I got my new 36" Blackstone griddle today and I am anxious to get to cooking. Would love to know if any of y'all have one and what your favorite things to cook on it are.
"Hate is an acid that does more damage to the vessel in which it is stored, than the victim on which it is poured."
"Ego is the anesthesia that deadens the pain of stupidity."
I have had one but just a few days. I seasoned it twice with lard then cooked some burgers on it. They turned out great. I cooked pancakes on it for the family Sunday morning and liked how I could knock out the entire batch at once. So far I love it.
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I’ve had one for about 6 months and I like it. I’ve mainly done breakfast on it. We’ll eat that for dinner occasionally too. It is nice to do almost all the breakfast at once. Pancakes, sausage, and fried eggs is what we usually have on it. Scrambled were ok but they try to run away from you. I’ve done shrimp and steak on it once. The shrimp turned out good and the steak wasn’t bad but I would rather have it done on the grill instead. Used some teriyaki sauce on the shrimp. I’ve been wanting to try the rice like at the habachi places. I found the yum yum sauce the other day. James it took about 6 or 7 times to get it seasoned good.
The side deck on my cabin is going to be my grilling deck. It's just off the kitchen. It will be open on the sides and covered with a low roof about 7' to 9' high from lowest point to highest. I plan on having my little cast iron Lodge hibachi out there as well as my Akorn Kamado and I would like to put a smaller griddle like one of these Blackstones that you guys have. Is this something I could leave out there on a deck with open sides?
The side deck on my cabin is going to be my grilling deck. It's just off the kitchen. It will be open on the sides and covered with a low roof about 7' to 9' high from lowest point to highest. I plan on having my little cast iron Lodge hibachi out there as well as my Akorn Kamado and I would like to put a smaller griddle like one of these Blackstones that you guys have. Is this something I could leave out there on a deck with open sides?
I would probably purchase some sort of slip on cover for it.
The true mark of a man is not how he conducts himself during times of prosperity, but how he conducts himself during times of adversity.
Definitely get the cover it’s cheap under $30 and seems to be well made. For seasoning turn burners on high and wait until it’s as hot as it gets. Squirt you some vegetable or olive oil on and using a wad of paper towels and some tongs spread all over even sides and outside. Watch it smoke. When it’s done smoking repeat. You can do it more but they say after twice you are good to go.
I went overkill and did1 cycle with grape seed oil (high smoke point) and then 3 seasoning cycles with olive oil (oil, smoke, cool...oil, smoke, cool..etc) and then cooked a pack of thick cut hickory bacon on it before burgers to use the bacon on. definitely want a slip cover and be sure to use a light coat of oil before storing, especially in the humidity we often suffer.
blackstone makes a hard cover that looks a lot like that one on egghead (2 handles on top instead of side), but they are on backorder until sometime in september.
I cube squash, zucchini , mushrooms and onions for the 36" griddle. I cook steaks, burgers, hotdogs and have cooked lamb chops. All turn out great. I keep mine in the garage with the Blackstone cover on it and when I'm ready to cook I just give it a quick cleaning and have at it
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The side deck on my cabin is going to be my grilling deck. It's just off the kitchen. It will be open on the sides and covered with a low roof about 7' to 9' high from lowest point to highest. I plan on having my little cast iron Lodge hibachi out there as well as my Akorn Kamado and I would like to put a smaller griddle like one of these Blackstones that you guys have. Is this something I could leave out there on a deck with open sides?
Irish, I know they are making hard covers for the majority of the sizes now. I would probably look into one of those.
I have heard the slip covers can make them rust pretty good if you're going to store them for any length of time.
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"Hate is an acid that does more damage to the vessel in which it is stored, than the victim on which it is poured."
"Ego is the anesthesia that deadens the pain of stupidity."
We love ours. Makes one heck of a burger. Well everything we cooked on it was great. Love to cook a breakfast on it. Gonna be a great addition to the camp.
