New Blackstone grill (Page 1 of 2)
Posted: 5/28/2025 2:20:19 PM EDT
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Wife got me an early Fathers day present. Attached File Put together Attached File It's home. Attached File Seasoning (With obvious supervision....) Attached File I am completely new to a flat top, so figured I would start a thread here and show all my mistakes and maybe something that may work. Seasoning starts today. |
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Attached File Second coat of seasoning on... |
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Seasoning following this guys advice.... How To Season a New Blackstone Griddle | Blackstone Griddle |
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Originally Posted By BassOverflow: Before you season, sand the surface down for a super slick finish! Pumis stoned it first.... 5th coat and I believe it is looking good. Have to go bid a job, will grab a bag if onions and do them when I get home Attached File Edited. This lady says onions are the best first cook as they help the seasoning polymiris (sp?)..... Science.  How to Season Your Blackstone Griddle- Betty's Way |
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We got one a few years ago and used the crap out of it for about 6 months. Now its buried in the garage...  Originally Posted By StromBusa: Always start burners in sequence left to right But, whats the reason? Learn somethin new every day. |
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I’m thinking of getting a Blackstone 22” Adventure model which folds up and is portable for camping and such. The Adventure version is the latest, “new for 2025” model for the 22” camping/portable style griddle. I’ve done much research of reviews for this size and style Blackstone griddle and they typically pull a 4+ star rating, but…….. I always pay particular attention to the 1 and 2 star ratings. I have noted that most identified problems are related to crappy fabrication and/or assembly. Holes don’t line up, parts are damage or don’t fit properly, welds that break, components are warped (particularly the griddle), etc.. I’ve decided that while this style griddle carry’s a respectable review rating and most buyers are happy with the product, there are enough review results that suggest not all are happy campers with the product. Anybody here experienced these problems with their Blackstone griddles, specifically the 22” camping style model? |
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Rendering some onions down. 1. They say it helps the seasoning of the grill. 2. We are doing smash burgers, so grilled onions go better. Attached File Bacon will be on soon, toast the buns then the burgers... Also plan on frying up some FF and maybe a few mozzarella sticks.... Bacon going down... Attached File |
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Originally Posted By smullen: We got one a few years ago and used the crap out of it for about 6 months. Now its buried in the garage... I do that, just by happenstance, not for any reason I know of.... But, whats the reason? Learn somethin new every day. Originally Posted By smullen: We got one a few years ago and used the crap out of it for about 6 months. Now its buried in the garage... Originally Posted By StromBusa: Always start burners in sequence left to right But, whats the reason? Learn somethin new every day. Well, I never had any issues until one night my cousin was running it and could not get any decent heat. I thought WTH, and changed tanks, he tried again same issue. I did notice that he started lighting right to left, I looked in instructions & it said left to right like I always did... we tried it and bang, right back into operation. Not sure what is in play, but I stick with left to right and the issue never reoccurred. |
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Bacon and onions done.... Attached File Edit Note to self. Put frying oil on earlier. It takes time to heat.... Attached File Mozzarella wasn't bad, need to watch them and pull before the cheese boils out of the crust. Attached File Fries are down Attached File |
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I've had mine for a while and love it. One of my favorite dishes on it is steak fajitas. Marinate flank, skirt or flap steak in lime, orange juice and spices for ~an hour. Cook to medium rare, rest. Slice against the grain. Of course, smashburgers. I've used it for starting french onion soup. You can caramelize so many onions on it. I've made roux for gumbo on it... same thing, it's crazy efficient for making a lot of roux. Easy mode for blackening fish. I tried the deep frying thing on it once, but seemed extremely inefficient and wouldn't do it again. Overall, I love the thing. Also, great backyard, OP! |
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Lookin' good, OP.  |
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Originally Posted By CajunMojo: I tried the deep frying thing on it once, but seemed extremely inefficient and wouldn't do it again. Also, great backyard, OP! Deep frying worked, but like you say, not real efficient The house and yard are works in progress. Like every home.... I should have everything the way I like it, roughly 15 years after I die.
