10 Tips and Tricks for New Griddle Owners

10 Tips and Tricks for New Griddle Owners | Blackstone Griddles

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Join Blackstone Betty as she shares her top 10 tips to make griddle cooking a breeze. From perfect seasoning to easy conditioning to prep, she has you covered.
00:00 Welcome to Griddle Nation
01:28 How to Season your Blackstone with Blackstone Betty • How to Season your Bla...
02:34 Conditioning your griddle
03:15 Prep
04:03 Utensil mats
04:32 Accessories
05:01 Keep your seasoning even
05:50 Heat levels
06:44 Pre-oil/pre-season
07:26 Using pots and pans on the griddle
07:54 Have fun trying new things
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@HB_Norski Ай бұрын

Tip #6 is my new favorite step. I never used to do this. Quick wipe down with water and a thin layer of oil on the entire griddle before cooking makes so much sense to keep the griddle clean and evenly seasoned.

@rachel2zoe 21 күн бұрын

I recently got my FIRST Blackstone griddle and as I type "how to use griddle?" YOUR video popped up and now I'm HOOKED thank you miss Betty💜🙏🏾

@mjwilliams3934 2 ай бұрын

Just bought my Blackstone and SO ready to get started.

@chrisharkins7184 23 күн бұрын

Betty, Your videos are always inspiring! You make me feel like trying something new on my griddle every time I watch you. Thanks for sharing and thanks for your enthusiasm.

@nelsonalicea127 5 ай бұрын

A tip I learned that I love is to take a loaf of sliced bread and place it over your griddle. Let it cook for about 5 minutes, flip the bread, and it'll tell you where your hot spots are

@BlackstoneBetty 5 ай бұрын

Ohhh that’s a great tip!!

@robertcurfman6063 5 ай бұрын

You can do that with frozen biscuits as well.

@BlackstoneBetty 5 ай бұрын

@@robertcurfman6063 good one!

@BlackstoneGriddles 5 ай бұрын

Absolutely!

@goldenstateofmind4153 5 ай бұрын

I’ll use my thermo gun

@SleepysLady1202 Ай бұрын

Just got one for my birthday a few days ago thank you for the tips this will help so much

@davidbaranowski5814 5 ай бұрын

Hi BB . I agree with having everything ready before you head out to the Blackstone but in my situation it’s better to do most things on my Patio. I do most of the cooking which my wife loves but I’m messy. When I cut up veggies it gets ugly inside especially Cabbage. I cut it outside & I use my leaf blower to clean up .

@BlackstoneBetty 5 ай бұрын

Love that 😂 when I say prep I mean just get all your ingredients gathered! I do most my cutting and mixing and such outside too! But hate to have to run back in and out for how many utensils or whatever I may have forgot! Also love keeping the kitchen clean for your wife!!!

@SusanMagoon 2 ай бұрын

Thank you! I just bought a blackstone and am looking forward to it.

@Shannyfrizz 4 ай бұрын

these are great tips i can't wait to use mine!!

@gentleman5845 Ай бұрын

Looks good already Betty, tks for tips!

@thomasgronek6469 2 ай бұрын

Yes, thank you very much. The sulfur is a catalyst for the esterification reaction which provides a wonderful coating on the surface

@bobcat409 Ай бұрын

Great video. You are such a good personality.

@charlesmoore5840 5 ай бұрын

Thank you Blackstone Betty that was good to know

@BlackstoneBetty 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching ❤

@robindrew3471 5 ай бұрын

Great tips Betty. Having everything ready b4 hand is paramount. The term for this is Mise en place.

@BlackstoneBetty 5 ай бұрын

That is correct!

@bobcatthomack1 5 ай бұрын

I just got mine today... will be seasoning and baptizing tomorrow! I am so excited about this thing!

@BlackstoneGriddles 5 ай бұрын

Welcome to Griddle Nation!

@crzycolchris 3 ай бұрын

Picked mine up over the weekend. Building today, seasoning and "baptizing" tomorrow 😂.. hows it been so far??

@rolandrodriguez6841 Ай бұрын

Thank you for the video. It was very helpful and informative.

@stevedimartino683 Ай бұрын

Thank you for everything, very interesting.

