Mine stays out 24/7 365. I just cover it.
It is sad you won't be enjoying them.
Have fun in the spring.
This is why I live in FL, can't stand the cold anymore.I plan on building a covered area in the spring so that I can enjoy my toys year round. I just cant stand in negative wind chill temps with a few feet of snow for a prolonged time....Im not built for it
Congrats on the twins!
If you have the space somewhere, I would probably get started on the seasoning. There are many opinions on what and how to season the Blackstone. I have a few BS owners who have used the Sheryl Canter method using "Organic Flax Seed Oil" as tested and confirmed by Cook's Illustrated and swear by it. Most say it can take 7-10 cycles. Others have used the old school ways as taught by their elders.
I'm in the Cook's Illustrated camp. Just knowing that they have done many tests and comparisons and have a clear understanding of the results.
Man up! Put on a coat, have a tumbler of whiskey and put them together!
I collect and restore cast iron so when it comes to seasoning, as with everyone into cast iron, I have my own way SO many opinons on which way is right!
I hope a very small sidebar question is OK and I won't derail - What oil do you like to season with? I found grape seed oil looks nice but chips as critics have also said. Thanks
I hope a very small sidebar question is OK and I won't derail - What oil do you like to season with? I found grape seed oil looks nice but chips as critics have also said. Thanks
Ill talk CI any day, feel free to derail! I use different oils for different purposes. I have used flax on pans I do not plan on cooking in because it takes a lot less to get them to turn black. As for pans I cook with I use either simple crisco, lard, or grapeseed oil. I have switched to grapeseed a little while ago without any issue. Been cooking in the pans for a long time as have a few non experienced cast iron users without any flaking or issues. Feel free to pm me with anything cast iron, I love the conversation!
That's generous of you. Thanks. I plan to hook up an E-Tank this winter. I have all the parts. Then I'll be re-seasoning them. I'm inclined toward flax or lard.