Excellent Video! Thanks for taking the time. No flash or convoluted drama for CLICKS, just proven, easy-to-follow instructions!

Hello from Toronto, Canada 🇨🇦 I just picked up the Blackstone 15” Griddle -BBQ combo on clearance for $50. This video is a perfect tutorial for novices like myself. I will enjoy cooking and cleaning my Griddle. Thanks so much for your expertise.

Just brought home my Black Stone 28" flat top griddle. Your video's are epic.

This is exactly how I cleaned the griddle where I worked and use the same technique on my Blackstone. Great to put this out. 👍

@TheGriddleGuys

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it worked out Wolff Tracks and ty for commenting-J

Thank you for the link to the wash cloths and a bigger thank you for your hint on washing them first. I would have taken them from the bag and started cleaning. Instead, all of that lint (and there was a lot of it) was washed off in the washer. Great advice!

Thanks for the informative video. My 2 burner Blackstone will be here Tuesday. I can't wait. Camp food is going to take on a whole new level .

@TheGriddleGuys

4 жыл бұрын

Congrats on your purchase Makes camp cooking much easier and opens up your options. Cook on and thanks for commenting! 😁. N

I felt really bad about my griddle when i saw the griddle at the beginning of the video. Then I saw the griddle being used and felt so much better about mine. Have had mine for over a year and it has not had to be reseasoned. No rust no build up and food doesn't stick at all. I use cotton towels from start to finish to clean. The soft scouring pads work great after scraping. I use a little more oil after cleaning to finish.

Excellent video very helpful for all us new griddlers.

I don't own a griddle, and yet here I am.

@TheGriddleGuys

5 жыл бұрын

We are happy you stopped by our channel Hande! Cook on! -n

@TheGriddleGuys

4 жыл бұрын

@Stan Edington Ouch, and yet here we all are.. lol

@TheGriddleGuys

4 жыл бұрын

@Stan Edington wow Stan! That hurts! I will happily put my cooking ability against any other channel u can line up. And yah. This is NATE. We aim to have fun, spend time with family and share our experience with other griddle owners. Griddling is about community. Not technicality. Appreciate the comment and hopefully this helps you understand us a bit more.

@TheGriddleGuys

4 жыл бұрын

Last reply.... I just can't stop thinking of a song by one of my favorite artist growing up as an angry kid. Here is a quote , see if you can guess. " I'm glad I inspire you, but Stan, why are you so mad, try to understand we do want you as a fan" .... I'm sorry. I love the song and it's the first thing I thought of. Hopefully you get the humor , either way ty for making me smile. -J

@scarface667

4 жыл бұрын

It is rusty at hell

What did I do without this for so long?2 pieces of French Toast at a time ?20 minutes for 10 pancakes ?NO MOREthis griddle is awesomeTook some time to season before first use kzread.infoUgkxHM5jmQoi4dbb0hoWSBs9hPhSwXUbGVG_ did brunch and hibachi dinner on Mother’s Day and it worked like a charmSturdy, well built and heats up quick. burners2-4 were a little stubborn but then lit up.Great addition to my patio.Bought the cover and it’s great, also bought the accessories kit - scraper is good but the spatulas are flimsy to be honest that’s my only negative.

I got my Blackstone for Father's Day and I love it. AND NOW I KNOW HOW TO ACTUALLY CLEAN IT. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Great video

I worked at pizza/ roast beef place for 13 years....i clean my camp chef griddle the same way!!! It's quick ,easy and always ready to use

@fdwarren12

4 жыл бұрын

Vaun Dinger How do you do it different?

@ctech14367

3 жыл бұрын

13 years we’ll you are the expert ok all griddle cleaning videos must now be cleared through Vaun Dinger cause 13 years at a roast beef place sets he/she apart from the rest of humanity

Great video. Your tip on the towels was great, thanks, bought the towels and they ARE great!

