How do you clean your GrillGrates?

RW · 01-27-2013, 08:14 AM

I'm thinking about buying GrillGrates for my new Jumbo Joe, but they look like a pain to keep clean.
What's your post-cook routine for your GrillGrates?
Thanks.

SchatzSea · 01-27-2013, 08:22 AM

Grill brush, scrape the groves with the Grill Grate "finger" spatula, and then let them burn off. Easy. They're definitely worth having, I've got enough of them to use on my Summit gasser and the kettle. Grilled up some killer strip steaks on them last night !

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popeye · 01-27-2013, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by SchatzSea

Grill brush, scrape the groves with the Grill Grate "finger" spatula, and then let them burn off. Easy. They're definitely worth having, I've got enough of them to use on my Summit gasser and the kettle. Grilled up some killer strip steaks on them last night !

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What i do is cover the grate with tin foil and get a real hot fire going the tin foil will keep the heat on the grate let it cook for 20 or thirty minuite . Take the foil off with tongs there will be nothing but dust . by the way the fire has to be HOT .

Foxfire · 01-27-2013, 09:45 AM

From the man himself!

Care and Cleaning of Hard Anodized GrillGrates - YouTube

Wetsmoke · 01-27-2013, 10:34 AM

I stick them in the sink with hot water and a little Dawn and let them soak for a while, and then take a plastic scouring pad and scrub off the crusts. I also use the GrillGrate to get the valleys clean. Next time I use them, they are clean and work just fine. I normally have some oil on whatever meat I cook, so no sticking.

Bludawg · 01-27-2013, 12:26 PM

Tx match and a ball of foil.

cowgirl · 01-27-2013, 12:28 PM

I've been burning off what I can then using an SOS pad.

BBQMaverick · 01-27-2013, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Foxfire

From the man himself!

Care and Cleaning of Hard Anodized GrillGrates - YouTube

^Nice. I just got 2 sets in last week for my new PG500's to try but have not had time to try them yet. Glad you posted this. They look like they will be well worth the money.

captndan · 01-27-2013, 02:19 PM

Depends who's looking. If it is a gig with a lot of looky-loos out comes the Purple Power and the pressure washer. At home grab another beer and forget about it.

Smokaliscious · 01-27-2013, 03:08 PM

They're a much easier than cleaning the cast iron grates I had.

RW · 01-27-2013, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by captndan

Depends who's looking. If it is a gig with a lot of looky-loos out comes the Purple Power and the pressure washer. At home grab another beer and forget about it.

I like your style, captndan.
And thanks, all.

basuraman · 01-28-2013, 11:17 AM

I don't really clean them all that much. wire brush and old spatula on the top. and the Grate tool in the channels.

fantomlord · 01-28-2013, 11:37 AM

why clean 'em...they're just gonna get dirty again anyway

01-27-2013, 08:14 AM	#1
RW On the road to being a farker Join Date: 02-13-12 Location: Texas Hill Country Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	How do you clean your GrillGrates? I'm thinking about buying GrillGrates for my new Jumbo Joe, but they look like a pain to keep clean. What's your post-cook routine for your GrillGrates? Thanks. __________________ Weber Performer / 18.5 WSM / mini WSM / Char-Griller Akorn / #14 Old Smokey / Weber Jumbo Joe

01-27-2013, 08:22 AM	#2
SchatzSea On the road to being a farker Join Date: 05-01-12 Location: Lee's Summit, MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Grill brush, scrape the groves with the Grill Grate "finger" spatula, and then let them burn off. Easy. They're definitely worth having, I've got enough of them to use on my Summit gasser and the kettle. Grilled up some killer strip steaks on them last night ! Sent from my Incredible (2) Droid __________________ 2 Smokin' Barrels BBQ The Swashbucklers of Swine...Raiders of Ribs...Buccaneers of Brisket...Pillagers of Poultry...Marauders of Mutton...it's the Dred Pirate SchatzSea and Qrew from the mythical Isla del Fuego! The Qrew -- Smokin’ Hot Wife, Two Smokin’ Little Monkeys, and Two Hot Digity Dogs "Hello. My name is Inigo Pork-toya. You grilled my father. Prepare to fry." __________________

01-27-2013, 10:34 AM	#5
Wetsmoke Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 09-19-09 Location: Redmond WA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	My method for cleaning GrillGrates- I stick them in the sink with hot water and a little Dawn and let them soak for a while, and then take a plastic scouring pad and scrub off the crusts. I also use the GrillGrate to get the valleys clean. Next time I use them, they are clean and work just fine. I normally have some oil on whatever meat I cook, so no sticking.

01-27-2013, 12:26 PM	#6
Bludawg Babbling Farker Join Date: 07-04-09 Location: Jonesboro,Tx Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Tx match and a ball of foil. __________________ I never met a Cow that I didn't like with a little Salt & Pepper! Certified PORK-A-HOLIC

01-27-2013, 12:28 PM	#7
cowgirl somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-18-07 Location: Oklahoma Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I've been burning off what I can then using an SOS pad. __________________ jeanie sittin' by the campfire with my Brethren friends. Lifetime member of the Society for the Preservation of Authentic Royal Magical Rare Kaskaskian Peppers (Thanks Ash :)) http://cowgirlscountry.blogspot.com/

01-27-2013, 02:19 PM	#9
captndan is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-29-11 Location: Greeneville TN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Depends who's looking. If it is a gig with a lot of looky-loos out comes the Purple Power and the pressure washer. At home grab another beer and forget about it.

01-27-2013, 03:08 PM	#10
Smokaliscious Got rid of the matchlight. Join Date: 01-26-13 Location: New York, NY Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	They're a much easier than cleaning the cast iron grates I had.

01-28-2013, 11:17 AM	#12
basuraman Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 06-06-11 Location: Sacramento, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I don't really clean them all that much. wire brush and old spatula on the top. and the Grate tool in the channels. __________________ Creating taste through smoke and fire. Husband, Father and well...that is the important stuff. (Not so super fast White Pocket Thermometer, WSM, Char-Griller Gasser with awesome Grillgrates)

01-28-2013, 11:37 AM	#13
fantomlord Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 09-24-12 Location: Sauk City, WI Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	why clean 'em...they're just gonna get dirty again anyway __________________ Matt...Sauk City, WI...WSM 18.5" (DZ)...WGA (A)...22.5" OTS (AD)