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I've kinda grown tired of my Blackstone

Has anyone else experienced this? I've had my Blackstone about 8 months. I used it twice a week the 1st few months. But I don't think I've used it since August or September. I get annoyed having to clean it, and lately I've been dealing with not only mold growth but also rusty spots. To me it's become more hassle than anything else. I don't think I want to get rid of it but all I have used it for in the last 4 months or so is as a table top to sit my egg stuff when I don't need it. Help me out folks, help me fall in love with this thing again.


Rockwall, Tx    LBGE, Minimax, 22" Blackstone, Pizza Party Bollore. Cast Iron Hoarder.

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  • ColtsFan
    ColtsFan Posts: 6,310
    edited December 2018
    3 lbs of bacon and a couple dozen pancakes should do it.

    If not, do Philly Cheesesteaks

    I find the Blackstone super easy to clean and maintain. Mine sits outside with a stainless cover and I have zero issues. 

    A quick scrap and squirt with water after I'm finished and it's good to go
    ~ John - https://www.instagram.com/hoosier_egger
    XL BGE, LG BGE, KJ Jr, PK Original, Ardore Pizza Oven, King Disc 
    Bloomington, IN - Hoo Hoo Hoo Hoosiers!

  • ColtsFan said:
    3 lbs of bacon and a couple dozen pancakes should do it.

    If not, do Philly Cheesesteaks

    I find the Blackstone super easy to clean and maintain. Mine sits outside with a stainless cover and I have zero issues. 

    A quick scrap and squirt with water after I'm finished and it's good to go
    Ya I have the stainless cover also. I guess the air has been a bit more humid than normal here in Dallas lately so I’ve been having these rust and mold issues a ton. I’ve been trying to keep it in working order even though I’m not cooking on it. But every time I go check it I have new rust spots. I haven’t done a fried rice dish yet. I may try that. Dunno about Spam though. I guess I just need inspiration more than anything. I really don’t want to get rid of this thing. It cooks great I just hate cleaning up the grease. 


    Rockwall, Tx    LBGE, Minimax, 22" Blackstone, Pizza Party Bollore. Cast Iron Hoarder.

  • epcotisbest
    epcotisbest Posts: 2,168
    I too used mine often at first, but then wound up putting it the storage building a couple of months ago and have not given it another thought.
    I suppose I will get it back out and use when we go camping next year.

  • SonVolt
    SonVolt Posts: 3,314
    edited December 2018
    I had reservations similar to your findings so I never bought one. Ended up getting a side burner with an optional griddle attachment that I absolutely love. It's 1/4" stainless so you don't have to worry about rust. 


    South of Nashville  -  BGE XL  -  Alfresco 42" ALXE  -  Alfresco Versa Burner  - Sunbeam Microwave 
  • I can't help you. Don't own one but have used the 36 that a family member has. It's a piece of steel over a heat source. I have a griddle for the egg, gasser, Q-grill, and the oven in the kitchen, that all do the same and all are much easier to keep up. For 2 people, our options suite us much better. 

    Now if if you feed large groups of people all the time, maybe
  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,008
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

    Minnesota
  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 32,670
    i use mine almost every weekend. after 6 to 8 hours in the boat its nice to cook a quick burger or grill a sandwich melt in a mater of minutes. takes off the pressure of getting food off the egg later in the day.  i usually make up enough burger balls on friday to cook them saturday and sunday
    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
  • I could see the real estate being useful for....fajitas....or fried rice....or pancakes....or I don't know.  I never drank the kool-aid, I can do all of those just fine with my current equipment :)
    DFW - 1 LGBE & Happy to Adopt More...
  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 32,670
    one of the better things ive made although its easy indoors as well

    savory french toast

    brioche bread
    1 egg
    1/4 tsp black pepper
    salt
    tsp hot fermented pepper sauce
    fry in butter


    saute  cherry tomato halves with italian spices,  top the french toast

    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
  • lkapigian
    lkapigian Posts: 10,708
    Mines a tool, a great tool may not get used often but it's there when I need it in the back of my tool chest ....didnt really get it to cook a meal
    Visalia, Ca @lkapigian
  • Mine gets used every Saturday morning. Sits in my shop so it stays clean and dry.  I cooked 4# of bacon on it this week, and need to do a bunch of pancakes tomorrow.
    My XL will do Saturday night steaks, and Wednesday nights cook. Both are great tools.
  • Tspud1
    Tspud1 Posts: 1,486
    SonVolt said:
    I had reservations similar to your findings so I never bought one. Ended up getting a side burner with an optional griddle attachment that I absolutely love. It's 1/4" stainless so you don't have to worry about rust. 


    where does the grease go?
  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 17,125
    Yes. The Blackstone doesn’t fit my style of cooking. They are too messy. I didn’t want the inevitable grease on my brand new deck. I gave my used one to my brother in law. I sent @Photo Egg one without the griddle. (Spare parts from warranty claims).  I kept another new one in the box for over a year and gave it to @JRWhitee.

