{"id":1754,"date":"2023-01-30T15:31:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-30T20:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/freshairchef.com\/?p=1754"},"modified":"2023-01-30T18:16:15","modified_gmt":"2023-01-30T23:16:15","slug":"season-blackstone-griddle-with-crisco","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/freshairchef.com\/season-blackstone-griddle-with-crisco\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Season a Blackstone Griddle With Crisco?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Blackstone griddles are an incredibly versatile piece of cookware that can be used to make all kinds of delicious meals. An important step before cooking on your griddle is to season it, and one of the frequently asked questions asked is whether you can season a Blackstone griddle with Crisco.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The answer to this question is yes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Crisco has a high smoke point and can be used to season a Blackstone griddle and provide it with the non-stick qualities you’re looking for.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Is it the best stuff to season your griddle with? Maybe not, but a lot of people swear by it and have had great success with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let’s take a look at what Crisco has to offer and what makes it suitable for seasoning a griddle. We’ll also discuss some alternatives. So read on to learn more.<\/p>\n\n\n Crisco is a vegetable shortening that has been around since 1911 when Proctor and Gamble created it. It was actually the first shortening to be made entirely of vegetable oil. Although the ingredients have changed over the century of its existence, Crisco is still very popular in American households.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Oh, and it’s vegan<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is made from a blend of hydrogenated vegetable oils<\/strong> and a couple of other ingredients. As of January 2023, the ingredients are listed as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The oil contents are what make Crisco usable as a seasoning agent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is one of the most popular agents when it comes to seasoning cast iron pans<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the reasons Crisco is popular among some people is that it is affordable a widely available in pretty much any grocery store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The smoke point is the temperature at which a cooking oil or fat starts to break down, creating smoke and producing a pretty bad smell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The question of Crisco’s smoke point comes up very often. However, there appears to be no proven answer<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Crisco’s smoke point is quoted as being between 350 and 490 degrees Fahrenheit.<\/strong> That’s a huge range and unless someone does proper testing, we can’t know for sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n That said, if you don’t heat it up to an extreme temperature, Crisco should still be a suitable choice for seasoning.<\/p>\n\n\n So how do you use Crisco to season your griddle? It is an easy process. I have a fairly detailed blog post on griddle seasoning<\/a><\/strong> you might want to check out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let’s have a look at the process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n No, you don’t have to re-apply Crisco every time you are cooking<\/a><\/strong>. You only need to season your griddle once and that should be enough for a long time as long as you take proper care of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Every time you cook with any oil, the seasoning layer will continue to build up and you will end up with a super non-stick surface. What you can and should do after you are done cooking is to apply a thin layer of oil onto the griddle before you store it away<\/a><\/strong>. This helps protect it from moisture that would cause rusting<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, if you notice that the non-stick coating is starting to flake off, you may have to strip the seasoning and start over. If small scratches appear, you can try to remove or fill them with another seasoning layer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Other than that, you don’t have to apply Crisco shortening every time you cook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Of course, if you want to cook on Crisco, you can always do that.<\/p>\n\n\n As I’ve mentioned, Crisco is usually not the first choice of fat<\/a><\/strong> that comes to mind when it comes to seasoning a griddle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are some possibly better alternatives on the market. Here’s what you should consider:<\/p>\n\n\n It’s one of the most popular choices when it comes to griddle seasoning. It has a very high smoke point and is affordable.<\/p>\n\n\nTable of Contents<\/h2>\n
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What Is Crisco and What Is It Made From?<\/h2>\n\n\n
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What is Crisco’s smoke point?<\/h3>\n\n\n
How To Season Your Blackstone Griddle with Crisco?<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Do You Have To Apply Crisco Every Time You Are Cooking?<\/h2>\n\n\n
Crisco Alternatives for Griddle Seasoning<\/h2>\n\n\n
Canola oil<\/h3>\n\n\n
Avocado oil<\/h3>\n\n\n