@delsurf71 5 ай бұрын

Not a new Blackstone owner but the pre-oiling food tip was new to me. Not sure how I missed that. Thanks.

@claysisson4627 5 ай бұрын

Scrapers are the best!! Also it’s hard to mess up a griddle - just keep cooking and trying new stuff! Love the air fryer too - just awesome.

@BlackstoneGriddles 5 ай бұрын

We couldn't have said it better ourselves!

@kevinwitherington3835 2 ай бұрын

Just got one I love it cook great

@kcglide 5 ай бұрын

I cook every Saturday evening. I've cooked with charcoal and with in-direct heat, I finally got use to a gas grill and cooked for years on it. I have a master built smoker that I don't use near as much anymore since I bought a Blackstone 36". I'd rather cook on it than anything else. Thanks for the heads up on the onions. Good Idea. My son-in-law has one also and has rust issues. He bought one with the Blackstone lid and I noticed there is a huge area for air to get to the griddle when not in use. We live in the humid South. So I opted for a custom aluminum cover that lays close to the top edges. I don't have those issues. I also bought a heavy duty plastic tote that just fits on the shelf under the griddle to store anything needed to cook on the griddle . Like I said before, I really like cooking on my griddle!

@BlackstoneBetty 5 ай бұрын

Love this ❤

@NaeNaeW 5 ай бұрын

Betty coming in with allllll the best recipes and tips!!!! Yesss I love the scrapers, I use them for cooking a lot.😃 ❤❤❤❤ Your the best 🧡🧡🧡🧡🖤

@BlackstoneBetty 5 ай бұрын

Gotta love them scrapers!! You are the BEST to all of us!! Thanks Nae!!

@BlackstoneGriddles 5 ай бұрын

Thanks, Nae!

@petedirig3957 4 ай бұрын

You are great I wish I could cook like you wife said my cooking is getting better thank you

@ryanreeves70 Ай бұрын

Bought the non stick ultimate and non stick was flaking off edges day one so they sent me a new griddle top ! Now i have two tops. Sweet !

@jsimpson4 28 күн бұрын

Ty for an informative video. Great tips!

@techauthor324 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tips.

@BlackstoneBetty 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching ❤

@terrieberly8109 5 ай бұрын

Betty love your videos. We are still learning to use ours. Always look forward to all the Blackstone videos.

@BlackstoneBetty 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much ❤ we glad you’re part of Griddle Nation!!

@jerzcnate 5 ай бұрын

Welcome all new BlackStone family members. My Griddle is my 2nd favorite cooker on my deck. It's been 4 years of love

@BlackstoneBetty 5 ай бұрын

🙌🏼 love to hear that!!

@1960fusion Ай бұрын

Just bought my first Blackstone griddle, cant wait to use it!!!

@CharlieBasta Ай бұрын

Great tips. So glad I found this video before I started out. Seasoning right now following Betty Method :) Thank you

@nicolestevenson8873 5 ай бұрын

Welcome to the Blackstone family! Love Blackstone products. We have had our BS Griddle since 2015, gave it to my husband for his birthday. He still uses it everyday, although we have 4 more BS griddles in various sizes, as well as the E series indoor griddle. We have loved BS for a long time and it’s our go to grill for our every day use. My best tip is to use it often and it seasonings itself more and more after each use. Don’t get discouraged if food sticks on the first couple uses, just keep cooking. Season it well, clean it properly, keep it away from water, treat it like your favorite cast iron pan and it will treat you well for years to come. BS KZfaq is your friend for great recipes and cleaning tips.

@BlackstoneBetty 5 ай бұрын

Very true!! Perfect advice!!

@BlackstoneGriddles 5 ай бұрын

Great advice!

@lancedean5987 5 ай бұрын

One thing I have learned over the past couple of years with my Blackstone is most cooks are done on low to medium heat. It’s easier to add more heat when needed by either turning a burner up or turning on another burner.

@BlackstoneBetty 5 ай бұрын

True! Great advice!

@BlackstoneGriddles 5 ай бұрын

100%

@CamTheMan1211 5 ай бұрын

Wow Wow Wow so incredibly helpful

@BlackstoneGriddles 5 ай бұрын

Love to hear this!

