How to Season a Blackstone Griddle

bacon cooking on a new blackstone griddle that was just seasoned for the first time.

How to season a Blackstone griddle is super easy! We will give you step by step instructions for Blackstone griddle seasoning so you can get to cooking your delicious Blackstone recipes on the perfect no-stick surface!

Course preparation

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 40

Total Time 50

Servings seasoning

Calories 361kcal

Cost $5

Equipment

1 Blackstone Griddle
1 Grill Tongs
1 Paper Towels

Ingredients

3 tablespoons Vegetable Oil (any high smoke point oil)
3 tablespoons Blackstone Griddle Seasoning and Cast Iron Conditioner
1 Blackstone Griddle Cover

Instructions

Make sure griddle top is wiped clean of debris. Also check out our easy step-by-step instructions on How to Clean a Blackstone Griddle.
Ignite griddle by following lighting instruction (see also How to Turn on Blackstone Griddle). Turn all knobs to set burners to high. Wait for approximately 10–15 minutes until your griddle top starts to discolor.
Pour a light amount of cooking oil on griddle top. Any cooking oil will work but you can also check out Best Oil to Use on Blackstone. The amount of oil used depends on the size of griddle but you can use the following rough measurements (do not be afraid to add more as needed).
Use cooking tongs or heat resistant gloves to hold folded paper towels. Spread the cooking oil over surface of griddle top using the paper towels. Be sure to cover every part of griddle top, including corners and sides.
Once your griddle is covered with a thin layer of oil, allow griddle to heat on high. Smoking will occur as the oil begins to bond with the surface of griddle top, creating a stick-resistant surface.
When griddle top has stopped smoking and there isn’t a noticeable amount of sheen, repeat steps 3–5 at least three times.

Notes

How Much Oil to Season Blackstone Griddle:

All 17" and 22" Griddles: 1 Tbsp. of Oil
All 28" Griddles: 2 Tbsp. of Oil
All 36" Griddles: 3 Tbsp. of Oil

Blackstone Re-Seasoning and Ongoing Maintenance:

After repeating the seasoning steps, griddle top may not appear to be completely black. To achieve a dark surface, start cooking on your griddle top. This will create a nicely seasoned griddle top. You will need to re-season your Blackstone griddle periodically. This will depend on frequency of use.

Follow proper griddle storing practices to maintain seasoned cooking surface. A quality Blackstone Griddle cover is recommended to protect your griddle from the elements. You can also checkout Blackstone Griddle Seasoning and Cast Iron Conditioner.

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