The land of SPOO: Ask Blackstone Anything

Ask Blackstone Anything

Thanks again to all of you who are sending in questions - we love them!

We have received thousands of questions thus far. and answering as many as we can. While we would love to answer every single question, it might be impossible to get through them all in this format - if it is urgent you can always reach out to our support team on our website.

Here are four more common questions we've received.

Q: How do I get my hashbrowns crispy without burning them?

A: Cook them on medium-high heat. Use more oil and butter than you think. Spread the hash browns out as much as possible so there's more surface area to get crispy.

PRO TIP: Keep to a single layer when cooking hashbrowns. If you have a thick layer, the moisture from the potatoes will end up steaming the top layer, making them soft instead of crispy. Also, avoid moving them around too frequently. Let them cook until crispy on one side and then flip.

Q: How to cook chicken wings on the Blackstone?

A: Chicken wings on a Blackstone can be prepared in various ways. Here are 3 of our favorite recipes:

1. Bruce Mitchel Gator Wings (substitute alligator with chicken)

2. Blackstone Betty's Thyme Wings

3. CJ's Pizza Hut Copy Cat Wings

Q: Best tips for preventing rust?

A: Here are 4 tips for preventing rust:

Use your griddle frequently! Every time you cook, you are adding to the seasoning, which makes rust less likely.
If possible, store your griddle out of the elements, like under an awning or in a shed. If you don't have a good place to store your griddle, you can also remove the griddle top and store it inside if you won't be cooking for over a month.
If you are using a soft cover on a unit that doesn't have a hood, make sure to tent your cover in the center. This will allow water to drain over the cover. If the cover gets beaten down, water can pool on top of the cover and start soaking through onto your griddle surface.
Consider pairing your soft cover with a hardcover. This will give your griddle top the best protection.

Q: How do I know which cover will fit my griddle?

A: We created a mini questionnaire to help you find the perfect cover here.