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Section 03
GRIDDLE SEASONING INSTRUCTIONS
For best results, we recommended seasoning the griddle before cooking
on griddle top.
STEP 01
Make sure griddle top
is wiped clean of debris. (For first
time cleaning, please reference the
Cleaning Your Griddle Top section.)
Blackstone griddle tops are pre-treated
with soy oil as a protective coating.
This coating may leave a discoloration
on the griddle top. This is normal and
will not affect the seasoning process.
STEP 02
Set your griddle to high
heat until your griddle top changes
color. Use tongs to hold a paper
towel or cotton cloth and spread 2-3
tablespoons of your seasoning oil
across the griddle surface.
When seasoning your griddle top,
remember to use a thin and even layer
of oil—the thinner the layer of oil, the
easier it will be to burn it off.
STEP 03
You will know it is done
when it stops smoking. You will
want to repeat this 3-4 times for
your initial seasoning.
The heat of the griddle will break
down the oil and bond it to the metal,
creating a new polymer that acts as a
stick resistant and protective layer over
the griddle.
TOOLS NEEDED:
Cooking tongs,
Paper towels, and Cooking oil
PLEASE NOTE:
Small variations in manu-
facturing and raw materials can cause some
griddles to be slightly warped. A slight warp
will disappear when the griddle is heated in
preparation for cooking.
VIDEO TUTORIAL
How to Season a New Blackstone
Griddle | Blackstone Griddle
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watch?v=VspmDVnj2pI&t=3s
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C AU T I O N
Customers in humid or
coastal climates
may
require more frequent
seasonings and the use of
heavier cooking oils to avoid
rusting and corrosion.
WHY DO I NEED TO
SEASON MY GRIDDLE?
Seasoning leaves a hard protective
layer bonded to the steel surface.
• Natural stick resistance.
• Prevents rust and corrosion.
WHAT OIL IS BEST TO
USE?
The
Blackstone Seasoning and
Cast Iron Conditioner
is the best
and easiest way to get consistent
results. This unique blend of oils
combines the best of many different
cooking oils.
Can I use any food grade oil?
Yes, but different oils can vary in the
process from the burn time, smoke
point, and durability once finished.
If you prefer to use an animal fat for
seasoning, do not use bacon. Pure lard
will work as it does not have the same
additives as bacon.
SYMPTOMS
01. After seasoning, the griddle surface is not black.
02. Food is sticking to the griddle surface.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
SOLUTION
01. Too much oil was used.
02. You turned off the heat too soon.
First, turn your griddle on high and let it
heat for 10-15 minutes.
Next, scrape off as much of the thick-
ened and partially cooked oil as you can.
Then, re-season with a very thin layer
of oil.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
SOLUTION
01. The corners and edges do not have
the same access to the direct heat
of the burners, making it harder for
the seasoning to darken like the
rest of the griddle top.
Apply a thin layer of oil between cooks
to maintain seasoned cooking surface.
(Please reference the Cleaning your
Griddle Top section.)
After using your griddle for multiple
cooks, the seasoning will even out and
improve.
GRIDDLE SEASONING TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOMS
01. After seasoning, there is a brownish residue on the griddle surface.
For further troubleshooting,
please reference the
Troubleshooting chapter.
For Frequently asked questions, visit
blackstoneproducts.com/faq
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