BLACKSTONE1971 Original 17” Tabletop Griddle with Stainless Steel Front Plate, Powder Coated Steel, Black

Worth it. Easy to season Easy to clean Easy to use Gets super hot really fast easy to travel with and super functional.

We already owned the 22” griddle, and it’s great…but sometimes that’s too much griddle for when I’m cooking for just my wife and myself, so when a great deal presented itself, I jumped at the chance to try the 17”, and it’s perfect!It heats evenly, and when treated well (these smaller Blackstone griddles aren’t meant to be left out in the elements unless you have a cover and know what you’re doing with cast iron) it will serve you well for a long time. Our first meal on the 17” was shrimp fajitas, and they were fantastic.Pro Tip: invest in a cover and a carry bag for this one, and keep a few things in mind:1. Pre-seasoning is not an option…it’s a necessity. I got Blackstone’s branded seasoning treatment on sale, but Crisco will work just fine. Heat the griddle to the highest setting and apply a tablespoon, spread evenly (I use a folded-over paper towel held by tongs) until there are no major droplets/puddles of oil, and allow it to burn off (the smoke will lessen until you start to see a mildly reflective sheen). Rinse and repeat to about 3 complete rotations before you first cook on it. Don’t worry about some of the spots you see when you first get it…seasoning and cooking on it will remove those (see my pics).2. When done cooking, there may still be some burnt food on the surface. This is normal and may require some scraping to clean off (I recommend a less-abrasive scraper like one of the plastic ones made by Lodge). After cleaning off any excess, I typical wet a paper towel with a bit of olive oil and run over the surface once, and then wipe off the excess with a dry towel. This will keep it well against moisture creeping in.3. Get one of the silicone covers sold on Amazon if you plan to keep it outside, even if you have a model with a lid. Post-oiling and covering with one of these will add to your protection against moisture and ensure your griddle has a long lifespan.Overall I’m very happy with both of our Blackstone griddles, but one has to keep in mind that these require care and are not set-it-and-forget-it grilling tools. Take care of your tools, and they will take care of you.

We love our Blackstone 17” griddle! It’s the perfect size to take camping, and it’s just right for cooking meals for our family of three. This little griddle heats up evenly, making it super easy to whip up breakfast, lunch, or dinner while on the road.The key to keeping it in great shape is giving it a good seasoning right out of the box. We followed the standard pre-seasoning steps, and now the food cooks beautifully with no sticking. Clean-up is a breeze too – a quick scrape, a wipe-down, and it’s ready for next time.If you're planning to leave it outside, a cover is a must to keep it protected. We also got a carry bag, which makes it even easier to pack up with the rest of our camping gear. It’s sturdy, portable, and has made our camping trips that much better. Highly recommend this griddle for anyone looking for a compact, reliable outdoor cooking option!

I purchased this in June and wanted to wait to write a review until really having a chance to use the griddle. Prior to using the griddle for cooking, I seasoned the griddle using canola oil and gave the griddle 4 coats of oil, letting each application fully smoke off on medium heat. The entire surface colored to the same patina and only the spots where the stand offs are located are not showing the same coloring. So heat distribution is even. With the surface pre-seasoned I started with cooking hamburgers and bacon and had no sticking and the griddle only needed to be set to a med/low setting. I have cooked Hamburgers, bacon, steaks, sausage, pork chops, eggs, vegetables, and pancake's with success and no sticking. Cleaning the top after cooking is easy and quick. I set the burner to medium and then use a squirt bottle with water to spray on the griddle, use a scraper to swipe everything out the back and into the grease cup, then wipe off the surface with a paper towel. Once cleaned off, I turn off the burner and wipe a light coat of canola oil on all surfaces and let cool to be put away for next use. I am VERY happy with this griddle and highly recommend it if you are in the market for a portable. The only slight issue I had with the griddle has to do with storing it. To store the griddle, you turn the cook top upside down and place it back on the base. The problem I found is there are aluminum rivets at the corners on the base and when you place the cook top on the base for storage, the cook top rubs on the rivets. This wears down the rivets and transfers metal to the cook top. To stop this, I place a strip of towel over the rivets before placing the cook top down. If you don't put something over the rivets, they will wear. Other than this single issue, the Blackstone griddle has been a pleasure to own and I would absolutely buy it again!

Good quality Blackstone griddle worked great in replacing my camper griddle that was a poor design.

Works great need to buy the lid

I bought this to go with my travel trailer and it has been great! I use it every single camping trip. It is super easy to setup and to clean, heats up incredibly fast, and leads to delicious food. Blackstone has all sorts of accessories to go along. Great brand and a great product!

Love it, you do need to maintain the grill top or it will rust easily.