OT - Blackstone 36" Griddle is LEGIT

jaydub58

How about some info in the FF cutter?  Looks great!
Where from>
How much?
TIA

txhawkeye

^^^^^^^^^^ ditto 

blasting

jaydub58 said:

How about some info in the FF cutter?  Looks great!
Where from>
How much?
TIA

Thanks.  Below is the link for the FF cutter.  62.95 with free prime shipping.  

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DVXLGHO?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00

I chose to order it in the 3/8" fry size, and I'm happy with my selection.

I'm going to take off the rubber feet and mount it vertically in the laundry room.  The cutting grid and push plate unscrew for cleaning.

Jeremiah

@blasting details on the French fry cutter??

swordsmn

Not Prime but looks like same unit from webrestaurant store, AND cheaper?!
short video at this link as well


http://www.webstaurantstore.com/choice-1-2-french-fry-cutter/40747714.html#reviews

The Vollrath stuff is very HD, also big money
http://www.webstaurantstore.com/vollrath-47713-3-8-french-fry-cutter/92247713.html#reviews

I have a vollrath 55000 for veggies misc.  very nice.  Sharp blades.  
I was crazy but it is badazz

http://www.webstaurantstore.com/vollrath-55000-redco-instacut-5-0-1-4-vegetable-dicer/92255000.html?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=GoogleShopping&gclid=CjwKEAjwnf2wBRCf3sOp6oTtnjYSJAANOfhepP6L6W3VHDTrEY_kTuuk1syy-GrO_4zd0iEdr9C7yhoCZ4_w_wcB

blasting

@swordsmn   Nice find.

With the suction feet and shipping this one is $56.08, so it looks to be $6.87 cheaper than Amazon.

For anyone thinking about it - I would skip the suction feet and wall mount it.

swordsmn

Wow.  Guess they are proud of their feet/shipping. Thought it'd be more savings.

blasting

swordsmn said:

Wow.  Guess they are proud of their feet/shipping. Thought it'd be more savings.

Yeah, just over 8 bucks.  They came with mine, but I wish I'd checked Webstaurant, since they are an option with them - and I don't want them anyway.

I just watched the video of the  Vollrath 55000 - you aren't messing around!  Really cool.

Are the blades sturdy enough that you could do fries with it?

swordsmn

Blades are sharp, i don't know how a potato will do vertical, supported only by the pusher. If i try it i'll let u know.  We were planning to get an apple slicing/corer blade  but at our volume it isn't really justified.  My $5 handheld corer slicer does fine for 1-2 lol

cazzy

Niiice @blasting

I have one similar that I bought in July after @Jeremiah gave me **** about my frozen fries.   

I love it!  

Jeremiah

Frozen fries. Smh. 

cazzy

cazzy said:

Niiice @blasting

I have one similar that I bought in July after @Jeremiah gave me **** about my frozen fries.   

I love it!  

Oh, here is the one I have:   https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00VSH9FHI/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1

chrisc133

My blackstone is being delivered today....$210 plus tax at target ebay when the deal popped back up. 

blasting

@chrisc133  Is that for the 36"?  Incredible price.  Have fun

JohnH12

I worked as a fry cook way back in the day and we always pre-fried the fresh sliced potatos, then fried them again when ordered.
The boss said it was the best way to make "crisp" fries.
Do you find that to be true or not?

chrisc133

blasting said:

@chrisc133  Is that for the 36"?  Incredible price.  Have fun

Yes for the 36.  It was on sale for a while...then sold out.  I checked a couple days later, and it was back in stock and still on sale.  It is a great price. I picked up my Blackstone Pizza Oven (also a nice piece) last year about this time for the same price.

blasting

JohnH12 said:

I worked as a fry cook way back in the day and we always pre-fried the fresh sliced potatos, then fried them again when ordered.
The boss said it was the best way to make "crisp" fries.
Do you find that to be true or not?

John, I don't know enough to say.  I've only made fries maybe a dozen times in my life.

I did make them again today, and I cooked them longer until they were crispier.  I liked them a lot better.  Not sure I'd bother double frying them, since I've got the result I want.  

