Cleaning Ole Hickory

Rub · 12-26-2011, 11:55 AM

What are you guys using to de-grease your racks and inside of your OHs and SPs? Anything the average Joe can pick up? I notice Greased Lightening is not approved for use inside cooking units. Simple Green is, but it doesn't work as well as I had hoped.

big brother smoke · 12-26-2011, 12:06 PM

They have Simple Green in more potent formulas that are degreasers you may want to try.

KentuckyLandSales · 12-26-2011, 12:43 PM

Rub,

we rarely use a degreaser - because even if it says it's safe, I never trust the 'govt' to tell us the truth.

But when we do use this Oven cleaner - we wash, rinse, wash, rinse, repeat, repeat, etc.

We use this - and it works well - I get it at Sam's Club by me. and IT WORKS real well on the Ole Hickory Pits we have.

http://proforcecleaners.com/products...-fryer-cleaner

KentuckyLandSales · 12-26-2011, 12:45 PM

and yes, it comes in gallons -

kurtsara · 12-26-2011, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KentuckyLandSales

Rub,

we rarely use a degreaser - because even if it says it's safe, I never trust the 'govt' to tell us the truth.

But when we do use this Oven cleaner - we wash, rinse, wash, rinse, repeat, repeat, etc.

We use this - and it works well - I get it at Sam's Club by me. and IT WORKS real well on the Ole Hickory Pits we have.

http://proforcecleaners.com/products...-fryer-cleaner

The government?

Rub · 12-26-2011, 01:01 PM

Thank you guys!

PorkQPine · 12-27-2011, 09:10 AM

A good commercial power washer does wonders.

KentuckyLandSales · 12-27-2011, 10:08 AM

Kurt,

yes, the gub - you know the guys who say this is wonderful and that is great for you to use --- then 25 yrs later they say, oops.

'Sorry, you really shouldn't use saccharin, red dye #xx or thalidomide.'

BigBellyBBQ · 01-31-2012, 06:15 AM

for my Southern Pride 700 I get yer good and hot, then power wash..most of it comes off..I dont like to use soap, as the good stuff is a mild acid, however once pr twice a year, I get a gal from Sysco, heavy duty pan cleaner and spray it down and the hard stuff just melts off.,..about 28 bucks a gal...this stuff also kicks the crud off pans that you use in smoker and your pans look like new with one simple spary...but use gloves......and RINSE...RINSE..RINSE and run your smoker a few hours empty with some pork scraps

Ulcer Acres · 02-01-2012, 08:36 PM

Also call the guys that suck out grease traps. Chances are they will suck it out. Amazing what some brisket and pork will do.

RICK Allen · 02-01-2012, 10:26 PM

Funny as it seems I use bilge cleaner as it is biodegradable and does not rust, then I hit it with my hot water pressure washer, cleans it right up

Bbq Bubba · 02-02-2012, 08:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rub

What are you guys using to de-grease your racks and inside of your OHs and SPs? Anything the average Joe can pick up? I notice Greased Lightening is not approved for use inside cooking units. Simple Green is, but it doesn't work as well as I had hoped.

I'm thinking if you properly seasoned your pit there shouldnt be much clean-up inside except to scrape out the bottom once in a while. I have taken a hose and hot water to the inside but for the most part i wouldnt want to remove the seasoning i already have built up?

12-26-2011, 11:55 AM	#1
Rub is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-25-06 Location: Winter Haven, FL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Cleaning Ole Hickory What are you guys using to de-grease your racks and inside of your OHs and SPs? Anything the average Joe can pick up? I notice Greased Lightening is not approved for use inside cooking units. Simple Green is, but it doesn't work as well as I had hoped. __________________ -Rub Swamp Boys “Give a man some BBQ and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to BBQ and you feed him for a lifetime.” --Swamp Boys Proverb Sponsored by Yoder Smokers, BBQR's Delight, 3 Eyz, Butcher BBQ, Grizzly Coolers, Wicked Q Gator Nation