@TheGriddleGuys

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them! Definately feels like a cleaner griddle when you finish up with them. Cook on Debbie! -N

I bought the 36 pack of towels from Sam's and actually washed them like 5 times because of the mountains of lint in the dryer catch. Thanks for the advice of de-linting them first. I'm a paper towel-a-holic (even before my BS days) but I do like the final clean with the real towels after your video.

@TheGriddleGuys

2 жыл бұрын

Could not agree more Robert! Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment! -N

Thank u so much. Quick and easy. Very informative. Awesome job

Hey what’s going on you guys thank you Jeff for the video ❤️🙏💪👍☮️✌️

I am addicted to griddle videos! Good tips, and thanks for sharing! A couple of things I have picked up recently, I only use a wooden scraper to clean the griddle. I find a metal scrapper is too harsh and scratches the seasoning, and two, the Scott blue paper towels are way better than regular paper towels! I used upwards of a dozen paper towels to clean the griddle. Now I only use 2 of the Scotts blue towels! The Scott Blues clean way better, produce way less lint and dont burn as easy!

Great video. I was wondering how clean it was as well, helpful tips

Thanks for the video! Had no idea how to clean this.

Thanks for the tips! New to the griddle life.

@TheGriddleGuys

3 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the griddle community! I see a lot of good meals in your future! - C

Table salt also works very good for scrubbing. Use it with the water and towels or oil and towel, you can also grab a potato, cut in half and grab that salt and work it around to get the stubborn stuff off if you have the need. Salt and potato are super cheap as a helper. Also, if you buy microfiber towels instead you'll have less lint. I use mine at least once a week and The Griddle Guys directions are spot on.

@TheGriddleGuys

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome suggestions Rhino Mite. I'm especially looking forward to trying out the potato trick. Thank you for watching. Have a great day.

@johnbraucher1499

5 жыл бұрын

If you can go buy micro fiber cloths every time you clean your griddle, but I wouldn't try washing them in your cloths washer. Lol

@getnautical9579

2 жыл бұрын

Love salt for cleaningn used it for years on cast iron pans then whenningot griddle do same thing. Water and salt, let it sit then wipe

@CB-lh8gw

Жыл бұрын

Instead of a potato try using an onion cut in half and some salt.. does wonders.

We used a similar process at a DQ I worked at in TX. Usually once an hour we would used hot water and a grill scraper to clean all the fond from the grilled burgers. At the end of the night it was a good way to get rid of the ice under the veggie trays. Then used a grill brick and grill butter basically ghee to scrup and season the grill.

A heavy grill glove protects my hand from the steam burn. The towel trick is a great tip. Thanks for sharing.

@TheGriddleGuys

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Mike! Good tip on the grill glove! Happy Holidays! -N

Thanks for the tutorial! I just bought the 3 burner 1501 model and cooked stirfry. Was wondering how I should clean it! Cheers!

When I was a kid worked for a burger chain. Burgers cooked on flat iron grills. To clean grill we just used a brass scouring pad, scraper and only used seltzer to clean. Still do it same.

@TheGriddleGuys

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a good system and ty for sharing. Cheers-J

Keeping it simple. Thanks for the video.

Love the market basket bag I use them all the time got to love market basket

Awesome Tips! The only thing I do different is, I use a cast iron press with a towel instead of a scraper on the final pass.

I use concentrated lime juice, nothing comes even closer. I heat up the griddle then spray some lime juice and scrape it up. Good as new. I buy it by the gallon at Restaurant Depot and last a long time.

@jmau-ow5nh

4 жыл бұрын

Tyler Leyden like $8 at Restaurant Depot.

@jessieboo713

4 жыл бұрын

I work in a restaurant and sometimes I will use the fry oil to clean the grill with a brick and then we use lemonade or lemon juice on top to take the rest of the access dirt off of it and it cleans it really well we don't use the paper towels we just use actual towel and he is right it does Staind the towels but it's way better than you wasting a whole bunch of paper towels

@jessieboo713

4 жыл бұрын

The brick is called Blackstone I believe if y'all were curious what I was talking about

@Chris-dx7py

3 жыл бұрын

Anything that is highly acidic will do it. Lime/lemon juice. We used to use the liquid left in the gallon jar of banana peppers, would get everything spotless. You do have to season after that though because it will leave a sticky residue if not properly wiped off after cleaning and whatever you cook first on it will stick

@RedCandleWax24

3 жыл бұрын

Stainless steel griddle care and cleaning is different from a cold rolled steel griddle.

