A lazy guide to cleaning your weber kettle

I sure got an comment section full of haters in my last Weber Kettle cleaning video. I know I went over the top and here is a tamer version for those of you that want to have a semi clean kettle. It's really easy and you probably have the stuff you need already.
I'll even show you how to turn your kettle into a self cleaning oven!
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[@casualobserver3145]

I hadn’t cleaned my kettle in few years so I followed the first vid and got it incredibly clean! I was amazed and it only took about 1 1/2 hours.

[@rocket4602]

Great vid GTE...bbq'n should be fun. Get the big stuff off and don't sweat the small stuff. Crank that bad boy up with a hot load of charcoals....instant self cleaning oven. One thing I never ever ever do is introduce any kind of soap or cleaner into the after burn clean up. Loved the part where the Mrs. says,"Hey! What are you doing!?" Lol 👍

[@PAPATexas]

Got to love a Weber Kettle!

[@BabyBackManiac]

That was so funny. Great video as usual, Ryan.

[@GrillTopExperience]

Thanks, Justin! One of the original versions had me saying not everybody wants their kettle to be as clean as the Baby Back Maniac or Tom Horsman's kettles!

[@jon4589]

Good advice and a great video.

[@KavemanLyrics]

Nice production quality

[@JoshandBabe]

Great video. Entertaining and very informing

[@GrillTopExperience]

Thanks, Josh. Keep it hot, keep it clean, keep it lubricated or at least that's what Steve Raichlen says.

[@Sekaniy]

You got a new subscriber, good clean video and funny 😄

[@GrillTopExperience]

Thanks! I had fun making this one.

[@rajaadawood5171]

Hello dear Ryan and Msr GTE 🤗🌸💝 this one of my favourite videos for the best way to clean my grill kettle before and after each grill 👍👍👍 I like the part when you advised to make sure you’re not seen , just like my husband and myself 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣thank you very much.✌️🌹🙏🌿❤️

[@GrillTopExperience]

The dishes are usually my job, but sometimes I get a pass when I help with dinner. Just try not to get caught :)!

[@rajaadawood5171]

Exactly 👍😂 We all learn the hard way the importance of cleaning our grill kettle before and after each grill 🤗, we totally agree with you that safety comes first✌️, I learned after a couple of Hagen and fire accents, I used to believe the fire will kill all the germs, and the grey colour of charcoal is really safe until we saw our trash can was smoking.☺️ please keep up your amazing helpful learning episodes.

[@rajaadawood5171]

* dictation correction: A couple of hygiene and fire accidents.👍🌸🌿💝

[@michaelmurray5578]

Excellent video. I do this level of clean almost exclusively. One thing I have found that helps is to use a whisk broom to sweep out ashes the the one touch misses.

[@GrillTopExperience]

Great tip! I just end up shaking the grill to get the ash to get back in front of the sweeper. The broom would be easier.

[@markjin1587]

You should run for president Ryan, loving this videos

[@GrillTopExperience]

I'm all for more choices, but that might be too far! Thanks for the support.

[@flakbait5771]

Haha, great video. Good advice and some nice comedic timing.

[@GrillTopExperience]

Thanks. I had fun making this one. Mrs GTE was a good sport.

[@txfieros]

Great tips.

[@misscsb1]

Thanks!❤❤

[@nelsoncontreras2615]

I have the Slow ‘N Sear and the Drip 'N Roast Pan - Porcelain and love the Drip pan easy to clean.

[@GrillTopExperience]

I wish I had the porcelain one! The stainless steel version isn't as easy to clean.

[@nelsoncontreras2615]

@@GrillTopExperience it's been a year with and love it I paid $39.99 and know it is $49.99 but it is with the purchase.

[@mrallan8063]

Plastic putty knife is a good tip. Thanks! I use a qtr sheet aluminum pan vs just a sheet of foil for cooking chicken since there's more fat drippings.

[@GrillTopExperience]

Great tip! It keeps everything in place and you don't have to worry about getting a hole in it.

