Blackstone
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Blackstone has been manufacturing products in Lancaster, PA since 2008. We carry 5 verified American-made Blackstone products.
The American Flat-Top Griddle
Blackstone was founded in 2008 in Logan, Utah by Roger Dahle, who developed the concept of a portable outdoor flat-top griddle that could be positioned as a backyard cooking alternative to the traditional grill. The flat-top format — a rolled steel cooking surface over open burners — was well-established in commercial restaurant kitchens but had not been adapted for residential outdoor use at an accessible price point. Blackstone's introduction of the 36-inch four-burner unit in 2008 created the residential outdoor griddle category.
The griddle design allows cooking methods that a traditional grill cannot accommodate: pancakes, eggs, stir-fry, smashed burgers, and cooking with oil that a grill grate cannot retain. The large cooking surface at consistent temperature across the full area makes cooking for groups faster and more controllable than managing hot and cool zones on a grill. Blackstone's manufacturing uses rolled steel for the cooking surface — the same material used in commercial restaurant griddles — with domestic fabrication partnerships in Pennsylvania.
Griddle Maintenance and Seasoning
Blackstone griddles require seasoning — building up layers of polymerized oil on the steel surface — similar to cast iron, but the process is faster because the large flat surface is easier to coat evenly. A properly seasoned Blackstone griddle develops a non-stick surface that improves with use, and the seasoning protects the steel from rust. The maintenance requirement is higher than a porcelain-coated grill but the cooking performance, particularly for high-heat searing and flat cooking, is different in character rather than better or worse.
For buyers choosing between a Blackstone griddle and a traditional grill: the two products do different things well. A grill produces the char, smoke contact, and open-flame effects that define grilled flavor. A griddle produces flat-surface cooking with even heat, retained cooking juices, and the ability to cook foods that fall through a grill grate. Many buyers who own both find them complementary rather than redundant, which is consistent with why Blackstone's growth has been additive to the outdoor cooking market rather than substitutional from it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Blackstone made in the USA?
Yes. Blackstone manufactures 5 verified products in Lancaster, PA. Blackstone Products engineers flat-top griddles in Logan, Utah and manufactures them with domestic production partnerships in Pennsylvania, producing outdoor cooking equipment that made the flat-top griddle a mainstream backyard cooking format.
Where is Blackstone manufactured?
Blackstone is headquartered in Logan, UT. Manufacturing takes place in Lancaster, PA.
What Blackstone products can I buy?
We carry 5 verified Blackstone products across Home & Kitchen. Every listing links directly to Amazon with verified American manufacturing.
When was Blackstone founded?
Blackstone was founded in 2008. Blackstone Products engineers flat-top griddles in Logan, Utah and manufactures them with domestic production partnerships in Pennsylvania, producing outdoor cooking equipment that made the flat-top griddle a mainstream backyard cooking format.