Use the T-shirt material. It can also be purchased at hardware store or use an old one that was washed and cut to pieces. White one only

I don't have a Blackstone yet but I am eyeing one now. Thanks for cleaning tips. Just subscribed. Cheers from deep South Texas 👍👍👍👍👍

I got the big one,really nice always a head turner.👍

I'm an iron skillet aaffectinato...Let it cool completely, pour table salt on surface, work it around with paper towels and then rinse it off with cold water. Dry it well and lightly coat it back with oil. The salt turns black as it cleans and it will break down before it scratches surface. The surface never gets totally oil free. Your system works well but I try to use as little water as possible. Seams like you have more rust in the cracks at the edges than you should.

@TERRY-td8lk

4 жыл бұрын

I don't use much water on mine either, unless it is a very stubborn buildup area, I use the coarse sea salt on mine then a light rinsing with water before drying and putting a light oiling on it. Holding up good so far.

@newsveteran4466

4 жыл бұрын

"seems like."

@yrr7867

3 жыл бұрын

The instructions actually say to use salt to clean it

@evelynkessinger4714

3 жыл бұрын

That sounds like a great way, too.

@jeffsond

2 жыл бұрын

I would agree and this process seems like it takes way to long to clean. Not sure I would use a metal scraper either as it would remove the seasoning of the flat top. Wooden spatula and salt works well

Such a well structured video. Thank you

@TheGriddleGuys

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! - C

@nirmalbhattarai9361

2 жыл бұрын

U can use Jamon juice very easy to cleaning thanks

Just did this and it was a huge help thanks for the video! I’m gonna start looking for videos on how to properly cook different foods like burgers and fish and hibachi style foods or even breakfast

@TheGriddleGuys

Жыл бұрын

Sounds awesome and ty for commenting-J

Good video. Whenever I clean the surface of my griddle or grill I protect my hands with a heat resistant glove, they are amazing, you can grab a burning wood log.

@TheGriddleGuys

3 жыл бұрын

Good call. I think we have all been bitten by that steam at least a few times. Thanks again-J

Water and 🍋 lemon work really good

Thanks for the tips! I will be doing this for sure this weekend! I love our Blackstone. Best investment ever!

@TheGriddleGuys

4 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy it!

I have a 36" griddle and still looks very new. I clean it right after I use it. Its the best time to do so since the griddle is hot and leaving it for another day or week on most cast can be bad for your griddle. You want to treat it like a cast iron quick after you use it so it can last you for a long time. I do what your doing with the water and then after its clean I use canola oil for its high heat tolerant and let it cool off and then cover it. Looks like you may need to grind your top off soon. Thanks for sharing.

@TheGriddleGuys

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment and completely agree!

@crunch9362

5 жыл бұрын

What do you mean "grind your top off?"

@noeb5250

4 жыл бұрын

Crunch because it got warted

@acalkckja

3 жыл бұрын

@@noeb5250 ...translation please?

White vinegar works well and does a better job on the rust. Is also a lot cheaper than lemon or lime juice.

Awesome video thank you for the video !!!! Used towels and much much better clean

I recently bought a griddle and have seasoned it and cooked one time to the delight of my friends and myself. Thanks for the added tips for cleaning. While I cleaned the griddle pretty well, I was not totally satisfied. I loved the use of the putty type blade to move the towels around. Looking forward to my next cook out experience.

@TheGriddleGuys

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks James, congratulations on your purchase and welcome to the club! :-)

@lynnberg253

4 жыл бұрын

Buy a stainless steel putty knife from your local hardware store

Thanks for telling me that is a food grade scraper, I was gonna just get one out of my tool box!

thx for the tut!

