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Assembling my Black Stone 28 and I must tell you that I have been watching a ton of Griddle video's about "Happy Mistakes." I appreciate you man.

If I might add a note for #6. Mice don't like Avocado oil. If you have a problem of them 'visiting' your griddle, and leaving you small gifts, re-oil your griddle after cooking with Avocado oil. No more small gifts.

Not only great advice, but you mentioned Bob Ross! GOLD!!!

I’ve watched this video 3 times in a couple months. I need to watch it every month. Great reminders!!

By far the best video i've seen in hours on my deep dive in the griddle rabbit hole i've fallen into since i got my blackstone......

Hubby’s Blackstone just became MY Blackstone ….thanks for this awesome list!

The most succinct explanation of how to use a griddle on the internet. No BS just the information that is necessary. Bravo!

Great tips, I never thought about the warping of the griddle due to high heat on cold steel. I always crank it to high to warm it up, thanks!

Bought a Camp Chef a few months ago and I love it, you can take the griddle off and use it like a regular grill. I followed the instructions but about the third time I used it the top warped. Not much but enough that the oil would run to one side. I put a level on the top and took a picture to send to CC, they had no issue and sent a new top to me. Good companies always stand behind their products.

Thank you for setting your cam to a proper exposure and doing a very adequate framing. Frankly, this alone makes me trust your observations a lot more than a long list of credentials that some other chefs might have. This tells me that you pay attention to details. I like details, they make all the difference.

Great information and the humor is always a plus!

Enjoyed the presentation. Easy going, a little humorous, without being over the top. Common sense stuff, that makes sense when you hear it out loud. Great job!

Thanks, thanks, and thanks. This is one of the best educational vids on griddle cooking.

I just got a new griddle and have never used one before. This vid was really helpful. Thanks.

Great advice. I appreciate the humor and that you keep it level instead of trying to push products on viewers. Thanks!

Very helpful, to the point and direct. No clowning for extra views

If your analysing your mistakes john then i know your serious about becoming a griddle meister. Keep going dude, every time you turn your griddle on is a new experience for you.❤️👍

This is actually going to help me with my first griddle. Got a Grilla Primate and love it. Just want to get better at it. Thx for the video

Good video For someone that never cooked on a griddle I especially liked the Bud light in the beginning, I already have learned everything you talked about, my biggest struggle is cleaning the sum biscuit after cooking, Thanks again for a good video!!!

Funny, concise, and extremely useful. Great video Johnny

The probe thermometer that I finally bought a few years ago has massively upped my steak cooking game. Looking like the "cool kids" is so much less important than having a steak cooked perfectly to the desired temperature. Buying the infrared thermometer when I bought my griddle was a no-brainer. Griddle cooking has such a learning curve as it is, why make it harder on yourself by guessing at temperatures?? Oh ... and hello from Delaware, OHIO!!

After years of smoking and grilling it’s hard to get creative. My wife literally shocked me with a new Blackstone griddle. Your advice is overwhelming received and I’m now very comfortable cooking on it since I have the temps dialed in. Thanks again

right on! you're absolutely right and cleverly witty. just started this weekend. no melted plastic but man it is hot next to the grill.

Thank you for this video we just bought a Blackstone and we’re gonna do breakfast on it you explain everything so well and I really appreciate you I will be watching more

Perfect timing for this video. I just got my Camp Chef FTG600 for Father's Day and only started cooking on it about a week ago. Even though I've been cooking with cast iron for some time now, and have 3 other cookers in my yard, I'm still trying to navigate the learning curve as a first time flat top owner.

Couple of tune-up items I use for camping with my griddle - pre cook bacon, I prefer it this way - the on-site finish-off process is a lot quicker and bacon tastes better, is crispier (to me). Second thing - thick garlic toast from the freezer section at my grocery store - toasts great on the griddle and I often make sandwiches using this excellent, thick toast.

Great advice. I'm a griddle newbie, and I need the benefit of your experience. Thanks, muchly.

I always like how calm you present yourself. And practical !. Only and just what you need. And you improvise !. You always make it work !. I started watching your videos about a year and half ago. And I have much to learn……and a lot was from you sir !. I’m very proud of that !. And happy of every one I ever watched !. Nothing fancy!……..JUST COOK AND HAVE FUN !. Have a good day sir !.

#6 is an argument forever. It really is whatever works for you. I fought the idea of using flaxseed oil forever. Just because people pushed it so hard. I'm a rebel. LOL But, after trying everything with unhappy results. I broke down and got the flaxseed oil. Man, am I glad I did. I don't use it every time. I season the griddle after a good cleaning with the flaxseed. And cleaning I mean using water and making steam then flaxseed. After daily use. I just scrape off real good and leave the cooking oil. I cooked with. But, after a steam cleaning always flaxseed. It's made the griddle like black glass. And nothing sticks to it. It's really weird.

Thanks for the advice.I live in Cleveland,Ohio where you get all the seasons in one week! Patiently waiting on my griddle for Ebay.

Thank you Sir...I'm a new owner of a Blackstone grill and your information is WELCOMED!!

