How to Clean a Blackstone Griddle (2024)

• Working Time:1 hour
• Total Time:1 hour
• Skill Level:Beginner
• Yield:1 clean Blackstone griddle

How to Season a Blackstone Griddle

Before you cook, you need to season your griddle. Seasoning coats the surface of the griddle to create a natural nonstick surface. This is the most time-consuming part of your griddle care, but after you're done—as long as you clean your griddle and keep it out of the elements—this may be the only time you need to season it.

1. Wash Down the Griddle

   This will likely be the only time you use soap on your griddle! Pour soapy water (use a grease-cutting dish soap) onto your grill, to remove any manufacturing residue. Then rinse away the soap with clean water.

2. Turn up the Heat

   Turn the griddle on at the highest setting, and let it run for 10 to 15 minutes, until you see the cooktop start to brown. Then turn off your griddle.

3. Rub in a Little Oil or Conditioner

   • Apply a very thin layer of oil to your Blackstone griddle. You can use neutral oils like canola oil, flaxseed oil, olive oil, or vegetable oil—or Blackstone also has created its own proprietary conditioner.
   • Use a paper towel and tongs or a heat-resistant glove to ensure that the oil is distributed across the whole griddle.
   • Use paper towels to mop up any puddles of oil on the surface.

4. Heat the Griddle Again

   Run the griddle on high again to help the oil bake into the surface. You'll see the griddle start to smoke—which is exactly what you want to happen. Turn it off once the smoking stops, usually around 30 minutes after you start.

5. Repeat the Oil and Cook Cycle at Least One More Time

   Follow steps 3 and 4 again at least once, applying a thin coat of oil, then heating the grill to help season it. (Blackstone recommends repeating this three times—for a total of four oil and cook cycles—for the best results.)

6. Add a Final Coat of Oil

   Once the Blackstone griddle cools a bit, apply one last coat of oil to help protect it. Once that's done, you're ready to cook!

How to Clean a Blackstone Griddle

With a properly seasoned Blackstone griddle, cleaning can be a cinch, and you shouldn't even have to break out the soap. Every time you cook on the griddle, it strengthens the seasoning layer. Here's how to clean a Blackstone griddle to help keep it in tip-top shape.

1. Give the Griddle a Good Scrape

   After allowing the griddle to cool, use a metal scraper to remove any leftover food particles or moisture. Scrape the debris towards the drip pans on the griddle to avoid making a mess.

   Clean your Blackstone griddle right after you're done using it before the food debris has time to stick to the surface.

2. Wipe Griddle With a Paper Towel

   After you've scraped off any crumbs and debris from your griddle, wipe it down with a paper towel to remove any excess cooking grease.
   

3. Rinse It Down With Water

   Pour clean, hot water onto your griddle to help rinse away food residue.

4. Turn the Heat Back On

   Run the griddle on low while you push the water around the surface with your scraper to clean it thoroughly. (You may need to pour fresh water and repeat this process until the griddle surface is clean.)

5. Apply Oil or Conditioner

   Use a paper towel and your heat-resistant gloves or tongs to spread a very thin layer of oil over the surface. Then store your Blackstone griddle away in a cool, dry area.

How to Clean a Rusted Blackstone Griddle

Rust forms when water, oxygen, and iron mix together, so it's not uncommon for griddles to develop rust from time to time. This is especially true in humid climates, where more moisture is constantly in the air. But don't worry—follow the steps below to clean your rusted Blackstone griddle and it will look good as new in no time.

1. Heat the Griddle

   Rust lifts more easily from a hot surface than a cold one, so the first step to remove rust is to heat your griddle. Turn it on high and let it run for a few minutes to get nice and hot.
   

2. Scrape the Surface

   While wearing heat-resistant gloves, scrape the surface of your griddle to loosen the rust.
   

   Work in a grid pattern when scraping to avoid missing any rusted area.

3. Cool and Wipe

   Once you've finished scraping thoroughly, turn off the griddle and let it cool completely. Then use paper towels to wipe off any loose pieces lingering on the flat top.
   

4. Use a Grill Pumice Stone and Oil

   Drizzle about one-third cup of vegetable oil onto the surface of your griddle. Using a grill pumice stone, scrub the surface thoroughly, concentrating on any areas where the rust didn't lift during the initial scraping. After scrubbing, use paper towels or a microfiber cloth to wipe debris from the surface.
   

5. Repeat as Needed

   Repeat the steps above as many times as needed to remove all of the rust from your griddle.
   

6. Re-Season and Store

   Once you've removed all the rust, re-season your griddle with oil to protect the surface. Store it in a dry location to prevent any further rusting.