@sandywolaver9337 5 ай бұрын

I appreciate this video! I am getting ready to add a couple of Blackstone’s to my BBQ stand and my customers can’t wait 😊.

@BlackstoneGriddles 5 ай бұрын

We're so happy to hear that. Thanks for watching!

@Henk_H 5 ай бұрын

Happy New Year, Dez!…. Yeah, I have to “prep”, too… but like the one who said everything done on patio outside, I need to do some stuff outside to… otherwise it’s too much to carry outside to keep the cooking time in check… biggest issue is when I forgot something three times while the food is cooking! Marathon racing to keep from burning on this hot surface-even on lo/med lo… I have a church project imminently due…with the threat of snow 17 Jan…sent a certain “somebody” an email with previous year’s project images for any suggestions to switch up…haven’t heard from yet…😔

@kennymiller4428 Ай бұрын

the shelf under the griddle is a great plate warmer

@jt220 5 ай бұрын

Fantastic video with amazing tips for griddle cooking! Scrapers are a game-changer, and the advice on keeping things simple and experimenting with new dishes is spot-on. The supportive comments reflect a wonderful community of griddle enthusiasts sharing experiences and tips. Betty, you're doing an awesome job, and it's clear your viewers appreciate your expertise! Keep those delicious recipes coming, and happy griddling, everyone! 🔥 🥩 🍔 🌭 🍖 🍢 🍡 🍤 🍗 🍢 🍽 🍴 🌶 🥩

@kellyking4465 5 ай бұрын

I have to agree that making a game plan and prepping out your cooks are important! Enjoy your Blackstones and have fun with it ✌️

@BlackstoneBetty 5 ай бұрын

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@randbsmith18 5 ай бұрын

I started out prepping everything inside but then I bought a bakers rack to keep all of my cooking utensils, domes, rings and such. it has a place to hold my spices and a cutting board. I am now able to do everything right by the grill

@barbshubert9667 24 күн бұрын

New griddle owner. Great video. Thank you. I had no idea there was so much involved in cooking on a Blackstone. I wanted something to take my cooking out of the kitchen..as well as when camping or boondocking. This may be a bit more time-consuming than I want to tackle.

@lizcollins9366 10 күн бұрын

The more you use it, the more experience you'll get. It's quick cooking most of the time. Clean up gets easier too

@staceymiller4765 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tips and tricks. Just got mine for Christmas and have already been using it a bunch! Love it!

@billyvaughn3667 3 ай бұрын

get mine tomorrow😎

@Boogercountybow 5 ай бұрын

When I started using my 1st griddle I got a laser temp gage and a digital meat thermometer. I would google the proper temp to cook foods at and what the ideal temp of the meat for my desired doneness. Made life easy cooking on the griddle.

@BlackstoneBetty 5 ай бұрын

Love that! Great advice!

@93kingu 4 күн бұрын

Just bought a 28" for my wife's birthday. Thanks for the video! The only issue I had was the edges and corners are not seasoning.

@kevinmarshall808 5 ай бұрын

If you want to use bbq sauce to coat your food like chicken, put down a sheet of heavy duty foil and sauce the food on it. Saves time on clean up!

@BlackstoneBetty 5 ай бұрын

Great idea!

@farahmiller9849 Ай бұрын

Cook on the aluminum foil/Blackstone?

@browndog9402 2 ай бұрын

I just got mine today, cant wait for it to warm up and make all sorts of food, it looks like it has opened up a new way to cook things that would have been done inside, cant wait.

@ohstudiousa 5 ай бұрын

I think it's best not to over think cooking on a Blackstone griddle. Treat it like a cast iron skillet.

@BlackstoneBetty 5 ай бұрын

Exactly ❤

@griddleandvittleswithnikandjay 5 ай бұрын

Awesome video! I think you covered all of the necessities for any new griddle owner! 🧡I will get to brainstorming to see what I can come up with! 🙌🏻

@OcotilloTom 5 ай бұрын

We bought a 30 inch Blackstone last July...sorry to say it's still in it's box. We live in Phoenix, Arizona...we don't do much cooking outside when it's already 115 degrees (f). I hope to open it up this month. El Mirage, Arizona

@BlackstoneGriddles 5 ай бұрын

We hope you open it up and get to griddling soon!

