Blackstone 22" griddle.

[Steve H]

Robert tx smoker suggested that I post up my purchase and seasoning of a Blackstone griddle. So:

Here it is. Fresh out of the box. Assemble is easy. Just install the 4 screw in legs.

Next step was to take it outside. And get set up to season it. You'll need paper towels, tongs (very helpful for spreading the oil around. And oil. They recommend numerous types for this. I went with EVOO.

First seasoning. You get the grill hot enough so that you'll see a brown tint. Then add oil.

Getting a touch warm!

After 3 seasonings. When applying the oil. You'll wait until the oil stops smoking. Give it a wipe with a clean paper towel. Then add the next application Of oil.

After the 5th time I let it cool down. That night I used it. And the food didn't stick at all. The burgers were cooked evenly and came out perfect. This is a very nice quality grill. With the dual "H" burners. It heats up fast and evenly.

 

[Smokin' in AZ]

Great post Steve!

Since there are so many of these guys getting purchased ( sawhorseray ) I can see this as a big help.

John

 

[Buttah Butts]

I have the same unit. I love it and use it quite often. I purchased the lid for mine and plumbed it in to my main propane line in the outdoor kitchen

 

[chopsaw]

You're gonna love that thing . I used some flax seed oil to start mine , but got away from that . To hard to burn off .
Bacon does a nice job on seasoning .
Burger looks great .

 

[SmokinVOLfan]

Good post up Steve! Like John mentioned since so many of these guys are getting purchased this will be very helpful. I used grapeseed oil on mine and then threw on some cheap ass fatty bacon for my first cook. Don't think one thing has ever stuck!

 

[xray]

Great tutorial Steve it gives you a nice visual for the printed instructions that come with it.

 

[GATOR240]

I'm jealous Steve! I just said to the wife the other day that I was thinking about getting one - she didn't say no! Good looking burger and nice write up.

 

[Winterrider]

Nice unit Steve. I'm going to either get this one or I found a 28" Pro Series about 100 miles away if they still have in a couple weeks when I go for an appt.
Burger looks fantastic ! ! !

 

[sawhorseray]

God bless you Steve, that answers about every question I had for the one coming tomorrow. So after the first coat of oil sounds like the burners stay on high the whole time and you add another coat of oil when it stops smoking. I can do that! I paid $129 for the one that coming tomorrow, now I see Sam's Club advertising the exact same thing for $99. I hate that. RAY

 

[unclebubbas bbq]

My son bought me one last year at Home Cheapo, is was the last one and it was $50
I love how it cooks!

 

[gary s]

Hey, Congrats My neighbor just bought one and Loves it

Gary

 

[Cabo]

Thanks Steve. I picked up my 28" yesterday and will be seasoning it tonight.

 

[tx smoker]

Steve...I'm a bit late jumping in here and saying thank you but as you've seen, this was immensely helpful to a number of folks. You just did such a great job describing the process and a beautiful job documenting it I thought there may be some benefit to posting it. Thanks so much my friend!!

Robert

 

[Steve H]

Great post Steve!

Since there are so many of these guys getting purchased ( sawhorseray ) I can see this as a big help.

John

Thanks John. I hope this does help!

I have the same unit. I love it and use it quite often. I purchased the lid for mine and plumbed it in to my main propane line in the outdoor kitchen

Thank you! I'm thinking about the lid as well. And the adapter so I can use a 20 pound tank.

You're gonna love that thing . I used some flax seed oil to start mine , but got away from that . To hard to burn off .
Bacon does a nice job on seasoning .
Burger looks great .

Thank you!

Good post up Steve! Like John mentioned since so many of these guys are getting purchased this will be very helpful. I used grapeseed oil on mine and then threw on some cheap ass fatty bacon for my first cook. Don't think one thing has ever stuck!

Thank you! I'll be cooking some bacon on mine soon. Probably for some BLTs.

Great tutorial Steve it gives you a nice visual for the printed instructions that come with it.

Thanks!

I'm jealous Steve! I just said to the wife the other day that I was thinking about getting one - she didn't say no! Good looking burger and nice write up.

Thank you! When/if you get one. You will wonder why you didn't long ago.

Nice unit Steve. I'm going to either get this one or I found a 28" Pro Series about 100 miles away if they still have in a couple weeks when I go for an appt.
Burger looks fantastic ! ! !

Thank you! The burger was fantastic. Super juicy and flavorful.

God bless you Steve, that answers about every question I had for the one coming tomorrow. So after the first coat of oil sounds like the burners stay on high the whole time and you add another coat of oil when it stops smoking. I can do that! I paid $129 for the one that coming tomorrow, now I see Sam's Club advertising the exact same thing for $99. I hate that. RAY

Thanks Ray! 99.00 is a killer price. Think there is a chance to price challenge where you bought your's from?

My son bought me one last year at Home Cheapo, is was the last one and it was $50
I love how it cooks!

Wow! That's a great price!

Hey, Congrats My neighbor just bought one and Loves it

Gary

Thank you!

Thanks Steve. I picked up my 28" yesterday and will be seasoning it tonight.

Your welcome. Post up your first cook with it! I hope you enjoy it!

 

[GATOR240]

I just placed an order for a 22" at Sam's Club. It should be here on Monday the 15th. Can't wait!

 

[Steve H]

I just placed an order for a 22" at Sam's Club. It should be here on Monday the 15th. Can't wait!

Very cool! I hope you enjoy it as much as we have!

 

[ofelles]

Looks great. I have been looking at that one damn MCS!

 

[sawhorseray]

I just placed an order for a 22" at Sam's Club. It should be here on Monday the 15th. Can't wait!

Did you get the $99 price Denny? When I clicked on it the one here was out of stock. RAY

 

[GATOR240]

Did you get the $99 price Denny? When I clicked on it the one here was out of stock. RAY

Yes, it was $99.98 and included the cover. I looked at several other places and they were all out of stock. I wasn't holding out much hope that Sam's had any in stock but I got lucky.

 

[sawhorseray]

Well my griddle arrived today and even tho I forked out $30 more than I had to (kills me) it appeared to be a well made appliance and should last awhile. It's bigger than I thought it was going to be, plenty big enough for whatever I'll be doing on it. I got the shipping goop rinsed off and then went to hook up my propane hose to the grill and 20 pound tank. Ah, surprise, hose doesn't fit, it takes one that "exclusive to BS 17" & 22" griddles".

Propane Adapter Hose with Regulator * EXCLUSIVE to Blackstone*

Adapts 1 Pound Propane Griddles to Bulk (20 pound) Propane Tanks Extends 3 Feet Use with the Blackstone 17" & 22" Tabletop Griddles and the Griddle & Charcoal Grill Combo

blackstoneproducts.com

How smart of them to put a fitting on the griddle that wouldn't accept a standard propane hose with regulator! OK, what's another $30, I never intended to use the little propane cannisters forever, so it's ordered. My tub of BS seasoning goop should arrive tomorrow so maybe I can get it seasoned with what's left in the little propane cannister, or maybe I'll just wait a couple days until everything's here and I can be sure to get this done right. I've got my old 6" taping knife all tidy and shiny and figure that'll be a fine griddle scraper, tho I'd imagine Blackstone has something that'd be even better for a additional $30 or so. Now I've got a little time to think about my first cook! It's always something. RAY