A Blackstone Griddle is a large, flat surface that can be heated from below and above. This allows you to cook food quickly and evenly.
The result is juicy steaks with a crisp char on the outside, just like you would get at a restaurant or steakhouse.
The benefits of cooking on a Blackstone Griddle are many:
- You don’t need to use any oil or butter when cooking your steak because there’s no fat in between the griddle and food it’s all absorbed by either side of the meat!
- You’ll never have to worry about flare-ups again because they won’t happen when there’s no fat present to catch fire.
Choosing the Right Steaks
- Types of Steaks
There are many different types of steaks, but the most common ones are: - Ribeye – A ribeye steak has a large amount of fat and marbling (the streaks of white fat). This makes it tender and flavorful. The best cuts come from the center part where there’s a lot more marbling than on other parts like the edges or tips.
- Strip Steak – A strip steak is similar to a ribeye except that it doesn’t have as much fat or marbling so it won’t be as tender as one would expect when eating it raw; however, they still have plenty enough flavor to make up for this deficiency which makes them great choices if you’re looking for something less expensive than prime cuts like filets mignons or T-bones but still want something good quality without sacrificing taste too much either!
Preparing the Steaks
The first step in cooking a steak is to trim it. Trimming involves cutting away excess fat and connective tissue, which can make your steak less tender and flavorful.
You’ll also want to season the steak with salt and pepper before cooking it on the griddle so that you don’t need as much seasoning after it’s done.
Marinating is another option if you want more flavor from your meat but keep in mind that marinades should only be used for thin cuts of meat like flank or skirt steaks, not thicker cuts such as ribeye or T-bone.
Cooking the Steaks on the Blackstone Griddle
Get the griddle ready.
The first step to cooking steaks on your Blackstone Griddle is to make sure that it’s preheated and ready to go.
To do this, you’ll want to plug in your griddle, turn on its power switch, and wait until it reaches temperature (about 10 minutes).
Place the steaks on the griddle.
When you’re ready to start cooking steak, place them directly onto one side of your Blackstone Griddle you’ll be able to fit two or three large cuts per side depending on how thick they are and let them cook until they reach medium rare doneness (about 5 minutes).
If they need more time than that before being flipped over so both sides can brown evenly, give them a quick stir every minute or so with tongs so they won’t stick together while cooking.*
Check for doneness using an instant-read thermometer inserted into one end where there isn’t any bone; if done correctly this will read between 120 degrees F for rare meat up through 145 degrees F for well done meat.
Once cooked through remove from heat immediately by lifting gently off with tongs or spatula.
Resting the Steaks
After you’ve cooked your steaks, it’s important to allow them to rest before serving. This will help keep their juices inside and make them more tender.
The amount of time you should rest a steak depends on how thick it is and how well-done you like it.
For example, if I’m making a 1/2 inch thick New York strip steak that I want medium rare (that’s pink in the middle), I’ll let it rest for about 5 minutes before cutting into it.
If I want my steak well done (no red), then 10 minutes would be better; however if there were only two people eating this meal instead of four or five people who could eat off each other’s plates after they were done eating their own portions you might want even longer than 15 minutes!
Serving the Steaks
Once your steak is cooked, it’s time to serve. The Blackstone Griddle can be used for many different types of meat, so we’ll assume that you have cooked a steak here.
If not, just follow the same instructions with whatever type of meat you want to serve!
- Serve with a side dish like mashed potatoes or rice pilaf (or both).
- Presentation: place the plate on your table and cover it with foil before serving so that no one sees how messy things are underneath!
Conclusion
You can use the Blackstone Griddle to cook any type of steak, but we recommend using it for ribeye or strip.
The benefits of cooking steaks on a blackstone griddle include:
- A perfectly cooked center-cut steak every time
- A juicy and flavorful outer crust that’s browned to perfection
