Love it!!! Thanks for the comment!!

Great idea, thanks

😂😂😂😂😂 ima try that method , thanks for the tip!

You are a GREAT wife!!! Marilyn bought me my first Blackstone and it was the best present EVER!!! Thanks Amanda!!!

@@cookingwithbigcat 😊 aww thank you! I will be sharing your KZfaq channel with him because your food looks delicious!

Me too I bought my husband one

Thanks Dan, yes Kent told me the same thing about the risers. Appreciate you brother!!!

Dan, do you leave the wheels off when using the risers? I’m looking to set up my new Blackstone this weekend. Thanks.

Thanks Charles, glad she is happy LOL!!!

Awesome comment lol!!! 🤣

Thanks Kent is definitely good people. Appreciate you checking out the channel. You're going to have fun with the Blackstone!!!

I agree with you on all points!!! Thanks for your feedback!!!

Thanks for the tip!!!

Yeah I still have my 22 but the extra room is NICE!!! Thanks for the comment!!

Thanks Mike. I actually bought some hand held choppers from from the Dollar Tree and they hang off the sides and back perfectly. Thanks for the comment though!!

Thanks Skip, only 2 cooks so far but I can tell the difference. Still love my 22!!!

@@cookingwithbigcat Just bought a Blackstone, f@cking awesome thanks for the video!!!

Sounds awesome!!! Nice job!!!

Make a video on it !!

@@SoToAnTrAx Wish I knew how. SO easy. Total game changer!! They have 2 sizes, the 28” like mine, takes the smaller size of the two. Also come in different colors. 2 self tapping screws is all I used!!!! Then I added harbor freight magnetic towel holder!!!!

Do it bro, breakfast gets tons of views and is fun to make...

Thanks Pop!! Appreciate you!!!

There is nothing like camping and cooking on the Blackstone... Thanks for stopping by Frank!!!

Great idea, you can never have enough storage...

Awesome, the one in this video had a slightly rusted griddle surface from Walmart. I think I paid $110 for it, what a steal...

Thanks Tom!!!

That's a great idea with the scrapers, I'll check them out. A friend of mine told me he bought some inexpensive bed risers from Home Depot and put them under the feet of the legs to make it taller. Thanks Glenn!!!

Cooking with Big Cat 305 I will look into that. Thanks big cat 305 !

Thanks RNEW, love cooking breakfast on the Blackstone!!!

I'm not a former or current chef and I agree with you 100%. Blackstone is very reasonable with their pricing on these and you can get them at certain times of the year at great discounts. Appreciate you stopping by!!!

@@cookingwithbigcat absolutely. Its surpassed my personal expectations. Your character and channel makes it worth watching.

Thanks Jules, appreciate the tip!!!

Thanks Big Dee, it turned out pretty delicious!!!

Thanks Jon, I will still be doing most of my cooks on the 22 in Miami. The 28 is for a place we have up in Orlando. Thanks brother!!!

I'll have to look for those. Thanks for the tip!!!

@@cookingwithbigcat Drats, I should have mentioned that they are in the kitchen tool section and are stainless steel thin plates that curl around at the top for handles. They have an inch scale across the bottom edge. And are only available at Dollar Tree.

Thanks Jim!!! Looking forward to breaking it in...

Funny!!!

Ha Ha Ha, Mr. Fancy Pants 305. That's it, I'm changing my name!!! 😂

I just got the 22 inch Blackstone and I really like the top.

Thanks Craig, I definitely like the added real estate!!!

Appreciate the compliment!!!

You're right Tommy. There are a few places close to me that sell gator tail. Just need to do it... Stay safe yourself brother!!!

@@cookingwithbigcat i Meant, Gator Shake. lol Thanks Mike, and stay away from that gator tail. lol

That's great Studa, they are a blast to cook on...

I always seem to not be patient enough when it comes to has browns lol...

@@cookingwithbigcat right there with you brother.

Thanks BigByte, I got a steal on this one and could not pass it up.

Thanks Norman!!!

Thanks Jil. I have the 28" at another property that I go to once every month or two so I don't really make videos on it regularly. However so far I really like the extra real estate. It depends on how many people you are cooking for if you need the extra or not. It's funny because I am trying to decide which Blackstone to get next as well. I have made over 100 videos with the 22" and it works great for what I need (only 2 people most of the time). BUT, it helps to have the extra space. My advise would be to go for the larger unless you are looking for portability. Either way, it is an excellent product and super fun to cook on. Hope this helps!!!

