Q: Can you bake on a Blackstone?
A: Yes! It does take some creativity, but it is possible to bake cookies, muffins, cake, and much more on the griddle. The expert on this topic is Chef Sherry Ronning, author and creator of the blog From Michigan to the Table. She even wrote a post for us with 10 tips for baking on a Blackstone!
Q: What is the proper way to clean my Blackstone? Should I just wipe it down and lightly oil it or should I wash it with warm soapy water and rinse it off and lightly oil it?
A: For most meals, you can just scrape the crumbs to the back of the griddle and then lightly oil.
If there is a little bigger mess on the griddle you may need to add some water to loosen up the debris before scraping and oiling.
The only time you need to use soapy water is before you season it for the first time. After that, you won't need to add any soapy water unless you are reseasoning it.
Here's a great video about 3 levels of cleaning.
Q: When do you recommend using the cleaning stone? After every meal?
A: We recommend using the resurfacing stone when you are looking to reseason your griddle and need to scrape the old seasoning off your griddle. For that, you add some oil to the griddle and scrub it down with the resurfacing stone like in this video.
Q: Can I cut food directly on the griddle?
A: Yes, but please keep in mind that it can damage seasoning if you do it enough. It can also dull your knives quickly.
We recommend chopping food with our spatulas, which have beveled edges and won't damage the seasoning of your griddle.
Or you can get a cutting board that can be placed directly on the griddle.
That's it for this week's "Ask Blackstone Anything" - we'll be back every Monday to share more tips and tricks from questions submitted by you.
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