Blackstone griddle wishlist

DMW

Anything else to add?
Blackstone Signature Griddle Accessories - 12 Inch Round Basting Cover - Stainless Steel - Cheese Melting Dome and Steaming Cover - Best for Use in Flat Top Griddle Grill Cooking Indoor or Outdoor
Grease Slide Griddle Mod for Blackstone Griddle (Fits 36 inch Blackstone Griddle)
iCOVER 36 inch Griddle Cover 600D water proof Canvas heavy duty Flat Top Griddle Cover for Blackstone 36 in Outdoor Cooking Gas Grill Griddle Station G21621 Incl Support Pole to Help the Water Run Off
Blackstone Signature Accessories - 36 Inch Griddle Surround Table Accessory - Powder Coated Steel (Grill not included)
Blackstone 36 inch Stainless Steel Outdoor Flat Top Gas Grill Griddle Station - 4-burner - Propane Fueled - Restaurant Grade - Professional Quality with Cover and Griddle Tool Kit
Flame King YSN230 Steel Propane Cylinder with Overflow Protection Device Valve and Built-in Gauge, 20-Pound


https://www.blackstoneproducts.com/product/36-griddle-hard-cover/

HeavyG

If you are getting one of the latest model 36"ers you won't need the grease slide mod as the new models drain out the back of the griddle just like the 22"ers.

Might add one of these to your list:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000VVO91E/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Sardonicus

This is a rough facsimile of the smash tool used by the Smashburger organization.


No, it isn't "necessary", but then
neither is a Blackstone.  Nor is an Egg.
(This is designed for a 5.3 oz burger.  If you prefer a smaller patty, as does my wife, you'll have to revert to the Old School spatula method.)

https://www.cast-iron-grate.com/smasher.html

And, no.  The welding isn't pretty.

HeavyG

Sardonicus said:

This is a rough facsimile of the smash tool used by the Smashburger organization.


No, it isn't "necessary", but then
neither is a Blackstone.  Nor is an Egg.
(This is designed for a 5.3 oz burger.  If you prefer a smaller patty, as does my wife, you'll have to revert to the Old School spatula method.)

https://www.cast-iron-grate.com/smasher.html

And, no.  The welding isn't pretty.

I've got one of those and it is a beast. My wife doesn't really like the thin crusty edges of a really really smashed burger so I use that to get a nice uniform thickness for hers.

For mine, I'll use that very stiff spatula I linked to above to follow up and smash them a little bit more.

Hotch

Two of these.
1. Oil
2. Water

Hotch

And this will be handy.
Mounted to the front.

Hotch

I like this one better!!

dharley

HeavyG said:

If you are getting one of the latest model 36"ers you won't need the grease slide mod as the new models drain out the back of the griddle just like the 22"ers.

This is correct. I bought a 36" about a month ago, with everything you listed, and I love it.

Be aware that you'll need to modify the rear of the surround table for the grease trap to drain appropriately. I was a little more than disappointed that after spending nearly $350 with a company, I had to break out sheet metal tools. 

JohnnyTarheel

If you have old style the grease slide mod works flawlessly... that was the only thing that bothered the crap out of me...

Hawg Fan

Don’t forget the griddle spatulas.

Focker

2 plastic squirt bottles, one water, one oil.

Scraper, spatulas. This set is a bargain.
https://www.amazon.com/Zenware-Stainless-Utensil-Spatula-Teppanyaki/dp/B01EGD64BK

Melting domes.

4" silicone egg rings.

Tweezers for bacon.

Round CI bacon press for smashing, and skillet use indoors to prevent splatter.

Some sort of paper towel holder.  You will burn through a lot.

caliking

HeavyG said:

Might add one of these to your list:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000VVO91E/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I have the Dexter version of this heavy spatula, and it has replaced the other spatulas I used previously. 

Great for smashing burgers, scraping, pancakes, shoveling food, you name it. Can’t even remember where the other griddle tools are since I got this. 

And grapeseed oil. Make sure one of those squirt bottles has grapeseed oil in it. 

DMW

Thanks for the input everyone, already have squirt bottles and some of the other essentials for my 17".

caliking

I know it’s a wishlist, but don’t see the point of the BS flat cover with handles AND the soft cover. One or the other should suffice. 

DMW

caliking said:

I know it’s a wishlist, but don’t see the point of the BS flat cover with handles AND the soft cover. One or the other should suffice. 

The hard cover I'm not sure about as well, especially with that soft cover that has the stand to keep rain from pooling. I figure the soft cover would help protect the parts not covered by the hard top griddle cover.

caliking

I have  the BS soft cover and it is pretty sturdy. 

An overturned disposable large aluminum pan on the griddle will prop up the cover and prevent pooling. Way cheaper than that flat cover. 

Lit

I didn’t like the round melting domes. I bought a larger square baking pan and bought a cabinet door handle from Home Depot and drilled a hole and put the handle on it. Can easily melt cheese on 4 large burgers and it was like $5.

caliking

Waitaminit... Didn't you just get a XXL??? WTF are you getting more presents????

Please adopt me.

blasting

Weber kettle lid - the littlest one - works great as a melting dome.  I bought the nice stainless melting domes and never use them.  

I second the Dexter spats.  Get a few different sizes of the high heat ones and you'll never look back.

Wylecyot

If you're going to take your BS from place to place, get the travel bag.  It's so much easier to carry the top plus protects the surface.