisehisawesomename]

Thanks for watching, John! Please subscribe as I have over 700 videos, mostly with the Blackstone Griddle. I also have a weekly show over on Blackstone's channel. God bless!

[@rk1115su]

Never had time in my life to learn how to grill. Been eyeballing a Blackstone Griddle for a while since I retired and last spring purchased one. I am far from being a griddle master but I am a griddle user and love it. Easy to use, easy to clean. I cook and before everyone gets set down to eat, I have it cleaned. Not a job at all. I have no idea why people shy away from cleaning after every use. I stumbled across your video and this is what I been looking for. A no nonsence guide to using my Blackstone. Thank you!!

[@praisehisawesomename]

Hi, Rick - Thanks for watching! I'm glad you are enjoying your griddle! I am in agreement with you 100%. Try not to stumble on to the floor laughing at this. I just saw a comment from a user, "Blackstone Griddles are junk. It takes hours to clean them." I think that some people are better off just cooking chicken nuggets in microwave ovens for the rest of their lives, don't you? Thanks again for watching. Have a Merry Christmas!

[@duaneh1973]

When I got my 22 inch Blackstone I only seasoned it once and started cooking on it and it. You are right Todd, you have to cook on it to get it black.

[@praisehisawesomename]

Thank you for watching!

[@FishatDT]

I seasoned mine once after i got it....but i was impatient and wanted to cook right away....my eggs got stuck haha...pretty messy....now 1 week later i cleaned everything up and the griddle is burning for over 1h already while I'm enjoying my beer and this beautiful morning in Sweden. Now the surface is to 90% black and I'm sure there will be no more sticking issues what so ever. Btw....i used canola oil haha....thank you for this video and your time!

[@kidplayinginthemud9284]

Just bought a Blackstone griddle 36 inch for my wife’s birthday. Thanks for the advise on how to season the griddle surface. Thank you for being a light for Jesus.

[@manueldagan844]

I just ordered my 36 inch Blackstone griddle. I am looking forward to trying all your recipes. Thank you for the discount.

[@praisehisawesomename]

Manuel - That's exciting! I can't wait for you to get your new griddle and start griddling!!! Thanks for using my referral link and code. Have a great week!

[@timpotter6332]

Thanks for the intel, I am seasoning my new to me black stone right now. It was given to me by my Brother in Law, it was a gift to him and he never used it. It still has the packing grease on it. I washed it off and am going to turn it on now! Happy Fathers day!

[@joellampe4642]

Long time viewer first time poster. Just got my Blackstone today and followed your instructions to the letter and it worked to perfection. Thanks for all you do. Our first meal was a bit on the “I’ll do it better next time” - but that had nothing to do with you - just my first time. Be blessed! Ecclesiastes 9:7.

[@ginapolman4968]

So glad I found you going camping for a week out of brand-new Blackstone griddle you hit the button what stressing over seasoning now I am confident I need to prepare my grill hours before my grilling begins thank you kind sir

[@ChiefMoonChunks]

The blackstone griddle caught my eye in another cooking video I was watching so I googled it just for fun. Couldn't believe how affordable they are, we will definitely replace our very budget traditional LP grill with one of these when it comes time. I used to be a short order cook and miss the flat top grilling. Thanks for the educational and to the point video!

[@christianb8228]

@Tristan Timothy scumbag

[@bigdragradials]

Ordered a blackstone 36 inch yesterday can’t wait to start cooking with it. Great video with great advice for getting started on the griddle, and for salvation 👍🏼. I like it, great job and God bless

[@praisehisawesomename]

Hi Jeremy. I'm glad you found my videos. Thank you for watching! I'm excited for you to receive your new griddle as well. Yes, God is good! He saved me 22 years ago and it has been an adventure ever since. All glory & thanks for my life to the Lord!! Thanks again for watching & for praising Him with me!

[@bigdragradials]

That’s awesome Todd! What a great witness. There is no telling how many people have read those verses for the first time ever in there lives on your video comment section.

[@vsgrp417]

Just got mine from Amazon today! Will unpack and season this weekend! Thanks for this great "KISS" first time seasoning method! Have a great weekend everyone!

[@johngamble667]

Thank you Todd! I just received a Blackstone for my birthday. Your videos are outstanding. I have spent hours already watching your videos.

