Blackstone owners

[MLCKAA 540]

I’m pretty sure I’m picking up one of these.

 I have no problem storing the griddle indoors, but the Blackstone website makes it sound like the whole fuggin’ thing needs to be kept inside.  I don’t see that as being very practical.

I Live in Indiana.  Plenty of humidity and rain.  But my Weber stays outside year-round and is no worse for it.

Anyone have rust issues with a Blackstone?  Does this entire thing need to be kept indoors?

[bostonlager 2,664]

I keep my Traeger in an indoor patio during the winter. I left my Blackstone outside last winter and it had a bit of rust when I uncovered it in the spring. I got it hot, scraped it off, and re-seasoned it. Good to go 

[GutterBoy 2,898]

Congrats on your new frying pan.

[Fireballer 2,639]

I keep mine outside and covered.  Season properly, lightly oil after each use, and you should be good. Make sure to keep sides (in and out) oiled too.  I use avocado oil.

[MLCKAA 540]

10 minutes ago, GutterBoy said:

Congrats on your new frying pan.

That’s fair.  But it’s a darn big frying pan.

[Jose M 125]

On the list for the outdoor kitchen at the new farm.  The drop in units are 4x the cost of the stand alones you pick up at the hardwars store tho.  

[cyclone24 1,912]

Personally, I would get a recteq bull’s-eye pellet grill and then just get the griddle topper.

But I completely understand wanting to get one of those. Those are nice.

[Jose M 125]

13 minutes ago, MLCKAA said:

That’s fair.  But it’s a darn big frying pan.

He doesn't have the need to cook for a large group of friends.   

[Jose M 125]

2 minutes ago, cyclone24 said:

Personally, I would get a recteq bull’s-eye pellet grill and then just get the griddle topper.

But I completely understand wanting to get one of those. Those are nice.

I don't think it gets close to the same surface area.  The one I have for my Genesis doesn't. 

[GutterBoy 2,898]

3 minutes ago, Jose M said:

I don't think it gets close to the same surface area.  The one I have for my Genesis doesn't. 

 

5 minutes ago, Jose M said:

He doesn't have the need to cook for a large group of friends.   

I have a Weber Summit, but cute genesis.

[Jose M 125]

3 minutes ago, GutterBoy said:

 

I have a Weber Summit, but cute genesis.

I have a Summit, Genesis, Smokey Mountain, Smokey Joe and an antique Kettle.  And a Smoke Vault that's not Webber.  The Genesis is the best choice far a skillet for obvious reasons.  

Boy that d1ck measuring contest was fun!

New kitchen at the farm is going to crush tho. Suck it loser.  

[GutterBoy 2,898]

8 minutes ago, Jose M said:

I have a Summit, Genesis, Smokey Mountain, Smokey Joe and an antique Kettle.  And a Smoke Vault that's not Webber.  The Genesis is the best choice far a skillet for obvious reasons.  

Boy that d1ck measuring contest was fun!

New kitchen at the farm is going to crush tho. Suck it loser.  

Just added the summit

 

 

[Jose M 125]

1 minute ago, GutterBoy said:

Just added the summit

 

 

Was last year dumbasss.  Thats like 20 backyard parties ago

Thanks for the free rent tho.

[5-Points 3,387]

58 minutes ago, MLCKAA said:

I’m pretty sure I’m picking up one of these.

 I have no problem storing the griddle indoors, but the Blackstone website makes it sound like the whole fuggin’ thing needs to be kept inside.  I don’t see that as being very practical.

I Live in Indiana.  Plenty of humidity and rain.  But my Weber stays outside year-round and is no worse for it.

Anyone have rust issues with a Blackstone?  Does this entire thing need to be kept indoors?

Get the 36" with the lid. Season it correctly prior to use and clean and oil it after every use. 

I've had mine outdoors for a few years now. There's some rust issues on the frame but it'll clean up with a wire brush and a little Rust-Oleum. 

They're awesome for breakfast, smash burgers, smash tacos,  steaks... You name it. 

