How to Clean a Grill
By
User:AllieCashel @timeAndDate(1279910574)
I would opt for grilled dinner over a baked one every night if I didn't always end up with black bitter marks scarring the surface of my chicken breast. Once I learned that those bitter lines were actually residue left behind from the last thing cooked there, I almost swore off outdoor food all together. I don't know about you, but just thinking about mixing old tilapia with my 6Grill'>grill.
Now, I'll admit that I'm not the most disciplined cleaner, but as it turns out every
barbecue lover is eventually doomed to suffer the same grimy fate as I (it might just take them a little longer). Over time, food and sauce particles build up on your grill surface, negatively impacting the taste and quality of your food. If you start noticing bitter tastes mixing in with the savory taste of your cheeseburger, it's probably time for you to do a thorough clean. Don't be embarrassed, it happens to the best of us. If this time has come for you, take a look at the following steps to help you through the cleaning process.
Step by Step
A Little Help
If you have an
oven with a self cleaning function and barbecue grates small enough to fit into it, your oven can do most of the work for you. Just place the grill trays inside it, press the self clean button and it will remove all food and grease particles on it's own, no scrubbing necessary. You'll even have a clean oven as an added bonus.
You can also try using cleaning products made specifically for this task. They break down grease more quickly and effectively than regular dish soap and are just as easy to rinse away. Some of the most popular cleaning solutions include:
If you are looking for something a little more high tech than the traditional wire brush, many companies are making
grill cleaners (and the regular wire brushes) for some tool inspiration.
Prevention
If I've learned anything form this whole process, it's that I should be taking better care of my
grill.
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