An ever growing collection of favorite Blackstone Grill Recipes that are perfect for camping, tailgating, or any kind of outdoor cookout.
In April of 2020 my husband and I sold our house and moved into a 5th wheel RV. As we traveled from campground to campground, I noticed a lot of campers cooking outside on large flat top griddles.
I soon learned that the griddles they were using were called Blackstone Griddles. Even without knowing anything about them, the advantages of having one was obvious, and I couldn't wait to get one.
What is a Blackstone Griddle?
A Blackstone Griddle is a portable cast iron flat top grill with up to 36-inches of cooking space that's fueled by propane.
For most campers, cooking on a Blackstone is considerably easier than cooking on a tiny RV stovetop or camp stove.
Not only does the large cooktop allow you to prepare a lot of food at once, many Blackstone Griddles have 2 or 3 independently adjustable burners. This gives the cook greater control over temperature while cooking several different foods at once.
Our Blackstone's Permanent Place in our Outdoor Kitchen
Our Heartland Cyclone 5th wheel came with a standard outdoor kitchen that included a slide out metal countertop with a sink (no drain), a two burner gas stovetop, a super tiny refrigerator, and a television.
We replaced the metal countertop (and drain-less sink) with butcher block and swapped out the two burner gas stove for a 22-inch Blackstone Griddle.
We also removed the tiny refrigerator and added a slide-out shelf as a permanent platform for our Traeger Grill and Smoker.
Before the remodel, I only used the outdoor kitchen every once in a while. Now, I use it all the time.
What Are the Main Advantages of an Outdoor Griddle?
- The large flat top surface. Ranging in size from 17-inches to 36-inches, Blackstone cooktops offer plenty of room to cook a lot of food, or several different kinds of foods, at once.
- Blackstone Griddles have the same properties as restaurant grade Hibachi griddles. This means they have a versatile cooking surface with the ability to get very hot.
- They are portable! Blackstone grills are easy to take anywhere, camping, tailgating, or just to a friend's backyard BBQ.
- Propane powered. There's no need to set up a Blackstone next to a power outlet because they are powered by their own small, portable propane tank.
- Blackstone Griddles have a cast iron surface that is non-stick, retains and conducts heat well, is easy to care for, and will last for years and years.
What All Can You do With a Blackstone Griddle?
I think a better question is, what can't you do with a Blackstone Griddle? They really are incredibly versatile. In addition to the recipes below, here are just a few things that I love to cook on our Blackstone grill:
- Grilled sandwiches or burgers
- Any kind of kabobs
- Any kind of protein, including juicy seared steaks, pork tenderloin or chops, seasoned chicken, fish fillets, sausage... the list goes on and on
- Grilled quesadillas
- Pancakes or French toast for a crowd
- Flat breads like tortillas and naan
Favorite Blackstone Griddle Recipe Ideas
This is an ever growing collection of favorite Blackstone Grill Recipes that are perfect for camping, tailgating, or any kind of outdoor cookout.
Flank Steak Tacos with Pico de Gallo
Strips of seasoned, grilled flank steak and sautéed red peppers & onions are layered inside warm corn tortillas and topped with the bright, fresh flavor of Pico de Gallo.
The recipe for these Flank Steak tacos includes instructions for grilling, broiling, or using a Sous Vide cooker to cook the steak.
Each method produces strips of tender, flavorful steak that's perfect for tacos. But my favorite way to cook the steak and veggies for these tacos is on my Blackstone griddle.
Blackstone Grilled Kielbasa, Tortellini, & Spinach Casserole
This super easy recipe combines Kielbasa, tortellini, and vegetables in a one of a kind pasta dish that you prepare 100 percent outside on the grill.
Simple and Quick Grilled Salmon
A Blackstone griddle is the perfect surface for any kind of fish, and this grilled Salmon is simple, fast, nutritious, and delicious.
Be sure to cut the salmon into serving size pieces before grilling for easy flipping.
Grilled Flank Steak with Chimichurri Sauce
Flank Steak with Chimichurri Sauce has been one of my family's favorite meals for years.