It's hard to kiss the lips at night that chews your a$$ all day long.
I have one. The food I have cooked in it turns out good.
Pros: able to cook lots of food at once.
Cons: having to clean it after each use, the oil drip system overflows when you pour water on it to clean it, it’s very hot to stand by and cook, seems like it’d be easy to get burned on especially for children walking by
Overall, Seems good for outdoor parties with lots of food to cook. May be a little too much trouble if you’re grilling a few hamburgers.
I’m thinking about buying a small grill to use for quicker family meals with less work involved.
I have one. The food I have cooked in it turns out good.
Pros: able to cook lots of food at once.
Cons: having to clean it after each use, the oil drip system overflows when you pour water on it to clean it, it’s very hot to stand by and cook, seems like it’d be easy to get burned on especially for children walking by
Overall, Seems good for outdoor parties with lots of food to cook. May be a little too much trouble if you’re grilling a few hamburgers.
I’m thinking about buying a small grill to use for quicker family meals with less work involved.
I replaced the little drip pan with a 4" miniature galvanized bucket. I just hang the handle over the piece of angle iron and let it fill up. I also usually line it with heavy duty foil to make cleaning it easier. The grease will really get the camp fire going after dinner.
I also carefully drilled out the hole in the angle iron to make the hole bigger so if I am doing burgers and the fat has that jelly like stuff it wont clog up the hole.
Marshmud, I see you have the newest version. I bought one on sale for home for $199, a steal I thought. It’s the old version that has the drip rail on front and goes to a bucket on the right. It’s crap. Food falls off, grease drips down the leg and if you put it in a wood deck you will ruin it shortly. Then I saw the new model like marsh has so I had to get it for the lake. Night and day difference. I offered to sell my old one for $70 so I can buy another new model for home. Make sure you get the one with the grease trap on the back it makes it 100% better. If anyone wants to make me an offer in the old model, be careful you might own it.
Marshmud, I see you have the newest version. I bought one on sale for home for $199, a steal I thought. It’s the old version that has the drip rail on front and goes to a bucket on the right. It’s crap. Food falls off, grease drips down the leg and if you put it in a wood deck you will ruin it shortly. Then I saw the new model like marsh has so I had to get it for the lake. Night and day difference. I offered to sell my old one for $70 so I can buy another new model for home. Make sure you get the one with the grease trap on the back it makes it 100% better. If anyone wants to make me an offer in the old model, be careful you might own it.
What would it take to get your old one? You didn't exactly sell me on it with your description:) I've got a 17" model and have been thinking about getting a larger one.
how long did the filets take? i’m still getting used to the quicker cook times over the grill for meats. ...love the nutty flavor that comes out in the asparagus!
I did not really keep up with the time but I waited a bit after putting on the asparagus and z&o. Should've put them on at the same time. But was probably a minute or two sear on all sides then a few minutes on each side covered to get the internal temp up to 135.
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how long did the filets take? i’m still getting used to the quicker cook times over the grill for meats. ...love the nutty flavor that comes out in the asparagus!
"Hate is an acid that does more damage to the vessel in which it is stored, than the victim on which it is poured."
"Ego is the anesthesia that deadens the pain of stupidity."
I made some cheese steak sandwiches tonight. I should have used a better steak but they were still good. Did all i could to make it as tender as possible.
"Hate is an acid that does more damage to the vessel in which it is stored, than the victim on which it is poured."
"Ego is the anesthesia that deadens the pain of stupidity."
That poor dusty forsaken grill in the background.... lol
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Marshmud, I see you have the newest version. I bought one on sale for home for $199, a steal I thought. It’s the old version that has the drip rail on front and goes to a bucket on the right. It’s crap. Food falls off, grease drips down the leg and if you put it in a wood deck you will ruin it shortly. Then I saw the new model like marsh has so I had to get it for the lake. Night and day difference. I offered to sell my old one for $70 so I can buy another new model for home. Make sure you get the one with the grease trap on the back it makes it 100% better. If anyone wants to make me an offer in the old model, be careful you might own it.
