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GRIDDLE SEASONING GUIDE
What is Seasoning?
Seasoning is a process by which oil is baked into
metal to create a stick-resistant surface and protect
against oxidization.
Blackstone Griddles come with a thin layer of soy oil
on them to protect against rust during shipping. This
may leave some blemishes and discoloration on your
griddle top. This is normal and will all even out during
the seasoning process.
What oil should I use?
For your initial seasoning you can use any oil that
you have on hand. It’s important that whatever oil you
choose, make sure that you spread it out very thin on
your griddle top. Here is a list of the most commonly
used oils in no particular order.
• Flax Oil
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Canola Oil
• Vegetable Oil
• Shortening
Initial Griddle Seasoning:
The basic idea behind your initial seasoning is to coat
your griddle with a very thin coating of oil and heat
the oil above its smoke point to polymerize the oil and
create a bond with the griddle top. You will end up with
a black, stick-resistance surface that is easy to clean
and protects it from corrosion.
1. Use a damp cloth and wipe off the griddle top to
remove and dust or debris. Dry
2. Apply a small amount of oil (about 2-3 Tablespoons)
to the surface of the griddle top and spread it
around with a paper towel.
3. Turn your griddle on medium-high heat
4. Heat the oil to its “smoke point” and let it continue
to heat on the griddle top until it stops smoking.
Your griddle top will start to discolor. This is good.
5. When the oil stops smoking (about 20-25 minutes),
turn your griddle off and let it cool enough to do
another coat of oil.
6. Repeat steps 2 through 4 a few times until you
have a nice dark surface on your griddle.
NOTE: Don’t worry if it’s not all completely black. Once you’ve
done a few initial seasonings just cooking on your griddle will
maintain your seasoning layer and add to it.
Cleaning and Maintaining your Griddle
To clean the griddle after each use, scrape gently with
a metal spatula or scraper and wipe down the griddle
surface with a cloth or paper towel. For tough food
residue, pour water onto the hot griddle surface and
let it boil the residue off.
After you are done using your griddle you should
apply a very thin coat of cooking oil to maintain
your seasoning bond and protect it from rust. Store
your griddle in a cool, dry place. A cover is highly
recommended to protect your griddle.
What a well seasoned Griddle should look like
Your well seasoned griddle should be shiny black and
have a natural non-stick cooking surface. The more
you cook with your griddle, the more black, non-stick
and shiny it will become.
Removing Rust
If rust appears on the griddle surface, rub it off with
steel wool or high grit sandpaper and re-season the
surface. Take care to always completely dry your
griddle before storing and keep away from rain and
sprinklers. Make sure that after every use you apply
a thin coat of oil on your griddle top to protect against
oxidization.
Removing Scaling
Scaling occurs when your seasoning bond comes
loose from your griddle top and chips away. Rub off
the chipped seasoning with steel wool or high grit
sandpaper and re-season the surface.
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