We asked over 1,500 of our customers what they think is the biggest benefit of owning a griddle, and most of them answered unanimously: "Versatility!" One of our customers enthusiastically exclaimed: "A Blackstone griddle is like the Swiss Army knife of grills!"
Another popular answer was that the cooking experience "is just so much fun!" There's something magical about wielding two spatulas like a ninja – flipping, scraping and chopping food in front of everyone – and it puts a smile on the faces of both the cook and the guests. Isn't that exactly why Teppanyaki- and Benihana-style restaurants are so popular?
So what can you cook on the flat top of a griddle? The traditional burgers, steaks and bratwursts, of course – but there's much more.
Here's a list of eight different types of food you can cook on your Blackstone griddle.
1. BREAKFAST
We believe one of the biggest advantages of owning a flat-top griddle like a Blackstone is being able to cook all three meals of the day on a regular basis. While it isn't impossible on a traditional grill, it takes some ingenuity to cook eggs and pancakes that way.
Not only can you cook a delicious breakfast – you can cook a lot of it, fast!
"We went on holiday with a big group of friends. We all got together for breakfast on Sunday morning. When we started preparing all the ingredients, I quickly realised we had to cook for about 35–40 people on a stove with 4 burners. Eggs, bacon, pancakes and more. Good heavens, this is never going to work.
Right after that, I said I'd go and get my Blackstone griddle. It makes things so much easier, and there are no big frying pans, pots or pans left to wash afterwards.
When I got back, I cooked 5 kilos of bacon, 4 dozen eggs and 20 pancakes in the same time it took my friend to make 12 pancakes in a frying pan on the stovetop!"
Many others have had similar experiences.
2. LUNCH / DINNER
Lunch and dinner recipes tend to be similar in terms of what people usually eat, so we're grouping them into one section. You can cook everything from chicken, steak, fried rice, stir-fried vegetables, spring rolls, seafood, tacos and pasta to much more.
3. DESSERTS
Besides being usable for anything throughout the day, a griddle can also be used to make delicious desserts.
If you've never tried making popcorn on a griddle, you've definitely missed out on something magical. It's so simple, yet enchanting.
4. HEALTHY MEALS
Steamed and sautéed vegetables on the griddle taste amazing! One of our fans puts it this way: "Our food tastes amazing!! We eat more vegetables and we've made lots of new friends in the neighbourhood, because the smells from our Blackstone griddle draw them over!"
5. INTERNATIONAL DISHES
People have used griddles to recreate some of the most famous dishes from different countries. Here's a short list of dishes from around the world that our customers have cooked:
- Chicken Tikka Masala (India)
- Beef Stir Fry (China)
- Italian-style fish (Italy)
- Tacos Carne a la Mexicana (Mexico)
- Greek souvlaki with peanut sauce (Greece and Thailand)
- Picanha (Brazil)
- Beef Bourguignon (France)
- Paella (Spain)
6. AIR FRYER
Have you ever wondered why Blackstone is the only griddle manufacturer with an air fryer? It's one of our most sought-after models. That's because we have an exclusive agreement with the patent holder, which lets us build it right into our griddles – so you can cook more in one place with the same appliance.
7. RESTAURANT-QUALITY FOOD
Another popular thing griddle owners like to do is recreate dishes from their favourite restaurants. We hear lots of stories like this customer's, who says they hardly eat out anymore because they can make the same food at home with the same quality.
"My husband now only goes to a restaurant once and then recreates the dish on his griddle every time he wants something from that place. His griddle cooking really is better than any restaurant food!"
8. ALL THE BIZARRE CREATIONS IN BETWEEN!
Sometimes it's fun to create something completely new, like a grilled parmesan spaghetti taco with taco shells made of cheese! Or making your own corn dogs from scratch, with crisps mixed into the batter! There are so many unique recipes waiting to be created! Be sure to share what you're making by tagging us @blackstone_suomi – we'd love to see what you're cooking.
