Griddle me this Batman

[irishtexan 11707]

Cheesesteaks and green beans from the garden

[DallasSooner 280]

I'd like that green bean recipe.  Those look fire. 

[irishtexan 11707]

1 hour ago, DallasSooner said:

I'd like that green bean recipe.  Those look fire. 

I just cut two pieces of bacon into lardons and fried those up. Threw in about 1/3 or half a cup of diced yellow onion and cooked for a few minutes in the rendered bacon fat. Threw in the green beans to sear up a bit. A few minutes later I added about a cup of halved cherry tomatoes. Then finally added four cloves of garlic I ran through a mandolin. At the end added a few tablespoons of white vinegar and maybe a third of a cup of water to cook the beans through. Would have used chicken stock but didn't have any. They were great. 

[BigDHornfan 6630]

[Etexhorn13 3094]

FYI the 36” Blackstones with the hard lid are on sale at Walmart for about $300 right now. Picked one up for myself and plan to make the maiden voyage with PCS tonight

Edited May 29, 2023 by Etexhorn13

[deadshank 24654]

Elk and white tail with brisket burgers. 

[BigDHornfan 6630]

Boy wanted another big breakfast.
So the blackstone usual and added in bourbon cream waffles with bourbon barrel aged syrup.

[Jameslaw121 4494]

Dinner

[thunderlounge 8407]

Egg rings are tits. 

[Jameslaw121 4494]

11 minutes ago, thunderlounge said:

Egg rings are tits. 

One of these days, I'll actually remember to oil them before putting the egg in.....

[Jkwellborn 7027]

One of these days, I'll actually remember to oil them before putting the egg in.....

Yeah it makes a difference on the metal ones for sure.

[Sam Lin 3597]

They make silicone ones that are supposed to be non-stick. Never tried one myself.

[Anastasis 23714]

51 minutes ago, Sam Lin said:

They make silicone ones that are supposed to be non-stick. Never tried one myself.

They still need oil.  

[thunderlounge 8407]

8 hours ago, Anastasis said:

They still need oil.  

I cheat and spray with pam.

Then drop a tiny bit, maybe 1/8 tsp, of bacon grease in the middle of the ring.

[Jameslaw121 4494]

53 minutes ago, thunderlounge said:

I cheat and spray with pam.

Then drop a tiny bit, maybe 1/8 tsp, of bacon grease in the middle of the ring.

That's what I was going to do, but keep forgetting....

[Steel Shank 9552]

I'm sure it's mentioned somewhere, but I don't have time to find. Need a griddle rec for a Genesis model like pictured below. Wife is demanding a suggestion for Father's Day. I think I'd like to dip my toe in the griddle waters. Thanks in advance.

[thunderlounge 8407]

Full honesty, I’d just get a blackstone from Ace. 

I’ve tried what you’re talking about, but it just isn’t the same level result. I got the griddle top off amazon. 

Not saying impossible, but having used both, a dedicated griddle makes things much simpler. Temp control, wind, etc.

 

[PantsTent 2003]

2 hours ago, Steel Shank said:

I'm sure it's mentioned somewhere, but I don't have time to find. Need a griddle rec for a Genesis model like pictured below. Wife is demanding a suggestion for Father's Day. I think I'd like to dip my toe in the griddle waters. Thanks in advance.

Don't have one, but Weber does sell them so at least it will fit right.

https://www.weber.com/US/en/griddle/full-size-griddle-inserts/

 

[Steel Shank 9552]

@PantsTent Thanks. I saw that, but curious as to any experiences with it and what material works best (stainless, cast iron, etc.)

[HornOnTheBayou 9062]

@Steel Shank is about to start contributing to the griddle thread? Everyone else here will now be playing for second place.

[Steel Shank 9552]

15 minutes ago, HornOnTheBayou said:

@Steel Shank is about to start contributing to the griddle thread? Everyone else here will now be playing for second place.

New horizons, baby.

[Gene Parmesan 4064]

The weber griddle inserts are fine.  I had one on a spirit years ago.  They're limited with space and grease management.  Just make sure it's draining out to the grill grease trap. It's fine if you are only cooking up small amounts of food, but if you want a package of bacon, sausage, hash browns, veggies, and a bunch of eggs all going you want something larger.  It will get results, but it's just easier to flip and toss things when they aren't all crowded on top of each other.

Edited June 8, 2023 by Gene Parmesan

[LonghornJones 838]

On 6/6/2023 at 8:11 AM, thunderlounge said:

I cheat and spray with pam.

 

Pan?

[ChickenSandwich 9939]

18 hours ago, thunderlounge said:

Full honesty, I’d just get a blackstone from Ace. 

I’ve tried what you’re talking about, but it just isn’t the same level result. I got the griddle top off amazon. 

Not saying impossible, but having used both, a dedicated griddle makes things much simpler. Temp control, wind, etc.

 

this man is pre-med

the functionality of use and cleaning make it not worth the effort

[thunderlounge 8407]

1 hour ago, Gene Parmesan said:

They're limited with space and grease management.

How did I forget to mention this. Probably the biggest pain in the ass on an insert, followed closely by temp mgmt and space.

When you cook breakfast all at once (start/drop times vary, of course) you’ll wonder why you’ve fucked around for so long. 
 

Even down to just 2 people now, still so much better.

[baboso 6105]

19 hours ago, thunderlounge said:

Full honesty, I’d just get a blackstone from Ace. 

