How to Clean Your Griddle Step by Step

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp oil (Canola, Vegetable, or Avocado)
• Water
• Paper towels or old cloth towel

Method

1. Turn it to low and scrape: Turn your griddle down to LOW, then use a spatula, dough scraper, or scraper tool to remove all food debris. I prefer the dough scraper, but any of these will work. Use a paper towel or old cloth towel to wipe up as much grease as you can.
2. Add water and scrape: Squirt down water then scrape it into the grease trap. Do this two or three times to remove all of the grease. Make sure the griddle is on LOW, and be careful, because the water will evaporate and the steam can and will burn you.
3. Wipe down so everything is dry: Take an old towel (or paper towel) and wipe down the griddle surface. Use a scraper or spatula to force the towel into the corners. You are going to basically ruin this towel, so use an old kitchen towel. If using a paper towel the higher the quality the better.
4. Add a thin coat of oil: Put a thin coat of oil on the griddle so it does not rust. Any oil will do, I usually use Canola, Vegetable, or Avocado. I try to use only 2 Tbsp and keep it as thin as possible. I move it around with a paper towel. Again, don't forget the walls and the sides. After the oil is on, you are all done. Turn off your griddle and cover it until your next use.