How to Clean Blackstone Griddle

We love being outside and by the pool. Grilling out food is a must when summertime hits and we have been using our Blackstone Griddle nonstop.

Taking care of your griddle flat top is as important as you caring for your cast iron skillet and cookware. If not cared for properly they can rust and not be useful for cooking.

The great thing about the cooking surface, it doesn’t take much to care of your griddle. No cleaning solution needed! These easy step by step instructions will show you what you need and how to care for your griddle so you can use it all summer long. Make sure to check out these Best Blackstone Tools to cook your favorite recipes.

Do I Need to Clean my Blackstone after Each Use?

To keep the Blackstone clean from rust and debris, it is recommended to clean after cooking on it. This also helps to keep its non-stick surface and ready to cook on it the next time.

As soon as remove the food from the griddle, we like to immediately scrape the food debris off the flat top. We often time will add a little water especially if we cooked with sauces. Then after the griddle as cooled then we begin to re-season it.

Supplies Needed to Clean a Blackstone Griddle

• Type of Cooking Oil – For the oil, use avocado oil, coconut, vegetable or canola oil or another high smoke point oil but do not use olive oil. Check out the Best Oil to Season Blackstone Griddle for more information.
• Paper Towels – Make sure to get the lint free paper towels (or a microfiber towel).
• Squirt Bottle – Use this to squirt water on your griddle.
• Metal Scraper or Spatula – The metal spatula is used to remove stuck on food and food residues on the griddle.

How to Clean a Blackstone Grill

Step 1 – Cool Grill before Cleaning – Turn off the burners of the grill and let it cool for a few minutes.

Step 2 – Scrape with a grill scraper at 45 degrees angle to remove burnt on bits and grease. For stuck on sauces or food, squirt warm or hot water on the grill and let the water boil off to remove any food particles that is stuck on the grill. Re-scrape the grill as needed.

Step 3 – Dry Griddle – Dry completely with a lent-less paper towel. Then apply a thin layer of oil or cast-iron conditioner on the grill and spread it evenly across the entire grill and sides.

Step 4 – Oil Griddle – Make sure not to leave any puddles of oil. Last but not least empty the drip pans so you are ready when you need to grill again.

Step 5 – Now you are ready to Grill – Then your griddle’s surface is ready for your next grilling session! The thing layer of oil will keep the non-stick surface of your flat-top grill.

Tips for Seasoning your Blackstone Griddle

• Clean the griddle while it is still slightly warm
• Use only a thin layer of oil after cleaning
• Empty grease traps regularly
• Keep a grill cover on when not in use
• Re-season dull spots before cooking again

How to Remove Rust from a Blackstone Griddle

If your Griddle has rusted, these steps will help restore your grill with a little deep clean. It will take some extra time and effort to get it back, but it is possible.

• Turn Grill on to High Heat. It is important to wear heat protectant gloves when working on a rusted griddle. The high heat will need to remain on during the cleaning process.
• With a metal scraper, wire brush or scouring pad begin working on scraping off the rust and debris. It is important to work in a methodically way so you do not miss any spots. Do not add any water and continue working on a dry surface.
• Turn the grill off and allow it to cool. Then take a lint free paper towel and remove all of the loosened rust from the surface.
• Add several drops of vegetable oil to the griddle. We recommend using a pumice grill stone to wipe away any rust and to work the oil into the griddle. If you do not have a pumice stone you can use a non-metallic scrubbing brush.
• Wipe away any loosened rust again from the griddle. If rust still remains, repeat by adding more oil to the griddle.
• Once all the rust is gone, season with fresh oil and place griddle in a dry place. This will help not having a rusted griddle again.

How to Store a Blackstone Griddle

To keep your Blackstone Griddle free rust and damage, make sure to cover the griddle with the proper griddle cover. This helps to keep it dry in extreme weather conditions and ready to cook on.