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Why Your Griddle Seasoning SUCKS - And how to fix it! FLAT TOP GRIDDLE SEASONING MISTAKES!

The Flat Top King

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We see a lot of griddle seasoning mistakes... So if you're unhappy with your griddle seasoning OR you're worried about seasoning your brand new griddle, then watch this video for some of the things NOT to do when seasoning a flat top grill!

We get a TON of questions about seasoning outdoor griddles, and these are some of the common mistakes that we see griddle beginners making... don't do these things!

Learn what oil to use for griddle seasoning (and what popular oil we DON'T recommend), why your griddle has sticky spots, and why you've got deep brown streaks on your griddle when you scrape it.

I've seasoned a bunch of different griddles over the years, and here's what I've learned along the way...

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20 Comments

@TheFlatTopKing Creator 2 years ago Pinned

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@Papa_Grind 3 years ago

When I start up a cooking video and hear “ole” I stay till the end. Every time.

@malcolmboynton7652 2 years ago

thank you. i put my blackstone inside at first snow last fall. didn't clean properly. now stripping for a fresh start. good refresher video.

@projektxent 2 years ago (edited)

I used that same avocado oil same brand in the spray can. I also use the grape seed oil. I also will say this is the BEST video on this topic I have seen. I am not a 2-3 video type of guy. I am a 30-50 video type of guy. I research everything like that. Outstanding sir

@spkendrick 3 years ago (edited)

Man you covered everything!!! the griddle gets extremely hot!! long utensils are a must! your seasoning instructions were on point. 5 thin coats, letting each coat burn off and stop smoking before adding the next. thank you.

Most people don't cover what type of oil to use and why you should use that oil.. they just tell you to use oil. the detail and thoroughness is very much appreciated!!!!! it makes a difference for people that aren't experienced on a griddle.

@ACE3035-r4f 1 month ago

Just finished putting my new 36" griddle together last night. Thank god I found this video because you saved me from DISASTER!!!😊😊 I was not 100% sure i was supposed to season it but my momma raised me on cast iron cooking. So I decided to look this up. So glad I did. Thank you for all your knowledge. Great video.

@vernholio 2 years ago (edited)

Thank you for putting this video together! I ran into nearly every issue you addressed here, after following the written instructions to season my new griddle. I now know what I need to do to get it right!

@oconnellbob 3 years ago

Your Demos are so visual and so instructive. No one shows the does and don't like you do.
You have truly earned the title "The Flat Top King"...but you already know that 😊.

@squerry 1 year ago

My Blackstone arrives tomorrow! I'm watching all of your seasoning videos!

@QTWeims 1 month ago (edited)

This video was very helpful. Thank you! An update. I believed I under seasoned my griddle the first time. So after cooking on it last night I made sure it was very well cleaned and seasoned it with avocado oil this time which is the only oil I use for everything now. I have used cast iron for my whole life. (80) and I’ve always washed after using with hot water and a chain nail. And they are perfect. When I was younger my first ones rusted and threw them away. But now all 6 of them are perfect nonstick pans. I am so have some stainless steel one and they get a good scrubbing and look like new after each use. Thanks again for your video/videos Nancy in San Diego

@charliehenning9864 3 years ago

Congrats on your milestone. Your techniques and recipes are appreciated. Keep it up.

@ZEROPERCENT-1 2 years ago

Neal, Amy, even a seasoned gridler him or her, needs a refresher once in awhile. Even myself, who has been griddling for many years, still loves watching your expert content. You nailed it!

@wilalhart351 1 year ago

Everything you are saying makes total sense, thank you. Just purchased my first Blackstone!

@mokush4me412 3 years ago

Wife said she’s buying me the Blackstone Culinary for Father’s Day..
I’m about to watch all your videos. New subscriber 👍🏿👍🏿

@Succumbed2Rum 1 year ago

Wow, this is truly GREAT content. Just got my Dad a Weber griddle and this video was so informative. Love the level of detail you provided.

@EdWard-ju2gh 2 years ago

Great video, Good information. I agree I think 99% of the griddle season issues go back to "rushing" the process. In this day and age of instant gratification having to learn to be patient can be very hard. My first season was a complete disaster partly because I rushed it and partly because I didn't' understand that methods of seasoning 40 years ago are NOT the same as they are today. Your explanation of that made it seem like a no brainer, but there I was!! LOL> I appreciate you taking the time to do these videos even though they seem lengthy I think you've got it down to about as fast as you can disperse GOOD information. Again this goes back to having to learn the lesson of patience.

@garyanthony7034 2 years ago (edited)

Hello from Canada
Been following you since I got my blackstone and did your fried rice last night and was blown away. My family already wants it in a few days….lol
Thanks buddy you are the best and I mean that. I have followed others and you are my number one moving forward

@jakespencer8077 3 years ago

Great informative video Neal. There are so many videos on how to season griddles and very little experience. Yours is legit! Keep it up brother!

@Reformedchef 3 years ago

You do a great job of explaining and going in depth on your processes. You give the reasons why and why not to do certain things. Keep up the great work!

@riskybiscuit5594 1 year ago (edited)

Im a "seasoned" cast iron & griddle chef, my parents not so much. I got them a BlackStone and after hours of trying to explain, I said just let me take care of it and sent them this video for the full break down of Do's & Don'ts & why I'm taking the same approach. Funny how a stranger on YouTube reconstructs their faith in my abilities 😂 thanks for taking the time to show us all the RIGHT WAY to season. Merry Christmas brother