The steak is seasoned with a dry rub of cumin, chili powder, garlic and oregano, grilled to perfection, then topped with the bright, fresh flavor of Argentinian Chimichurri sauce. It's a deliciously simple flavor-packed meal.
Grilled Pork Chops
These Grilled Pork Chops with an herb rub are fantastic served with grilled vegetables, corn or potatoes.
This is the kind of simple, outdoor cooking that can help you enjoy long summer days even at the end of busy weekdays.
Apple, Ham and Cheddar Quesadillas
I love making quesadillas on the Blackstone, because you can make several all at once.
These Apple, Ham, and Cheddar quesadillas are ready to eat in about 15 minutes and the kind of thing your whole family will enjoy.
Lemon Rosemary Grilled Chicken
This grilled chicken recipe is all about layer after layer of flavor.
Chicken thighs are soaked in a sugar-salt brine to tenderize the meat and add flavor from the inside out. They are then coated with a lemon-rosemary rub and grilled while being basted in butter, rosemary, and dijon mustard.
This is one of my favorite ways to eat chicken in the summer: Quick, easy, and packed with flavor.
Classic Reuben Sandwich with Russian Dressing
This classic Reuben Sandwich is made with toasted slices of dark rye bread packed with corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and tangy homemade Russian dressing.
This sandwich is the perfect reason to make extra corned beef and cabbage on St. Patrick's Day. Or, simply pick up some corned beef at your favorite deli counter and enjoy a Reuben any time of the year.
Making Reuben Sandwiches on a Blackstone Griddle means you can cook multiple sandwiches at once.
Vegetarian Reuben Sandwiches
If you’re looking for a lighter, vegetarian version of the Classic Reuben Sandwich, look no further than this delicious recipe.
This Vegetable Reuben is loaded with sautéed mushrooms, onions and spinach, topped with lacto-fermented sauerkraut and sauced with home-made light Russian dressing.
It's ready in less than 30 minutes and makes a delicious vegetarian meal the whole family will love!
Blackstone Griddle Smash Burgers
The Smashburger is intended to be cooked on a flattop grill, so it's a super obvious (and delicious!) recipe idea for a Blackstone Griddle.
The Smashburger is made by forming meatballs and then use a spatula to press the burger right on the grill top. This is said to allow them to sear, which locks flavor into the burger, and helps it remain juicy.
Blackstone Garlic Butter Lamb Chops
This simple recipe for Blackstone grilled rack of lamb uses butter, salt, black pepper, parsley, mint, and oregano, for fall off the bone tender meat in just a few short minutes.
Blackstone Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches
The best thing about cooking Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches on the Blackstone is that you can load the griddle up with everything all at once.
In just a few minutes, you’ll have up to 8 sandwiches ready to eat.
Cooking Steaks on a Blackstone Griddle
With a good sear, plenty of melting fat, and meat that’s tender and not overcooked, cooking steak on a Blackstone Griddle is so easy, you might not want to cook them any other way.
Hibachi Chicken & Vegetables
What’s the secret to making restaurant-quality hibachi at home? A hot griddle and a little prep work!
With this cooking technique, everything happens quickly, so it’s best to measure and prep all the ingredients before you even turn on the heat.
Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken
Pineapple teriyaki chicken comes together quickly and is delicious served alone or over rice.
You can even prepare the marinade, add it with with chicken breasts to a freezer zip-top bag and freeze it. Then on a busy night, just thaw and cook on a hot Blackstone griddle for dinner in no time.
Blackstone Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops
These Parmesan crusted pork chops cooked on a Blackstone griddle are a crispy and delicious dinner that's easy to prepare.
Chicken Fajitas
If you’re looking for an inexpensive, easy, healthy, and super flavorful meal to feed your family on a busy weeknight, this is the recipe for you!
Cooking Chicken Fajitas on a Blackstone Griddle means you’ll have a delicious dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes.
Not only are these easy chicken fajitas a weeknight savior, they’re an excellent dish for meal prepping.
Griddle Ham Fried Rice
Ham fried rice is a quick, simple recipe that will make you want to cook ham just for the leftovers. Even better, most of the ingredients might be in your refrigerator and pantry already.
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