Clean Your BBQ Grill Like This (and Why You Should)

[@jbf16falcon]

Arnie, another tip is once you have all your ashes in the Amazon box you can tape it up and leave it on the front porch, it usually disappears within 3 days, or put the taped box visible in the seat of the unlocked vehicle or bed of truck with tailgate down and go shop at the mall and someone will usually take that trash right off your hands.

[@mattcampbell462]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@lobsterbisque7567]

@jbf16falcon🤣🤣genius!! Maybe even save all the ash from grilling season in a large box, and implement Your suggestion during christmas time to make it look even more appealing to the porch pirates

[@Lost_Hwasal]

I usually box them back up and give em to kids for christmas, not sure why but they love it.

[@incub8]

That's an EXCELLENT PRO TIP! ... But take your address off the box (place a fake label on it). You don't want an unhappy b@st@rd returning it to you. 😆

[@take5755]

For the win

[@ahill209]

As mentioned in one other comment thread, save the larger briquettes and add them to your chimney for the next cook. I layer the bottom of the chimney with new briquettes, then load the used ones up. No sense in wasting good charcoal just because it's a bit smaller than a full-sized briquette. The smaller ones also heat up quicker!

[@uzybone]

Great point. Those were awfully large and nearly full-use briquettes he tossed in the trash box.

[@ZerMetKi]

If they have old grease the flavor or your new meat is going to get ruined. Wouldn’t recommend it (used to do it).

[@adamcoe]

Having a spritzer or spray bottle with oil in it (i like avocado) is nice as well, I always give a quick spritz (don't need a lot!) of oil to my Weber grates after I hit it with the brush, to keep stuff from sticking (and/or to make the small bit of stuff that does stick easy to remove). I also use one of those natural bristle brushes to clean, to avoid the possibility of metal shards. I find they work just as well and are often cheaper to buy. And definitely the onion thing, love to rub the grates with an onion right before putting meat on, and toss the onion on the coals. Magic.

[@MrTdcline]

I love your videos. You and Cowboy Kent Rollins are my favorite cooking channels. It takes something special to not only share the knowledge and wisdom you gained through experience, but to also not only call total strangers friends and make them believe it. Love your work and keep doing what you do.

[@ToddSharron-fw2cu]

Completely agree

[@RobCardIV]

thats the truth. these guys are better than prime time TV.

[@FurryWooki]

Just another testament to how well built these Weber Kettles are. Overlooked rockstar of grills.

[@darrylgaston7009]

got a 30 year old kettle and a 25 year old gas grill from weber. you can replace all the parts and the paint on the kettle is still in excellent shape with no rust! lots of option for replacement grills for this kettle's also>

[@kevingray8616]

I’m right there with you. I’ve been on a Primo Oval XL since 2014. Buy once, cry once. It’s great and all, like a tank, but I do miss the simplicity of a Weber Kettle. A Weber also grills and smokes very well. (it is just going to chew through a lot more charcoal than my Primo) I think the Weber Kettle needs to be everyone’s first grill after they try a propane grill and see its limitations. I was concerned that he was using an onion to clean the grill, but it turned out he was using a Weber grill brush first which is great. I have never had a single stray bristle when using this type of grill brush. My most recent brush is from Nexgrill as it was convenient at the time. The problem is that the plastic handle is two-piece and broke almost instantly. I will be going back to the Weber grill brush. (the long one) Do not underestimate your basic Weber Kettle. I would go for a model with the ash catcher though.

[@homie-gtv322]

Who's overlooking Weber?

[@Elsanta666]

Left over ashes and charcoal goes in the planters plants and trees love it

[@ledheavy26]

I just use a pumice stone (often called grill stones online) to easily take off the crud from the previous cook on my stainless grates on weber. I just do a quick few passes while the chimney is lighting up and then spray with the hose to get the stone dust off. The pumic stones are the most effective way I've ever used to clean my grates.

[@bonedigggss]

We were drinking some beers long story short, my brother ate the onion...lmao

[@ArnieTex]

Lmao

[@rickydlp]

Rough!!!

