Camp Chef SG90 Griddle Top

[smokingkettle]

Well, thanks to the recommendation of Smittyjonz I ordered a new Camp Chef SG90 Griddle Top for my birthday. I don't have enough room on my porch for a Blackstone (I can already feel the gaze from my wife by adding another piece of equipment for cooking) so I decided to operate a little more under the radar. I have a Weber Genesis B that I restored. I saw in the comments of the Amazon review that the SG90 fits the Genesis B like a glove. Not bad luck at all considering I found my Genesis B on the curb in my neighborhood a couple of months back.

Anyway, this is my first griddle. So here are my questions.

What's the best oil to use?

What is the best way to maintain it? etc. I want to stay away from rust. My Genesis has the nice cover and it's under my covered patio, so rain isn't going to be a factor. Not to mention that, since it is a gas grill, it also has a lid. That being said, should I pull the griddle and store it in the garage when I'm not using it? I plan to use it at least twice a week, so moving this 30 lb griddle back and forth seems like it would be a pain in the you know what.

I will come back and check on the responses. I'm off to Louie Mueller's to get some beef ribs for lunch (just thought I would rub that in). :-D

 

[cheez59]

I use either canola or olive oil on my Blackstone. It is well seasoned and I keep it that way. It stays out in the weather 24/7 with only the cover that came from Blackstone on it. Some say the Blackstone cover is not waterproof but so far mine is. Never saw even one spot of rust on it after sitting for as much as two weeks and getting rained on multiple times. Bottom line is to keep it seasoned and oiled and under some sort of cover and you will be good to go.

 

[smokingkettle]

Thanks. Seems easy enough. Olive oil isn't cheap. I'm assuming using cheap olive oil would probably make sense?

 

[cheez59]

Thanks. Seems easy enough. Olive oil isn't cheap. I'm assuming using cheap olive oil would probably make sense?

No sir it is not cheap...unless you wait for the BOGO sale and stock up. I never pay retail for olive oil. :wink:

 

[Bludawg]

Canola oil works the best for seasoning. Olive oil don't carbonize as well.

 

[smokingkettle]

Canola oil works the best for seasoning. Olive oil don't carbonize as well.

Good to know.