New Blackstone 17" Setup & Seasoning (Pics)

ScottNC

I picked up a Blackstone Tabletop yesterday (Ace HW online), got it seasoned, put some spare tile to use and got it setup & ready cook. It has a cast iron griddle so I gave it the same treatment as my CI pans. I gave it a quick once over with the palm sander, then proceeded to season with Flax Oil, came out pretty nice, should be a good start anyway. Haven't had a chance to get it greasy yet, but that'll be soon. With the flip-over griddle, I don't lose my hotplate space either. The thing seems well constructed a pretty decent deal for the $$. Thanks for looking. It's going to be way too easy to whip up smash burgers!

Hit the Griddle with 80 grit before seasoning



Started outside with several coats of Flax Oil outside (lotta smoke) and finished it off in 550º oven



Griddle flips over for storage, going to make use of that for hotplate



Hotplate 18" tile becomes backslash when cooking



Found a use for my 20# LP, good for 30+ hours on high



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Thatgrimguy

Very nice. Looks great

ScottNC

Thanks Grim, no wheels but it should work for me! Best of luck on your endeavors also.

HeavyG

Nice. I may just have to get one of those.

JohnnyTarheel

Great setup...

Carolina Q

I like it!

Good deal with Ace too. Many folks seem to think that Amazon has the best prices. Absolutely NOT TRUE. Especially for this...

Ace Hardware, $79.99.
Amazon, $147.22!!! 

HeavyG

Carolina Q said:

I like it!

Good deal with Ace too. Many folks seem to think that Amazon has the best prices. Absolutely NOT TRUE. Especially for this...

Ace Hardware, $79.99.
Amazon, $147.22!!! 

The $140+ prices are for third party vendors selling VIA Amazon.

Those griddles were available last week on Amazon for about the same price as Ace.

4Runner

I think he means buying from Amazon.com.  

blasting

That's great, enjoy.

ScottNC

Thanks to all for the comments, seems to do the job. Cleanup was a snap.

shtgunal3

Damnit that burger looks good!

4Runner

I should have gotten this instead of the big 36" cart version.  In fact, I might sell mine and get this.   Thanks for posting.  Very nice setup and great looking cook.  I did mine with flaxseed too and nothing else.   

Jeremiah

Wow. That's really cool. I kinda wish I'd have gotten that instead of the 36" as well. Keep us posted on future cooks!

ScottNC

Glad to hear you guys like it. I was on the fence, I'd never seen one in person but decided what the heck, I'll take a chance. For the size of it's footprint, it has a surprising amount of griddle space, believe it or not, only about 3 square inches less than a Large Egg!

Photo Egg

Nice post...I will have one soon!

Elijah

That's cool. I need a second job...

ScottNC

Just an FYI on ordering from Ace online, it was my first time. They did a great job, I'm out in very Western NC, ½ hour to closet Ace, I ordered on Saturday afternoon the 6th and they called me to come pick it up on  Wed the 10th, I was pleasantly surprised it arrived that fast. http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=81342696&cstruid=1121903_1095902_10245794_10854004_1119396_2144588

Mayberry

Every time I go into my local Ace, I look at the 36" Blackstone they have on display. The things feel solid and look awesome.  It would be great for burgers, family breakfast, etc.   How hot does it get?   Would it be suitable for searing tuna and steaks?

Ozzie_Isaac

Mayberry said:

Every time I go into my local Ace, I look at the 36" Blackstone they have on display. The things feel solid and look awesome.  It would be great for burgers, family breakfast, etc.   How hot does it get?   Would it be suitable for searing tuna and steaks?

I can hit 550 measured by my IR gun with no problem.

SmokeyPitt

Ozzie_Isaac said:

Mayberry said:

Every time I go into my local Ace, I look at the 36" Blackstone they have on display. The things feel solid and look awesome.  It would be great for burgers, family breakfast, etc.   How hot does it get?   Would it be suitable for searing tuna and steaks?

I can hit 550 measured by my IR gun with no problem.

Mine struggles to hit 450.  

Mayberry

SmokeyPitt said:

Ozzie_Isaac said:

Mayberry said:

Every time I go into my local Ace, I look at the 36" Blackstone they have on display. The things feel solid and look awesome.  It would be great for burgers, family breakfast, etc.   How hot does it get?   Would it be suitable for searing tuna and steaks?

I can hit 550 measured by my IR gun with no problem.

Mine struggles to hit 450.  

What sizes do each of you have?   Maybe different sizes have different burners, so different btu outputs?  I'd like the smaller size, but don't want one that won't get very hot.  That would be a primary use for me.

ScottNC

The 17" when I seasoned it, smoked the Flax Oil (450º smoke point) right off the bat, I don't have an IR but I'd guess it hit 550º without a problem. The burger patty above was cooked on medium for no more than 2 min a side, just for reference.

4Runner

I'm think I'm going to sell my 36" Blackstone and get this.  

cookingdude555

Order submitted. Keeping the 36" too. 

blasting

4Runner said:

I'm think I'm going to sell my 36" Blackstone and get this.  

That surprises me.  Not sure I could do without the graduated cooking zones, and space.

milesvdustin

How good is the grease trap on this as far as cleanliness and size and eveything.

SmokeyPitt

Mayberry said:

SmokeyPitt said:

Ozzie_Isaac said:

Mayberry said:

Every time I go into my local Ace, I look at the 36" Blackstone they have on display. The things feel solid and look awesome.  It would be great for burgers, family breakfast, etc.   How hot does it get?   Would it be suitable for searing tuna and steaks?

I can hit 550 measured by my IR gun with no problem.

Mine struggles to hit 450.  

What sizes do each of you have?   Maybe different sizes have different burners, so different btu outputs?  I'd like the smaller size, but don't want one that won't get very hot.  That would be a primary use for me.

I have the 36 inch but I think my regulator may be unnecessarily restrictive.  I am going to send them a message to see if I can get it replaced. 

ScottNC

Smokey, you must have some problem, regulator or something not right, they are pretty inexpensive if you don't get it replaced from Blackstone.

Miles, just measured the grease trap full up it holds just less than 2 cups, it's plenty big enough for the grill.

4Runner

The grease trap on the 36 is terrible.  I use tinfoil to help direct the grease/oil to the container.  How well does it work on your tabletop?

ScottNC

4, this sits right under the hole you see in the griddle, works fine

ScottNC

One more note on output, the Ace site incorrectly states 10,000 BTU, it is 12,000 BTU, it's marked in 2 places on the griddle and on the front of the box. The burner is an H shape and is stainless.