Darrylcom, And whoever else may be interested. You can now buy a new top with the rear grease system to go on your old stand directly from Blackstone. The 36" was 149.99 and comes with the drip bucket.
"Hate is an acid that does more damage to the vessel in which it is stored, than the victim on which it is poured."
"Ego is the anesthesia that deadens the pain of stupidity."
The side deck on my cabin is going to be my grilling deck. It's just off the kitchen. It will be open on the sides and covered with a low roof about 7' to 9' high from lowest point to highest. I plan on having my little cast iron Lodge hibachi out there as well as my Akorn Kamado and I would like to put a smaller griddle like one of these Blackstones that you guys have. Is this something I could leave out there on a deck with open sides?
I have one at home and at the camp. Mine have the black cast iron tops (have a friend with a stainless version). After using and cleaning I put a little oil on it and put it in a large plastic bag. It keeps dust, pollen, bugs etc. off it. Oil will keep it from rusting.
I got the 28" for Christmas, did breakfast on it of pancakes, bacon, hashbrowns and man it was great!
Originally Posted By: Wiley Coyote Well, the way I see it is there's just too many assholes On a good day there's a bunch of assholes in here. On a bad day there's too many assholes in here.
Have been cooking just not taking many pictures. We had some quesadillas last night with fresh jalapenos from the garden. Sorry no picture from the griddle but here are the results
"Hate is an acid that does more damage to the vessel in which it is stored, than the victim on which it is poured."
"Ego is the anesthesia that deadens the pain of stupidity."
I for see one of those appearing at our cabin before deer season
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Love mine! I haven't used it in the past few weeks as I've been really busy lately, but have done breakfast, steaks, shrimp, veggies, etc on it and it all comes out great! Reminds me....gotta fire it up again this weekend some time!
Felt like a surf and turf kind of night Friday with chuck eye steaks, blackened shrimp, squash, and mushrooms and onions.
Heck yeah
LUCK:::; When presistence, dedication, perspiration and preparation meet up with opportunity!!! - - - - - - - -A government big enough to give you everything you want, is big enough to take everything you have. Thomas Jeferson - - - - - - - -
The side deck on my cabin is going to be my grilling deck. It's just off the kitchen. It will be open on the sides and covered with a low roof about 7' to 9' high from lowest point to highest. I plan on having my little cast iron Lodge hibachi out there as well as my Akorn Kamado and I would like to put a smaller griddle like one of these Blackstones that you guys have. Is this something I could leave out there on a deck with open sides?
No. If you decide to try it, keep it thoroughly cleaned, oiled and covered. I have been there and done that, just to much to bother with.
Snakebit you say it doesn’t store good outside. How do you. Store yours when your not cooking. Give us who don’t own one an idea how to keep it stored. I’m sure you leave it outside
Snakebit you say it doesn’t store good outside. How do you. Store yours when your not cooking. Give us who don’t own one an idea how to keep it stored. I’m sure you leave it outside
After I finish cooking, I set the burners to high and use a scraper to get up most of the cooked on. Then I use water and a bar mop to wipe it clean. After that, I put on a light coat of oil and wipe it in with paper towels. I use grilling tongs to hold the mop and paper towels so I do not burn myself. Once the oil is on, I normally wait until I see some smoke come up and then shut off the burners. Then after we eat, I go to retrieve the tools I used to cook with and put the hard cover that you can see hanging on the back of the griddle back on over the griddle surface. I know it sounds like several steps, but it really only takes a minute or two.
"Hate is an acid that does more damage to the vessel in which it is stored, than the victim on which it is poured."
"Ego is the anesthesia that deadens the pain of stupidity."
