Make Sure Your Grill Is Summer Ready
Having a barbecue is one of the most popular activities of the summer. Whether you’re cooking for an event or simply crave that smoky flavor, you’ll need a functioning cooking area. Once you've sliced your garden vegetables and fully stocked your custom spice drawer from Kitchen Tune-Up, all you have to do is fire up the grill.
Grill masters, regardless of how often they use their grills, need to make sure these cooking surfaces are working properly between uses. Want to know how to take care of your grill? Here are some easy-to-follow cleaning tips that'll make you the barbecue star.
Invest in a quality brush
Whatever you put on your food prior to grilling will end up sticking to the surface. Frequent use without cleaning makes it even harder to clean at a later date. You can keep your grill working better for longer by brushing it before and after use.
A universal grill brush that professionals recommend is a wire bristle brush. From there, you can decide which cleaner best suits your grill. You should make sure the detached bristles are removed after cleanings. Lingering brush bristles can be hazardous, especially if they end up in your food.
Remove ash residue
The ash that collects during the grilling process poses two key problems. For one, it can negatively impact the quality of your food. Secondly, it can be unsightly for you and your guests.
The longer you wait to clear the ashes, the greater the chance that your grill will accumulate moisture. When ashes and moisture combine, a thick paste similar to the consistency of cement collects on your grill. If you want to avoid this, routinely clear residue like ash after cooking. Purchasing an ash bucket for your grill makes cleanup even easier.
Don’t forget to use oil
Maybe you cleaned your grill right before you decided to cook. When this occurs, consider oiling your grill. As with most surfaces, adding oil keeps the food from sticking to the grill.
Even if you don’t plan on cooking out soon, oiling your grill before putting it away for the season makes future cooking and cleaning a breeze.
Keep an eye on your gas lines
The gas line of a grill can make or break the quality of food you make on it. Because of this, you need to clean the gas line frequently.
In most cases, cleaning your gas line will let you know if there’s an underlying issue. For instance, if you notice bubbles forming when you clean with soapy water, you’re experiencing a gas leak. Once you’re aware of the leak, contact a professional for repair.
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