[@wino0000006]

The best is engine oil 5W30 longlife. Lasts for 30.000 minutes.

[@jcnopal1740]

Does it have to be full synthetic or synthetic blend?

[@urgbegone2228]

When the Black Stone first came out there were not that many videos that did justice to seasoning this beast. Todd I have watched a lot of your videos through out the years and this one is the best one yet. Simple and easy to understand. I love my Black Stone. I just wish my grill tent would have lasted just as long. lol. The canopy part just came apart. So before I can use my Black Stone again. I need to buy a new canopy top. My neighbor sent pics to my wife as the wind just ripped it apart. If anyone doesn't know what a Black Stone Griddle is? Look it up. Its better than a 6 burner grill. Never again will I buy a 600 dollar grill that will rust and then have to replace parts to get a few more years out of it. Good job Black Stone. Thank you.

[@urgbegone2228]

I just went back and watched the BlackStone seasoning video made by BlackStone. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpmzdmV_nNOGn6s But when it comes to seasoning mine this summer I will be using Conola.

[@AlejandroT1]

Dude, I lost it at "The Rear Grease Management System" ! too good

[@gregchadwell7376]

Thanks. I'm getting one for Christmas and was about to send it back because I thought it was going to be too difficult to maintain. I think I will keep it after watching your video.

[@westmoorefilms305]

Perfect timing. My new griddle is coming next Tuesday so now I am ready season it. Thanks for the info.

[@praisehisawesomename]

Thanks for watching. Enjoy that new griddle!!!!

[@VMJM85]

Watching this as I'm seasoning my newly black stone griddle I just brought from Walmart a few hours ago!!

[@halamadrid6733]

@Black Republican they got them at menards and if you really want to buy one wait for menards to have there 11% off rebates They usually have the 11% off on holidays, 1st of month, or every 2 or 3 weeks

[@jtplumbing6592]

Fast forward to minute mark 2:20, you’re welcome

[@ReaganPatriot]

Thank you Sr!...got my 36” today.... ready for seasoning tomorrow! “ Praise the Lord and oil the Blackstone griddle”

[@praisehisawesomename]

That is good news. Enjoy your Blackstone. Praise the Lord indeed!!

[@ReaganPatriot]

Todd Toven do you have a vid of how to clean the griddle after a big cook?

[@xrick76tube]

I got a griddle top stove a Sams Club 2 Days ago for $200.00 dollars I LOVE IT !!! I turned it on high put olive oil on it burned it some. Mine came with a scraper so I scraped it off put more olive oil then the steaks WoW !!! Clean up for me was pouring more oil on it and scraped it into the hole on the griddle then poured a little more oil on it then quickly use paper towel to get most of it up.put the cover back on it. I’m on my second grilling and like I said I’m in LOVE!

[@Moltar713]

Griddling for Dummies like me right here! Thanks for the great and easy instructions! Puts my fears to rest and I cannot wait to season and fire up my griddle!

[@markgranados7836]

I used to have a taco cart, I used oil and a half an onion that's it ,your absolutely right ,lmao oil scien

[@praisehisawesomename]

Thank you for watching! Yes, the oil scientist drive me nuts. LOL. Have a great night. God bless!

[@glock19aog21]

My dad has had his in the garage forever finally took it out for him and cleaned it 🙏🏼 a lot of rust but nothing some canola/ heat and some scraping to fix the problem

[@paullibri1311]

Thank you its my first blackstone this really helped without having to purchase blackstones expensive conditioner

[@jmead2294]

Praise the Lord is Right!!! I just got my new rear grease management griddle top. I had the original one but wanted to change it. I had to modify my surround table top to accommodate it. Anyway was just checking back to get it seasoned properly. Done deal. Thanks. 👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏

[@Rondogg43]

Agree, appreciate the simplicity to which to explain this to us non oil technicians. I was a bit disappointed last night after my first cook on my blackstone. Seemed the burgers burned the top on the griddle and it was a pain to clean. So much I left it till morning while I cooled down. I used the blackstone company conditioner and applied as instructed but something must not gone right..ie conditioner bonded. Anyway, I wish I saw this video and used canola. Simple is best. thank you.

