layout image layout image
 
BBQ Recipes header image

Cleaning Your Grill Properly

A barbeque grill is more of an investment rather than just an entertaining accessory. It can be used and re-used many times over and give you years of outdoor fun and reason to celebrate. Like any investment, a barbeque grill needs proper care and maintenance to bring out its best for all the ensuing years.

 

If you leave food residue on the grill after every use, layer upon layer dries out and cleaning it then could be a monumental task. Also food left on the grill reacts with it and could encourage the onset of rust, which could drastically decrease the grill’s lifespan.

Most grills have similar cleaning and maintaining requirements, though each kind may have its own specific maintenance schedule.

Step 1- Gather The Necessary Items

Most of the tools necessary for cleaning grills could be found commonly in most households. You will need dry baking soda, brass wire grill brush, mild dish soap, steel wool pads, preferably those that have soap loaded onto them, dishcloth or sponge, spray cooking oil and aluminum foil.

Step 2- Brush The Grill Off

The grill should be routinely brushed to dislodge foods which are stuck to it. Brush off all surfaces using the brass wire grill brush or any other brush specified for the kind of grill you own. Some grills like propane grills, charcoal grills or multi fuel grills could have their own specific instructions. This prevents buildup of food, which in the long run can be a huge chore to remove and could cause the grill to rust if left on for too long.

Step 3- Spray Cooking Oil

Once the grill has cooled down completely and you have brushed off all the debris and buildup, then spry the cooking surface with a thin layer of cooking oil. This is done to protect the barbeque grill from rusting. It is absolutely important that your barbeque grill has cooled down completely before spraying cooking oil. A hot surface could heat up the oil and cause it to ignite. This is a potential danger to your barbeque grill and more important it is a potential danger to you too.

Step 4- Use Aluminum Foil and Baking Soda on Your Grill

Baking soda enjoys a reputation of being a quick and efficient polishing and cleaning agent. After brushing off the buildup and all the debris, scrub the barbeque grill lightly with baking soda to give it an extra shine and get it looking brand new. Baking soda could also be used to remove build up from knobs, handles and other areas where you cannot use the wire brush.

A cheaper option is using aluminum foil. Gently rubbing the grill with aluminum foil will leave it looking shiny and nice.

Step 5- Clean Your Racks

Using the wire brush remove as much food build up as you can from the grill racks. The meats are placed on the racks of the grill and special care needs to be taken to keep them as clean as possible. After taking off as much as you can with the wire brush, wash the racks with dish soap and warm water. You can use steel wool pads on racks that are extremely dirty and hard to clean. Rinse off all soap residue before keeping it away or reusing it.

 

Texas Bbq Ribs Headlines

Mouthwatering Barbeque Turkey Now Available from Joe's Barbeque ... - PR Web (press release)


Mouthwatering Barbeque Turkey Now Available from Joe's Barbeque ...
PR Web (press release), WA - 6 hours ago
And besides great barbeque turkey, there are plenty of down home favorites including tasty spiraled ham, beef BBQ ribs, honey baked ham, smoked turkey, ...

Read more...


A Taste of Texas BBQ - KIVI-TV


A Taste of Texas BBQ
KIVI-TV, ID - Dec 18, 2008
Over the last few years, as I've searched for the best BBQ in America, my travels have taken me to some very good places. I've eaten the ribs at Rendezvous ...

Read more...


These ribs need bibs - Southtown Star


These ribs need bibs
Southtown Star, IL - Dec 18, 2008
Menu: Barbecue is the specialty, but there are also steaks and seafood. Prices: A slab of baby back ribs is $21. It's $19 for the Texas beef ribs. ...

Read more...


Famous Dave's to Expand into New Mexico - Chain Leader


Famous Dave's to Expand into New Mexico
Chain Leader, IL - Dec 17, 2008
... award-winning hickory-smoked St. Louis-style spare ribs, Texas beef brisket, Georgia chopped pork and a variety of Famous Dave's regional BBQ sauces. ...

Read more...


COMBINE STARS ARRIVE - GatorBait.net


COMBINE STARS ARRIVE
GatorBait.net, FL - Jan 1, 2009
... Army Band All-Americans and coaches of the All-Americans were treated to BBQ Texas-style Thursday evening. The group of more than 200 dined on ribs, ...

Read more...


 
layout image layout image