@raymondbrown2112 5 ай бұрын

Great tips, I have never used the Blackstone seasoning but will next trip to Walmart to pick some up

@BlackstoneGriddles 5 ай бұрын

Awesome! So glad to hear this!

@BlackstoneBetty 5 ай бұрын

You’ll love it !

@marydyer5565 5 ай бұрын

Loved the Video I was a cook for years, I do agree with and do all you said. What I will say to new owners don't be intimidated you are not going to hurt the griddle. The more you cook on it the more you will learn it is just a big cook top and you don't have to cook in small batches!! I would suggest that if you are lucky enough to have a large enough area to get a small fridge to keep stuff in if not a cooler will work. I do my prep work a head of time and keep it in the outside fridge along with all my condiments.

@BlackstoneBetty 5 ай бұрын

You are awesome Mary!!! Great tip too!

@BlackstoneGriddles 5 ай бұрын

🔥 🔥 🔥

@umbraone 2 ай бұрын

Hi Betty. I received a BS 36 inch griddle for Christmas. Haven't put it together yet, but looking forward to lots of fun this season.. I've been watching your videos all winter and I think they are great. This video on 10 Tips is fantastic. Many Thanks...Miss Jamie

@rangerbob1147 Ай бұрын

Takes practice but even practice is fun

@wythewilson7393 Ай бұрын

always value your experiences and receipts

@adventureswithjw7287 5 ай бұрын

My tip is learn where your hot zones and cooler zones are like you mentioned. I know the spots that cook hotter and learn to manage them. Knowing that some things will cook a little faster on those hot zones.

@BlackstoneBetty 5 ай бұрын

💯

@BlackstoneGriddles 5 ай бұрын

That's a great one!

@mrmoe967 5 ай бұрын

How do you find your hot zones?

@adventureswithjw7287 5 ай бұрын

I bought a laser temperature gun so I could see which parts get the hottest. Honestly you will get an idea once you cook for a little bit even without the gun.

@michaelthornton9317 2 ай бұрын

Great video. Thank you. Just subscribed. Newby here. Just got mine last week. Used it fist time last night. Made 3 packs of chicken tenders. Like you said, I was scared about the temp, so I cooked it low and slow. Turned out great. Any suggestions for a meat thermometer? Also, woke up realizing I did not apply a coat of oil after cleaning it last night. Went out this am and wiped off with a paper towel and lightly oiled. UGH!! Also, like the mats and the rack on the griddle. Thanks again.

@rajinair1958 Ай бұрын

i got the stainless Steele griddle top for mine

@mattyeatman1644 5 ай бұрын

Best tip I have…don’t oven think it and just enjoy

@BlackstoneBetty 5 ай бұрын

Easier said than done for so many, however it’s such a great tip!! If you’re not having fun than you’re doing it wrong!

@surfandsand304 9 күн бұрын

Low and slow is especially important with bacon. It minimizes spatter and cooks way more evenly.

@joanneganon7157 5 ай бұрын

Hey Betty,I love the name Dezeray ❤. Blackstone owners are lucky to have you! JO JO IN VT 💞

@BlackstoneBetty 5 ай бұрын

Thanks JoJo!! I’ve never cared for Desirée….I especially can’t stand Dez/Des and everyone calls me that!! Girlfriends in high school called me Betty so that kinda stuck!

@BlackstoneGriddles 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching, Jo Jo!

@erniepetersen827 5 ай бұрын

I use avocado oil instead of olive oil due to its higher smoke temp (510 F versus 410F).

@bartdog 5 ай бұрын

use an infra-red thermometer gun to check/know the temp of the griddle surface.

@BlackstoneBetty 5 ай бұрын

Great advice

@robertsteele8838 Ай бұрын

Great video thx what is your favorite oil to cook with?

@Diva9000x 2 ай бұрын

New Blackstone owner here. I just got it. I haven't put it together yet, but I'm so looking forward to cooking on it. Thanks for the tips!! Now, if I can just stop buying accessories that I know I'll use 🤦🏾

@MichelesBlackstone 5 ай бұрын

Something I have personally experienced is low flame. This can be resolved by opening the propane tank slowly giving you back that full flame 🔥

@BlackstoneGriddles 5 ай бұрын

Absolutely! Knowing how to reset your regulator is a great thing!

