World-Class · Fire-Certified · Westchester, NY
Professional Griller
Also: D.D.S. — Dentist (by accident)The Man Behind the Flame
Jordan Blank didn't choose the grill life. The grill life chose him — at age seven, when he held a pair of tongs for the first time and felt, in his own words, "a clarity I have never once felt in a dental office."
Today, Jordan is widely regarded as one of Westchester County's premier professional grillers. He has mastered every method: direct heat, indirect heat, reverse sear, smoke-roasting, and what he calls the "Blank Method" — a proprietary technique he refuses to explain to anyone, including his wife.
He is also, technically, a dentist. He completed his DDS at NYU College of Dentistry, maintains a full practice, and is considered quite good. He just doesn't want to talk about it right now.
"Dentistry pays for the grills. The grills pay for the soul." — Jordan Blank, DDS, CGM
What Jordan Offers
A multi-hour grilling event at your home. Jordan arrives with his own equipment, his own wood, and a confidence that frankly borders on alarming. Perfect for dinner parties, corporate events, and milestone birthdays.
Most RequestedSpatchcocked chicken. Smoked turkey. Beer-can birds. Jordan handles all of it with the same intensity he brings to a ribeye, which is arguably excessive for a chicken but results in the best chicken you've ever had.
SeasonalJordan can grill vegetables. He will do so upon request. He will not pretend to be excited about it, but the results will genuinely surprise you. The zucchini alone has made grown men emotional.
AvailableOne-on-one sessions where Jordan teaches you his techniques. Patience not included. He will watch you flip a steak too early and say nothing. Then he will look at you. That look is the lesson.
Limited SpotsJordan is a licensed dentist and runs a full practice. Cleanings, crowns, fillings, implants — the whole thing. He is excellent at it. Please call the office directly and do not bring it up at grill events.
By Appointment OnlyJordan will help you prepare for BBQ competitions. He will not tell you why he got second place in 2022. He will not discuss the judge. He has moved on. He has not moved on.
Call FirstProprietary Philosophy
Every great griller has a philosophy. Jordan's has never been fully written down, and he intends to keep it that way. What follows is as much as he's willing to share.
The fire is not your tool. You are the fire's collaborator. Jordan spends up to forty minutes establishing his coals before a single piece of protein touches the grate. He calls this "the conversation." His family calls this "why dinner is always late."
Salt. Pepper. Time. Jordan does not use rubs he didn't make himself. He does not use marinades from bottles. He does not use celebrity chef seasonings. He has opinions about this that he will share whether or not you ask.
Jordan sources exclusively from trusted butchers. He can identify the cut, the grade, and the approximate stress level of the animal by feel alone. This is either impressive expertise or a concerning thing to say out loud. Probably both.
Every cut rests. No exceptions. Jordan has physically blocked people from cutting into meat that wasn't ready. At his own dinner parties. He is not sorry. The steak was better for it. You are welcome.
Jordan does eventually go to work. He sees patients, maintains records, performs procedures. He is a skilled and caring dentist. He would like this step to end so he can get back to the grill.
From Those Who've Eaten
"I've eaten at three Michelin-starred restaurants. I've eaten Jordan's brisket. I know which one I think about at 2am."
"He grilled at our anniversary dinner and refused to leave until he was satisfied with the char on the corn. It was 11:30pm. The corn was incredible."
"My steak was perfect. He also fixed my crown last Tuesday. I don't fully understand this man but I trust him completely with both my protein and my teeth."
"I asked how he knew the steak was ready without a thermometer. He just looked at me. That was the whole answer. Five stars."
"Came for a dental cleaning, stayed for 45 minutes listening to him describe a smoke ring he achieved in 2021. Best afternoon of my life."
"Four stars because he absolutely did not have to put down my gas grill the way he did. He's right, but still. The food was a ten."
In the interest of full disclosure
Jordan Blank maintains a full-service dental practice with real patients, real equipment, and real degrees. He went to dental school. He did the residency. He is board-certified. His patients love him. His Yelp reviews are fine.
This website is not for that.
If you have a dental emergency, please call the office. If you have a grilling emergency — and Jordan believes such a thing exists — you are in exactly the right place.
Dental office inquiries → call the officeCommon Questions
Ready to Experience It
Whether it's an intimate dinner, a backyard event, or a consultation that changes the way you think about heat and protein — Jordan is available for select engagements throughout the year.
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