blackstone griddle

Punchdrunk Monkey

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To start this, I have used a old camp stove and the griddle from my taco carts for motorhome cooking for a long time. The stove gets super hot and the griddle big and heavy. It gets very hot and cooks evenly. BUT it is heavy as hell and the stove is big. I decided to jump on the Blackstone train simply for the easy of packaging. I have used it for three trips now. It just doesn't get hot enough, especially if there is any wind. I run both burners on "high" all the time, anything lower and I don't think it would cook. I know about making sure the regulator is reset correctly and it is. Has anyone gone with a adjustable regulator or high pressure (red knob) regulator? Blackstone has a different brass threaded connection that I not seen on any other LPG device. Or am I just used to the higher BTU's and need to get used to the blackstone?? As of now, I am not impressed at all. 

 
I have a large blackstone at home and a smaller 2 burner for camping etc. and both get plenty hot.  I usually have to cook on a low to medium setting.

If it is windy it can be a struggle and I will usually wrap foil around the edges of the grill top to help block the wind between the top and burners.

Have you tried a different propane tank just in case?  It sounds like a regulator or valve issue.

 
Yeah, I have used to different tanks and even a small coleman tank. I did notice that my griddle has a larger gap (maybe 1/4-3/8") between the griddle and the stove part than my buddies has. Maybe, I'll look into lowering the griddle. 

I did find a 90 degree elbow adaptor to go from flare to blackstone. 

 
Get the wind screens or use Foil to block the wind, they suck if there is any wind.

The two burner Blackstone griddle part does need to drop into the holes/slots as well, I am sure you are doing that right, but double check.

I use a 5 gallon bottle with no issues at all.

 
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Get the wind screens or use Foil to block the wind, they suck if there is any wind.

The two burner Blackstone griddle part does need to drop into the holes/slots as well, I am sure you are doing that right, but double check.

I use a 5 gallon bottle with no issues at all.
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I am dropping them in the holes, I noticed the standoffs that are welded to the griddle are a little longer on mine. I'll try the foil next time. Every time I have used it was at the beach and breezy. 

 
I bought the Folding Wind shield for my Camp Cheff, really made a difference in heavy wind. BTU never a problem though.

YouTube had this Dollar tree hack...



 
I made some wind guards out of thin aluminum for the sides and back. Left them on all the time (bolted them). It made a big difference.

Also, when you connect the propane, open the valve slowly. There some gremlin about opening it too fast and the BS griddles

 
I have a 2 burner model with a wind screen in the front only. Facing it into the wind helps a little but it really needs some homemade wind blocks like people did above. Ive got some chicken i need to cook. Will put mine on high and see how long it takes for water to bubble. That should give you a rough idea if your propane regulator is working properly. 

The tank has a little safety device that gets activated if you somehow cut the propane hose and there was a sudden rush of gas. 

People (myself included) can unknowingly recreate this by opening the propane valve into a drained hose. The sudden flow of propane that pressurizes the hose can be fast enough to trigger the safety device. Trick is to open the propane valve super slowly until you hear and feel the system pressurize. Then you can open the valve quickly the rest of the way. 

 
Are you just running the propane through one regulator or more? I did that once with an older bbq. Ran it through the rvs regulator and then through the bbq regulator and it definitely didn’t work. Too low of a flame. 

 
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Yeah, I have used to different tanks and even a small coleman tank. I did notice that my griddle has a larger gap (maybe 1/4-3/8") between the griddle and the stove part than my buddies has. Maybe, I'll look into lowering the griddle. 

I did find a 90 degree elbow adaptor to go from flare to blackstone. 
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Wife's been talking about getting a griddle for the last month.  I'm still not sure how these things are supposed to be stored and cared for in an outside environment.

Not sure how many times I'd really use it.  Had a taco caterer 3 weeks ago at work and really made me want one for meat and tortillas.

 
You would have no problem maintaining it. Treat it like a cast iron skillet. Never use soap and keep it oiled. 

To me its the same as a gas grill on wheels in terms of space needed and quickness to get hot.

A model with a hood is nice. If storing outside any type of cover would help keep the cooking surface clean. 

Ive got a 22" model that has wheels on 1 side. Holds a 5gal tank. Its not the most portable for glamis. More like when someone brings their gas grill to glamis and the entire unit is loaded. 

I think the OP might have a 22" two burner model that has the removable legs possibly? I think hes got a different propane inlet and it might come stock more designed for the smaller 1 gal propane tanks. Which for glamis might be ideal. Especially if you refill them at home. 

I went back and forth on what model to get. I think the unit with permanent wheels might be easier for glamis and for home use because most of us have big trailers. Rolling the griddle onto the trailer and using a couple tie downs is quick and easy. It might take more effort carrying the removable leg version. We camp with a buddy who has that model and he didnt bring the legs. I think they cooked it on the tailgate but i could be wrong. It did look heavy as they unloaded from the back of the pickup. All greasy and stuff. 

Keep an eye out for walmart deals. I checked for you and everyone on their website right now. At one point they had a 22" for $99. I might have posted on here telling people about the deal. We ended up buying 4 of them. Laurie sold her 2. I kept mine and freakin love that thing. Tried to give the other to my brother and he didnt want it. Hes a bit old school and likes charcoal and wood. I know if he used it one time he would dig it.

 
I set a 22" 24,000btu model on high and it took 1:30 to start boiling a teaspoon of water on the center of the griddle. 

At 3min a temp gun was saying 400F in the center and 200F towards the edges. 

I should try the same thing outside in the wind. Did this in the garage and its a warm day. 

 
I do have the 22" model with the removable legs (adventure ready model). It comes apart super easy and all stores in the motorhome compartments. It does come with a hood. It has both a hose for a big tank and adaptor for the small coleman type tanks. 

I just ordered the wind screen and a cover. 

We had ours sitting outside at Campland (right on the bay) for 2 months. No signs of rust. That was without the cover. 

I do like it, other than it not getting hot enough. But hopefully the wind screens will solve this problem.

 
The harbor freight magnet goes on sale a lot and works pretty good for a bbq mod. 

The blackstone signature series spatula and scraper suck big time. The bottle opener is solid but the spatula will bend easily at the neck.

My scaper is convex. The edges scrape. I beat it with a hammer on a piece of wood to try and make it flat. Ive heard a drywall knife is the way to go. Stainless of course not the flexible blue metal. 

Just sharing blackstone stuff.

What accessories do you guys like? 

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I have the 22" blackstone with no legs, just put it on the table and cook away.  I have the soft cover for camping, just cover each time when done to keep the dust off of it.  I have a 48" one for home with a full hood as well.  I will never go without a griddle again.  You save tons of water camping because you use no pots and pans cooking.

 
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I really can’t answer the original question but did some stuff.  Used some old and broken tools to build some stuff for the Blackstone. Some are good for making a smash burger and the one out of a screwdriver is just good for a weight on bread or bacon.  The PROTO was a broken C-clamp and the ones with the thread are from broken chain binders. 

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I got an idea. The smash/cover burger. A big heavy chunk of metal like above with some wings pointing down. Maybe 3/8ths deep? Enough to smash the burger flat and then contain moisture like they do with a round stainless bowl over the burger. Problem might be you need to smash down further. Then a have a cover higher. The depth of the "wings" could find a happy medium based on how thick you want the burger to be. Ever go to Freddies? Been 3 or 4 times. That is a smashed as eff well done burger. I like that crispy well done style of a super thin burger. 

 
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