Thanks for the video. I just got a 17" Blackstone griddle with the grease hole in the rear from Walmart. Will be unboxing and making a first use video this weekend.

I use to work at a Carl Jr back in my high school days I used carbonated water from the soda fountain it works awesome looks brand new, they made me clean the grill all the time.

@TheGriddleGuys

5 жыл бұрын

We have been using soda water and works great! Thanks for the tip!!

@TheGriddleGuys

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the support and the comments! - N

Great video!

New follower here. Researching whether or not I want or need a griddle. I’m sold. I’m getting one. Thanks for your video and advice.

@TheGriddleGuys

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you! And Welcome to The Griddle Guy family!- C

i started using cotton rags to wipe the surface down. I have some old sheets I've cut up into rags, wash them with my utensils after i wipe it down. ive found that it pulls the fat off the surface better, handles a hot surface better and doesnt leave paper crumbs.

@acalkckja

3 жыл бұрын

I'll never look at the paper towel shedding as anything other than "paper crumbs" again. 📌

Thanks for the tip

Just bought a 36” Blackstone today. Looking forward to some smash burgers for sure! After I clean and season it, of course. I’m sure I’ll be back to try and learn new things about other cooking ideas. I do a lot of cooking on the BGE, and I’ll help anyone that needs it. Thanks for the video!

@TheGriddleGuys

4 жыл бұрын

Congrads on your purchase! We hope you love it! Thanks for commenting and watching.

This video is amazing 👏

Very good instructional. Happy to subscribe to your page. Looking forward to picking up a few more griddle tips.

@TheGriddleGuys

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and subscribing! Much appreciated!

@flopeyewilliams8598

5 жыл бұрын

The Dawgfatha's BBQ this guy is a joke

Got to love our flat griddles! Nice scrapper. Good cleaning job!

Nice video. I got the black stone with grease whole in the back.

@bahamasking2063

5 жыл бұрын

I just got a 17" Blackstone griddle with the grease hole in the back. I am doing a unboxing/seasoning video and a cooking on it for the first time video this weekend.

@jonathanbruce9658

3 жыл бұрын

Scrub with soapy hot dawn and a steel wool rinse dry then oil This method is shit

Thanks for the video!

Thanks for the info!

I’ve seen the Asian guys working at hibachi grill do the same thing! I know it must be a popular trick! Thanks

Fab content as always 👌

Thank you for this video. Subscribed.

@TheGriddleGuys

11 ай бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

Thanks for this

the salt comment works also thouht i would learn something that i already new thanks hope this helps

Glad you said something bout that rust....I go at a bit harder with high heat and Dawn dish soap mixed with water...the grease goes in one shot... then a couple rinses... I use spray on canola oil...wipe down and done.... oh ya I own stock in the paper towel company also....

@TheGriddleGuys

3 жыл бұрын

Good call on the dawn and yes, no doubt, if you own a griddle, you are going to be buying paper towels in bulk

Olive oil burns easier at high temps. So if you leave a thin layer for conditioning, is gonna smoke up next time you may grill at 375 or 400° . Use avocado oil, withstand high temps. Plus it is also almost as healthy as olive oil. Just an option.

@TheGriddleGuys

8 ай бұрын

Good call. We posted this video a ways back. For the most part we use canola now. High temp and cheap😁👍🍻

New to the griddle world 🌎 thanks for the towel link, wandered if people washed the towels or tossed them.

@TheGriddleGuys

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely can wash them Matt! Thanks for watching! - C

The Blackstone grills of yesteryear, like this one, looked much better than today’s. They turned the grill into a billboard.

@TheGriddleGuys

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed 👍. On the other end some of the features are really convenient but seem to come at the cost of quality

You know what I see most in griddle related videos and the comments? People overthinking it. It ain’t rocket science.

@sandsmafia881703

4 жыл бұрын

No kidding. High heat, scrape it, spray it with water, spread it around, kill it... coat of oil. Done

I have a 5” stainless steel putty knife that I rounded the corners off of and put an edge on it with a grinder. It is my spatula and my scraper.

