Blackstone E Series Table Top Electric Griddle - 22" (257-8001)

Seasoning the flat top of your griddle is the first thing you should do after getting your hands on your Blackstone. The seasoning process creates a non-stick surface for you to cook your meals on, making cleaning and cooking a whole lot easier. It is done by creating a polymerised layer of oil that sits on the surface of the flat plate.

Please see our step by step guide below:

Step 1: Clean the flat top

Clean the griddle thoroughly with soapy water to remove any residue from the manufacturing process. Make sure to fully rinse and dry after cleaning

Step 2: Heat the griddle

Put the burners on full blast and allow the flat top to heat up fully. Allow the griddle to brown - it should take around 10-15 minutes.

Step 3: Add the oil

Spread a thin layer of oil across the entire flat top using a paper towel, cloth, or something of the sort. Make sure to use an oil with a high smoke point (vegetable oil, flaxseed oil, etc.).

Step 4: Let it smoke

Once the oil has been applied, leave the burners on high and let it smoke. Do this for for 15-20 minutes.

Step 5: Repeat the process

Apply another layer of oil and let it smoke for another 15 minutes. Repeat this 2-3 times in total.

Step 6: Cool and wipe

Let the flat top cool completely before wiping it down to remove any excess oil, and you will now have a seasoned griddle, ready for your next cook!

Note: remember to season the griddle after each cook. You will only need to apply 1 thin layer of oil when the griddle is still warm before putting it away.

Cooking with a griddle is significantly cheaper than using a BBQ grill, especially when feeding a crowd.

Lets take steak as an example. For a family of five, grilling can mean five individual steaks (one per person). At £7 each, that’s £35 spent on steak alone! But with a griddle, you can rethink the dish entirely. Instead of serving whole steaks, slice up just 2–3 steaks and create a teriyaki steak and bean stir-fry. Add in some colourful vegetables and a simple sauce, and you’ve got a dish that is more interesting and healthy, that still serves five!

In this example, you’ve halved your steak costs to £17.50, and vegetables and sauce costs around £4. That brings your total to just £21.50, saving you £13.50 on a single meal!

Now, imagine scaling that up for a garden party or summer gathering. Multiply your saving across ten, twenty, or even thirty people, and the cost reductions are huge!

A griddle gives you the freedom to stretch ingredients further, cook creatively, and serve up crowd-pleasers, without the hefty ingredients bill. It’s a smarter, more economical way to entertain.

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