Amazon Reviewers Say This Now-$9 Blackstone Seasoning Gives Griddles ‘a Mirror-Slick Finish’

Whether you’re a professional chef or a casual home cook, using a flat-top grill or griddle is truly one of the most fun (and efficient) ways to prepare food. From smash burgers and pancakes to fajitas, the large, high-temperature surface delivers consistently crispy, caramelized bits, but it takes work to maintain the nonstick nature of carbon steel and cast iron.

Fortunately, Blackstone, the brand behind our favorite flat-top grill, has come through with a proprietary seasoning and conditioning blend that fans are calling “an absolute game-changer” for keeping griddles “in top-notch condition.” And here’s the kicker: It’s currently $9 for a 6.5-ounce container at Amazon.

Blackstone Griddle Seasoning & Cast Iron Conditioner

The seasoning and conditioner, which also comes in a 15.3-ounce version for $22, contains palm oil, shortening, beeswax, canola, and soy oil. Once applied, it helps keep your griddle clean and imparts great flavor to your dishes.

Here’s how to season a Blackstone: According to the brand, you simply wipe down and preheat your griddle, apply some of the seasoning, spread it around, and let it burn off – not unlike seasoning a regular cast iron skillet or wok. Blackstone recommends repeating this process at least three times before cooking actual food and then applying a thin layer later each time you clean your griddle. One customer praised the blend, saying that a little bit goes a long way and “lasts a very long time.”

While it’s great for Blackstone griddles, you can use this product on grill grates, pans, cast iron skillets, Dutch ovens, and more. So, whether you’ve been apprehensive about seasoning your favorite piece of cookware or just haven’t found the right method yet, fear not – just try this blend, which has over 5,000 five-star ratings on Amazon. Then, you just have to decide whether you’re going for a double or triple smash burger.

At the time of publishing, the price was $9.