@Rspenesmit

3 жыл бұрын

If it's not a Food grade scraper/spatula it can damage the griddle surface and seasoning.

Great video the way you explain all the steps in detail with tips for a proper cleaning. I never thought that the hot, steamy water is actually boiling and sanitizing the griddle (my wife likes that part). My only comment (observation) is that in your final step of applying oil to seal and protect until the next cook, you didn't mention this, but it looks as though you let the griddle surface cool before applying the oil because it didn't smoke and burn off like it does when seasoning the griddle.

Great video! Thanks!!

@TheGriddleGuys

5 жыл бұрын

We appreciate the feedback Matthew! Happy New Year!

@beardgang594

5 жыл бұрын

I got one of the scrapers that you used. Still have yet to get a good cleaning of my griddle. Plan on doing it next weekend.

Im new to the Blackstone. But i always cook on the stove with family heirloom cast iron. And i have always been taught to never scrape it. You are taking your season off. I always heat my skillet hot and run under very hot water in the sink. With a scrub brush.

@BennyPitsinger

Жыл бұрын

I agree! This guy hasn't the foggiest idea how to treat cast iron!

Great video

I'm going on 3 years with my Blackstone, I have never used water one time since I purchased it. I was told by a chef friend that the water thing applies to stainless steel griddles only. I have zero rust and my stays very non-stick. I simply shut it down after cooking, before it cools completely I scrape the surface down and get as much off as I can, hit it with a little more clean oil and let it cool. Cover it, and whenever I use it I heat it up, tiny bit of oil, wipe with paper towel and good to go. Zero rust and never had to re-season. Works great for me, and a couple other guys I have helped with. Just like cast iron, keep the water and soap away.

@TheGriddleGuys

3 жыл бұрын

Glad that's working for you so far. Issue is that with stacking your patina like that is it will eventually start to have an insulating effect and steal heat for the cooking surface as well as eventually start to chip off into your food because it's not truly burnt in. When forming that non stick surface we all look for its an actual chemical reaction that only happens at high heat. Either way, we appreciate your comment and best of luck with whichever way works best for you.👍👍👍

Wow! What an honor! You used the picture of my Blackstone 28” in the beginning of your video

@TheGriddleGuys

4 жыл бұрын

I did grab a pic off the interweb when doing the thumb, I don't think I realized it was yours. Small world lol! I can remove it if you prefer or give credit? It looked so damned clean I had to use it! :-D Let me know and happy holidays! -n

@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ

4 жыл бұрын

The Griddle Guys Just honored to have it used by someone else. It’s all good, Thank you!

Nice thank you

I’ve been avoiding using our griddle as I was using a method to “clean” that I really don’t think cleaned it to where I felt comfortable using it again. This was a great, step by step video that looks simple enough I’m going to give it a try. Thanks so much!

@yeahdude1986

2 жыл бұрын

Same it seems sketchy. Lol but I guess the heat will kill any harmful bacteria

Outstanding video with a great, laid back presentation. My cleaning process is similar, but I've been using a cooking spatula. A scraper makes much more sense. I knew that I needed a more specific tool for that process and I've ordered one for my arsenal. I gotta sheepishly admit that did a face-palm on the paper towels. Can't believe I didn't think to include that step before switching to terrycloth. I know they'll still get ugly dirty, but that'll make them easier to wash. Thanks again for the tips and I've subscribed.

@TheGriddleGuys

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Greg! Thanks so much for checking out our video. We love our griddles!! The amount of paper towels I end up using is somewhat startling but in the end I still feel it is worth it. Weather permitting I can turn out a whole dinner (protein, starch, veggie) and only have to clean the griddle instead of a bunch of pots and pans. Cook on friend and thanks for sub'ing!

@danrussell9207

5 жыл бұрын

@@TheGriddleGuys is there a brand of paper towels that works better than others for not leaving particles on the griddle?