BTW - deep frying outside is for sure the way to go.  Takes all the mess out of it.

theyolksonyou

chrisc133 said:

blasting said:

@chrisc133  Is that for the 36"?  Incredible price.  Have fun

Yes for the 36.  It was on sale for a while...then sold out.  I checked a couple days later, and it was back in stock and still on sale.  It is a great price. I picked up my Blackstone Pizza Oven (also a nice piece) last year about this time for the same price.

Past couple of time I've made fresh fries I've cut and soaked for a couple hours at least. Fry at 300 ish till brown, drain and fry again at 375 ish until crisp. Family has declared they are the best fries ever. 

Got that process dr am article linked here a while back about hand cut fries. 

SoCalWJS

chrisc133 said:

blasting said:

@chrisc133  Is that for the 36"?  Incredible price.  Have fun

Yes for the 36.  It was on sale for a while...then sold out.  I checked a couple days later, and it was back in stock and still on sale.  It is a great price. I picked up my Blackstone Pizza Oven (also a nice piece) last year about this time for the same price.

I'm keeping my eyes open for a deal on the Pizza Oven, but sure haven't seen anything so far.

Wolfpack

Finally got mine broken in- made some last minute smashed burgers. Remembered to get a pic of one before my son dove in.  Crust was amazing- already have breakfast planned too  

Dredger

This is the double fried french fry recipe I use with good results. I usually make mine a little wider like a steak fry. Great with ranch dressing for dipping.

French Fries

Ingredients

    * 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4 by 1/4-inch thick batons
    * peanut oil
    * Salt and pepper

Directions

Rinse cut potatoes in a large bowl with lots of cold running water until water becomes clear. Cover with water by 1-inch and cover with ice. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes and up to 1 day.

In a deep-fryer, heat the oil to 325 degrees F. Be sure not to fill the oil beyond the maximum fill line.

Drain ice water from cut fries and wrap potato pieces in a clean dishcloth or paper towels and thoroughly pat dry. Add fries, a handful at a time, to the hot oil. Fry, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are soft and limp and begin to turn a blond color, about 6 to 8 minutes. Use the basket to carefully remove fries from the oil and set aside to drain on paper towels. Let rest for at least 10 minutes or up to 2 hours.

When ready to serve the French fries, reheat the oil to 350 degrees F. Transfer the blanched potatoes to the hot oil and fry again, stirring frequently, until golden brown and puffed, about 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to paper lined platter and sprinkle with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve immediately.

hoosieregged

I just got mine delivered from Target for $210 shipped also.  Putting it together today

tarheelmatt

Annnnnddd then.....

Fried rice...

tarheelmatt

I just noticed this thread isn't bumping.... That is devastating.  

Thatgrimguy

They ruined the blackstone post!!! WTF  Crap like this is why I now spend more time at www.bbq-brethren.com   What a crock.

Man, that fried rice looks excellent

tarheelmatt

Thatgrimguy said:

They ruined the blackstone post!!! WTF  Crap like this is why I now spend more time at www.bbq-brethren.com   What a crock.

Man, that fried rice looks excellent

Guess we'll have to start a new one and link this one like Husker did for the YouTube thread.  

I just didn't like the brethren format.  Maybe I need to give it another chance.  

tarheelmatt

Made a new thread @Thatgrimguy .  Everyone that has bookmarked be sure to bookmark the other one too.  

Thatgrimguy

tarheelmatt said:

Thatgrimguy said:

They ruined the blackstone post!!! WTF  Crap like this is why I now spend more time at www.bbq-brethren.com   What a crock.

Man, that fried rice looks excellent

Guess we'll have to start a new one and link this one like Husker did for the YouTube thread.  

I just didn't like the brethren format.  Maybe I need to give it another chance.  

I agree. This forum software is so much more elegant than bbq brethren.  

Hotch

OH NO SAY IT AINT SO!

texaswig

Next thing you know @Hotch with be going to their gatherings. ☺brother hotch what deep-fryer do you use?