Owner`s manual

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BLACKSTONE Griddle Care and Seasoning
You will notice when you open your new Blackstone Griddle that we have added a pre-seasoned oil to
prevent rusting during shipment. Please do initial burn off of this to clean griddle before you proceed
with the seasoning instructions below.
What is seasoning?
Seasoning is the preparation of steel or cast iron cookware for use. There are two reasons for
this process:
1. Coat the cookware to prevent rust; and
2. To create a natural, permanent non-stick cooking surface.
Seasoning is an easy, but very important rst step when using the Blackstone Griddle. Unlike syn-
thetically coated griddles, steel and cast iron can be seasoned, re-seasoned, and its cooking surface
restored. When you season your griddle, you are preventing rust and providing the cookware with a
natural, permanent non-stick surface. Remember: Seasoning takes time and repeated use before a
griddle or pan develops the shiny, black surface like your grandmother’s cast iron cookware. A
black, shiny griddle is a well-seasoned griddle.
Once the griddle is seasoned, routine washing can almost always be done with a scouring pad, but
not steel wool or anything else as it will damage the seasoning. Despite many recommendations to
the contrary, a little mild soap, or lye soap, won’t erase the seasoning. Detergents advertising their
grease cutting abilities will.
Store your steel Blackstone griddle cookware in a cool, dry place. Your griddle may rust, but never if
you dry it after washing and keep it out of rain and oods. If rust does appear, scour it off with steel
wool or sandpaper, and re-season. Look for Blackstone products such as griddle bag and
conditioners for additional protection.
How do I season my Griddle?
1. Your griddle is stored and shipped with a shortening coating on the cooking surface and then a
light plastic wrap is placed over it. Remove the plastic wrap and wash the griddle in hot, soapy
water. Use soap this time only. Rinse utensil and dry completely. Discoloration on towel is normal.
2. Apply a thin, even coating of melted shortening (Crisco, Wesson, etc.; do not use butter or butter
avored shortening) to the griddle with a soft cloth or paper towel. Apply to top and bottom.
3. To clean the griddle after use, use boiling water and a plastic scrub bun or brush. Do not use soap,
unless you are going to repeat the seasoning process. Do not put in dish washer.
4. Always wash immediately after use, while still hot.
5. After washing the griddle, dry thoroughly, then spray lightly with vegetable oil, (Pam, for example),
wipe with a paper towel, and store.
6. To remove heavy food or grease build-up, scour with steel wool, SOS pad, etc., then re-season.
7. Follow these simple steps and your Blackstone Griddle will last a lifetime. Is seasoning a one-step
process?
Is seasoning a one-step process?
Seasoning is an on-going process. The more you use your griddle, the
better seasoned it gets.
There will probably be times when you forget and leave the griddle stove on and it will get too hot.
You’ll know this because there will be areas on the cooking surface that have a dull and dry look to it.
If this happens, simply grease and reheat the griddle.
Do I season the bottom as well as the top of my griddle?
It’s up to you. As our seasoning instructions state, you should season the entire griddle, top
and bottom. If you use your griddle often you will see that the bottom will tend to season itself
over the ame.
If you have further questions, please feel free to call our oce and talk directly to
customer service @ [phone] or visit us @ www.balckstoneproducts.com