[@GoldenBoy0423]

I got a question do you only have to season it once or every time I use it to cook and how do I clean it when I’m done

[@DY-ez5zj]

My question exactly just bought one

[@DY-ez5zj]

What did you do?

[@Moondoggy1941]

Everybody today is a Griddle Expert, Todd has been doing it forever.

[@praisehisawesomename]

Hi, Jim. Well, you got one thing right...everybody has a griddle channel!!! LOL. I had no clue that one day there would be hundreds upon hundreds of people griddling on KZbin. I started because it was something unique that I enjoyed and I liked the fact that nobody else was doing it. Boy, times have changed!!!!!!!!!! LOL. I appreciate the laughs. Thanks for watching!

[@Moondoggy1941]

@@praisehisawesomename Yeah the expert part was a little tongue in cheek. Hopefully I get my Blackstone this weekend at Wal Mart.

[@5argetech56]

A little salt & pepper and voila, Your grill is seasoned............. right?

[@praisehisawesomename]

Right! LOL. Thanks for watching :)

[@jjhernandez5244]

Best one yet. Simple and straight to the point.

[@praisehisawesomename]

Hi JJ - Thank you for watching. So many folks try to make it sound harder than it is. As you know, it's easy. Thanks for watching. God bless!

[@christianb8228]

@@praisehisawesomename so what’s your thoughts in the blackstone seasoning and conditioner? Don’t really need it?

[@michaelstruble8105]

I got a Blackstone for my birthday I baught the biggest model they have as we cook out 12 months a year.yes sir that is right on for seasoning a griddle for sure.cook every thing on mine from eggs to steak

[@gregnettles3677]

i used 10w30

[@praisehisawesomename]

LOL! Have a Merry Christmas, Greg :)

[@ArTTemis7]

I bet your parents encouraged you to use motor oil. HA HA HA!

[@kittycarver8261]

Best seasoning video I've seen and after getting one for my hubby(who doesn't do the cooking), I've watched a few of them today. I'm ready to go season this thing!

[@praisehisawesomename]

Hi Kitty! Thank you for watching and for the kind words. I appreciate it! Have fun griddling. Make sure you subscribe. I have a giveaway going on right now and I'll have another one going on soon!

[@tanianguyen2435]

Thanks for the video! We are going to use our BS tonight for the first time and i needed to see how to season it !

[@RCGshakenbake]

I use flaxseed oil because that's what I season my cast iron collection with. Lol Use what you want. It's your griddle and your choice. You did a great job IMO.

[@soillife1]

We used grape seed oil Worked great. Thanks for the great 👍 Video

[@scottholder1312]

Looking forward to using my new griddle

[@praisehisawesomename]

Enjoy!

[@knightmare1015]

I did the same thing with my Nexgrill Infrared which has these stainless steel plates and after I got done I added some lard and used some sweet vidalia onions. The seasoning has worked extremely well.

[@s197mustangfan]

I'm going to buy one of these griddles and your vids are excellent! Thanks

[@diablo2815]

I picked a Royal Gourmet model and used the 3 oil technique to season it. The first layer of oil was canola then I used avocado oil then a final layer of olive oil.

[@davidnelson5639]

Glad I found your channel! I just got my griddle and have been intimidated by all of the different opinions on seasoning. This made me feel much better! Subscribed!!!

[@praisehisawesomename]

Hi, David. Thanks for subscribing. I appreciate it. I've been cooking on Blackstone Griddles for going on 7 years. I seasoned my first one with vegetable or canola (I forget oil) oil. I have since seasoned probably close to 100 Blackstone around the country with olive, canola, or vegetable oil. I know folks who have used flaxseed and liked it while I've met many folks on the road this year who told me they used flaxseed and greatly regretted it. I've talked to folks who say they have only seasoned with lard and bacon grease while one person told me that seasoning with bacon grease is the worst thing you can do. I think it comes down to personal preference to some extent. It can sound intimidating if you've never done it. Go with olive, canola, or vegetable oil and you'll be fine. Here's an impromptu seasoning video I did on the road in Vegas earlier this year. The background audio is a bit loud but you can again see how easy it is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqCvm3SXhNlnqZY Thanks for watching & God bless.