I’ve tried what you’re talking about, but it just isn’t the same level result. I got the griddle top off amazon. 

Not saying impossible, but having used both, a dedicated griddle makes things much simpler. Temp control, wind, etc.

 

Cousin shank,

Order you one of these from Amazon.  I have a 36" at  home and bought this one to go car camping, etc.  It's awesome for the money.

https://www.amazon.com/Blackstone-Tabletop-Grill-Adjustable-Tailgating/dp/B076MFM8LX/ref=sr_1_3?crid=QIPG3NO6D4PV&keywords=blackstone+griddle&qid=1686251258&sprefix=blackstone%2Caps%2C88&sr=8-3

[Steel Shank 9552]

@baboso That's funny you should mention that model. I've been looking at it on Amazon. The portability is a strong selling point.

Appreciate the input. 

[Etexhorn13 3094]

Time to get my griddle on

[Etexhorn13 3094]

I’ve taken over as the omelette chef in my house because of this. Easily the best omelette I’ve ever made on my first attempt on the griddle. 

[Steel Shank 9552]

@Etexhorn13 Rock on, mofo!

[deadshank 24654]

Fried egg, HEB jalapeño cheese bread, HEB butcher case bacon, a slice of white American, a dab of Duke’s mayo, grace with a touch of garlic salt and cracked black pepper.  

Edited June 18, 2023 by deadshank

[thunderlounge 8407]

I hope you sent a pic to steel and told him to suck it. 😂

[deadshank 24654]

Backyard brontosaurus burgers for supper.  

[deadshank 24654]

The pre-cheese flip 

[RMac5 1557]

Oh hell yes! Those look great.

[deadshank 24654]

Deer camp leftover smorgasbord breakfast.  Fried eggs, refried beans, smashed potato pancakes, bacon, prime ribeye cubes, tortillas and a couple of tamales.   Coffee and OJ.  
 

Scheduling my angioplasty now. It was worth it.  

[Steel Shank 9552]

3 hours ago, deadshank said:

Deer camp leftover smorgasbord breakfast.  Fried eggs, refried beans, smashed potato pancakes, bacon, prime ribeye cubes, tortillas and a couple of tamales.   Coffee and OJ.  
 

Scheduling my angioplasty now. It was worth it.  

I believe this is highly qualifies to cross post, if you know what I mean.

[deadshank 24654]

11 minutes ago, Steel Shank said:

I believe this is highly qualifies to cross post, if you know what I mean.

Brooks and Done

[deadshank 24654]

Southern fried cabbage, scrimps and red snappers at deer camp tonight.  A little Tullamore Dew to wash it down over a nice view. 

[Both Tacos 1827]

Tablitas bitches.....

[deadshank 24654]

[thunderlounge 8407]

Breakfast yesterday. Sausage/egg/cheese smashburgers.

 

 

Pork tenderloins for dinner tonight. 

[Mittens 8705]

On 5/29/2023 at 4:55 PM, Etexhorn13 said:

FYI the 36” Blackstones with the hard lid are on sale at Walmart for about $300 right now. Picked one up for myself and plan to make the maiden voyage with PCS tonight

This is still/back available.  Is this the best deal out there?  Buying one for an Xmas present so I don't need it today if it's going to be lower, later.

[Etexhorn13 3094]

While this wasn’t directed solely at me, I’ll say that I’d been looking/waiting to buy one for far too long and this was the best deal I’d seen, especially considering the hard top lid (~$100 on its own otherwise) is included. I don’t think you’ll see a deal that’s appreciably better. 

[Mittens 8705]

Excellent - that's pretty much what I wanted to know.

[thunderlounge 8407]

Just a psa reminder…

 

The box store models (lowes/HD/wally) are slightly different and not of the same quality than the models Ace carries.

Tread carefully. 

[Jkwellborn 7027]

Just a psa reminder…
 
The box store models (lowes/HD/wally) are slightly different and not of the same quality than the models Ace carries.
Tread carefully. 

How so? Lower BTU burner?

[thunderlounge 8407]

Not 100% sure. Less quality frame materials, and those kind of cuts. 
 

I originally looked at lowes last summer for mine during a sale, and honestly wasn’t impressed at all. Flimsy, wobbly, and just didn’t seem well made. I wasn’t going to get one after looking at it. I checked the things I could, and it wasn’t loose connections or anything. 
 

Another customer noticed I wasn’t really thrilled and suggested I go look at ace. 
 

I did, and it was night and day. Same looking griddle, but seemed more solid and well built. 
 

Researching later on, found out it’s similar to like a tv, etc. They make the same thing for walmart that’s lower grade to keep wally’s cost down, blah blah.

Also in that reading, I found some sound advice. If you’re getting 2 burners, get the 22”. Else get the 36” with 4 burners. The 28” with 2 burners eats way more gas to heat that extra 6 inches over the 22. 

[ocugolf 1226]

Blackstone Chicken Lo Mein - If You Give a Girl a Grill

 

We made this a couple nights ago.  Enough to feed an army.  Used half the chicken and did the rest with shrimp.  Was very good and very quick to put together.

[Gene Parmesan 4064]

At the prices Blackstones are at now, I might look at other brands like camp chef or something.  Years ago I bought a 28" with 3 burners and a hard lid hood at walmart for something like $175.  That comparable model now is $450 on the blackstone website.  I'm sure it's cheaper in a store, but still.  They used to be dirt cheap which made them awesome value.