OK, I'll admit ... I'm bored and tired of reading COVID and political stuff this morning.  So I figured I'd throw a post out there to see how many of you guys are using these Blackstone griddles that have become so popular?  I caved in and bought a small tabletop sized one, to use for when we go camping (and hopefully will use it around home too).  So with this thread, I'm curious for any tips and or recipes to give a shot.

I bought the name brand seasoning/conditioner stuff to treat it before I use it, so that'll be the first thing I do (probably tomorrow).  Once it's done, we'll probably do a breakfast attempt here at home since that'll be the primary use of it when we're camping.  Beyond that, I'm thinking smash burgers will be on there before too long & then any other popular recipes we come across.

Question for those who are experienced with these things ... what kind of oil are you using after each cook?  I know enough to NOT use soap when I clean it, and plan to scrape it & wipe it down good - but I see reference to oiling it afterwards.  Canola oil?  Flaxseed?  Or just use the Blackstone brand stuff I already have?

3 hours ago, Angry ginger said:

i have a couple places that give you the choice of steak or chicken.  then one that does philly style shaved steak  or steak tips as a choice.  One of the best things about this area is there is no lack of good sub shops.  I might go chicken philly for lunch tomorrow now that was brought up

Maybe buffalo chicken cheesesteak,  shaved chicken with hot sauce ranch onions and mushrooms.

 

The best steak and cheese that I've ever had is in the Manchester-Concord NH area. Nadeau's Subs who are famous for their steak tip subs.

4 hours ago, ckf said:

I finally found a place that makes a steak and cheese the way that I like them.  Their other place that's open during the winter is an hour away. I'm sure I will make the trip a few times during the off-season

And where would these places be?

6 minutes ago, Sael said:

And where would these places be?

Grampy's in Colebrook & Pittsburg. I'm guessing it is freshly chopped steak & they butter and grill a perfectly done roll. Try it if you make it over that way. Nicole tells me that the fish is excellent too. 

I’ll have my portable one at hay days so let me know when we all want breakfast!!😁

Little cooking on lake pepin!!!

still use grill for cooking chicken and brats but love my griddle!!

On 8/24/2021 at 6:54 PM, X2700 said:

I’ll have my portable one at hay days so let me know when we all want breakfast!!😁

Little cooking on lake pepin!!!

still use grill for cooking chicken and brats but love my griddle!!

Is that just down from the new Lakehouse on Pepin (old Waterman's) spot?  Looks like a good breakfast going there!

I didn't get mine seasoned/conditioned yesterday, so did it today and then did some burgers as a first meal ... pretty damn good, and quick.  Next time I do burgers though, I'm doing smash burgers as these were the premade patties we already had left over from camping.  My daughter wants breakfast tomorrow when she gets back from VB practice, so we'll give it another go then.  First impression = money well spent and I think we're gonna love having this thing for camping.

I can see them having their place but if I'm cooking meat it's on grill over a open hot open flame. Anything we cook that needs flat I have a cast griddle or cast iron skillet for my Coleman stove.

23 minutes ago, Bontz said:

Is that just down from the new Lakehouse on Pepin (old Waterman's) spot?  Looks like a good breakfast going there!

I didn't get mine seasoned/conditioned yesterday, so did it today and then did some burgers as a first meal ... pretty damn good, and quick.  Next time I do burgers though, I'm doing smash burgers as these were the premade patties we already had left over from camping.  My daughter wants breakfast tomorrow when she gets back from VB practice, so we'll give it another go then.  First impression = money well spent and I think we're gonna love having this thing for camping.

Smash burgers are the best way to do it.  Get the griddle good and hot.  Put down some oil.  Make 1/4 pound balls with 80/20.  Drop them in the grill and then smash them down as flat as you can. Use parchment paper between burger and smashing tool.  Season, flip after a couple minutes. Add cheese a minute or two after flipped.

If you want to do onions those will need quite a bit longer to cook down.

11 hours ago, Bontz said:

Is that just down from the new Lakehouse on Pepin (old Waterman's) spot?  Looks like a good breakfast going there!

I didn't get mine seasoned/conditioned yesterday, so did it today and then did some burgers as a first meal ... pretty damn good, and quick.  Next time I do burgers though, I'm doing smash burgers as these were the premade patties we already had left over from camping.  My daughter wants breakfast tomorrow when she gets back from VB practice, so we'll give it another go then.  First impression = money well spent and I think we're gonna love having this thing for camping.

Yep 

right next to that big old tree!!

 

 

Just did a fundraiser for our club and normally use 3 grilles to keep up during busy times.  This year we still had 3 grilles but 2 were Blackstone grilles and handled everything.  Even made the crew breakfast yesterday morning.  The only thing is we'll probably get a couple 100# LP tanks next year.  Went through 6 20# tanks.

On 8/24/2021 at 7:52 PM, ckf said:

Grampy's in Colebrook & Pittsburg. I'm guessing it is freshly chopped steak & they butter and grill a perfectly done roll. Try it if you make it over that way. Nicole tells me that the fish is excellent too. 

Ya ever have their homemade donuts? Taste like fried dough

52 minutes ago, steve from amherst said:

Ya ever have their homemade donuts? Taste like fried dough

No, but I have had their fried dough once or twice

3 minutes ago, ckf said:

No, but I have had their fried dough once or twice

Did it taste like a homemade donut?

1 minute ago, steve from amherst said:

Did it taste like a homemade donut?

It tasted like fried dough loaded with butter, cinnamon sugar and powdered sugar. It is awesome!!!

2 minutes ago, steve from amherst said:

Did it taste like a homemade donut?

Did the Patriots already play today?

1 minute ago, ckf said:

Did the Patriots already play today?

Yes

2 minutes ago, Jimmy Snacks said:

Yes

Well?? How did they do?

9 minutes ago, ckf said:

Well?? How did they do?

Won…25-6….👍🏼

I have had a two burner Camp Chef for griddle duty while camping, for years. It does ok but I think I am taking the Blackstone plunge for next year. My Camp Chef is a lot of set up and take down. 

38 minutes ago, Jimmy Snacks said:

Won…25-6….👍🏼

Cool! But it was the Jets....  

Is there any thermostatic mod for the Blackstone?  I have a 20" restaurant supply griddle I use in the house, but would way prefer it run on gas and stay outside.

I had a griddle built in yo the whole right side of my last wolf and never used it once . I was affade of how it would look after the fact on my stove that cost more than my sled at the time lol .

Pizza is amazing on a Blackstone.