[@a1crazychewy]

Lmao 🤣

[@JLewis-el7hd]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@adamj.8398]

Ahhhh hahaha! Excellent

[@karlkiessling3785]

Hey Arnie, did you know all those old charcoal chunks are still good. Just put them back into your starter chimmney and relight them...still good for a long time and saves you money. :)

[@shindukess]

I heat the grate so it cooks any residue brittle. Then I use a bamboo brush or coconut husk to brush it down for absolutely no metal. The coconut husk is just a big piece of husk. You smash it a little on the wide side and use the skinny side as a handle. In Hoisan Cantonese it's slang name is top knot like the hair style.

[@r000tbeer]

Hi Arnie, thank you for pointing out removing bits of metal from the brush on the grate. Lots of people forget that can happen, and occasionally someone gets a piece of metal in their stomach/intestines and that has to be misery!

[@stevestewart3816]

There are other brushes than metal lol that's the old way. Grill smart

[@DrFeelGood96]

Maybe hit it with a stiff bristle plastic brush after the metal wire brush?

[@stevestewart3816]

@@DrFeelGood96 maybe just don't use a metal brush at all

[@HeatherValentineMsFoodie]

😂😂😂 people are ridiculous, never have I ever had the metal come off of my brush and get into my food, that is just so laughable.

[@stevestewart3816]

@@HeatherValentineMsFoodie laughable until it happens

[@martinnorbeck4657]

Arnie, I want to let you know, I just smoke my first full packer brisket. Took about twelve hours. I am still eating BBQ brisket sandwiches two weeks later. I love your love of cooking and eating. Being single I didnt want to try brisket. Now I have no fear of it going to waste. Thanks for motivating me to cook a Big Meat Brisket. My sister sent me some Blues hog bbq sauce and it is like jam. Works perfectly with thin sliced fat brisket on a bun with red onions.

[@doyleholloway1818]

Aloha Arnie..i do not use a metal brush as those small metal brushes can come loose on the grille grate and possibly get into the meat that you put on the grate... i only use a plastic brush... i do like using aluminum foil to clean the grate... i love my weber kettle

[@sandman9601]

Thanks Arnie, great tutorial. One trick I use is to set up a fan blowing across the grill and away from me to keep the ash and dust out of my face.

[@chevyridah7p99]

Lol😂

[@HeatherValentineMsFoodie]

I never thought about cleaning the whole entire grill. Thanks, Arnie.!! I am SOOOO GLAD you stopped the music when you started cleaning ❤❤❤❤❤

[@GaryYork-tk2ow]

I have a Weber kettle and a pellet grill, but I do most of my grilling on my Weber. I think my brisket and prime rib roasts come out better and taste better using briquettes and wood chips together than just pellets from the pellet grill. I also clean my kettle like you're doing before each use.

[@azgardener79]

If you have never tried the snake method on your Kettle, you should give it a try. I find I can hold a long and consistent temperature/smoke. It's my favorite way to smoke on the Kettle now.

[@Frank_W.]

I would also point out that lump charcoal is a much better alternative to briquettes.

[@johnstone9396]

Long story short, I have never cleaned a bbq grill, it’s all flavor enhancing

[@tts626]

I've taken to reusing my coals, even the little pieces. A $5 piece of perforated sheet aluminum from the home store does the trick. Cut a bit for the chimney. Lay out some over the bottom grate. Plenty of air flow and easy enough to shape to keep the coals to one side if I want some indirect heat. When I want to start a new fire, I can pick all the coals up with the sheet aluminium, give 'em a shake, and pop them right back into the chimney to get lit again. The little coals light a lot faster in the chimney too with no starter fluid, just a wad of paper and a couple stick matches. No fuss, no waste.

[@texyat7388]

Thanks @ArnieTex. I really liked the onion tip. I can’t stress enough how important it is to keep your grill clean. It is easy to overlook because everyone is so busy these days. Just do it. Your food will taste better and you might avoid a potential grease fire.

[@bencarlos2555]

Wow, I have never seen a grill cleaned so well! I have learned so much in just this short video! Thank you! (I was told to have lots of flames to "clean" the grill surface.) 😬

[@Speeding777]

Thank you for this video. I already do a lot of what you’re doing except I use soap and water to clean out the entire unit including the grill grates once everything has cooled.

[@user-neo71665]

I like to keep my kettle clean and have started using the grill mats for most things. Once a year I take the whole thing down, pressure wash it, and use a plastic razor blade to scrape out the bottom and lid.

