Johnny Brunet

Bacon and Eggs! Hello friends, I know a bunch of new griddle owners showed up after Father’s Day (welcome aboard!), so I figured it’s a good time to slow down and go back to the basics—bacon and eggs on the Blackstone. I made a quick video walking through how I like to do it, but here’s the gist: I start by turning the griddle on low and letting it warm up for about 5 minutes. Even if it hasn’t hit temp yet, I’ll go ahead and lay the bacon down. You don’t need screaming heat—somewhere around...

Texas Toast! Hello friends, I’ve got two new breakfast sandwiches up on the website (and in my Griddle 101 ebook)! Both of them use Texas toast—and if you’ve followed me for a while, you know how much I love the stuff. It’s big, fluffy, and perfect for sandwiches, especially breakfast. The first one is a sausage breakfast sandwich topped with smothered and covered Waffle House-style hash browns and a fried egg right on top. The second is my wife’s favorite omelet turned into a sandwich: a...

Results form the Poll Hello Friends, I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who voted and replied to last week’s email. I got a ton of thoughtful responses—and I read every one. It really helped shape this video and make it more useful for everyone with a griddle, not just a list of my personal opinions. That was the goal: real advice from real griddle owners. Here’s what came out on top, counting down from #7 to #1: 7. Bring your griddle up to temp slowly Don’t just crank the heat to...

2 of My Favorite Recipes Hello Friends, So I’ve got two of my favorite recipes for you this week. If you’ve watched the channel or subscribed to the newsletter for a while, then these aren’t new to you. If you’re new here, then put this on the must-make list immediately. These are two of my top 10 griddle recipes—and they’re fantastic. Not only are they good, but I almost feel like you can only make them on the griddle. Technically, you could do egg roll in a bowl inside, but the griddle...

5 New Recipes Hey friends, I just updated my free eBook, and I wanted to make sure you got the new version — especially because I’ve swapped in what I believe are the 5 best meals a new griddle owner can make. If you’ve been looking for simple, solid meals to build your confidence on the griddle, this is it. My personal favorite from the update? The chicken fajitas. I’m loving the new marinade — super flavorful and easy. Highly recommend giving it a shot. Also, I’ve got a quick favor to...

Cheese Steaks Hello Friends, I thought I had my Blackstone cheesesteaks dialed in… until I made two simple changes that completely changed the game: Lowering the temp – I used to crank the burners to get that sear. Turns out, running the griddle around 300–325°F keeps the steak juicy and lets it cook in its own fat. Less sizzle, way more flavor. Wrapping in foil – After building the sandwich, I wrap it up tight. That quick steam softens the bun just enough and ties everything together. It’s a...

Griddle Breakfast! Hello Friends, I made breakfast on the griddle this morning and wanted to share a quick recap, including a new method I tried for cooking eggs. As with most griddle meals—especially breakfast—cooking order and temperature control are key. I made French toast, hash browns, bacon, and scrambled eggs. Here’s the order I followed: Hash browns (375-400 for 15 min) Bacon (375-400 for 8 min) French toast (375 for 3 min per side. 6 min total) Eggs (new method in pot) Actually, I...

Fried Rice! Hello Friends, If you’ve never made chicken fried rice on your Blackstone griddle, this is the one to try. It's beginner-friendly, doesn’t require fancy ingredients, and comes together in about 20 minutes. I just dropped a full walkthrough video where I cook it straight through—minimal edits, just the real-time griddle process (sped up a bit so you’re not just watching chicken sit there). Think of it as turning your backyard into a poor man's Benihana—frozen veggies, butter, soy...

Mothers Day! Hello Friends, If you’re thinking about firing up the griddle for Mother’s Day, I figured I’d pass along a few things my wife really enjoys. First up: a steak, shrimp, and chicken hibachi plate. Toss some green onions and oil down, get your rice going, and throw on your meats — I usually do steak in teriyaki, chicken in Italian dressing. Some veggies (zucchini and onions work great), scrambled eggs right in the middle of the rice, and finish it all off with a little soy sauce and...