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bradleya123
bradleya123 Posts: 485
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Wife just gave the go ahead to get a 28" Blackstone.  Never used one before, besides breakfast and Philly CheeseSteaks, what else can you cook on it?  Should i get one????
Retired Navy, LBGE
Pinehurst, NC

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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,521
    If you have the room go for it. 

    We use ours for smash burgers quite a bit. I can't recall the last burger we've made on a grill. 
    "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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  • northGAcock
    northGAcock Posts: 15,173
    You should have had one (a while back) and told her about it. With her permission, I would not get one now. Enjoy your new griddle. They are a lot of fun and put out some great grub.
    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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  • TEXASBGE2018
    TEXASBGE2018 Posts: 3,831
    edited November 2020
    I’m on the opposite side of the coin. I had a 36”, sold it. Then bought a 22” table top,used it a few months and gave it to my brother. I found I used them at 1st but hated cleaning them constantly. They are fun, but where I live it’s humid all the time so I dealt with rust constantly. I might get another 22” if we went camping all the time or something but currently we don’t. Id much rather get the largest cast iron or carbon steel skillet I could fit on my egg and use it.


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

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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 34,541
    have done a couple thousand korean tacos in the last couple years, tons of smashburgers
    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 34,646
    fishlessman said:
    have done a couple thousand korean tacos in the last couple years, tons of smashburgers
    Several thousand over a couple of years?  You making these bad boys for lunch everyday?  Or is this a side hustle?
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike

    "The truth is, these are not very bright guys, and things got out of hand." - Deep Throat
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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 34,541
    JohnInCarolina said:
    fishlessman said:
    have done a couple thousand korean tacos in the last couple years, tons of smashburgers
    Several thousand over a couple of years?  You making these bad boys for lunch everyday?  Or is this a side hustle?

    yeah, a bit of an exaggeration. 2 to 3 pounds shaved beef a week would be close though. at camp anything cheap and quick that feeds some drop bys and marinated beef if theres extras for lunch out of the wok at home.
    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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  • hoosier_egger
    hoosier_egger Posts: 6,808
    Blackstone's are great. I had a 36" for several years. Eventually replaced it with a disc cooker that also allows me to deep fry and make chili/stews
    ~ John - Formerly known as ColtsFan  - https://www.instagram.com/hoosier_egger
    XL BGE, LG BGE, Med BGE, BGE Chiminea, Ardore Pizza Oven
    Bloomington, IN - Hoo Hoo Hoo Hoosiers!

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  • ryantt
    ryantt Posts: 2,558
    I love my Blackstone, I use it a few times a week.  We make burgers, Fried rice, stirfry noodle dishes, breakfast, and lately a rip on Taco Bell‘s Mexican pizzas.

    One other great use is when you’re doing a reverse sear, no need to wait for the grill to get hot just toss it on the Blackstone

     
    XL BGE, KJ classic, Joe Jr, UDS x2 


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  • Gulfcoastguy
    Gulfcoastguy Posts: 7,316
    Now the question is what has she already ordered and will delivered shortly?
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  • fence0407
    fence0407 Posts: 2,244
    Absolutely check out @tarheelmatt's YouTube channel as mentioned before. Todd Toven also puts up some good videos as a member of the Blackstone team. If you are a social media kinda person, just start following pages related to Blackstone and let the algorithms take over. 

    I seem to use my 28in Blackstone a lot more than my eggs during the week. It heats up fast and I can knock out great meals in no time.

    Some usual items include: eggs (fried or scrambled), bacon, hot breakfast sausage, breakfast burritos, omelets, french toast, pancakes, sautéed veggies (broccoli, asparagus, onions, bell peppers and hot peppers), fajitas, burgers, jalapeno poppers, hotdogs, beer brats, quesadillas, mahi-mahi or any fish, shrimp, scallops, kabobs, fish tacos, tacos, stir-fry (rice or noodle), potatoes (french fry, hashbrowns or wedges), grilled cheese, steaks, grilled chicken, cheesesteaks, and homemade roasted salsa. 
    Large - Mini - Blackstone 17", 28", 36"
    Cumming, GA  

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  • kl8ton
    kl8ton Posts: 6,395
    edited November 2020
    If you can  fit a 36, I would go that route.  4 burners, not 2. Much more flexibility.   Get the one with the gas grill style lid. They have come a long way.  I have had a first gen 36, then a 17, 22, and now a 36 again.  I still have the 22 for traveling.  
    Large, Medium, MiniMax, 36" Blackstone
    Grand Rapids MI
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  • kl8ton
    kl8ton Posts: 6,395
    I cook on mine frequently.  Mostly brunch.  Potatoes,  breakfast sausage, eggs, peppers, onions,  etc.  I do fried rice, pancakes, French toast, smash burgers,  fajitas,  bacon bacon bacon,  pad thai. I know I'm leaving something out...


    Oh I like buying the raw tortillas from Costco and cooking them on griddle. 

    Or using tortillas as crust and doing personal pizza for kids.  

    It's great! 
    Large, Medium, MiniMax, 36" Blackstone
    Grand Rapids MI
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  • Killit_and_Grillit
    Killit_and_Grillit Posts: 4,326
    So much bacon. And eggs. And pancakes. 

    And everything Hussey does!

    "Brought to you by bourbon, bacon, and a series of questionable life decisions."

    South of Nashville, TN

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  • kl8ton
    kl8ton Posts: 6,395
    Plus all the smell and mess stays outside! 

    I've been banned from making pad thai in the house again. 
    Large, Medium, MiniMax, 36" Blackstone
    Grand Rapids MI
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  • JRWhitee
    JRWhitee Posts: 5,678
    you can make anything you would cook in a cast iron skillet.https://www.youtube.com/user/tarheelmatt79
                                                                
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    Large BGE 2006, Mini Max 2014, 36" Blackstone, Anova Sous Vide
    Green Man Group 
    Johns Creek, Georgia
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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,768
    Don’t forget what a large CI on top of the Egg will bring to the party. 
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Just given a Mini to add to the herd. 

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