How to Clean a Flat Top Grill (Camp Chef or Blackstone)

If you've been wondering how to clean a flat top grill, then this video is a must watch! Whether you have a Camp Chef or Blackstone flat top griddle, these cleaning tips and tools will work for you.

As a long-time user of flat top grills and griddles, both in commercial kitchens and at home, I've picked up some great tips for cleaning the surface of a flat top, no matter how bad it looks. Learn how to get your grill to a smooth and shiny finish... and the best part is you don't need any cleaning chemicals or fancy tools.

As long as you follow a few simple rules, you'll be able to properly maintain your flat top griddle without much work:
1) Clean as you go - Watch how I use my bench scraper to clean as I'm cooking, so that the flat top never really gets that dirty!
2) Control your temperature - Turn off the burners right before your food is done cooking. There should be plenty of residual heat left to finish carryover cooking.
3) Move food off the heat - While cooking, you can move food off the heat to scrape down that area, and then move it back.

*Be sure to watch out for what you should NEVER do with your bench scraper!
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[TheMouthFromTheSouth]

Dude thanks so much for this explanation man, really helps out. And thanks for your Navy service, from an Army vet. Hooah!

[justinperry]

I enjoy watching your videos. Your going to be my go to guy for griddle information. I also enjoy how you and the Mrs. are doing it together. My wife likes that too. Keep up the good work.

[PetenSal]

You’re videos inspire me to do more cooking on my griddle. The info you provide is priceless, your experience and knowledge really shines through. Thank you! I’m a retired Coast Guard and I thank you for your service to our country!

[Lonelymann]

I am a beginner, and your videos have helped a lot

[melissamcnab]

I am brand new to the flat top world. I was lucky enough to come across your channel. I lightly sanded it, cleaned it and seasoned it like 5 times. Then I started to cook on it. Breakfast was the first thing I cooked. I did have some stickage on the potatoes and eggs. Was not sure if I did anything wrong or if that is normal and will get less and less as the seasoning builds. I’m going to try my hand at burgers tonight. Thanks for all the info it was been awesome watching you and your lovely wife. Keep them coming.

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I had to watch several bad videos on cleaning griddles until this guy. Clean as you go is a aerospace manufacturing practice I learned and it makes sense to get it done while hot.. You obviously know what your talking about. Thanks for this insightful tutorial.

[kurplop]

Paper towels can leave a ton of lint in the seasoning causing more lamination. The blue stop towels leave less. The best is definitely using tea towels, bandanas, or equivalent for your final wipe down. Almost all fats are great for seasoning but for year end storage or limited use, I have found grape seed oil to work best over the years. I'm with you 100% on avocado oil being the go to for cooking. Something I don't see mentioned enough is avoiding cooking sprays at all costs! Although some of your videos drive me insane, I keep coming back for more. Great job, keep them coming!! 👊🏻

[preprebelactual]

Just found your channel and subbed…thank you for these videos. I just got a 16 inch two burner camp chef flat top for my Tahoe…learning how to season and care for it now

[ElNachoMacho]

As an owner of an FTG600, this is my go to channel. Great content all around. Keep up the good work!

[frankmarullo]

Wow I was number one to like this video . As you can see I lead a busy life. Watch plenty tv. I wanted a campchef 6 burner griddle but can't afford it so I bought a Blackstone. I like it but I have. 2. Three burner camping stoves from campchef already. But human nature all ways want to upgrade. Thank you Frank from montana.

[wisdomSP]

I thought I was The Flat Top King, but I've seen a few of your videos, and clearly I am mistaken. I shall sub now. Thank you!

[Thegranddaughters]

I love your channel, good advice, clean conversation. I come to your channel because it’s wholesome and entertaining. Just a newbie but if and I mean if, I need to use water, I will FIRST nuke the water in the microwave to get it hot, but not scalding to where it may burn my hand, then I put in my bottle and use it to help clean my mess on my flattop. That way I don’t have to worry about ruining the top.

[jmeyer]

Oh I’m so excited to get my flat top tomorrow! Lol, I bought it for my husband… But I think it’s gonna be mine. 😂I have watched so many of your videos and cannot thank you enough for all the information. I think I am ready.

[MatthewFritz]

Awesome video! So glad I found your channel on tik tok. Ordered 8 items from your attached links. Thanks again for the tips!!!!

[johnaconservativevet]

Told you I’d watch your videos. This is a great one for me being a novice. And did I hear correctly, “that’s what we did in the Navy”. I’m a retired HT1.

[GeezerGramps]

I’ve had my Blackstone for a week now & after watching your videos I’ve been cleaning as I go. So far I have not used water to clean it & the surface looks better each time I cook.

When I 1st read the title of the channel my 1st thought was “Ya right” well after watching your video & others in my opinion your are top notch. There are others that I enjoy too. There are also a bunch that just like hearing themself talk. Some say drink a beer, make a video even if the information is wrong. I do believe Neal knows what he’s talking about, with his videos being both informative & entertaining. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[Mhosborn]

Awesome video! As a retired Navy vet (74-94; retired CTMCS) I appreciate your Navy service.

[randydriver]

One of the most important things I look for when watching these video's on cooking or maintaining the flat top is, does the person doing the video know the correct way or just doing it their way. I guess both works, but i prefer the correct way. You and Amy have taught me the Navy way, and I have confidence thats the correct way. Keep up the good work. I trust your judgement.

[gscop]

As an old Boomer I have watched Wafflehouse cooks for 50 years as i sit at the counter. Clean as you Go is the Best advice! Please also tell folks that the rag or paper towel you finish up with does not have to be pristine clean! I also remember when the cook would dump ice on the grill....later I saw they changed it to a thick wet rag to steam of their grill. thanks !

[tanapeckham]

Hi! I have learned several things that will help me keep my flat top in good shape in the future. My issue is that my son seasoned my new 22" flat top and now EVERY time I cook, the food comes off with all kinds of black color to it. I tried eggs and they were SO ugly, tasted okay, no burnt flavor, they were just covered in ugly black oil I presume. How can I stop this and start over with the seasoning - re-seasoning process?? Thanks for your help and I can't wait to watch all your other video's! Tana