All the corners of my griddle aren’t black, did I do it wrong?
No, this is fairly standard. The corners and edges do not have the same access to the direct heat of the burners, making it harder for the seasoning to darken like the rest of the griddle top. After using your griddle for multiple cooks, it will even out.
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Why do I need to season my griddle?
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What is seasoning?
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I finished seasoning my griddle and now there is a brownish substance on it that I can scrape off?
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My griddle top is peeling
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