If you have a new Blackstone, then you're probably ready to use it, but not so fast.If you want to create a non-stick coat for your food, it's important to season it before cooking.If you follow a few simple steps, you can coat your griddle plate and help it last a long time.
Step 1: If it's brand-new, you need to clean it with water and soap.
Put a bucket with warm water in it.Stir the soap with a stick until it's evenly mixed into the solution.Put a small puddle of soapy water over the griddle.Rub the soap and water on the surface with a paper towel.Next, wipe the surface of the griddle with a clean paper towel.It's a good idea to wash a new griddle with soap.The cooking oil is pre-seasoned to prevent damage during shipping.Applying soap to a used griddle can cause permanent damage to the plate coating.
Step 2: Pick an oil that's rich in stearic acids to coat your grill.
Choose your favorite oil from the following high-fat options.If you want, you can use lard.For optimal bonding with the plate griddle, always use oils with a fat percentage on the nutrition information label.It's a good idea to avoid products with trans fatty acids because they have been linked to health problems.
Step 3: Wait for 10 to 15 minutes when turning the burner on.
You can turn on your propane tank by rotating the valve.Wait and set the burners to the maximum possible temperature.You're ready to move on when the top of the griddle starts to turn brown.Put on gloves that are heat resistant.Before you turn on your burners, make sure your griddle is completely dry.The knob should be turned to 350 F for griddles with specific temperature settings.
Step 4: Spread the oil on the griddle surface.
Adding oil to your food creates a non-stick surface.You can spread your favorite oil on the griddle using a paper towel.If your hands get hot, use a pair of tongs to move the paper towel.Look at the side of the oil to see if it's even.Don't leave any dry spots or thick oil puddles.
Step 5: You can use oil to wipe the edges, sides, and corners.
You can use the paper towel you used to wipe the surface with oil.Use it to apply oil to the rest of the griddle.The sides of the griddle need to be cleaned as well.
Step 6: The oil should be left to cook for about 15 to 30 minutes.
The top plate will turn black after the griddle is turned to the max.The "smoke point" is when smoke begins to fill the air above the grill.Wait until all of the smoke is gone.
Step 7: It is a good idea to turn the griddle off and let it cool down.
The griddle should be turned off once the smoke is gone.You've finished one round of seasoning after it cooled down.Until you achieve the right level of seasoning, you will continue doing this.To see if it's still hot, hold your hand over the griddle.
Step 8: When it's dark brown, coat and heat your griddle again.
For another 10 to 30 minutes, turn your griddle back to max.Wait for the smoke point again and then spread another coat of oil on top.It is standard to keep doing this until the top of the griddle turns dark brown.You can mix your oils to create different flavors.For the first two rounds, use extra virgin olive oil, and for the third round, add coconut oil.
Step 9: To finish off the griddle, wipe it with cooking oil.
The final touch is a quick wipe down with your oil of choice to prevent oxidation.Before putting it into storage, lightly wet the top of the grill with 2 to 3 paper towels.Wait until the grill has cooled before spraying it.
Step 10: A cover is needed to store your griddle.
If you want to prevent weather damage, place a heavy-duty cover over your griddle.It can change your seasoning if you store it in humid, hot areas.Store your griddle in a carry bag if you leave it outdoors.The zip of your carry bag should be open 2 to 4 inches.
Step 11: After each use, use a paper towel and hot water to wash the griddle.
You should never clean your griddle with soap because it will add to your seasoning.If you want to gently remove food from the top, use a spatula.You can clean the surface with a dry paper towel.If you have a lot of food, fill a bucket with boiling water.Leave the water to eat away at the mess for about 5 minutes.The spot should be wiped with a paper towel.The salt will help the cleaning process.
Step 12: If you want to remove rust, use a steel wool or 40- to 60-grit sandpaper.
If you spot rust, remove it before it gets worse.Use a steel wool or low-grit sandpaper to scrub the rusted spot.As you scrub the rust spots, be sure to apply a firm amount of pressure.Home hardware stores and kitchen supply stores have steel wool and sandpaper.
Step 13: After washing your griddle, coat it with a thin coat of oil.
A thin coat helps keep the seasoning bond.For this purpose, choose any kind of cooking oil that you like.Non-stick cooking spray can be used.After cleaning your griddle, always coat it with a coat of paint.The griddle top should become resistant to sticking over time.You're not maintaining it properly if it's not.