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mlc2013
mlc2013 Posts: 988
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My BS came in a few days ago and Im hoping to find some time today to set up and season.
I plan on seasoning with grape seed oil, I believe I saw a few post discouraging that? I have searched but couldn't find anything in the first few pages so please if I should not use grape seed please let me know.

My plan is 3 coats of grape seed then go directly to 3 lbs of bacon and finish with some smash burgers, is it wrong that im smiling while typing this?

This will also be my first smash burger on the griddle top I have tried once before on CI pan and they were good hoping for great today!!

Long Island NY    
1 XL BGE 12/17, 1 LG BGE 3/18, 1 MM BGE 3/18
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  • lkapigian
    lkapigian Posts: 11,549
    Make bacon, lots of bacon ...at least that's what I did...
    Visalia, Ca @lkapigian
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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
    Don't know about grape seed oil. I just used canola until blackened, then stir fried a bunch of green onions until they were burnt. Dunno if the onions mattered, but they smelled good. =)

    Or, you could skip the grape seed and just fry up the bacon.

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • mlc2013
    mlc2013 Posts: 988
    I just realized it was flaxseed oil that was the no no not grape seed. Im going to do 2 coats of grape seed and then up the bacon to 6 lbs. 
    Long Island NY    
    1 XL BGE 12/17, 1 LG BGE 3/18, 1 MM BGE 3/18
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  • TEXASBGE2018
    TEXASBGE2018 Posts: 3,831
    I just used Crisco Shortening. I put 2 layers. The key is to make sure the top is super hot when you apply it. I also don't know much about grapeseed oil. If it has a tendency to burn at high heat I would advise using something else.


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

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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
    6 pounds?!

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • mlc2013
    mlc2013 Posts: 988
    Carolina Q
    I have some a lot of bacon on hand at all times and last week the peter lugers thick cut was on sale and I picked up a dozen packs. I normally have a plate of pre cooked bacon in m fridge at all times. the wife and i like to put it on everything and its amazing that she is still a size 6 and me well me on the other hand im a slim 38. We started doing a low carb diet a few years back and all of our numbers blow pressure cholesterol etc got better and the dr said keep it up who am i to argue with my dr
    Long Island NY    
    1 XL BGE 12/17, 1 LG BGE 3/18, 1 MM BGE 3/18
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  • mlc2013
    mlc2013 Posts: 988
    slovelad all quest are welcomed and the fridge is always loaded come on over to LI NY
    Long Island NY    
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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,527
    Lard. Cheap and easy
    "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
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  • CigarCityEgger
    CigarCityEgger Posts: 2,109
    I used canola. As they say, more than one way to season a blackstone 
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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
    @mlc2013, I eat very little bacon, but once in a while, I'll fry a pound (sheet pan in the oven) and freeze it. When I want a slice, it takes about 10 seconds from frozen in the microwave. A pound lasts a LONG time!

    If I were you, I'd just skip the rest and fry your bacon.

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • mlc2013
    mlc2013 Posts: 988
    Bacon it is
    Long Island NY    
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  • rekameohs
    rekameohs Posts: 264
    mlc2013 said:
    I just realized it was flaxseed oil that was the no no

    I originally did mine with flaxseed oil, as that was what was recommended by Blackstone.   After it flaked off and I had to redo everything, I sent them a note, noting the recommendation for flaxseed oil was still on their web site.  I received no response from them, not even a form letter.
    Raleigh, NC
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  • mlc2013
    mlc2013 Posts: 988
    Sorry to hear that. Hopefully you love it after the re seasoning and have no further complsints
    Long Island NY    
    1 XL BGE 12/17, 1 LG BGE 3/18, 1 MM BGE 3/18
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  • jdkeithbge
    jdkeithbge Posts: 310
    While we're on this topic, my initial seasoning about 18 months ago was decent, but I have had a few areas with minor flaking and also a couple scratches where my scraper somehow had a sharp corner.  Anyhow, wondering if I need to do any kind of sanding or pre-treatment, or just do another seasoning cook to get those weak areas covered.
    XL BGE, CGS AR & spider, 36" SS Blackstone, SMOBOT - Flower Mound, TX
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  • JRWhitee
    JRWhitee Posts: 5,678
    mlc2013 said:
    My BS came in a few days ago and Im hoping to find some time today to set up and season.
    I plan on seasoning with grape seed oil, I believe I saw a few post discouraging that? I have searched but couldn't find anything in the first few pages so please if I should not use grape seed please let me know.

