Hopefully by now you have taken advantage of the nice weather and started using your grill more this season. Keeping your grill clean is one of the secrets of great grilling, that and Dad’s secret BBQ recipe. Cleaning not only avoids having last night’s steak marinade on tonight’s salmon, but it also extends the life of your grill. Below are 6 tips on how to clean your grill.
- To avoid mixing flavors and spices you can cook your fish on foil placed on top of the grate. You can also buy special pans with holes on the bottom and wooden handles that are made just for grilling.
- Using a light olive oil coating on your grill grate can keep the meats from sticking and will also make cleaning your grill easier.
- It is best to clean your grill after and not before you cook. Cleaning your grates with a stiff wire brush while the grill is still warm will help remove unwanted food particles.
- Make sure you dump the ashes from your charcoal grill after every use and at least once a year get a bucket of soapy water and give it a really good clean, especially the debris that sits on the bottom of your grill.
- Gas grills need to have a thorough cleaning at least once a year as well. You will need to disconnect the gas and lift the parts of the grill to clean those hard to reach places. Inspect the burners to make sure nothing is blocking the flow of gas.
- Use your oven’s self-cleaning setting on the grates and any other metal parts that are small enough to fit. This will save you a lot of time.
Remember to clean your grill regularly, same as you do your stovetops, and there will be less wear and tear on your grill. Happy Grilling!
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