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Chicken thighs and veggies tonight... Attached File |
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| Congrats! I got our 36"er on Amazon a couple years ago real cheap when they were changing the look of the knobs or something superficial. It was $199 shipped, then it got banged up in transit, so they refunded me $100. Followed the seasoning directions to the letter, and even after over two years it's still doing good. Just loaded the whole surface up with steak, peppers, and onions a couple days ago for enough fajita fixins to keep us fed all weekend. |
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Good for Breakfast too... Bacon and soon eggs Attached File Attached File |
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Already had a repeat request for smash burgers... Fries are done, onions are on.... Attached File Was going to get a finished product, but they go quick... |
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Originally Posted By Gnu235: I’m thinking of getting a Blackstone 22” Adventure model which folds up and is portable for camping and such. The Adventure version is the latest, “new for 2025” model for the 22” camping/portable style griddle. I’ve done much research of reviews for this size and style Blackstone griddle and they typically pull a 4+ star rating, but…….. I always pay particular attention to the 1 and 2 star ratings. I have noted that most identified problems are related to crappy fabrication and/or assembly. Holes don’t line up, parts are damage or don’t fit properly, welds that break, components are warped (particularly the griddle), etc.. I’ve decided that while this style griddle carry’s a respectable review rating and most buyers are happy with the product, there are enough review results that suggest not all are happy campers with the product. Anybody here experienced these problems with their Blackstone griddles, specifically the 22” camping style model? I have the 24" model. Stand alone, no stand for it. You can buy a stand, I just haven't. Took it to fish camp this past week, we did steaks and grilled spuds on it, we did a burger dinner on it, bacon, hasbrowns, and scrambled eggs breakfast, and a breakfast burrito breakfast on it. Only trouble we had was the wind was gusting pretty good one morning and it was hard to get the griddle hot. We had to take the top off of a cooler and make a wind break. |
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Fajitas night Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached File |
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I prefer to cook the skirt whole to medium rare, then slice. Tell me about the crinkle fries above. Did you deep fry in a dish, or spread grease and fry directly on the griddle? They look great. Attached File Attached File |
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Originally Posted By CajunMojo: I prefer to cook the skirt whole to medium rare, then slice. Tell me about the crinkle fries above. Did you deep fry in a dish, or spread grease and fry directly on the griddle? They look great. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/59505/20230221_170223_jpg-3555882.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/59505/20230302_193110_jpg-3555883.JPG I will probably do the whole skirt steak next time. We bought steak strips and I cut them down further. I think it will be easier just cooking the whole skirt.... I used this as my reference for the fries...  Perfectly Crispy Blackstone French Fries |
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Originally Posted By NCUrk: I will probably do the whole skirt steak next time. We bought steak strips and I cut them down further. I think it will be easier just cooking the whole skirt.... I used this as my reference for the fries...  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vs9OFrvggjQNice. I haven't tried fries on mine yet. Looks like I should. |
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Great for a couple quick quesadilla's Attached File Attached File Attached File |
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Originally Posted By VACaver: My 22" developed a hump in the middle. Not matter how much I level the darn thing, any time I squirt oil onto it, the oil immediately runs to an edge.  The warping and the griddle humping seems to be a popular negative comment on many product reviews for the 22” griddles. I called their customer service and asked about that as well as other reported fabrication and assembly issues. They danced around the warping issue by saying “it happens”, but implied that after using it 15 or so times the griddle will “relax” and assume a flat surface. As for the fabrication and assembly issues, they assured me their warranty program would make things right. I’m hoping not to have to deal with that bs. Having said all that I just ordered the new 22” Adventure Ready Griddle model which was advertised as “new for 2025”. I’m hoping this model fixes all the reported problems, at least the serious ones. If not, I’ll challenge the warranty process and hope they come thru. |
