We’ll start off with giving you some background on Blackstone griddles. Add this pit master-approved griddle to your home today. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material, both writing and images, without express and written permission from this site’s author blackstone grills and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Most importantly, cooking on the Blackstone is really fun. I think that’s the real secret why they are flying off shelves right now. Guys like me can whip up awesome meals like an ace short order diner cook from the 1950’s and 60’s.
Black uses it “every day” and calls it a “must-have.” It’s easy to see why. This two-burner griddle doesn’t have a huge footprint (it’s just 44.5-inches wide, 22.5-inches deep, and 33.5-inches high). But what you get for the size is a powerful, double-burner griddle, with the ability to control zones for optimal cooking.
If you want to expand your outdoor cooking capabilities beyond grilling, then you need a griddle. Most outdoor griddles are powered by portable propane tanks and range in size from small units for camping to huge griddle surfaces that feed up to 20 people. The 36″ Blackstone (pictured here with stainless steel front plate) is my backyard buddy. But as much as I love it, I must confess that a 28″ would have worked just fine for me and my family. But this is truly THE griddle for YOU if you want to be the boss of the backyard, and the governor of the griddle.
It happened to me once (which was one too many times) and I immediately ordered the natural gas kit for it so I’d never have to bother with filling propane tanks again. Blackstone makes durable, affordable, innovative griddles that last. They offer a wide variety of products in different sizes for various uses, and customers rate them highly.
The large cooking surface on the 22″ allowed me to make just about everything at once. No more making one or two cast iron pancakes at a time and flipping them into a bowl, only to serve them cold minutes later. I know there are work arounds for all of the issues I was having, but the Blackstone solved a few of my major cooking flaws lickety-split. If you’re considering keeping your grill in the same spot for a while, natural gas may be the best option. Most homes already have a natural gas supply and a plumber can run a natural gas line to your cooking area.
Caring for a steel griddle is very similar to caring for cast iron grills or cookware. The steel will rust unless it is cleaned properly and regularly seasoned. Fortunately, it takes very little time to clean—and it only takes a few supplies you probably already have on hand. You’ll want to keep this in mind if you want a Blackstone griddle built into an outdoor kitchen.
I love all the extras that you can buy to enhance your hobby. My advice though, is to keep it simple with this one. You don’t need much to enhance the flat top experience here.
Naturally, grills with fewer features are reasonably priced and a great value. These are a good option for someone who may not need side shelving, storage drawers, or a place to keep paper towels. Having an overhead blackstone grills shelter is very convenient for cooking on days when the weather could turn ominous. Blackstone griddles range in price from under $200 to over $1,200, with pricing based on size, feature set, and other factors.