Griddle 101: Don't Buy The Blackstone Restoration Kit

Hello Friends,

If your griddle is rusty or the seasoning has gotten rough and patchy, I want to save you some money.

I recently tried the Blackstone restoration kit, and honestly, I wouldn’t recommend it.

The chemical did remove some rust, but it didn’t do a great job stripping off the old seasoning. It left uneven patches of old buildup mixed with bare metal, which isn’t what most people want when restoring a griddle.

The scrub pads included were also pretty weak for the job.

What I’d recommend instead:

• Heat the griddle for 15–20 minutes and scrape off as much loose rust and buildup as you can
• Turn it off and add a little oil
• Use a pumice stone and scrub hard with some elbow grease
• Wipe it clean with paper towels
• Repeat with more oil until it smooths out

This method works better because:

• It removes rough old seasoning and smooths the surface
• No harsh chemicals needed
• Cheap and easy to find supplies
• Gives you a much better surface for reseasoning

If you want to take it all the way down close to bare metal, use a drill with a wire wheel or heavy grit sandpaper after the pumice stone.

Then reseason with a few thin coats of oil.

Bottom line: skip the restoration kit. Buy a pumice stone instead.

It’ll likely work better, cost less, and save you frustration.

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Thanks for reading,
Johnny
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