@thesnarkyapologist Ай бұрын

Greetings Desire/Betty..... I love my 28". Use it 1-2x/week. Flipping between that and Weber kettle. I like the BS interactiveness. You said you haven't found anything you can't cook on the BS...... Try a pizza that is NOT wafer thin...... That's all i can find this far, but I've got my Weber kettle pizza attachment for that. Griddle on girl!

@ABD4VIDS 5 ай бұрын

Take your time with getting accessories for your Blackstone!! You can spend a fortune on tons of items that will barely use if ever. Overall buckle up because a Blackstone is one of the best things you can own to cook on!!! I put off getting one for years but finally got a 17” to take camping. Since then I’ve barely cooked on anything else. Home, tailgates, parties,there is always something to throw on the blackstone and rock everyone’s tastebuds!!

@BlackstoneBetty 5 ай бұрын

Rock everyone’s taste buds 🤘🏼 I love that!!!

@clarissaflenniken7133 21 күн бұрын

I would love links to all of her pans she used on the griddle

@suespony Ай бұрын

What are you using for oil before each use?

@bryandouglasbailey Ай бұрын

I read somewhere that heating things up in pans (tip #9) can cause the griddle surface to warp as the pans tend to pull more heat...so, don't need to worry about that after all?

@klaritydawn 16 күн бұрын

I just ppurchased my first blackstone griddle and I have a question for anyone who can help me please? I used the BS seasoning and conditioner, but did I do something WRONG already? Is it supposed to be smooth bc if so, I MESSED up Already??? If I did mess up can Anyone HELP me fix it? Please and Thank you. I might CRY if I messed it up before even getting to use it. LOVE all the videos and yes I absolutely am following. Thanks for all your help, I think I may NEEEEED it.

@CrazyBob1357 2 ай бұрын

You are very beautiful and skilled and talented. Thank you for sharing the tips ❤❤

@strixt 5 ай бұрын

I would add: Don't be afraid of damaging your griddle! That said, don't put all your weight into scraping it, but moving your spatula around, scraping to clean, spraying water on it while it's hot... you're not going to hurt it.

@BlackstoneGriddles 5 ай бұрын

Great tips!

@TimmyMoza Ай бұрын

Just did my first seasoning. Hadnt considered onions…. Now frantically scanning pantry for onions to cook up…

@jmert_5859 5 ай бұрын

@ 4:30 My wife prefers to cook with a spatula and a scraper as opposed to two spatulas. Need to find that Kraut Dog video.

@BlackstoneBetty 5 ай бұрын

Oh that’s a favorite of mine ❤

@alliehunter9896 Ай бұрын

Can I use Bs safely under covered patio at edge?

@heidismidt6219 5 ай бұрын

Do you all live in the south east? I’m up in WA state and it isn’t quite as friendly to cook outdoors during parts of the year! Love your tips!

@BlackstoneGriddles 5 ай бұрын

It's definitely harder in the elements, but not impossible!

@briananderson1570 Ай бұрын

Thanks for all of the info! How do you keep from getting paper towel debris all over the griddle? Also, do you clean with water before it’s hot or after it’s been warming up?

@tharinaimpellizzeri8766 Ай бұрын

Did you ever find an answer to this? I am newer and the paper towel “fuzzies” bother me

@CreativeCustomDesigns Ай бұрын

I use the blue shop towels. Much stronger

@johnphillips8088 5 ай бұрын

👍🏼

@scrub175 2 ай бұрын

Tip for new griddlers, if there is ever any doubt or worry about the state of your griddle’s seasoning… cook more bacon.

@onedelish 5 ай бұрын

Yummy !