    I’ve got a 15” Birmingham CI pan that suits me just fine.  There hasn’t been a single time that I wish I had the Blackstone back. 
  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 17,125
    lkapigian said:
    Very nice of you @DoubleEgger
    Thanks. Just glad to know that they are being put to good use by others. 
  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
    lkapigian said:
    Very nice of you @DoubleEgger
    Thanks. Just glad to know that they are being put to good use by others. 
    We use ours routinely.  Wouldn’t be without it.
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
  • GATraveller
    GATraveller Posts: 8,207
    Has anyone else experienced this? I've had my Blackstone about 8 months. I used it twice a week the 1st few months. But I don't think I've used it since August or September. I get annoyed having to clean it, and lately I've been dealing with not only mold growth but also rusty spots. To me it's become more hassle than anything else. I don't think I want to get rid of it but all I have used it for in the last 4 months or so is as a table top to sit my egg stuff when I don't need it. Help me out folks, help me fall in love with this thing again.
    Yes. The Blackstone doesn’t fit my style of cooking. They are too messy. I didn’t want the inevitable grease on my brand new deck. I gave my used one to my brother in law. I sent @Photo Egg one without the griddle. (Spare parts from warranty claims).  I kept another new one in the box for over a year and gave it to @JRWhitee.

    I’ve got a 15” Birmingham CI pan that suits me just fine.  There hasn’t been a single time that I wish I had the Blackstone back. 
    @DoubleEgger - you're doing it wrong!

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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,791
    I gave my used one to my brother in law. I sent @Photo Egg one without the griddle. (Spare parts from warranty claims).  I kept another new one in the box for over a year and gave it to @JRWhitee.
    That’s mighty fine of you brother Double. 

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  • SonVolt
    SonVolt Posts: 3,314
    Tspud1 said:
    SonVolt said:
    I had reservations similar to your findings so I never bought one. Ended up getting a side burner with an optional griddle attachment that I absolutely love. It's 1/4" stainless so you don't have to worry about rust. 


    where does the grease go?

    It's hard to see from this photo, but the burner itself has a grease trap built in with a pull-out shelf to empty it.  Grease can flow over the front of the griddle and down into the trap. 


    South of Nashville  -  BGE XL  -  Alfresco 42" ALXE  -  Alfresco Versa Burner  - Sunbeam Microwave 
  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
    Your style of cooking sucks.
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 32,168
    One of the few forum "Gotta Haves" that I intentionally avoided.  That decision came on a rare clarity of vision evening.  But to each his/her own.
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period.
  • Im getting rid of mine. Just don’t use it anymore. I have a lodge griddle I can use in my bge if I want to griddle something. 
    Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
    It’s a tool that benefits larger volume cooks, breakfast especially.  Also stir fry, burgers and so forth.  Love my BS.  As Micheal indicated it is about your cooking style.
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
  • JRWhitee
    JRWhitee Posts: 5,678
    @DoubleEgger knew it would get plenty of use at my house. #bestgiftever
      
                                                                
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    Don't let the truth get in the way of a good story!
    Large BGE 2006, Mini Max 2014, 36" Blackstone, Anova Sous Vide
    Green Man Group 
    Johns Creek, Georgia
  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 17,125
    bgebrent said:
    Your style of cooking sucks.
    At least I don't have to claim credit for my wife's cooking. 
  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 17,125
    bgebrent said:
      Love my BS.  
    What does N think about those grease stains on the deck?  ;)
  • JRWhitee
    JRWhitee Posts: 5,678
    bgebrent said:
    Your style of cooking sucks.
    At least I don't have to claim credit for my wife's cooking. 
    Sh!t just got real.
                                                                
    _________________________________________________
    Don't let the truth get in the way of a good story!
    Large BGE 2006, Mini Max 2014, 36" Blackstone, Anova Sous Vide
    Green Man Group 
    Johns Creek, Georgia