How To Season A Blackstone Griddle

Smash Burger Patty on Griddle
by Chef Jason from 5280 Culinary

Today were walking you thru the steps you need to take to get that perfect seasoning on our new Blackstone Griddle.  This important step will get you ready for that ever so important first cook.

How To Season A Blackstone Griddle

Let’s dive into it and get things going.

 

Blackstone Griddle Seasoning Tips:

How to Season Your Griddle (cold rolled steel)
Heat your griddle on high heat for 15 minutes or until griddle starts to darken into a deep copper or dark brown color
Carefully add 4 tbsp of Blackstone griddle seasoning or high smoke point oil
Using a towel folded into a small square
Carefully work the griddle seasoning into the griddle until it is evenly applied
Leave the dome open and allow the griddle to burnish in the oil for 15 minutes.  Keep heat on high
Repeat the above process 3 more times, every 15 minutes, until the oil has “dried” or polymerized with the steel griddle
Allow griddle to cool for 45-60 minutes
Once griddle is cooled, wipe with another fine layer of griddle seasoning until evenly applied
Close the griddle dome or cover the griddle surface and store in a cool dry place until use

 

How to Clean Your Griddle – LIGHTLY SOILED

When finished cooking, allow griddle to fully cool
Scrape off any food or debris using the bench scraper (in blackstone tool kit)
If Needed, add warm water and use a blackstone scrubbing pad scrub off griddle (light pressure)
Wipe off griddle with a wet cloth or towel
Dry griddle with paper towel or towel
Wipe with another fine layer of griddle seasoning until evenly applied
Close the griddle dome or cover the griddle surface and store in a cool dry place until use

 

How to Clean Your Wok – HEAVILY SOILED

When finished cooking, allow griddle to fully cool
Scrape off any food or debris using the bench scraper (in blackstone tool kit)
If Needed, add warm water, 1 drop of dish soap and use a blackstone scrubbing pad scrub off griddle (heavy pressure) or if needed use a stainless steel scrubbie
Wipe off griddle with a wet cloth or towel
Dry griddle with paper towel or towel
Wipe with another fine layer of griddle seasoning until evenly applied
If you used a stainless steel scrubbie, repeat full seasoning process if needed

 

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Published on 5/18/2021.

Always follow manufacturer’s instructions before using any product.

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