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First Blackstone Cook

dstearn
dstearn Posts: 1,705
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SRF Beef Hot Dogs and Caramalized Onions.
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  • SonVolt
    SonVolt Posts: 3,316
    Your yard looks amazing. 
    South of Nashville  -  BGE XL  -  Alfresco 42" ALXE  -  Alfresco Versa Burner  - Sunbeam Microwave 
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  • Tspud1
    Tspud1 Posts: 1,514
    Looks like the neighbors yard
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  • cookingdude555
    cookingdude555 Posts: 3,196
    That’s a great setup. Congrats on the new cooker. 
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  • bluebird66
    bluebird66 Posts: 2,950
    Like the table!
    Large Egg with adjustable rig, Kick Ash Basket, Minimax and various Weber's.
    Floyd Va

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  • dstearn
    dstearn Posts: 1,705
    Tspud1 said:
    Looks like the neighbors yard
    It’s a townhome HOA community.
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  • pgprescott
    pgprescott Posts: 14,544
    Yum! Get yourself a lid or use a small foil pan to steam if desired. Squirt some water and cover. Nice!
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  • thetrim
    thetrim Posts: 11,387
    It's just a matter of time before I breakdown and get one of those. Great first cook.
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    XL 6/06, Mini 6/12, L 10/12, Mini #2 12/14 MiniMax 3/16 Large #2 11/20 Legacy from my FIL - RIP PitBoss Navigator 850G 11/25
    Tampa Bay, FL
    EIB 6 Oct 95
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  • dstearn
    dstearn Posts: 1,705
    First breakfast cook. Lessons learned:
    More Oil is required for Hash Browns and they take a while to cook.
    Egg rings will be a nice edition.
    Will need a larger tank and adaper hose.
    The 17 inch model is a gateway griddle to the 38 inch model.
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  • jak7028
    jak7028 Posts: 231
    On the hashbrowns - did you pay attention to surface temps at all?  I just got the 36" last week and noticed a few things regarding heat:

    1)  It takes much longer then expected to heat up.  I am used to heating pizza stones for a good 20-30 minutes for pizzas. 

    2)  It does not heat up the front about 4-5" along the front drain, but the back few inches is pretty even heat with the rest of the griddle.

    3) Not much temp variation across the first 3 burners

    4)  The right burner (furthest from the starter), even on high, barely gets half as hot as the other 3 burners.  Basically served as a warming area at best.  

    I used a IR thermometer to look at temps.  Most of the cooking area was 300-325 after heating up for about 30 minutes.  By the end of the cook, most of it is was 375-425 range.  The 4th burner heating the right side, never got above about 225.  

    Has anyone experienced any of this with their 36" ?   Got any advice or pointers?    




    Victoria, TX - 1 Large BGE and a 36" Blackstone
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  • TN_Egger
    TN_Egger Posts: 1,120
    thetrim said:
    It's just a matter of time before I breakdown and get one of those. Great first cook.
    Just do it.  I got the 17", would advise 22" minimum - 28" probably better.  Very cool little tool.  BTW, what's the eib in your signature?
    Signal Mountain, TN
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  • alaskanassasin
    alaskanassasin Posts: 8,930
    I avoided hoa mowing accounts! 200 customers and one check! 
    South of Columbus, Ohio.


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  • dstearn
    dstearn Posts: 1,705
    bluebird66 said:
    Like the table!
    Thanks! It’s a Challenger cart. 
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  • TEXASBGE2018
    TEXASBGE2018 Posts: 3,831
    jak7028 said:
    On the hashbrowns - did you pay attention to surface temps at all?  I just got the 36" last week and noticed a few things regarding heat:

    1)  It takes much longer then expected to heat up.  I am used to heating pizza stones for a good 20-30 minutes for pizzas. 

    2)  It does not heat up the front about 4-5" along the front drain, but the back few inches is pretty even heat with the rest of the griddle.

    3) Not much temp variation across the first 3 burners

    4)  The right burner (furthest from the starter), even on high, barely gets half as hot as the other 3 burners.  Basically served as a warming area at best.  

    I used a IR thermometer to look at temps.  Most of the cooking area was 300-325 after heating up for about 30 minutes.  By the end of the cook, most of it is was 375-425 range.  The 4th burner heating the right side, never got above about 225.  

    Has anyone experienced any of this with their 36" ?   Got any advice or pointers?    




    I have a 36” Stainless and don’t have any of those issues. Mine takes about 5-10min to get to 400 degrees and that’s with it only on medium. I also use an infrared gun to measure temps.I’ve gotten it up to 700 in about 20min on high. I also have even heat distribution across the whole cooking area. Are you making sure all the burners are on the same level and also are you opening up your propane fully?


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

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  • MaskedMarvel
    MaskedMarvel Posts: 3,423
    TEXASBGE2018 said:
    jak7028 said:
    On the hashbrowns - did you pay attention to surface temps at all?  I just got the 36" last week and noticed a few things regarding heat:

    1)  It takes much longer then expected to heat up.  I am used to heating pizza stones for a good 20-30 minutes for pizzas. 

    2)  It does not heat up the front about 4-5" along the front drain, but the back few inches is pretty even heat with the rest of the griddle.

    3) Not much temp variation across the first 3 burners

    4)  The right burner (furthest from the starter), even on high, barely gets half as hot as the other 3 burners.  Basically served as a warming area at best.  

    I used a IR thermometer to look at temps.  Most of the cooking area was 300-325 after heating up for about 30 minutes.  By the end of the cook, most of it is was 375-425 range.  The 4th burner heating the right side, never got above about 225.  

    Has anyone experienced any of this with their 36" ?   Got any advice or pointers?    




