OT - Blackstone 36" Griddle is LEGIT

Thatgrimguy

It makes the best bacon I have ever eaten. I don't know why it seems so different than my skillet. But it does!

SGH

Thatgrimguy said:

I don't know why it seems so different than my skillet. 

This is something that I wanted to ask you and other Blackstone owners about. Other than shear capacity, what are its advantages over a cast iron pan? Does it produce a better quality end product? Just curious. I have made up my mind to purchase one either way for the capacity alone. 

4Runner

I was thinking the same.  I will say the space and not smelling up the house are definite pluses.  I was looking at the Little Griddle and Griddle Master too that would go on my gasser.  Nice part, mine is natural gas so no propane tanks.  Also, the Little Griddle is stainless and I'm thinking that smooth stainless surface would be better.   I'm still happy with the Blackstone...fajitas tonight so will be interesting since we normall simmer in a cast iron pan which I obviously can't do on the griddle.    Hope it goes well. 

4Runner

Anyone done fajitas on the Blackstone?  Curious to the technique.    

Thatgrimguy

4Runner said:

Anyone done fajitas on the Blackstone?  Curious to the technique.    

I have made them numerous times. I put the chicken on half with the heat high and the peppers and onions on the other side around medium/low. After that starts to cook for a while I add garlic, mushrooms and tomato to the veggies and combine the meat and all those veggies and cook it into a sloppy delicious mess. I don't add much in the way of seasoning except some salt and pepper.

bweekes

AlbertaEgger said:

@Thatgrimguy , I have one more place to try, I just contacted them again, after that I think I will look at other options. I just found this available in Canada. Just seeing if it is stocked or not. Its a bit more. 

http://barbecuesgalore.ca/collections/freestanding-grills/products/brander-chuckwagon-all-griddle-barbecue

@AlbertaEgger , I'm sure I'm missing something in this 9 page thread, but doesn't bed bath, and beyond Canada ship to you? They've got 10 physical locations in AB, and when products aren't available in store, they always ship to your home for free. 

http://www.bedbathandbeyond.ca/store/product/blackstone-reg-1554-4-burner-griddle-gas-cooking-station/3265572?Keyword=blackstone

I just went through the entire checkout process (short of hitting submit of course), and didn't get any red lights to ship to an AB address. Have I just made you a really happy camper or am I missing something? 

northGAcock

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nz82fjXqFQ4 http://https//www.youtube.com/watch?v=nz82fjXqFQ4 DoubleEgger said:

Man I need a bigger deck. 

Reminds me of this classic

EggDan

Why buy a blackstone when you could get one of these for the egg?  

https://www.asseenontv.com/miracle-grill-mat-as-seen-on-tv/detail.php?p=706970

I saw this over the weekend and laughed so hard. 

DoubleEgger

northGAcock said:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nz82fjXqFQ4 http://https//www.youtube.com/watch?v=nz82fjXqFQ4 DoubleEgger said:

Man I need a bigger deck. 

Reminds me of this classic

That's some funny chit! 

AlbertaEgger

bweekes said:

AlbertaEgger said:

@Thatgrimguy , I have one more place to try, I just contacted them again, after that I think I will look at other options. I just found this available in Canada. Just seeing if it is stocked or not. Its a bit more. 

http://barbecuesgalore.ca/collections/freestanding-grills/products/brander-chuckwagon-all-griddle-barbecue

@AlbertaEgger , I'm sure I'm missing something in this 9 page thread, but doesn't bed bath, and beyond Canada ship to you? They've got 10 physical locations in AB, and when products aren't available in store, they always ship to your home for free. 

http://www.bedbathandbeyond.ca/store/product/blackstone-reg-1554-4-burner-griddle-gas-cooking-station/3265572?Keyword=blackstone

I just went through the entire checkout process (short of hitting submit of course), and didn't get any red lights to ship to an AB address. Have I just made you a really happy camper or am I missing something? 

That's where I ordered it from... Hope maybe they will have it to me this week. Was getting a bit of a runaround. 

4Runner

Thatgrimguy said:

4Runner said:

Anyone done fajitas on the Blackstone?  Curious to the technique.    

I have made them numerous times. I put the chicken on half with the heat high and the peppers and onions on the other side around medium/low. After that starts to cook for a while I add garlic, mushrooms and tomato to the veggies and combine the meat and all those veggies and cook it into a sloppy delicious mess. I don't add much in the way of seasoning except some salt and pepper.

Got it.  Came out good.   Love the room on the cooktop.

AlbertaEgger

AlbertaEgger said:

bweekes said:

AlbertaEgger said:

@Thatgrimguy , I have one more place to try, I just contacted them again, after that I think I will look at other options. I just found this available in Canada. Just seeing if it is stocked or not. Its a bit more. 

http://barbecuesgalore.ca/collections/freestanding-grills/products/brander-chuckwagon-all-griddle-barbecue

@AlbertaEgger , I'm sure I'm missing something in this 9 page thread, but doesn't bed bath, and beyond Canada ship to you? They've got 10 physical locations in AB, and when products aren't available in store, they always ship to your home for free. 

http://www.bedbathandbeyond.ca/store/product/blackstone-reg-1554-4-burner-griddle-gas-cooking-station/3265572?Keyword=blackstone

I just went through the entire checkout process (short of hitting submit of course), and didn't get any red lights to ship to an AB address. Have I just made you a really happy camper or am I missing something? 

