Johnny Brunet

Hello Friends, I have a simple coney dog recipe for you this week. This one is a little different than the one in my eBook—it’s a little sweeter. So it’s definitely not a chili dog…it’s a coney dog. I combined a few different recipes to come up with this version, and I really like how it turned out. Hopefully it inspires you to make some too! I’d also love to hear how you make yours. Sometimes I even top mine with a little coleslaw, which is surprisingly good. One tip before we get to the...

Hello Friends, Sorry I missed last week, we were on vacation in North Carolina but now I'm back. I get a lot of questions about cooking eggs on the Blackstone, so I wanted to share how I do it. I’m not saying this is the right way or the only way. It’s simply the method that has worked well for me over the years, and I hope it’s helpful for you. A few things I do before any eggs go on the griddle: Cook the eggs last since they cook so quickly. Scrape and wipe the griddle clean so you don’t...

Hey friends, Happy 4th of July weekend! I hope you get to spend it with the people you love, eating great food and appreciating how lucky we are to live in this country. I'm sending this out tonight because I'm sure you'll be busy tomorrow with parades and other fun things to do. My quick tip: If you're using the griddle, you're probably making smash burgers. And if you're making smash burgers, you might be smashing onions into them. The thinner the onions, the better. If you don't have a...

Hey friends, What exactly are the 10 best things you can make on your griddle? Obviously, that's a very opinion-based question. There really isn't a right answer—it depends on you and your family. Last summer I put together my personal Top 10 list and made a video about it, which I've linked above. Looking back, I'm already rethinking a few spots and will probably do an updated version soon. But it got me wondering...what are everyone else's top 10? So I'm running a survey and have linked it...

Hey friends, Well, I hope you aren't following me for healthy recipes, because this one definitely isn't. This week I tried my hand at butter burgers. I've made them before by spreading whipped butter on the top bun and letting it melt over a hot burger, but this time I tried a method I saw Matt from Meat Church use. The idea is simple: freeze a half stick of butter for about an hour, then shred it with a cheese grater directly into the ground beef. I mixed the shredded butter with 80/20...

Hey friends, Quick breakfast tips for you this week. After making breakfast on my griddle for years, I think I've finally changed my mind about hash browns. I've always liked shredded hash browns, but lately I've been reaching for the frozen McDonald's-style hash brown patties instead. Maybe it's because I have two little boys under 5 now, but convenience has started to matter a lot more to me than it used to. Don't get me wrong—I still love shredded hash browns. But when I can throw a few...

Hello Friends, So my bacon and eggs video has been getting a lot of views lately. I'm guessing that's because there are a lot of new griddle owners out there right now. I've also had a ton of new email subscribers, so I thought this would be a good time to review one of the simplest beginner griddle meals. A few quick tips for bacon and eggs on the griddle: For bacon, I usually turn the griddle on low and start laying it down after about 5 minutes. You can also put the bacon down before you...

Hello Friends, Hot dogs on the Blackstone are about as simple as it gets. Throw them on at around 375° and just keep them moving—you’re basically the manual roller machine like at a gas station. But there are a few easy ways to make them better: Add peppers and onions right on the griddle Wrap them in bacon for simple street dogs Cut slits or butterfly them to get more sear and make them look better One thing I like to do is a small water bath on the griddle. You can warm the dogs up in there...

Hello Friends, I had nearly 1,000 griddle owners fill out my survey, and I wanted to share a few quick takeaways with you. Here are the #1 answers from some of the biggest questions: Best oil to cook with: Avocado oil Best oil to season with: Avocado oil Favorite accessory: Spatula Most overrated accessory: Dome & Egg Rings Best recipe: Smashburgers Most overrated recipe: Smashburgers Biggest pro of owning a griddle: Versatility Biggest con of owning a griddle: Cleaning Some of these probably...