    I have a 36” Stainless and don’t have any of those issues. Mine takes about 5-10min to get to 400 degrees and that’s with it only on medium. I also use an infrared gun to measure temps.I’ve gotten it up to 700 in about 20min on high. I also have even heat distribution across the whole cooking area. Are you making sure all the burners are on the same level and also are you opening up your propane fully?
    Seconded. Just cooked on ours and don’t experience these issues at all. Maybe a regulator issue?
    Large BGE and Medium BGE
    36" Blackstone - Greensboro!


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  • dstearn
    dstearn Posts: 1,705
    pgprescott said:
    Yum! Get yourself a lid or use a small foil pan to steam if desired. Squirt some water and cover. Nice!
    I am sure I will get all the add ons for my $60.99 investment. Today I spent $100 on an external tank, hose, stand and gas level indicator. Next on the list is a breakfast kit.
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  • jak7028
    jak7028 Posts: 231
    TEXASBGE2018 said:
    jak7028 said:
    On the hashbrowns - did you pay attention to surface temps at all?  I just got the 36" last week and noticed a few things regarding heat:

    1)  It takes much longer then expected to heat up.  I am used to heating pizza stones for a good 20-30 minutes for pizzas. 

    2)  It does not heat up the front about 4-5" along the front drain, but the back few inches is pretty even heat with the rest of the griddle.

    3) Not much temp variation across the first 3 burners

    4)  The right burner (furthest from the starter), even on high, barely gets half as hot as the other 3 burners.  Basically served as a warming area at best.  

    I used a IR thermometer to look at temps.  Most of the cooking area was 300-325 after heating up for about 30 minutes.  By the end of the cook, most of it is was 375-425 range.  The 4th burner heating the right side, never got above about 225.  

    Has anyone experienced any of this with their 36" ?   Got any advice or pointers?    




    I have a 36” Stainless and don’t have any of those issues. Mine takes about 5-10min to get to 400 degrees and that’s with it only on medium. I also use an infrared gun to measure temps.I’ve gotten it up to 700 in about 20min on high. I also have even heat distribution across the whole cooking area. Are you making sure all the burners are on the same level and also are you opening up your propane fully?
    Brand new bottle of propane opened 100% - all 4 valves set on high and running wide open.  I was even watching underneath to make sure all 4 burners stayed lit.  

    I cooked again and it was better, ended up in the 425-450 range for most of the griddle.  Then about 350 on the right burner that is lagging behind.  

    It is a brand new griddle, I don't think the regulator is an issue.  I think it is the wind. I  would understand that lowering the total temp some, but i couldn't see it effecting the 4th burner that much differently when they all seem to be getting the same amount of wind. 

    Victoria, TX - 1 Large BGE and a 36" Blackstone
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  • fence0407
    fence0407 Posts: 2,244
    Very nice! I have the 17 in blackstone as well. Give smashburgers a shot if you haven't already. I'd also recommend getting a melting dome. It will help you cook those hash browns quicker (among plenty of other things). 

    Large - Mini - Blackstone 17", 28", 36"
    Cumming, GA  

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  • billt01
    billt01 Posts: 1,891
    edited June 2018
    dstearn said:
    SRF Beef Hot Dogs and Caramalized Onions. =)

    you may could have purchased another Blackstone for the cost of those SRF wieners... =)
    Have:
     XLBGE / Stumps Baby XL / Couple of Stokers (Gen 1 and Gen 3) / Blackstone 36 / Maxey 3x5 water pan hog cooker
    Had:
    LBGE / Lang 60D / Cookshack SM150 / Stumps Stretch / Stumps Baby

    Fat Willies BBQ
    Ola, Ga

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  • northGAcock
    northGAcock Posts: 15,173
    Most eggscelent....Love the SRF dogs and the 17 BS....love me some Vidalia raw onions on my dogs though.  ;)
    Ellijay GA with a Medium & MiniMax

    Well, I married me a wife, she's been trouble all my life,
    Run me out in the cold rain and snow
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  • JRWhitee
    JRWhitee Posts: 5,678
    northGAcock said:
    Most eggscelent....Love the SRF dogs and the 17 BS....love me some Vidalia raw onions on my dogs though.  ;)
    What don't you love?
                                                                
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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
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  • Tspud1
    Tspud1 Posts: 1,514
    I have a 17" stainless lid. I bought 17 and returned it, too small.
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  • TEXASBGE2018
    TEXASBGE2018 Posts: 3,831
    Tspud1 said:
    I have a 17" stainless lid. I bought 17 and returned it, too small.

    Get this and thank us later!


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

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  • Jupiter Jim
    Jupiter Jim Posts: 3,351
    JRWhitee said:
    northGAcock said:
    Most eggscelent....Love the SRF dogs and the 17 BS....love me some Vidalia raw onions on my dogs though.  ;)
    What don't you love?
    A broken Ass! He seems to hate that!

    I'm only hungry when I'm awake!

    Okeechobee FL. Winter

    West Jefferson NC Summer

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  • Jupiter Jim
    Jupiter Jim Posts: 3,351
    Tspud1 said:
    I have a 17" stainless lid. I bought 17 and returned it, too small.

    How much I would love to have it?

    I'm only hungry when I'm awake!

    Okeechobee FL. Winter

    West Jefferson NC Summer

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  • TEXASBGE2018
    TEXASBGE2018 Posts: 3,831
    Bacon sandwiches being cooked tonight on the 36” 


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

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  • Tspud1
    Tspud1 Posts: 1,514
    Jupiter Jim said:
    Tspud1 said:
    I have a 17" stainless lid. I bought 17 and returned it, too small.

    How much I would love to have it?
    First $40 takes it. Anyone else will have to wait. I only made one for me. Bought 22" for my 5th wheel and made 2, 2nd is gone already. Didnt think there would be much call for small sizes. 
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