I recommend the 36" because you can keep the far right (or left) burner off and move faster cooking things over to that side to keep them warm. But I suppose you can do that with the smaller one too. 

[EternalShinyAndChrome 3,831]

What's wrong with the whitestone? 

[LaChup 228]

Once you go Blackstone, you never go Whitestone.

[supermike80 1,801]

I don't grill a ton so I have a cheap azz charbroil grill which works just fine for how often I use it.   However, I was thinking about picking up one of these when this one craps out.  Would love to know what people think about it VS a regular ol grill.

[bostonlager 2,664]

5 minutes ago, supermike80 said:

I don't grill a ton so I have a cheap azz charbroil grill which works just fine for how often I use it.   However, I was thinking about picking up one of these when this one craps out.  Would love to know what people think about it VS a regular ol grill.

Different tools for different needs. I have 3 pieces of equipment. 

Pellet grill - use for low and slow smoking/long cooks 

Komado grill - use for steaks, chops, burgers, brats/dogs

Blackstone - big frying pan for making breakfast foods, fajitas, cheese steaks. 

I wouldn't mind making burgers/dogs on a Blackstone, but I wouldn't make a steak on one. Maybe get a small kettle/charcoal for when you want to do something like that to accompany the griddle. 

[RLLD 4,143]

I keep mine indoors, prefer to keep the Traeger in the garage during the winter too.

[Alias Detective 1,389]

10 minutes ago, bostonlager said:

Different tools for different needs. I have 3 pieces of equipment. 

Pellet grill - use for low and slow smoking/long cooks 

Komado grill - use for steaks, chops, burgers, brats/dogs

Blackstone - big frying pan for making breakfast foods, fajitas, cheese steaks. 

I wouldn't mind making burgers/dogs on a Blackstone, but I wouldn't make a steak on one. Maybe get a small kettle/charcoal for when you want to do something like that to accompany the griddle. 

Dogs on a blackstone suck.  Ever pan fry a hotdog?  No thanks.

[5-Points 3,387]

21 minutes ago, supermike80 said:

I don't grill a ton so I have a cheap azz charbroil grill which works just fine for how often I use it.   However, I was thinking about picking up one of these when this one craps out.  Would love to know what people think about it VS a regular ol grill.

I have a Weber gas grill. We used to use that thing at least a couple of times a week. Since I got the Blackstone, I really only use the Weber for beer butt chicken and Thanksgiving turkey. Things I need a large lid to cover.

Steaks on the Blackstone come out great! The only thing missing is the grill marks but the sear is excellent. And you can push them up against the side wall to sear the edges. I haven't cooked a steak on my gas grill in a couple of years. 

They're great for big breakfasts. You can throw a lb of bacon on all at once. You can make all the pancakes at the same time. You can't beat them for breakfast. 

Try doing smash burgers on a grill. 

 

There are a ton of Blackstone videos on YouTube. Check some out and tell me you don't want to try most of them out.

 

 

[Alias Detective 1,389]

I’ve gone through 3 Weber grills.  Hate cleaning them so I chuck them.  I now buy throw away grills every 2-3 years.  They cook just as good btw.  Also, I grill 300 days a year.

[bostonlager 2,664]

9 minutes ago, Alias Detective said:

I’ve gone through 3 Weber grills.  Hate cleaning them so I chuck them.  I now buy throw away grills every 2-3 years.  They cook just as good btw.  Also, I grill 300 days a year.

This is why I only use the Traeger for long cooks - ribs, butts, briskets. After every use you have to take out the guts and get the shop vac in there and get all the shavings out. I also grill 300 days/year and no way I'm firing doing that every day. 

[EternalShinyAndChrome 3,831]

44 minutes ago, supermike80 said:

I don't grill a ton so I have a cheap azz charbroil grill which works just fine for how often I use it.   However, I was thinking about picking up one of these when this one craps out.  Would love to know what people think about it VS a regular ol grill.