Thank you for this great tips 🙏🏼. Hopefully I get this flat top for Father’s Day 😃

Words to live by. I have the tee shirt on most of them. Keep up the good work.

Johnny, -excellent videos! As a new Blackstone 30" Culinary owner, I figured I should learn how to use the thing. From what I've seen so far on KZfaq, you have the most plainspoken, no drama, informative and complete videos on griddle cooking. Some video producers concentrate more on being comedians and goofing around. I already purchased your E-Book, but wanted to send along $25 (not $2, $10 or $50) to encourage your continued production and video efforts. Using it for beer would be appropriate, also. Let me know!

Excellent!! Big respect from your Bob Evans experience- you know what you're doing.

I just got my new griddle and I'm glad I found this video this is so helpful thank-you !

Great advice and tips for the griddle. Even thought I have an indoor electric griddle most of this translates to my griddle. The E-series has a digital temp screen but the infrared thermometer is real useful in knowing actual temps on the griddle. Keep on griddling.

Great video! Thanks a lot from Norway 😊

Just got my first flat top grddle for Father's Day and can't wait to use it. Your videos are very helpful as I get ready to break her in. Thanks for these nice tips !

Great tips !! I just got one and you’re absolutely right. I’ve made all of those mistakes. 😂. I’m glad I saw this because I’ve been preheating on high everytime it gets wayyy to hot. Thanks for the video !!

#10 Sides are hot (plastic will melt) #9 Smash those burgers hard #8 Zone cooking (use diff temperatures) #7 Get a cover #6 Don't worry about which oil you use #5 Don't preheat on high #4 Prep ahead #3 Cooking order (meat, potatoes, and veggies) #2 Don't play with your food (let them sit to cook) #1 Temperature control (use infrared thermometer)

Pizza wants 900°F. So sometimes you want that high heat. Good video, thanks for your tips.

I'm a rookie griddle owner. Glad this popped up! Thanks man!

This guy is pretty funny! Refreshing to just see a regular guy not plugging products like some other videos. thanks for that!

All excellent tips... I might add it's handy to have a small side table so you don't melt things on the side tables.

I like your style, just nice and laid-back!

#4 Was/Is the MOST important piece of advice EVER! 👍

I live in German Village and am so excited to watch your videos and get my new Blackstone on Friday!

This is a well done video. Good content, useful tips and a lot of things that people might just forget. Also, pro tip. Not only will the sides get so hot to melt plastic. They'll also get hot enough to set a roll of paper towels on fire. That's fun to walk outside to with your scrambled eggs in a bowl!

Enjoyed the video, and yes, I have experienced many of these “happy accidents” myself. Especially melting stuff. Bottles, handles on utensils, bowls. You name it. And yes, I have had my flat top (FTG600) warp. Four or five times. It has always flattened back out after it heats back up, but last time it happened I was cooking smash burgers. 🤷‍♂️. I will be calling Camp Chef and find out what I am doing wrong, or if there is a problem with my flat top. Cheers!

Hello rotten Johnny/Johnny rotten/ Buckeye neighbor from Pataskala. Just bought my first blackstone 36 flatop,well misses clause bought it for me. Just watched your top 10 video. Loved it can't wait to get started. You were very helpful, will tune in for more of your videos. Thanks chet!

GREAT recommendations. I'm from Springfield, have family in Columbus. I MET Bob Evans at the State Fair, rang the bell at the sausage tent (25¢ back then). Go BUCKS!

Thoughtful advice.

Aside from the seasoning/cleaning videos out there, this is the best griddle advice video I have ever seen. I just got a Blackstone for Father’s Day and will certainly make these mistakes. Maybe. Probably.

Fantastic advice man and thank you cause I just got a griddle and have not even cooked on it yet so this was very helpful for sure!👍

OK OK. This is literally the best Video on KZfaq right now. Liked and subscribed my friend. Love the editing. The comedy. The truth.

Pro tip: parboil your potatoes for a few minutes to soften them up. Then fry them on the griddle (in bacon fat if possible). You'll get crispy outside and soft inside. Delicious

Good list - nice video. Yah I found out I have been cooking pancakes at a higher temperature than I should by using an IR thermometer. Great advice!

Great learning tips! I've made most of them. Still learning. Keep up with the awesome videos! Cheers! Time for a beer!

Day 1 hour 1, of using my griddle. Melted my Squeeze bottle during the first season. Hour 1.5... the best freaking bacon I've ever made 😋😍

Since you seem to have it dialed in pretty good, I would love to see a run down of ideal temps you use for common and various foods for best results on the griddle.

Thanks for the video. Great real advice for the casual cook.

Great advice. Each point is spot-on!

Lots of great information thank you! Just got our first blackstone last week and we love it! Such a fun family thing and gets everybody out in the backyard and cooking!

Good tips had my blackstone for a month, so dam awesome 👌

Shout out from Columbus (Grove City) OH! Just bought a Blackstone griddle and excited to give it a try for our Memorial Day cookout! Thanks for the useful tips!

Thanks for the tips man, have a good day!

