Blackstone enthusiasts...Why?

WhiteyQ

I don't understand the fascination with these things. Can a fan clue me in?

blasting

Welcome to the forum.  It's a great addition.  Sandwiches, fried rice, quesadillas, anything breakfast related, smashburgers.

I'd suggest a forum search and do some reading on a few of the threads. 

GaryLange

The Flat Top Griddle is like having breakfast at an old world diner. You can cook so many different dishes on it that it lends a different perspective on your cooking. Breakfast eggs, pancakes, french toast, fajita's, fried rice. burrito's, burgers hashbrowns, fried potato's and about anything else you can think of that can be done on a griddle.

DoubleEgger

You can sling a lot of food fast on one. 

JohnnyTarheel

With the egg and the black stone we hardly ever use our stove or oven.... Everything is better on both.... breakfast, quesadillas, philly cheese steak and more... Blacstone is worth it just for the grilled onions....

WeberWho

I've used it a few times tailgating. I don't do much camping but it will be coming with me next time I do. Like DoubleEgger mentions above, it can feed a crowd. Another excuse not to be in the kitchen cooking. 

HeavyG

I tried to make pancakes on my Egg but apparently my batter wasn't thick enough as it fell right thru the grates.

Don't have that problem on my Blackstone.

tarheelmatt

It's a great compliment to sous vide cooking.  You don't have to stink your house up when searing.  

It's a breakfast machine.  

It's a Japanese steak house machine.

It's a Chinese food machine.  

It's a grilled cheese or any grilled type of sandwich machine.  

It's a cheese steak machine. 

It's a sauteed veggie machine.  

I always find that when I BS or Egg cook, the kitchen is cleaner, and doesn't smell of food.  

Go ahead, get you one.   

johnnyp

tarheelmatt said:

Go ahead, get you one.   

enabler

ColtsFan

Bacon

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And everything mentioned above

hondabbq

WhiteyQ said:

I don't understand the fascination with these things. Can a fan clue me in?

Your not alone. I don't get it either.

Where is the love that used to be for the Blackstone Pizza oven. I still use mine 1- 2 times a week.

fishlessman

this was 4, maybe 5 minutes start to finish

tarheelmatt

https://youtu.be/kRTAoU4-860



https://youtu.be/BrHsEg8bpsg




That crust!  


Taco shells


al Pastor




Brisket sandwich w/mac n cheese, fried, egg.  










Blackstone link HERE.  

DoubleEgger

It doesn't stink up the house and that keeps the wifey happy. 

cookingdude555

SciAggie

cookingdude555 said:

That's a lot of fried rice. 

SmokeyPitt

cookingdude555 said:

@cookingdude555 I really think that sums it up. You could do the same thing in a skillet...if you don't mind making 25-30 batches. 

cookingdude555

Its all about grill estate. I have a big extended family, and this thing makes it happen. 

The Cen-Tex Smoker

It's like having a Waffle House, Japanese Steak House, a wok, Smash Burger franchise, Geno's Steaks and so much more on your deck...for $200! It's awesome. 

The Cen-Tex Smoker

TFJ is out there making General Tso as we speak. The house dosent smell like a chinese restaurant and clean up is a snap

The Cen-Tex Smoker

DoubleEgger

Dang @tarheelmatt

SciAggie

The Cen-Tex Smoker said:

That chicken looks fantastic. 

The Cen-Tex Smoker

All in under 15 min

cookingdude555

That chicken looks awesome. 

The Cen-Tex Smoker

The recipe is on here somewhere. It is stupid easy and so good. 

Central_Bama_Egger

Dang. Wish ida picked that instead. But trying to be sensible. 

The Cen-Tex Smoker

http://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1204864/easy-general-tso-chicken-so-good-but-for-blackstone-or-griddle

WhiteyQ

OK everyone. The pics have about won me over. Thanks for all the input.

CoMoBGE

I struggled with the purchase of a Blackstone also. When Walmart ran the close out on 28" I kept telling myself I would go pick one up. When I finally decided to pull the trigger(after all the fantastic food I had seen pictures of) they were no longer available at any of them in town. I took the hour+ trip to pick one up. The lady of the house told me I was an idiot for driving to get a griddle. Her tone changed on the first cook. Did some fajitas with steak(flat iron) and sliced chicken breast along with peppers and onions and she was in love(maybe not with me that night due to the peppers,onions and tequila) and regularly requests stuff off the Blackstone. I also did a demo for my tailgating friends at Turkey camp this spring and everyone was blown away. I did thin hand sliced Philly cheesesteaks(using prime rib) for 10 people in no time. There are 2 more Blackstone owners due to Turkey camp. The end question is: Are you a full time outdoor cooker are do you just enjoy it sometimes?(I used to shovel my path to the Weber even before I had an egg). 

ElkhornHusker

I enjoy using my griddle, that's it.  Simple