Yeah I think the 22" is a better option for camping. I haven't tried it yet but the 28" looks like it breaks down (legs off, etc...) Thanks for the comment!!!

The 22 is great and it has two heat zones.

Cooking with Big Cat 305 it does fold down but I did buy the 22” and it is a lot easier and lighter to handle. I can make breakfast for 2 and cook everything at once so the whole meal is hot when it hits the table. Typically I make 6 slices of bacon. Fried sliced potatoes and 3 eggs on the 22”. I am very happy with this purchase I have the 28” blackstone at home these things are simply fantastic.

Charlie Martin I bought the 22@ for camping and I love it. It gets the job done and is easy and light enough to maneuver effectively.

Thanks Blade Runner!!!

Thanks Joshua!! I have not used the 28" to go camping but you can definitely take it and yes you can use the 1lb tanks with it. I have taken my 22" with the 1lb bottle and it's a blast to cook out in the woods with it. The little bottle will give you about 45min to an hour of cooking depending on how high you keep your temps. Hope this helps and welcome!!!

Thanks David, appreciate you!!!

Yeah the extra room is great. This was in Orlando and the next door neighbor got a new dog, not sure the name yet LOL!!!

Thanks Skippy!!! Appreciate you brother!!!

Thanks 07!! Pros: Good size cooking surface. Portable (breaks down for travel). Tank is attached to the cart so easy to move (has wheels). Although it has an opening between the surface and flame you can use stainless steel veggie choppers as wind guards. Cons: About 3-5 inches shorter than your normal cooking surface so if your tall it can hurt your back. Open area between the surface and the flame (however see above for the fix). The wheels are pretty small in diameter so rolling it through any type of terrain is not practical. Summary: The Pro's far outweigh the Cons!!! It's a good size griddle that can get the job done!!!

@@cookingwithbigcat thank you for taking the time out of your day to respond. Means alot. It solidified my choice im buying one. Thanks again and appreciate the extra tips.

Heard of Weekend at Bernies but have never seen it. You know I have to watch it now LOL... Thanks Rob

Thanks Brandon, appreciate you brother!!!

LOL, thanks for joining. Welcome!!!

My buddy Kent from Daddy Dutch BBQ has the same one and he's like 6'6", he uses bed risers and swears by them. The larger wheels would be ideal but there's only wheels on one side. Thanks for the suggestion!!!

No it hasn't happened to me. Check out this video from my buddy Mr. Homeowner, this might be the problem. Let me know if it works.kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ZsWEnNCIqLXcm30.html

You can't mess up, the Blackstone is super easy to cook on. My only advice is medium to medium-low heat. Takes a little longer to cook but allows you to be in control of moving food around to cooler zones before it gets over cooked.

@@cookingwithbigcat this is a good tip man

Yeah I need to make some country style hash!! Definitely on my menu!! Thanks Mark

Thanks brother, I just checked out your channel as well (sub'd). Will definitely be checking yours out as well. Cheers!!! 🍻

AWESOME Jim, they are definitely fun to cook on!!! Thanks for stopping by!!!

Thanks T & J plus 3, appreciate you stopping by!!

Thanks Dianne, I am currently keeping it in the garage and just covering with a tarp.

I've only cooked on my 28" a handful of times but the key is to find the hotspots. Best way to do that is loading the griddle up with bacon and seeing what cooks faster. Thanks for watching!!

Cooking with Big Cat 305 I just got the 28 and know nothing, I need all the help I can get. Thank you guys help me

@@sandersjones1577 I have a 28 What did you want to know?

Thanks Ron!!! You stay safe as well!!!

Awesome, welcome Mr. Z!!!

I love me some black pudding!! I do have a couple videos with black pudding or Blood Sausage. We call it Morcilla in Miami.

Thanks Jacob, I bought some stainless steel veggie choppers from the Dollar store. They sit along the sides and work great to block the wind. I have used them and they actually work!! Get yourself one brother!!!

I like it, next time for sure!!! Great tip!!!

Thanks brother... Appreciate you stopping by

Thanks Jeffrey, appreciate the comment!!!

Thanks Coach, I'll check out the wind guards. Are you in Miami by any chance?

Cooking with Big Cat 305 No, I’m in California 760 area.

Ok cool. Reason I was asking is my son's high school has the same symbol as your hat.

