And I'm wondering what the pros and th cons are. To me, the idea of a Blackstone is similar to an indoor griddle or a good pan on the stove (both of which I have for pancakes, burgers, etc. and also a wok for stir fry) but as all my friends have one, I have fear of missing out and a small desire to have one just to have one. I already have a charcoal grill but am wondering what I could cook with a Blackstone if I decide to buy one? Is a Blackstone just better for larger quantities/ a crowd? Does it do anything better than a stove with cast iron or indoor tiny griddle can?
I have a
Blackstone griddle.
Is there an advantage as far as flavor, versus something like a good cast iron skillet? No.
But, you definitely are right about a
Blackstone being great when you are cooking for a bunch of people. The multiple burners also let you have hotter and cooler zones. That's great for things like fried rice, or cooking burgers and warming buns at the same time. Mine is one of the portable models, so I can also take it camping, and feed a bunch of my camping friends.
I always wanted one, but never wanted to pay a bunch of money for one. But, last winter, my local Walmart had the one I have on sale for a killer price. It seemed like a no-brainer.
The only thing to keep in mind is that they are for outdoor use only. You don't want to be using a propane cooking device inside. It's too dangerous. Also, like a good cast iron pan, you have to season it properly, and maintain that seasoning. There are some good
YouTube videos about that, and I highly recommend that you use
Blackstone seasoning products.
Anyway, if you have someplace to use it, and some money burning a hole in your wallet, go for it. I certainly have no regrets about buying mine.
CD