The other night I did a griddled jambalaya. I know it isn't the traditional way to cook it, but it was mighty fine eating. I forgot to add the crushed tomatoes, oops. Once it all got mixed in and cooked, I poured heavy whipping cream over the top while it was on the griddle and stirred it in right as I was taking it up.
"Hate is an acid that does more damage to the vessel in which it is stored, than the victim on which it is poured."
"Ego is the anesthesia that deadens the pain of stupidity."
I had been wanting one also, bought a 28" at the walmarks yesterday. Got it all seasoned up and did Parmesan chicken sandwiches tonight for my first cook, they were very good.
I told my wife the other day that a 36” Blackstone would make a nice Father’s Day gift. Either way I’m getting one soon.
Wife didn't take the hint?
I had a good Father’s Day. But no blackstone unfortunately.
I highly recommend them. They are a lot of fun to cook on and the cleaning after each cook is not bad. We enjoy being able to make lots more than a grill.
"Hate is an acid that does more damage to the vessel in which it is stored, than the victim on which it is poured."
"Ego is the anesthesia that deadens the pain of stupidity."
I cook on mine all the time and love it. Cleanup is alot simpler than being in the kitchen if you ask me. I can have it cleaned and scraped down in a minute or two and done with. For me the best thing about it is the cleanup, it takes the place of alot of pots and pans for some items you cook on it.
I made griddled jambalaya again for our church dinner group. Did a batch and split it and added crushed tomatoes to half and didn't the other. Man it was some good eatin'
"Hate is an acid that does more damage to the vessel in which it is stored, than the victim on which it is poured."
"Ego is the anesthesia that deadens the pain of stupidity."
I cook on mine all the time and love it. Cleanup is alot simpler than being in the kitchen if you ask me. I can have it cleaned and scraped down in a minute or two and done with. For me the best thing about it is the cleanup, it takes the place of alot of pots and pans for some items you cook on it.
Thanks Snakebit for this thread. I’m a new griddleler ( not sure if that’s a word) and learning a lot from it.
Absolutely. I know a lot of people are and I am too for the most part. I haven't even had mine 2 years yet. But I know I had to learn a lot of what I know from other people and never want to stop learning new recipes and different things to do on the griddle. And hopefully I can help some others along.
"Hate is an acid that does more damage to the vessel in which it is stored, than the victim on which it is poured."
"Ego is the anesthesia that deadens the pain of stupidity."
I tried a Conecuh Sausage dog the other day with a thick cut strip of bacon alongside the sausage, chopped onions and spicy mustard. I swear it was the best sausage dog I ever ate. I highly recommend it. The bacon and onion make the dog.
I’ve got a pretty fair amount of wobble in the cooktop. I guess I could fix it with washers. Is this common with these things? Seems like it should sit level on the base and I shouldn’t have to use washers to shim it.
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I’ve got a pretty fair amount of wobble in the cooktop. I guess I could fix it with washers. Is this common with these things? Seems like it should sit level on the base and I shouldn’t have to use washers to shim it.
Not that I have heard of. I know that on mine if i use too much watr while its hot to clean with then it will warp like a cookie sheet in the oven and rock then. It may settle in some when you get it hot, but you might have to use some washers. They would be wise to build in some adjustments, especially to get the grease to run off like it should.
"Hate is an acid that does more damage to the vessel in which it is stored, than the victim on which it is poured."
"Ego is the anesthesia that deadens the pain of stupidity."
I saw some of the new units with broiler trays on the bottom. Nice
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Top Cat, those are nice. There is 3 drawers on the bottom 2 are air fryers and one is a warming drawer. And the fronts of them will come off and the baskets are actually dishwasher safe. But they are $$$
"Hate is an acid that does more damage to the vessel in which it is stored, than the victim on which it is poured."
"Ego is the anesthesia that deadens the pain of stupidity."
Got her seasoned last night. Cooked chicken quesadillas on it tonight. I think my wife loves it more than I do after trying the quesadilla. Never have had a supper this good cooked and cleaned up so fast.
