Griddle Seasoning
Why do I need to season my griddle?
Just like a cast iron skillet, with some care and maintenance your griddle top will last you a very long time. The first major step is seasoning. A proper seasoning will not only provide your griddle top with a natural stick resistant surface, but it ...
What is seasoning?
Seasoning is the process of burning off the organic compounds in cooking oils that, once finished, leaves a hard protective layer bonded to the steel surface. This protective layer will not only help prevent corrosion but will also provide a natural ...
How do I season my griddle?
To start off, get a bowl of warm, soapy water and a dish towel to wipe down your griddle top and remove any dust or debris. Then, rinse your griddle top clean. Once clean, heat your griddle on high heat until your griddle top changes color. At ...
What oil is best to use?
Blackstone's Recommendation After years of testing and cooking on griddles we created our own mixture. The Blackstone Seasoning and Cast Iron Conditioner is the best and easiest way to get consistent results. This unique blend of oils combines the ...
What do I do in between cooks on my griddle?
Before you cook on your griddle, wipe a very thin layer of any cooking oil on it. After you’re done cooking and you’ve scraped and cleaned your griddle, add a very thin layer of Blackstone’s Seasoning & Conditioner or cooking oil to your griddle and ...
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 ...
I finished seasoning my griddle and now there is a brownish substance on it that I can scrape off?
This is one of two things. Either too much oil was used when seasoning the griddle or you turned off the heat too soon and did not allow the oil to fully burn off. Luckily, there is an easy fix. Just turn your griddle on high and let it heat for ...
Do I need to season the bottom of the griddle top?
No, it's not necessary.