[@amoamare]

Also the first time I seasoned my griddle i didn't have anything to cook right away so I used my favorite seasonings and just sprinkled it across it let it absorb up that, cleaned wiped it off and did it a few more times. This video is a good point people over thinking it and blah blah. Nothing to over think, I've done many cast irons the same way and both my griddle and cast irons are smooth as glass and cook extremely well.

[@praisehisawesomename]

Hi Justin - You are correct. I literally had a guy send me this message, "I've seasoned mine 5 times. Do I need to season it 6 times or is 5 times enough?" Now, I just laugh and ignore those questions.

[@stevefulcher8031]

Just did the seasoning on my new 36 inch Blackstone !! Gonna cook up some ribeyes tonight! Thanks for the info and keep up the great videos !

[@jonhcontreras]

nice no nonsense presentation...good job Tod! Thank you...

[@rogerhaney9043]

Mine arrived today! Two days early! Thanks for the great videos!

[@rivernole]

Got a 28" today....came on here to learn a few tricks. Thanks for the info on the seasoning. I re-season my cast iron after every use......will probably do the same for this.

[@GlasssmithArts]

Playback speed 1.25 👍

[@markrush5013]

got my griddle yesterday.. seasoned it early this morning and cooked two meals on it today.i love it!

[@jayrough1413]

Does it heat evenly? Can you cook anything on it?

[@butchcoolidge3261]

Nice video. Thanks. I subscribed. I seasoned my new grill last week, and used Blackstone seasoning. It was easy. I did four coatings and I definitely think that was plenty. The jar suggested three to five. By the third coating, it took some time for it to burn off. The level of smoke definitely decreased. We christened it with smash burgers, that came out very good. I’m looking forward to some steaks in the future.

[@leejoshua6]

Great video... As a new griddle owner this video was super helpful

[@praisehisawesomename]

Thank you for watching!

[@andrewnewsome7397]

I wish I would have watched this before I bought flaxseed oil. Thank you for your help and time making this video

[@mlwee6796]

I love the griddle and with it, the grilled tubers, vege and the different cuts of heavenly grilled meat that my neighbor prepares esp. during weekends. Am planning to buy one soon.

[@dustinstout1798]

Love it, just got a new blackstone and this is exactly how I season my cast iron. Can't wait to do smash burgers.

[@davidbrosnahan7273]

Love the video I'm going to be seasoning my Blackstone for first time you made so easy to understand and not trying to sell anything good job thanks man

[@praisehisawesomename]

Thanks for watching, David. Enjoy your new griddle.

[@vincerodriguez7762]

Thank you! Time to season my Blackstone!

[@praisehisawesomename]

Thanks for watching, Vince. Enjoy your new griddle!

[@laylow8967]

People overthink everything. 10w-30 worked just fine for me.

[@duanemartin9443]

hey todd nice to hook up with u waiting 4 my 22 inch griddle to arrive today your seasoning video couldn"t have come at a better time 4 me i have already purchased blackstone"s griddle seasoning to season my grill i love your simple KISS method on breaking in ur new grill will keep in touch thanks mickey

[@jaybaar1]

Great video!! You just described me to a T! Bought my first Blackstone yesterday and was actually afraid to season it for fear of doing "something wrong" and ruining my $400 investment before getting to use it. I was out in the woods with very few stores around and the only option I had was Crisco. It seemed to work alright but don't believe I let it burn off long enough before reapplying and ended up with some ridges. I will use Canola oil as you suggested and start over. Thank you, new subscriber!

[@linkueishogun6494]

Using mine today I'm so excited

[@praisehisawesomename]

Nice! Enjoy!

[@frankdatank9359]

Was surprised with one a few weeks ago from my Mom and Sister and LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT!!!! Still in the process of cooking different meals on it. Its AWESOME!!!

[@praisehisawesomename]

Hi Frank - Thanks for watching. Enjoy your new griddle!

[@marcbilly9530]

Listen to this man folks! He is Griddle King. Hahaha. Have a good one Todd.

[@praisehisawesomename]

Thank you for watching!!! WhoooohoooO!