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Got her seasoned last night. Cooked chicken quesadillas on it tonight. I think my wife loves it more than I do after trying the quesadilla. Never have had a supper this good cooked and cleaned up so fast.
That's what I'm talking about. Good call on the quesadillas
"Hate is an acid that does more damage to the vessel in which it is stored, than the victim on which it is poured."
"Ego is the anesthesia that deadens the pain of stupidity."
Agreed. It’s crazy that you can cook the whole breakfast at the same time right there.
Originally Posted By: Wiley Coyote Well, the way I see it is there's just too many assholes On a good day there's a bunch of assholes in here. On a bad day there's too many assholes in here.
Just got the blue rhino razor. The reviews were good and Lowe's had them on sale for 299. Wore out some smash burgers Sunday and some shrimp and chicken stir fry on Sat.
I have Blackstone in town, bought a Blue Rhino brand today for the lake. So far it’s superior in every way, (and I love my blackstone)
So I'm in the market for a griddle. So why is the Blue Rhino better?
I don't have a blackstone but the only reason I don't is because all the mid level grills were bought up. They had really small ones or really decked out ones with the air fryers built in and all. With that said, I really like the design of the Blue Rhino. The top folds out for counter space. It has a shelf down low, and the whole deal can fold up and lay in your truck bed in no time. Pretty nifty design.
You can cook them in the oven then crisp em up on the BStone. We do homemade pizza this way. Try Naan bread as well. Can’t go wrong!!
Nice. How do you make the naan. I'd love to give that a shot.
Well. Wife bought the naan. She dressed 3 with a garlic like Alfredo sauce. Don’t go too heavy on the sauce then dress like a pizza. Put on grill until desired crispness of crust (leave a 2-4 minutes for oven) then put in oven to melt the top half. 4th o e use deed sauce just like normal pizza. Wish my Stone had a top and I wouldn’t need the oven.
I have Blackstone in town, bought a Blue Rhino brand today for the lake. So far it’s superior in every way, (and I love my blackstone)
So I'm in the market for a griddle. So why is the Blue Rhino better?
I don't have a blackstone but the only reason I don't is because all the mid level grills were bought up. They had really small ones or really decked out ones with the air fryers built in and all. With that said, I really like the design of the Blue Rhino. The top folds out for counter space. It has a shelf down low, and the whole deal can fold up and lay in your truck bed in no time. Pretty nifty design.
Got my rhino today and cooked burgers. Family likes them. When I got done I scraped it off and added a thin layer of oil and wiped down. Hope I did that right
That chicken sandwich looks fine snakebit. I did ribeyes, diced red potatoes with butter and herbs, and squash, onions, mushrooms & tomatoes on the blackstone Saturday night.
That chicken sandwich looks fine snakebit. I did ribeyes, diced red potatoes with butter and herbs, and squash, onions, mushrooms & tomatoes on the blackstone Saturday night.
That sounds good. Did you combine the squash onions mushrooms and tomatoes?
"Hate is an acid that does more damage to the vessel in which it is stored, than the victim on which it is poured."
"Ego is the anesthesia that deadens the pain of stupidity."
That chicken sandwich looks fine snakebit. I did ribeyes, diced red potatoes with butter and herbs, and squash, onions, mushrooms & tomatoes on the blackstone Saturday night.
That sounds good. Did you combine the squash onions mushrooms and tomatoes?
I did do some spinach on mine the other day and cooked it down with some hamburger steaks. I wanted to make sure I could do it correctly before videoing. But it's coming soon I hope.
"Hate is an acid that does more damage to the vessel in which it is stored, than the victim on which it is poured."
"Ego is the anesthesia that deadens the pain of stupidity."
Casual Sunday evening burn. My homemade (nothing special) rub that I use on Chx and turkey. Wrapped Chx in thick bacon. Stir fry some garden veggies......dang!! where is the nearest petrol garage