Bringing A Blackstone Griddle Back to Life | How to Restore, Clean & Season Cast Iron Flat Top Grill

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Ай бұрын

In this video, I take the time to get the rust & last year's not so great seasoning shell off of the top of my Blackstone Griddle. I re-season the griddle top and I can tell it's much better than what I did/ didn't do to it last year. Let me know in the comments if you would have done anything different. Hope the video helps!
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@thefixerhomerepair2 Ай бұрын

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@stevebusby6618 47 минут бұрын

I hadn't used my 36" griddle in a long time, and it was entirely covered with rust. I just did pretty much what you did. I started with 50 grit, then 80 grit, then 150 grit, and finished with 220 grit. Now it is pretty much down to bare metal, so I'm ready to re-season it. Thanks for showing us the step-by-step process!

@RuffneckTruckingLLC 8 күн бұрын

When you season the griddle, NEVER let the griddle cooldown keep it at high heat. Use thin coats and do it about 4-5 times it will be a better season and it won’t get rusty. After cooking and cleaning always apply a thin coat afterwards.

@rpaasse6453 Ай бұрын

Never heard of a cleaning brick. Never saw one. Well, it works, well done in the new garden Matt, Great view!!

@mattcasper3550 9 күн бұрын

My flat top was in the same situation. Corner sander in addition to the cleaning stone was the trick I needed to restart the whole thing. Thanks!

@snoozieq4584 Ай бұрын

Just a few helpful hints from a cast iron restorer... 1. Use Blue Shop Towels, they don't fall apart or leave as much, if any, lint behind. 2. Vinegar eats rust and is less messy and easier to clean up than the cooking oil method you were using. 3. Steel wool is your friend for getting into tight tight places. 4. Easy Off Oven Cleaner is great for removing old seasoning. Personally, I would have removed the old seasoning first, then address the rust, clean thoroughly and lastly re-season. Using steel wool, vinegar and Easy Off would have saved you a lot of time and scraping with the stone and scraper. IF you have the ability to build yourself an E-tank, that would do the job of both the removing old seasoning and rust at the same time. But unless you are cleaning lots of cast iron, an E-tank may not be the best option for you.

@thefixerhomerepair2 Ай бұрын

All great tips! Thanks!

@BrokenKings Ай бұрын

Thanks for all the tips! Sorry, what is an e-tank?

@snoozieq4584 Ай бұрын

@@BrokenKings An Electrolysis Tank. You need a large enough tub to hang the item in that you want to clean. Sturdy wire to hang the item with. Arm & Hammer Super Washing Soda, I don't remember off hand the ratio of Soda to Water. A car battery charger, not a trickle charger and sacrifice metal. The Positive wire connects to the item to be cleaned and the Negative wire connects to the Sacrifice metal. This method is super effective at removing both rust and old burnt on seasoning and grease. However, it can take up to a week or more to see results. Look up @TheCulinaryFanatic he has a 15 video playlist about restoring and re-seasoning cast iron or @castironchaos in his playlist "Cast Iron Care and Maintenance" video #32 provides much more detail about an E-tank. I hope this answered your question.

@jennifermartinus4929 Ай бұрын

Great job Matt. Koda enjoys the patio. 🐕

@georgew4520 9 күн бұрын

Awesome video, my griddle is in the same shape. Definitely going to go with the sander. Thanks for the tips!

@quartzofcourse Ай бұрын

Oh man this gave me flash backs to cleaning the flat top at my old job, did this every night after close til it was shiny.

@866mary2 14 күн бұрын

Yep, I remember doing this at Wendy's as a kid 😅

@stevemauch4133 7 күн бұрын

You might want to use a steel brush which would help loosen up things as well as your scraper?

@1990westfalia 9 күн бұрын

I’m sure it’s been mentioned, clean and season the outside of the grill too. Rust will find the outside edge. Skillet

@TowMan127 16 күн бұрын

👏👏👏👏

@cantgetright742 Ай бұрын

Is this the first video from the new house? Other than the I moved video

@cantgetright742 Ай бұрын

Been thinkin about gettin one of those. But idk. I like charcoal.

@Zzrdemon6633 3 күн бұрын

There is literally no connection between a griddle and charcoal grill/smoker/bbq none

@cantgetright742 3 күн бұрын

@@Zzrdemon6633 sure there is. I don’t like cooking with propane. I’d rather it be charcoal and that’s why I don’t have one.

@pamelahagan3215 8 күн бұрын

What grit of sandpaper did he use

@Ronicus1 5 күн бұрын

he mentioned 60 grit

@jonnynevada8915 6 күн бұрын

Perfect example of why I’d never waste my money and time on a Blackstone grill .. I bought a reinforced stainless steel griddle that fits perfectly on my BBQ grill ,, works great cleans up nicely and no need to worry about rust 😊

@thefixerhomerepair2 6 күн бұрын

👍

@johnsanderson2968 5 күн бұрын

You must be afraid of a little work, SS not for my food