[@domoowens7530]

Thanks for makin it soo easy sum guy said u must oil it down 3 times then place it in a oven for 2 hours,I'm like I dont have a oven lol,are the time good job man danks

[@hardcorehunter7162]

You're supposed to do thin layers of oil at a time to make the coat even and to cure to the metal quickly. Lots of oil will make it have a tacky goopy feel when it dries. Also should probably torch some oil onto the sides of the gridle that aren't going to come into contact with your food, just for the sake of moisture protection. Not a problem in all areas, but high humidity is an issue in my area.

[@thedude242425]

Thanks Todd

[@praisehisawesomename]

Thanks for watching, Eddie!

[@TheBimjo]

Ordered mine today. Getting it next week. Great advice. Thanks.

[@graysquirreltreeservice7299]

Got one today picking up tomorrow

[@vjhyle]

Thanks for the instruc, makes it so much easier with simple instructions!

[@travisveurink4251]

Thank you for this video. I REALLY wished I had found it before all the others

[@chefken6705]

I bought a newer 36" Blackstone and it covered seasoning the griddle top properly in the instruction booklet that came with it.

[@harleyfee364]

Thank you for the video. Simple and idiot proof. Apparently I did not season my griddle properly the first two times like the instructions said and I have had food stick. Also did not intentionally season the inside and outside. Now I know, so thank you again.

[@mrnetwurm]

this man's a genius

[@curtispickwell4601]

Thank-you very much, Going to season mine today after UPS delivers

[@markr.1584]

Great video. I like the kiss method. You made it so it will be enjoyable

[@mikewarren2429]

I use Moble 1 never had a problem .

[@chrisrice3108]

Excellent common sense video on seasoning.

[@maurybeck7919]

good Job. Praise the Lord

[@guyrankin6288]

Thanks so much sir!

[@trenchbucket6087]

Thank you, nice and simple and the way it should be, and tell your viewers to not play with the food when its on the grill, if its burning turn it or move it, but let the grill do what its supposed to do, cook. Cheers

[@praisehisawesomename]

Thank you for watching. Have a great weekend!

[@mikecausey6693]

Thanks for the info. Much appreciated...

[@praisehisawesomename]

Thanks for watching!

[@cb145]

just bought my 1st griddle - thanks for the info

[@catherinemattingly4320]

Thanks TODD!!!

[@stevenrobertson261]

Helpful, not complicated.

[@ryanthomas4512]

Amen Brother

[@praisehisawesomename]

Hi, Ryan - Thank you for watching & have a great Thanksgiving. God bless!

[@williamross3197]

Thank you for making it easy! It’s not rocket science!

[@jeffmillhimes2314]

I cant wait to purchase my first griddle this spring!!

[@praisehisawesomename]

Hi Jeff - Thanks for watching!

[@richardrice8227]

Pointers for new griddle buyers. Check your griddle top. If it only has one cross member welded on the underside of the top...do not turn the griddle on highest heat setting. It will warp. Only buy the griddles that have 3 cross-members welded underneath

[@ninagonzalez2658]

Thanks so much for this

[@praisehisawesomename]

Thank YOU for watching!

[@curioustgeorge]

The hest part was that ending: Praise the Lord!

[@praisehisawesomename]

Absolutely, all glory to the Lord!!

[@Fahrenheit38]

Just did 5 layers of the Blackstone seasoning, wish the front edge got more color. Gonna pick up a propane torch to touch up the front.

[@praisehisawesomename]

Yup, that is an industry secret! Question, do you have one with the new OmniVore plate?

[@Fahrenheit38]

​@@praisehisawesomenamenot sure what that is to be honest

[@rambogarage9601]

Thanks for the great video man

[@praisehisawesomename]

Thanks for watching!

[@bigkatspoker]

Todd. Just bought one and put your code in.

[@MrTbsfan]

I just purchased mine and I'm definitely going to oil it 857 times!

[@praisehisawesomename]

LOL!

[@MrTbsfan]

@@praisehisawesomename Love your channel man, I really did just purchase mine and will definitely be watching your channel for some tips and recipes.

[@daveburnette5106]

Great informative video. Just subscribed!

[@praisehisawesomename]

Hi, Dave - Thank you so much for subscribing!!!!

[@johnpatz8395]

Bacon should ALWAYS be the first thing you cook, although I say this knowing nothing more about seasoning a griddle than what I've learned in the video, but I do know that everything is always better with bacon! 😃

[@darealhotrod9058]

When will they show the 2021 griddles?