Blackstone griddle cover

[FSUQ]

So after seeing tons of incredible looking Blackstone cooks, I finally caved into the temptation on Black Friday and picked one up for $99. I haven't gotten a chance to test it out yet, but I'm needing to get a cover for it.

Does anybody have any recommendations for a good cover? I've seen some Amazon reviews that say the official cover isn't waterproof. I'd like to get a good cover and figured I'd check and see which covers people had.

Thanks in advance!

 

[rwalters]

As far as the Blackstone cover is concerned. I had a tiny bit of moisture get through during/after a good rain. Reason being, the cover sits low on the griddle and lets water pool. That'll happen to any cover though. I fixed the problem by placing a full sized aluminum pan under the cover before putting it on. Now water just flows right off. Haven't had 1 issue since

 

[Dweverett]

I have the blackstone cover and it's worked well but I took our largest stainless mixing bowl and set it upside down in the middle of the grill and then put the cover on. Without that, water pools in the middle of the griddle and eventually, it's going to get in if it's not fully waterproof. With it, water runs off pretty nicely. It's faded quite a bit but in terms of protection, so far, so good

 

[kwas68]

I have the blackstone cover and it's worked well but I took our largest stainless mixing bowl and set it upside down in the middle of the grill and then put the cover on. Without that, water pools in the middle of the griddle and eventually, it's going to get in if it's not fully waterproof. With it, water runs off pretty nicely. It's faded quite a bit but in terms of protection, so far, so good

I agree with this. It seems to work nicely but it has faded quickly.

 

[BBQ Freak]

I use a plastic table cloth and like others said put something in the middle to keep it from pooling up , I use a empty green bean can . Just make sure the grill is cold before putting it on , lol .

 

[2liter]

I just bought a 2-3 burn gas grill cover at Lowe's for I think around $22 and use a larger terracotta pot turned upside down to left up the cover in the middle. Fits pretty good.

 

[Randall Lee]

I was at Sam's one day and they had a cover for there long grill on sale. Will fit over the 36" with sides on. I built at PVC tent stand, a couple of Tee's with 10" legs out, then up about a foot with a 90 at the top, cross piece,
If this makes no since what so ever I post you a pic tomorrow.

 

[FSUQ]

Sounds like the people complaining on Amazon didn't use a pan/bowl to have the water roll off. That sounds like the easiest option to me, thanks for the responses!

 

[Big V]

I was at Sam's one day and they had a cover for there long grill on sale. Will fit over the 36" with sides on. I built at PVC tent stand, a couple of Tee's with 10" legs out, then up about a foot with a 90 at the top, cross piece,
If this makes no since what so ever I post you a pic tomorrow.

Yes, please.

 

[Ole Man Dan]

As far as the Blackstone cover is concerned. I had a tiny bit of moisture get through during/after a good rain. Reason being, the cover sits low on the griddle and lets water pool. That'll happen to any cover though. I fixed the problem by placing a full sized aluminum pan under the cover before putting it on. Now water just flows right off. Haven't had 1 issue since

I solved that problem by building a tin top over my patio. Next I built a wooden cover I can set over the grill when I finish cooking. Keeps kids or Cats from the hot surface... When It's cool I can slide a cover over it. I also built a large box in my utility room that I can slide things like large griddles in.
No moisture equals no rust.
BTW: Cooking on the big Griddles is habit forming.
One of my current favorites to grill is Philly Cheese Steak. Do it right and grill Onions,Peppers in one spot, Chopped Steak in another. When they are nearly ready to combine, grill the buns further down the grill while the Cheese is melting and finishing off the Cheese Steak Sandwich.
Big Griddles and big grills need to be a part of our culinary arsenal.

 

[smoke ninja]

I keep my blackstone griddle in my 3 season porch (aka the "Florida Room")

Still need the cover though







Anyway, feel free to bump the blackstone appreciation thread if you will

http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=215789