How do you season a griddle on a grill?

Do you have to season a griddle grill?

The Nexgrill 4-Burner Griddle Top Gas Grill is the perfect grill for bringing new flavors to your backyard, but before firing yours up for the first time, it’s crucial to season its griddle top. This one simple step will prevent food from sticking to your grill’s surface and extend its overall lifespan.

What is the best oil to season a griddle?

A. We recommend the following oils for seasoning purposes: olive oil, vegetable oil, canola oil, coconut oil and sesame oil. Lard can also be used to season the griddle top.

How long does it take to season a griddle?

Seasoning your griddle is not much work at all as all you have to do is sprinkle some oil and let it burn. But the whole process can be a bit time-consuming. Each seasoning layer takes 15-20 minutes to come to the smoke point.

Can you cook on Blackstone right after seasoning?

After your initial seasoning, just cooking on your griddle will add to the seasoning layer. Now, in between cooks, you can use the Blackstone Griddle Seasoning and Cast Iron Conditioner or the Blackstone Non-Stick Griddle Spray to protect your griddle.

What happens if you don’t season a griddle?

Answer: Failure to season a griddle may cause food to stick to the griddle, and food may taste bad if the griddle was not cleaned before use. If the griddle was used before seasoning: Clean the griddle throughly.

Why is food sticking to my griddle?

The additives and properties of soap will strip away the years of built-up seasoning and oils and ultimately lead to your griddle sticking to food. After washing it down, you should season it. Don’t skip the seasoning process – seasoning is the right way to keep food from sticking.

Can you use olive oil to season a Blackstone griddle?

The key property to look for in oil you can use to season your griddle is a high smoke point. The best oils for seasoning a griddle are avocado oil, grapeseed oil, canola oil, coconut oil, peanut oil, olive oil, and sunflower oil.

How often should you clean your Blackstone griddle?

Do it at least every three weeks to lightly clean the Blackstone griddle and make sure it doesn’t develop mold.

How do you clean a burnt griddle?

For light burnt food, all you need is some lukewarm water and dish soap. After the pan has cooled down completely, add a few drops of dish soap and lukewarm water into the pan and let it sit for 5-10 minutes. After that, use a silicone scrubber to remove the burnt food.