That's where I ordered it from... Hope maybe they will have it to me this week. Was getting a bit of a runaround. 

I did get the cover on Friday though. 

Grillin_beers

@4Runner that looks fantastic man.  I can't wait for mine to get here weds. 

AlbertaEgger

Picked up a selection of tools for $20 at a kitchen supply store in the city. I'm ready. 

SmokeyPitt

AlbertaEgger said:

Picked up a selection of tools for $20 at a kitchen supply store in the city. I'm ready. 

$20?? That is a nice looking set of tool for $20. The scraper will definitely come in handy.

AlbertaEgger

SmokeyPitt said:

AlbertaEgger said:

Picked up a selection of tools for $20 at a kitchen supply store in the city. I'm ready. 

$20?? That is a nice looking set of tool for $20. The scraper will definitely come in handy.

I went there going to pick up 2 and then when he told me the price I said ok, and I'll take that one and that one and that one. Lol. I'll be back there. There are a few more items I saw. Have the oil ready. Cover is here. I think the wife is almost more excited then I am. And that's a good thing. 

cazzy

SmokeyPitt said:

AlbertaEgger said:

Picked up a selection of tools for $20 at a kitchen supply store in the city. I'm ready. 

$20?? That is a nice looking set of tool for $20. The scraper will definitely come in handy.

I think you're talking about the one on the right...But I think that is a classic hamburger turner and not a scraper.

$20 is unreal for all that!

AlbertaEgger

cazzy said:

SmokeyPitt said:

AlbertaEgger said:

Picked up a selection of tools for $20 at a kitchen supply store in the city. I'm ready. 

$20?? That is a nice looking set of tool for $20. The scraper will definitely come in handy.

I think you're talking about the one on the right...But I think that is a classic hamburger turner and not a scraper.

$20 is unreal for all that!

It has a very sharp edge to it. Will use it for both for now. I know. They supply usually as bulk to major companies. But they have a small show room where you can go purchase single items. Other than that, it's hard to find griddle tools here. I was impressed for sure. They are a pretty good restaurant quality. 

Thatgrimguy

4Runner said:

Thatgrimguy said:

4Runner said:

Anyone done fajitas on the Blackstone?  Curious to the technique.    

I have made them numerous times. I put the chicken on half with the heat high and the peppers and onions on the other side around medium/low. After that starts to cook for a while I add garlic, mushrooms and tomato to the veggies and combine the meat and all those veggies and cook it into a sloppy delicious mess. I don't add much in the way of seasoning except some salt and pepper.

Got it.  Came out good.   Love the room on the cooktop.

@4Runner It looks like you nailed it!!

theyolksonyou

Dammit....

Thatgrimguy

AlbertaEgger said:

Picked up a selection of tools for $20 at a kitchen supply store in the city. I'm ready. 

That's an incredible deal!

SmokeyPitt

Tonight was BLT between grilled cheese. Kind of hard to make out in the pic...white cheddar on top. Basically 2 grilled cheese sammies with bacon, lettuce, mater in the middle.  My wife's idea. No wonder I love her. 

Bustersdad

@4Runner, fajitas look great, @SmokeyPitt, nice sandwich

AlbertaEgger

SmokeyPitt said:

Tonight was BLT between grilled cheese. Kind of hard to make out in the pic...white cheddar on top. Basically 2 grilled cheese sammies with bacon, lettuce, mater in the middle.  My wife's idea. No wonder I love her. 

That's what my wife is pumped about! Nice work! 

DMW

How does fried rice and stir fry compare on this vs wok?

Bustersdad

@DMW, fried rice is comparable, I think its more fun to cook fried rice Teppanyaki style.  Prefer to stir fry on the wok, messier to make sauce/gravy on the griddle.

Hotch

Looks like it would fit on @SGH 's Unit#7

Saw this on Texas BBQ Rub forum from awhile back

Thatgrimguy

Hotch said:

Looks like it would fit on @SGH 's Unit#7

Saw this on Texas BBQ Rub forum from awhile back

I'm in the middle of ordering a trailer smoker from the same builder as Unit 6 (unit 7 is his HUGE 500 gallon smoker I'm pretty sure) and really considered something like this. But ended up going with something much more versatile. I added a ramp/storage area that is 40"x72"  Big enough to wheel it on without one of the side tables, (the other will just extend over the railing.) OR big enough to put a Pitmaker Vault. OR 2 XL eggs in nests. Or whatever crazy cooking gadget I can come up with that fits the event. Almost identical to this trailer they built from someone else.

Hotch

@Thatgrimguy Looks good. I really like the cabinet style doors on an offset. More rack space and no balance issues. Shirley?

Thatgrimguy

Hotch said:

@Thatgrimguy Looks good. I really like the cabinet style doors on an offset. More rack space and no balance issues. Shirley?

Yes, love those Shirley welds!  I'm looking at their new design that is completely squared off on top. So you can get 3 racks of equal dimensions. So I'll end up with 3 30x65" racks spaced 6.5" apart (actual clearance between racks.)  It gives so much space and isn't nearly as much $$ as going longer. Between that and the warmer, I will be able hold 24 full size steam pans at once!