As a resident in upstate NY watching this in October, I really appreciate these tips!

One I'd add to the list: if you're shopping for your first griddle, don't be tempted to go with the smaller ones that "should be big enough". I made the mistake of starting with a 28" griddle, and yes a ton of great meals come off it, but another 8+ inches of flattop would make a world of difference.

Thanks so much for the tips! I just got one yesterday, a small one for now so your advice will help a ton!

Glad to find your channel I'm a local. Love the info and saying high from the hilltop.

I totally agree with the prep ahead advice. Running in and out of the kitchen grabbing stuff while keeping an eye on your griddle will drive you crazy!!😵‍💫

I JUST BOUGHT ONE ABSOLUTELY AWESOME. NO I WONT MELT BOTTLES.

Just got a griddle and I'm so glad I stumbled upon your channel... You're a beer drinker like me just trying to make some tasty buzz food

Just picked up a used twice Blackstone e-series 22" with cart from my cousin for $50! Whike I'm a cast-iron purist this was too good of a deal to pass up even if it makes me feel dirty. Subbed to your channel ad you clearly know what you're talking about & are not just pushing Blackstone products. An infrared thermometer is great & just because you may be able to afford a $100 to go with your $600 griddle there is no need as I've compared a $10-15 Harbor Freight (IYKYK) one and they were within a degree or two. An IR thermometer is just a handy tool anyways whether you wrench on your vehicle or what have you. Anyways I'm really looking forward to playing around with this electric griddle & checking out your content. Another great thing about the e-series is RV/trailer camping with electric or I already have a substantial enough power inverter I can run it off my battery bank tailgating, car camping, at the park or during an emergency when power is out. They are a great piece of kit, & besides my big cast iron skillet probably the best $50 I've spent on culinary items.

This should have come with the Blackstone. The first time I used it I learned most of these the hard way….. lol

Well, I’ve done all of these! I’ve turned bottles into modern art. I do cook way too hot. Not sure what temp is best for different foods? I need a thermometer for sure. Still love cooking outside tho 😁getting used to black eggs!

I'm live in Columbus and I'm about to replace our grill for a griddle. Two of my neighbors have one and I'm pretty pumped to get one. Thanks for the video!

Wife and son are having a grand old time in Korea with her family. Can't wait to cook up some food on the griddle for them when they get back! They'll be in for a surprise~

I've had my Blackstone for about 4 years now, I've always preheated it on high. I just don't leave it and walk away. Never had a problem, when I reach my temp I turn it down to low. I cook most of my food on low using this method. My food always turns out great. I also use a meat temp so I always know the temp of my meats. The rest I eye ball it. I'm in Missouri.

Very informative video. I do have to question that you can actually warp the griddle top. I would think the makers would not make the burners get it hot enough to do that. I also think that steak is great if you cook it on a surface over 500 degrees.

Fantastic video man probably the best I’ve seen. Thank you 🙏

Great content. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

My new #1: Do not put sugar based sauces on the griddle, as the caramelization is a PITA to clean. Thanks for the video! Good advice.

😂 day late and dollar short. Wish I had seen this first. Now I’ve graduated the school of hard knocks

I'm new to this. I'm very grateful for this. Thank you.

Really helpful video, thanks. Just bought a griddle (we call it a plancha) here in France. Used it twice and on a steep learning curve. I must try harder!

Hi, I just wanna ask you about flat top griddles. Can I season my griddle twice? I already seasoned it once but I noticed that everything I cook still sticks to the top. I Just used it once for testing. Thanks

Tell me your wife buys you your beer without telling me your wife buys you your beer. Lol thanks for the video.

Thanks for the video. Straight to the point sir.

newish to backyard grilling and these were all really solid tips, but more importantly- shout out to another Bob Evans alumnus! I was a server years ago "down on the farm" in southern NJ lmao. working those weekend breakfast shifts for $$$. good times

ALWAYS keep a point temperature gauge at the ready to check griddle temps.

Hey, Johnny. Great channel, great info for griddle newbies like me. Can you recommend a flat-surface thermometer like the one at 2:16? All the models on Amazon are getting lousy reviews. Thanks! (Btw, my griddle has a shiny stainless steel surface, and a laser-type thermometer won't work on it.)

This is awesome...thanks!!!! Finally got our grill up and running and my son and I charred some first time beef quesadillas ...but the fam was happy to eat our first attempt! This is super helpful and going to try your chicken fried rice recipe next. Lol now need to research how to clean a charred griddle !!!

Thanks Johnny, I just got a blackstone griddle so i'm trying to learn as much as I can before my first cook.

Mistake #11 - you drank Bud light! 😅😂

Bacon is best cooked low and slow..if you are doing on hi temperature then you are doing it wrong..

Thank you for sharing your tips! Getting inferred temp gauge for my griddle!!

I just got my Blackstone today.... in Upstate NY. LOL I felt like you were talking to me. Okay sure it isn't October but still temperature control is exactly what was on my mind when I clicked on your video. Ya got a new subscriber. Well done. Oh and I moved here from Ohio a few years ago.