@MrQueLastima

4 жыл бұрын

@@danrussell9207 I am also interested in this!

Thank you for posting this.

A friend of mine has one, sent him your video

Good info !! Thx

Thanks for the cleaning tips, specially the washing three times trick. Don't use any type of fabric softener on those towels, not in the washer or dryer, makes them more absorbent. Do the same for towels you use to dry your car after a wash job.

@OcalaBrew

8 ай бұрын

I stopped using all fabric softener years ago. The chemicals are not healthy.

Thanks for this !! it

To avoid steam burn, use a heavy leather cooking glove (with a long cuff), duh! A trick I learned from an institutional kitchen was to heat the grill up rather hot, then toss a handful of chip ice (not large cubes) onto the griddle. The phase transition to steam will lift a tremendous amount of debris from the surface, allowing it to "float" so you just push it away with the scraper while wearing the leather cooking glove. Be sure to push it off the griddle while the steam bubbling is still happening, otherwise it sticks back to the surface again. This process works great!

@heckalydalii200

2 жыл бұрын

I never get steam burned boy

@txman201

2 жыл бұрын

@@heckalydalii200 I didn't say you did, "boy". The comment was for anyone who was concerned it might happen.

@528Circle

11 ай бұрын

I went for the the full on 16” welding gloves! One steam burn was enough for me! 😂

Walmarts has pk 18 bar towels for 10.00 we get them and throw them away if black and greasy but if washable wash and use them to wipe down outer shell and hood

Thank You!!!

amazing information, fyi avocado is a neutral tasting oil with a much higher smoke point than the lite olive oil used

Excellent information! Sub and Like added!

Nice video thanks for sharing. Looking at buying on of these to go on my Weber. I like grapeseed oil, less gummy and holds up to higher temps before smoking.

@TheGriddleGuys

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks kevr. Happy holidays! I hope you get one! Love it!

Something I'd like to add...when or if you wash the cotton towels, DO NOT put them in with the regular laundry or even in the wash machine. They will be covered in oil & grease. I wash them in the sink with Dawn. Also, If you do wash them in the machine, don't use fabric softener or dryer sheets.

@TheGriddleGuys

3 жыл бұрын

Great tip!

@OcalaBrew

8 ай бұрын

Wash them with dishwasher detergent. It will get out more stains. I did that with my 3 boys’ jeans years ago, when they got greasy/dirty. Works like a charm.

Good suggestions. Blackstone sells a squeegee I use to scrap the water off. Works great. Up north the season is winding down. I do a winter coat of food-grade mineral oil on a cold surface and then place a sheet of plastic wrap directly on the oiled surface and squeegee the air out before storing for the winter. Keeps the rust away all winter long.

@TheGriddleGuys

2 жыл бұрын

That's a great suggestion. Good call on the plastic wrap. Ty

I did not see a link for the cotton towel in the description below like you indicated? Am I missing something?

Thx brother.

Good job

I really appreciate this video .when I cook bacon it leaves alot of residue and I wasn't sure the proper way to get it off .

@TheGriddleGuys

2 жыл бұрын

Slide the grease to the grease trap. Then I usually hit it with paper towel, then scrape and hit with water and paper towels again. Lightt oil spread out and then DONE! Thanks! - C

Good video. I just reseasoned mine, the seasoning was flaking really bad. Sanded it down and started fresh. I think part of the problem is I was putting way more oil on then you, Im going to start putting a thinner coat. Do you do this after every cook?

overseas ive seen the cooks clean the griddle every night by dumping a few inches of ice on it and use the scraper while the water is evaporating and the scrape the soup into the gutter

@TheGriddleGuys

2 жыл бұрын

That's a good call. I'll have to try it. Ty zib

Treat it like a cast iron skillet. High heat and HOT water ....then oil.

This is basically what I do but prior to oiling, I clean surface with vodka😊

Wow thank you!!!

@TheGriddleGuys

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! And thank you for watching! - C

Blue shop towels are great instead of the cotton towels and better than the paper towels. About $2 a roll.