cleaning

Consider me lucky that a big fire didnt break out. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bo_bANJhPkk&t=4s

I'm curious how easy/difficult it is to clean out the firebox after a cook. Any current or former owners of these RF cookers have any thoughts? I really like the looks of both the Johnsons and LSGs (with a square firebox). It strikes me that the square firebox would be immensely easier to...

Hi All - Posted a while back on this craigslist Assassin 28. I am the new owner (4th total) and got a great deal. Now comes the part I don't have a lot of experience with. CLEANING My biggest concern is this area (can I hit this with a wire brush or will it cause too much damage, it's soft to...

Okay, I'm getting my first half of a hog (it was split and I'm not going to cook it whole) tomorrow. Unfortunately the folks who arranged it somehow didn't think it needed any packaging or protection from elements. So my 1/2 of hog carcass has been transported in a back of van as is. I have...

Ordered a new Battle Box and anxiously awaiting its delivery. Gotta say Chad was great in helping me determine what I wanted. I was wondering what others do to season it / clean it -- i.e., how often, what use, etc. I'm new to all this, so don't worry about stating the obvious. Thanks!

Hello all, I recently picked up a second-hand Weber Summit S-420, and I'll be making it my pre-spring project to restore it to like-new condition. I don't have much experience with BBQ maintenance/restoration, so a little guidance would be most appreciated. I have no problem buying replacement...

ok, here's the question, do you scrape the inside of your pits to remove the "seasoning" or do you just let it build up and add unique flavor to the meat? I've heard both sides, never scrape and clean it up so you don't get the creosote bitterness.... What say you?:clap2:

Folks, I just bought 3 55 gallon barrels from Mrs. Bairds bakery in Abilene, TX. There were 55 gallon open head steel drums with lid and locking ring. I paid $8/each, so $24 for all 3. They contained Tough Grease, so I washed the first one out with soap and water, filled it with wood and...