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Originally Posted By Gnu235: The warping and the griddle humping seems to be a popular negative comment on many product reviews for the 22” griddles. I called their customer service and asked about that as well as other reported fabrication and assembly issues. They danced around the warping issue by saying “it happens”, but implied that after using it 15 or so times the griddle will “relax” and assume a flat surface. As for the fabrication and assembly issues, they assured me their warranty program would make things right. I’m hoping not to have to deal with that bs. Having said all that I just ordered the new 22” Adventure Ready Griddle model which was advertised as “new for 2025”. I’m hoping this model fixes all the reported problems, at least the serious ones. If not, I’ll challenge the warranty process and hope they come thru. Originally Posted By Gnu235: Originally Posted By VACaver: My 22" developed a hump in the middle. Not matter how much I level the darn thing, any time I squirt oil onto it, the oil immediately runs to an edge. The warping and the griddle humping seems to be a popular negative comment on many product reviews for the 22” griddles. I called their customer service and asked about that as well as other reported fabrication and assembly issues. They danced around the warping issue by saying “it happens”, but implied that after using it 15 or so times the griddle will “relax” and assume a flat surface. As for the fabrication and assembly issues, they assured me their warranty program would make things right. I’m hoping not to have to deal with that bs. Having said all that I just ordered the new 22” Adventure Ready Griddle model which was advertised as “new for 2025”. I’m hoping this model fixes all the reported problems, at least the serious ones. If not, I’ll challenge the warranty process and hope they come thru. My 22" is a couple of years old and has been used a shitload of times. The hump is still there
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Originally Posted By NCUrk: I will probably do the whole skirt steak next time. We bought steak strips and I cut them down further. I think it will be easier just cooking the whole skirt.... I used this as my reference for the fries... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vs9OFrvggjQI tried these fries the other day using beef tallow. Came out great. Thanks. |
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Breakfast this morning... Some bacon Attached File Hashbrowns and eggs... Attached File Then let it cool down and did the conversation to natural gas Attached File Goodbye propane tanks.. Attached File |
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Great looking hash browns. I've made some good ones in the past, but I'm totally inconsistent at getting them right? Any tips? |
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Originally Posted By CajunMojo: Great looking hash browns. I've made some good ones in the past, but I'm totally inconsistent at getting them right? Any tips? It was my first try.... Hot griddle Dry potatoes Avacado oil |
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Originally Posted By NCUrk: It was my first try.... Hot griddle Dry potatoes Avacado oil Originally Posted By NCUrk: Originally Posted By CajunMojo: Great looking hash browns. I've made some good ones in the past, but I'm totally inconsistent at getting them right? Any tips? It was my first try.... Hot griddle Dry potatoes Avacado oil I've never been successful at them either. So - Hot Griddle Avocado Oil on griddle Then dry potatoes on avocado oil. Wait until crispy on bottom, then turn onto new oil or the existing oil? |
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Originally Posted By NCUrk: That is exactly what I did. Turned on old oil, but did add a squirt after I turned Nice and simple. I should be able to remember that. Thank you. 
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Fajitas night Onions (Red and Yellow) Bell peppers (Red, Yellow and Green) Attached File Steak Attached File Chicken Attached File Tortillas Attached File Dinner... Attached File |
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Originally Posted By NCUrk: Fajitas night Onions (Red and Yellow) Bell peppers (Red, Yellow and Green) https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/269478/1000004552_jpg-3579418.JPG Steak https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/269478/1000004554_jpg-3579434.JPG Chicken https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/269478/1000004553_jpg-3579435.JPG Tortillas https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/269478/1000004555_jpg-3579477.JPG Dinner... https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/269478/1000004556_jpg-3579459.JPG Son, I am disappoint... -3.5 for no EDC knife, gun & re-loads. Edit! Plus 3 for actual people at the table enjoying the fruits of your bounty! |
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Originally Posted By tree-hugger: Son, I am disappoint... -3.5 for no EDC knife, gun & re-loads. Edit! Plus 3 for actual people at the table enjoying the fruits of your bounty! Feeding 5 family and one of the kids girlfriends.... I am lucky to be able to take a picture. Neg 3.5 Pos 3 End with a negative 0.5. I take that as a win. Especially since everyone said we can do this again.
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I have almost talked myself into buying one after seeing this video. Let us know if you try it.  Waffle Fries for Breakfast? Loaded with Bacon, Ham, Egg and Cheese |
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