I had to replace my Charbroil grill after a decade of service and we were debating between the Blackstone and a Weber Spirit E-310.  Like you, we don't do a TON of grilling but we decided to go with the Spirit because you CAN actually buy a griddle insert for the weber.  By getting the insert for the Spirit, we could technically have the best of both worlds.  However, a nice Blackstone is still much cheaper than the Weber.   You can get the 28" Blackstone w/Cover at Lowes on sale for $349 and the 36" for $449 right now.  The Spirit E-310 is $579 on sale w/out the griddle insert.

We love the Spirit, though, so I don't have any regrets choosing that over the Blackstone.

[Cdub100 3,826]

I have a blackstone I left it outside from November -April without using it. Even with a Silicone Griddle Mat Cover, lid, and griddle cover it still rusted.

So yes you'll want to bring it into your garage during the winter. That way you can at least use it.

[GutterBoy 2,898]

Blackstones are trendy now, almost cultish.  I don't have one, my BIL does, they're cool, but I wouldn't really use it.  I have a gas grill and a pellet smoker and that achieves 95% of what I cook.  I have a large cast iron skillet I can put on top of my gas grill if I wanted to, but mostly I use it on a gas range in the kitchen.  I could also buy a full sized griddle for my gas grill.

My Weber Summit is almost 20 years old and runs like new.  I've replaced the burners and flavorizers once, about 5 years ago.  Keep it clean and no need to throw away grills every few years.  Also the pellet smoker is easy to clean and maintain.

[Fireballer 2,639]

If you’re gonna get one, I would forgo paying for the Blackstone name.  I have this model from Sam’s club. With the 5th burner, I can put more heat into it.  The cooking surfaces are identical and the Sams is better looking and has more storage.  It’s got the flip up shelves and magnetic tool storage which is nice.  We have a black stone at the firehouse, and I’ve cooked on that alot too, and I still prefer my Sam’s model.  The biggest difference is the grease trap location.  The Sam’s model is located on the front with a convenient drawer for cleaning. The Blackstone is in an awkward location in the back, and it susceptible to dumping dripping into the actual lid of the griddle, missing the grease trap. Also, 5 yr warranty vs 1 year warranty.   
https://www.samsclub.com/p/members-mark-pro-series-5-burner-gas-griddle/prod26361712?itemNumber=980368270&pid=ps_Goog_acq_AP_shp_df_20534655506_df&wl0=&wl1=x&wl2=m&wl3=&wl4=&wl5=9129394&wl6=&wl7=&wl15=&wl16=&wl17=&wl18=&wl19=&wl20=EAIaIQobChMI8Y7IpMCchwMVxUf_AR3qWwbhEAQYAyABEgIVCPD_BwE&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADh-3b_m8p3V7EOjHoDdC_nVMl0Hk&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI8Y7IpMCchwMVxUf_AR3qWwbhEAQYAyABEgIVCPD_BwE

[MLCKAA 540]

Reading now that all cooking on this thing is recommended to be done with open lid.

That makes me skeptical.  Don’t seem ideal for steaks and chicken.  You really want to surround those with heat.  Open lid seems likely to increase cook time and gas consumption.

[Fireballer 2,639]

7 minutes ago, MLCKAA said:

Reading now that all cooking on this thing is recommended to be done with open lid.

That makes me skeptical.  Don’t seem ideal for steaks and chicken.  You really want to surround those with heat.  Open lid seems likely to increase cook time and gas consumption.

I put this over raw veggies and potatoes.  I have smaller round ones too for small meals.

https://a.co/d/08qysdVL

 

 

[TheNewGirl 1,342]

13 hours ago, bostonlager said:

I keep my Traeger in an indoor patio during the winter. I left my Blackstone outside last winter and it had a bit of rust when I uncovered it in the spring. I got it hot, scraped it off, and re-seasoned it. Good to go 

Same. 

We have both our Traeger and Blackstone under a patio cover in the winter; and they are both covered. The Blackstone might get a bit of rust, but we get it hot, scrape it (or use one of those brick-like cleaners), re-season and it's fine.