I have the 28" adventure ready and with the side shelf located as high as it is I'm not sure the wind guards will fit without some modifications.

Thanks Roger!!!

The differences between the two are night and day, not to mention the price. It really falls down to what are your needs. If price is no object and you don't plan on taking it on the road (Adventure) than the 1901 is hands down the best choice. It's like driving a Cadillac verses driving a Honda. Nothing wrong with the Honda but it's not a Cadillac lol...

@@cookingwithbigcat - Thank you. I’ll purchase a 17” for RVing - looks like it’s the 1901. Now to decide the best time to buy it. Any idea on if and when Blackstone will come out with new models?

Hey Rodney, thanks for the comment. Hard to determine because I haven't used a normal gas grill in many years. However I will tell you that I religiously cooked on the Blackstone once per week for a couple years for the channel and I would replace the tank about every 3-4 months. I will tell you they are not that expensive and a BLAST to cook on. I would go for it if I were you. Good luck!!!

Thanks for stopping by Jethead. I can tell you what I like about the 28" is the extra cooking space and because the burners are a little farther apart you can get the low temps. With the 22" your low setting is really like medium because the burners are closer together. It runs hot basically. What I like more about the 22" is the portability. Watch my very first video and you will see how the stand collapses and is placed inside the enclosed lid for transport. Also the legs are adjustable for uneven surfaces which on the 28" they are not. I could go on and on but both are great griddles. If you have the room to transport I would go for the 28". Hope this helps!!

Wow that's crazy. I'm almost ashamed to say but I got this one marked down because it had a little rust on the griddle top that was super easy to take off. They had it marked down to $200 and after negotiating (that's what I do) with the manager I got it down to like $117. Couldn't pass it up. Take a drive over the boarder...

Hey Mark, only 2 cooks so far on it so far. I have cooked MANY times on my 22" and you will get some splatter for sure so I am sure this one is the same. You really don't use that much oil so it's not a big deal. Thanks for watching!!

Thanks Lori!!

Sorry I haven't replied. The 28" is at another house and I haven't been there in a while. When I do I will measure. What does the internet say?

@@cookingwithbigcat ...44 something. i am starting to think they are including the shelf in the measurement. thank for response🥰

Black is good, eventually the whole surface will be black. It turns black when it is seasoned. Welcome!!!

It is a cotter pin but I haven't really messed with it yet. It is the Adventure Ready Series so it looks like it breaks down. I just haven't tried it yet, maybe a future video or maybe a bonus at the end of a cooking video. It looks like the legs come off and the bottom tray as well. Thanks for the questions and I'll let you know if I make the video.

Butch Vick keeps leg folded shut

Yes, black means it's seasoned. The darker the better in my opinion... Thanks for the comment!!!

@@cookingwithbigcat thanks for the reply! I'm looking into getting one!

Yes, in this one I believe I was using Olivio buttery spread. Thanks for the comment!!

Thanks yambor44, didn't move. I'm still in the 305...

Congrats on the griddle. You should put a very light coat of oil while the griddle is still hot just after cleaning. This will prevent the metal from rusting and keep it ready for the next cook. It is basically a giant cast iron skillet. And depending on what you are cooking you may or may not put some oil down before you cook. If you are cooking bacon then no oil, if you are cooking eggs then yes. It all depends. Take a look at my video on how to clean and put down a little oil to keep it preserved for the next cook. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mp94mJiAv6iVmJs.html

Lol...

It's been a minute since I made this video, do I complain lol...

Yeah I try to use them to my advantage lol... Thanks for stopping by...

I know you stated half way in

Thanks Gary, the heat level is going to be different depending on what Blackstone you are using and the weather/wind conditions. I have 2 Blackstones and they are both different when it comes to temps in general (medium on one isn't as hot as medium on the other). Also, both have different parts of the griddle that get hotter and/or cooler. I like to cook bacon to see where the hot/cool zones are. If you keep the bacon evenly spread in lines and turn them every 3-4 minutes on medium heat you will see where the hot/cool zones are. Then you use that to your advantage when cooking to arrange your food as necessary. Also, in my opinion I rarely cook on high heat. The only time is when I am trying to seer a steak or just sauté some veggies. Hope this helps...

Hey Chad, if you push the knob in as you turn it you'll hear a click. That's the igniter. I can't remember which burner the igniter is on (left or right) but it's probably marked. Let me know if this helped.