12-26-2011, 12:06 PM	#2
big brother smoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-06 Location: Ventura, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	They have Simple Green in more potent formulas that are degreasers you may want to try. __________________ Peace and Smoke, BBS https://www.bigpoppasmokers.com/stor...nufacturer=314 My Weapons: Custom rig - Kandi, UDS; Bubba Keg; 22.5 WSM x 2; 18.5 WSM; BWS extended party; BWS Gator and an Onyx Oven; 29' ft Coachmen Leprechaun (Lola); Avatar by Grillman. Dan Chambers get well soon, so we can tell you to "Shut up Chambers"

12-26-2011, 12:43 PM	#3
KentuckyLandSales Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 08-31-08 Location: historic Perryville, KY Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Rub, we rarely use a degreaser - because even if it says it's safe, I never trust the 'govt' to tell us the truth. But when we do use this Oven cleaner - we wash, rinse, wash, rinse, repeat, repeat, etc. We use this - and it works well - I get it at Sam's Club by me. and IT WORKS real well on the Ole Hickory Pits we have. http://proforcecleaners.com/products...-fryer-cleaner __________________ Brad Simmons Kentucky's Bluegrass Region KY BBQ Festival.com/

12-26-2011, 12:45 PM	#4
KentuckyLandSales Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 08-31-08 Location: historic Perryville, KY Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	and yes, it comes in gallons - __________________ Brad Simmons Kentucky's Bluegrass Region KY BBQ Festival.com/

12-26-2011, 01:01 PM	#6
Rub is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-25-06 Location: Winter Haven, FL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thank you guys! __________________ -Rub Swamp Boys “Give a man some BBQ and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to BBQ and you feed him for a lifetime.” --Swamp Boys Proverb Sponsored by Yoder Smokers, BBQR's Delight, 3 Eyz, Butcher BBQ, Grizzly Coolers, Wicked Q Gator Nation

12-27-2011, 09:10 AM	#7
PorkQPine Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 12-10-07 Location: Roseville, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	A good commercial power washer does wonders. __________________ PorkQPine

12-27-2011, 10:08 AM	#8
KentuckyLandSales Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 08-31-08 Location: historic Perryville, KY Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Kurt, yes, the gub - you know the guys who say this is wonderful and that is great for you to use --- then 25 yrs later they say, oops. 'Sorry, you really shouldn't use saccharin, red dye #xx or thalidomide.' __________________ Brad Simmons Kentucky's Bluegrass Region KY BBQ Festival.com/

01-31-2012, 06:15 AM	#9
BigBellyBBQ is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 11-15-08 Location: Lake View, New York Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	for my Southern Pride 700 I get yer good and hot, then power wash..most of it comes off..I dont like to use soap, as the good stuff is a mild acid, however once pr twice a year, I get a gal from Sysco, heavy duty pan cleaner and spray it down and the hard stuff just melts off.,..about 28 bucks a gal...this stuff also kicks the crud off pans that you use in smoker and your pans look like new with one simple spary...but use gloves......and RINSE...RINSE..RINSE and run your smoker a few hours empty with some pork scraps __________________ TwinTech Pro Double, Backwoods Fat Boy, TwinTech Hawg Kooker, FE 400, SP SPK 700, Empty check book and understanding wife...sometimes..

02-01-2012, 08:36 PM	#10
Ulcer Acres Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 09-20-05 Location: Jacksonville,IL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Also call the guys that suck out grease traps. Chances are they will suck it out. Amazing what some brisket and pork will do. __________________ Randy Twyford Twyford BBQ & Catering Ole Hickory CTO Backwoods Fatboy Large Big Green Egg www.twyfordbbq.com

02-01-2012, 10:26 PM	#11
RICK Allen Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-23-10 Location: Qualicum beach B.C. Canada Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Funny as it seems I use bilge cleaner as it is biodegradable and does not rust, then I hit it with my hot water pressure washer, cleans it right up __________________ Lonestar walk on pit Last edited by RICK Allen; 02-01-2012 at 10:27 PM.. Reason: missing word

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