[@LassesFoodAndBarbecue]

Hehe. Nice cleanup walkthrough - most everyone is guilty of needing to clean a bit more :) Ms Gte making an appearance too :)

[@GrillTopExperience]

Mrs GTE is pretty hard to convince to show up in the videos these days! Sometimes cleaning your kettle is like taking out the trash. You see how long it can go before you can't fit any more in there. I try not to do that though.

[@meatcranium4280]

That was a great video. And super funny. LOL

[@GrillTopExperience]

Thanks, man. Most of my videos would put people to sleep!

[@meatcranium4280]

Grill Top Experience Ahhh come on. You had a comment one time where the person said that they could listen to you read the phone book. Lol.

[@GrizzAxxemann]

Heh... Wifey offers to clean my kettle regularly in the summer. She likes being in the sun, and she's one of those weirdos who loves to clean. I have a hard time saying no.

[@GrillTopExperience]

Wow, she's a keeper for sure!

[@NisaCookbook]

That was so funny. Great video TFS STAY CONNECTED

[@kevinbongard6772]

Don't let your wife see you .....😆 🤣 great information

[@GrillTopExperience]

Busted! We can keep this cleaning method between us!

[@mikesosebee4387]

I flip mine upsidedown out in the yard and hose it out. Ashes are good for the grass.

[@emf9]

Always see such mixed messages on wire brushes. I personally think they remove the grease the best, but have heard stories about wire fragments in food

[@GrillTopExperience]

I have a video that talks about the stats behind it and there are a lot of it happened to me/someone I know comments. There are risks in everything, but you can reduce the chances by spending more on the brush and replacing it more often.

[@emf9]

@@GrillTopExperience I'll have to look that one up

[@618sam]

The ash cleaning system... on mine, when I crank the handle to move the “sweepers” (I’m not sure what they’re actually called), they are typically seized up and very hard to move. At times, I’ve had to beat them loose with a hammer by lightly tapping on them. I guess I really should’ve tried taking them apart and cleaning them before posting this comment, but do you have any tips to avoid this? Any preventative maintenance? Thanks

[@GrillTopExperience]

I think they call it the One Touch Cleaning System. You'll want to swipe the sweepers back and forth a few times at the end of a cook to reduce the amount of ash they sit in until the next cook. I live in a desert, so it isn't as big of a deal, but it's something to watch for in humid climates or if you have a lot of meat drippings mixing with the ash.

[@618sam]

@@GrillTopExperience yeah, I live in southern Illinois

[@jdmDC2ftw]

I got my hands on a used 22 weber kettle. I went to go clean it and I notice the lid doesnt sit flush. I have to get it a light fist bump to have the lid seat completely. Is that correctable?

[@GrillTopExperience]

I'd probably have to see it to really know. Is it something you could cover up with a fire proof gasket?

[@TheFlyingTMusic]

I have a almost NEW Weber with that same problem. The lid seems out of round. I use grill gloves and pinch it closed when I put the lid on.

[@GobbaGooBBQ]

Good video man. Just forwarded to a couple noob bbqer friends of mine.

[@GrillTopExperience]

Thanks for the support. I'm glad you liked it. I've got a few friends that need to clean theirs too!

[@ceez33167]

haha... hey what are doing! haha i know the feeling of getting caught too...

[@GrillTopExperience]

She knows better now for sure, but she likes food off the grill so it evens out.

[@timp2608]

That's good ole seasoning of the grill that you are knocking off. Please don't knock off this build up until it get's in the way of when you add a fresh cut of meat or what ever to your weber kettle. Yep clean the grate and ash from the grill, but leave the seasoning on the lid and kettle alone as it will only add more flavor as the years add on... Go to Texas and ask the BBQ guys is they clean their grills / pits , etc. the answer is heck no that stuff is flavor........

[@louisfain]

is it me or he sounds like the lockpickinglawyer?

[@GrillTopExperience]

I've heard LockPickingLawyer and JerryRigEverything. Sadly, I'm terrible at lock-picking and don't have an electric Humvee.

[@lquinn7212]

My coals were still hot 24 hours after I used them.

[@GrillTopExperience]

YOWZA! Don't dump those in the trash. I'll leave my kettle for days before dumping the ash or bringing it closer to the house.