Blackstone/Griddles

[Big_Holla]

We are now in the world of griddles thanks to my daughter’s boyfriend from Christmas. Can’t freaking believe he did it, 4 burner Blackstone!

It was put on back order last minute before Christmas but finally came in. My wife and I put it together yesterday and today I seasoned it and cooked smash burgers with bacon and grilled onions. Absolutely the best burger I’ve made at home hands down.

So now that I’ve been thrust into the world of cooking on a griddle I’m having to learn quickly how to do things. Hopefully you all can share the do’s and don’ts of cooking on one and maybe even your recommendations and recipes/foods you enjoy making. Two people come to mind right away @Dannmann801 and @Outdoorsfellar teach me your ways!!

Of course I was in a scramble cooking everything and forgot to take a cookingpic til I got inside.

Also had bacon wrapped asparagus on the pellet grill!

 

[Outdoorsfellar]

Yeah pics are a must. Congrats ! Does yours have the fold down end shelfs? Dan's Camp Chef ? is the best design of any.

 

[giles]

Treat it like cast iron and you'll be fine. We've had ours for a few years without any issues.

 

[Jackalope]

Man that burger does look awesome.

 

[Big_Holla]

Man that burger does look awesome.

I swear it was the best burger I have ever made at home. The little things in life that put a smile on our face!

 

[Big_Holla]

Yeah pics are a must. Congrats ! Does yours have the fold down end shelfs? Dan's Camp Chef ? is the best design of any.

Yes both ends fold down. Only thing it didn't come with is a cover/lid. I will have to look into that and a few other things. I hear a surface thermometer is a must have??

 

[Dustinb80]

Is that a Big Kahuna Burger?

 

[Big_Holla]

Is that a Big Kahuna Burger?

Double patty with bacon, triple cheese, fried onions, pickles and special sauce! Still thinking about it this morning LMAO!!

 

[Dustinb80]

Double patty with bacon, triple cheese, fried onions, pickles and special sauce! Still thinking about it this morning LMAO!!

So you will be at strouds this year yes?

 

[Outdoorsfellar]

I hear a surface thermometer is a must have??

I've never heard that. You can if you want, but after using it, you'll get a feel for your variances.

 

[bowhunter1023]

I want a griddle something fierce. Seems like something I'd use more than my pellet grill. Congrats on the new toy, Chuck!

 

[Big_Holla]

I want a griddle something fierce. Seems like something I'd use more than my pellet grill. Congrats on the new toy, Chuck!

It was something on my "some day" list that I really didn't think much about. Now after going down the rabbit hole of possibilities for things to cook man am I looking forward to trying things with it. There seem to be more videos and recipes out there for this than smoking meats LMAO!

 

[switchhitter]

I just picked up a black stone also, so I will be watching this thread
I could use some recipes

 

[Outdoorsfellar]

I get a lot of recipes off of tik tok

 

[Big_Holla]

YouTube and all the Facebook pages I’ve suddenly found have so many freaking recipes and ideas it’s crazy.

 

[GoetsTalon]

Burger looks killer!!! Going to have a talk with my daughters boyfriend lol.

 

[Outdoorsfellar]

TikTok - Make Your Day

 

[Big_Holla]

Chicken fajitas tonight. I’m really surprised how fast it heats up and boom you’re cooking on it. Definitely resembles restaurant quality fajitas with the veggies done the way we like them!

 

[Big_Holla]

Question for all you griddle users, what oil do you use on your grill for after cleaning?? What oils are you using for cooking in??

I've been using canola oil for both seasoning after and I don't really care for the taste it is leaving if I cook something in it. I've used some olive oil but I see the smoke point is kinda low on that, maybe I just need to use it and cook lower temps?? Give me some recommendations on how to get the most out of this please??

 

[Hedgelj]

Question for all you griddle users, what oil do you use on your grill for after cleaning?? What oils are you using for cooking in??

I've been using canola oil for both seasoning after and I don't really care for the taste it is leaving if I cook something in it. I've used some olive oil but I see the smoke point is kinda low on that, maybe I just need to use it and cook lower temps?? Give me some recommendations on how to get the most out of this please??

There are other high temp oils like sunflower, flaxseed, avacado, etc that have almost no flavor but they aren't cheap, i dunno how much you're using.