@BlackstoneGriddles 5 ай бұрын

🔥 🔥 🔥

@rcoughtrey 16 күн бұрын

What oil do you prefer to cook with

@lancedean5987 5 ай бұрын

CJ is real good at the walk of shame🤣🤣

@BlackstoneBetty 5 ай бұрын

I think it’s just Nate’s house, even when I’m cooking there I end up having multiple walks of shame. OR maybe they are just setting me up 🤔🤭🤪🤭

@lancedean5987 5 ай бұрын

@@BlackstoneBetty ha ha ha, you may be on to something there, as Nate is also no stranger to the walk of shame

@stuarthightower418 5 ай бұрын

Happy New Year @BlackStoneBetty! How do I get one of those aprons?

@BlackstoneBetty 5 ай бұрын

That was a gift sent by Hedley and Bennett! They make really nice aprons!!

@stuarthightower418 5 ай бұрын

@@BlackstoneBetty I know. I have a Traeger apron from Hedley & Bennett. Maybe they’ll do an official collab with Blackstone.

@mikemuniak4711 Ай бұрын

What is a good set of knives to get for grilling ,something good but not to expensive

@Cyn456 5 ай бұрын

Biggest tip…. Watch BB’s videos! Birria tacos are the bomb 😋.

@BlackstoneBetty 5 ай бұрын

Heck yea ❤❤❤

@hometown215 Ай бұрын

Go Birds! Now that is all I can see haha

@taebae22 5 ай бұрын

I just got my blacktop for Christmas and when I say I am infatuated and in love but honestly I got a 22 inch and it's entirely too small for somebody like me that loves to cook every single day.. My birthday is in a month hopefully I can get somebody to buy me a 36-inch

@BlackstoneBetty 5 ай бұрын

The 22 is great I agree but bigger is better 😂 I just posted a new 36 inch model I’m obsessed with on my Instagram! I hope you get your 36 ❤

@taebae22 5 ай бұрын

@BlackstoneBetty play I love to cook that is my life that is my passion I have to get a bigger griddle and then I'll just have two lol.. And yes I know I seen it awesome

@heidijohnson7231 4 ай бұрын

I stopped using my Blackstone. I’ve owned it for years. Here were my reasons so you can correct it and be aware if new. 1). I live in AZ and we get crazy winds and my stone couldn’t get hot enough. Wind guards are suggested. 2.). I hated the grease hole in the back. Recently found there is a magnet that partially blocks it so your food doesn’t fall thru it. 3) Side tables would get hot to the point I couldn’t use them. The silicone mats would be perfect for protecting items plus gives you a spot for dirty utensils. 4) I used paper towels for cleaning but the wind blew them all over. I just saw an item on Amazon that clips onto a table or edge that has caddies to hold supplies and it has a paper towel holder with a bar that holds them in place. Hopefully my issues will help prevent them for you. Now I get to tell my man I found all these fun gadgets for my Blackstone and I’m spending the grocery money again…. 😂

@dylanbaxter6773 3 ай бұрын

Do you recommend a specific oil?

@lorraineswisher Ай бұрын

When do you use water?

@miamitreasurehunter Ай бұрын

Hi. Question. On every Diner their grills are cleaned shiny grey. Blackstone you char it like a cast iron skillet. Why does blackstone takes this approach ?? Love your videos!!!

@IanDouglas 26 күн бұрын

Most commercial grill tops are stainless steel, not cast iron. I worked at a Wendy's through high school and WOW did we have to scrub and scrape that thing to make it shiny for the next day. A cast iron grill top like this should turn black when you "season" it and remain black.

@gharv1313 5 ай бұрын

Hello Rockstar welcome to 2024! Can’t wait for another entertaining year! Hope you have a fantastic week! Cheers 🥂

@BlackstoneBetty 5 ай бұрын

Going to be a great year my friend ❤🎉

@BlackstoneGriddles 5 ай бұрын

Cheers!

@PatriciaGey-ox5hu Ай бұрын

What kind of oil do you use?

@MrJcali07 5 ай бұрын

I have the 17 electric griddle loved it but I stop using it for awhile and I went to check it out and it has rust spots on it I was surprised because I left it clean and there was no moisture have it in my kitchen is there a way to get rid of the rust dots without damaging so I can start to use it again please help

@BlackstoneGriddles 3 ай бұрын

Your electric griddle should not be rusting! If you are still questioning what is going on with your griddle, send us an email with photos at support@blackstoneproducts.com and we can help you.