    My plan is 3 coats of grape seed then go directly to 3 lbs of bacon and finish with some smash burgers, is it wrong that im smiling while typing this?

    This will also be my first smash burger on the griddle top I have tried once before on CI pan and they were good hoping for great today!!

    I used grapeseed on the recommendation from @double@DoubleEgger, it worked fantastic highly recommended
                                                                
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  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 19,780
    If you can, take a sander to the griddle top before you start seasoning it. Not necessary,  but it helps. 

    Grapeseed oil works well for seasoning a BS griddle. As do bacon, Crisco, etc. The more you cook on it, the better it will get. 

    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
    A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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  • mlc2013
    mlc2013 Posts: 988
    caliking just about to unbox the BS whats this sanding thing? What grit paper and how much or are you just looking to scuff surface for better oil retention or smooth surface
    Long Island NY    
    1 XL BGE 12/17, 1 LG BGE 3/18, 1 MM BGE 3/18
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  • kl8ton
    kl8ton Posts: 6,423
    Seasoning Vid:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJBdUapqV0o



    Large, Medium, MiniMax, 36" Blackstone
    Grand Rapids MI
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  • kl8ton
    kl8ton Posts: 6,423
    Here is one @Spring Chicken  did with sanding:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfqTBa77Zk4
    Large, Medium, MiniMax, 36" Blackstone
    Grand Rapids MI
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  • mlc2013
    mlc2013 Posts: 988
    Im in trouble

    How was I suppose to know that I was going to love this?

    I mean how does bacon taste so good on the BS, its bacon! its already on its own level how did it just level up?

    Anyway I did light sanding with 400 and 600 2 passes each
    than cleaned
    then grape seed oil 4 coats 
    then 6 lbs. bacon

    now im going to make smash burgers


    Long Island NY    
    1 XL BGE 12/17, 1 LG BGE 3/18, 1 MM BGE 3/18
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    mlc2013 Posts: 988
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  • TEXASBGE2018
    TEXASBGE2018 Posts: 3,831
    We told ya! This weekend try bacon, pancakes,hash browns, and a sunny side egg. You’re welcome!!!


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

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  • mlc2013
    mlc2013 Posts: 988
    im going to make some sunny side eggs and smash burgers in a few just trying to wipe the smile off my face first.

    And yes you did tell me Thank You!!!!!!!

    Long Island NY    
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    mlc2013 Posts: 988
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  • blasting
    blasting Posts: 6,262

    Enjoy it.  I would suggest simple lard as well.  Once seasoned, keep it slick.  A wipe with oil after cleaning and again before using will keep it nice.  Also, clean and oil it when finished cooking - not the next day or before the next cook.  You'll lose your seasoning that way.
    Phoenix 
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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
    I just have the 17" model. Hardly ever use it. All that stuff you and Tex listed above, I cook on my stove. Couldn't be bothered with the BS. Everyone seems to love 'em... I'd rather just have my $70 back.

    But it's seasoned well! =)

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • chuckytheegghead
    chuckytheegghead Posts: 1,201
    I’d rather have the money back for my stove. 
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,989
    Congrats on the new BS. You are certainly putting it to good use. Keep on cooking brother.  

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  • fence0407
    fence0407 Posts: 2,244
    I love the 17in blackstone... haters!  ;) 


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

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