[@mrtv777]

Dang. Deep cleaning. Good idea.

[@joemartinez4091]

Thank you for the information. Nothing like a good clean grill. You made it look easy and quick.

[@martinklaus2203]

I have the same setup...RT700 and a Weber Kettle. All I ever need for cooking. Excellent video.

[@Gallasl666]

I have an older model kettle I bought used probably 15 years ago. It has wooden handels and the three spin vents on the bottom. Its holding up very well except for the wooden handels. I dump out all the ash in my garden then put the kettle on its side for a hose out. I hit the lid also. Probably not a popular method using water. I let it dry out in the sun and usually only do this when I useing it that day. No rust anywhere.

[@jonathanbillingslea1262]

Great intro! I bought an aluminum garbage can for my ashes and use a small metal shovel. I wait til the next day to empty the spent coals, but if they are a lil warm still it won't hurt anything

[@zacharyflores3736]

This is cool. I live in Austin in a townhome that looks similar to this. I am also from the RGV. originally I love your videos because they are relatable to both my past and present life, and it watching your videos always makes me feel like I am at home. Much love.

[@BadAndy7]

I think this was filmed in my old neighborhood on the east side! It looked exactly like my old backyard, but we didn't face the apartment complex. I think this was one street over. We may have been neighbors!

[@rick-val22]

I also use a plastic puddy knife to scrape my grill, then use a paint brush to sweep the ashes through the holes at the bottom. I then wipe everything down inside and out and the bottom grate with soap and water. if I want to do a deep cleaning, I will use oven cleaner to scrub the old grease build up. Once I start the fire and heat up the top grate I scrub it with the wire brush, then follow up with the foil. I also use a paper towel and half an onion to finish cleaning the grate, but I use olive oil on the onion. This also helps from the meat from sticking to the grate. Have you ever tried the Weber grate grill cleaner?

[@oscarcampuzano7159]

Idk if anyone'l has said this yet, but you can save the ashes and put them in flower beds or around your lawn since it contains phosphorus which is good for plants!

[@xordoom8467]

Another way to remove the gunk without damaging or scratching any of the enamel is to use a Steamer with the scotch-Brite attachment, without almost any pressure the steam will melt\dissolve most of the gunk\grease within seconds and the Scotch-Brite helps with any stubborn gunk. You'll be done in half the time or faster using a steamer...

[@kevinoneill41]

I like to clean the cooking great when it's hot. Like after we eat and I do both sides. I also rube it down with a oil I take it off the heat or turn off the burners to do this. My mom taught me to scoop out the hot charcoal and drop them in a heat proof bucket with water in it. When the coals are out you can reuse them I have a safe place by my compost I put my ash when they are cold

[@lydiamlopez86]

Hi Arnie, I like when you and Terri are in my city of Austin making a video! YES! Great tips on cleaning the grill! I'll be doing the flippity flip this weekend!

[@flexathillcrest1]

Instead of the onion I use vinegar in a spray bottle then cover and let the heat do the rest. Before I toss meat on I throw a little cooking oil on grates

[@gale212]

Thanks Arnie. I always love a kettle vid. Those copper ones are so pretty.

[@CdA_Native]

Your comment (at 5:42) about the "metal bristle" from the cleaning brush reminded me of another Safety Rule: Always wear glasses when using the wire brush while cleaning the grill. About 5 years ago I could feel something in my eye....went to the doctor and he found one of those metal bristles imbedded in my eye ball!

[@roypettigrew6453]

YIKES!!!!

[@RatdogDRB]

LOVE my Weber Kettle grill!! So versatile.

[@ajjskins]

Great stuff man, I would caution using a wire brush. I have myself use these in the past and if you’re not paying close attention wire can break off and I have been on to a wire. Now pretty much all I use is a ball of aluminum foil and I scrub. It works phenomenal.

[@ejcm55]

I use crumpled aluminum foil a lot. I usually wet it. It is a softer metal and doesn't scratch most other metals.

[@LadysFarm]

Thank you Arnie ❤❤❤ love BBQ and Smoking meats. You are the best

[@Horray4dpp]

If you work on your own car in the garage, you can keep the ashes around to soak up any oily spills. Works good and it’s free!

[@jaimeleos5546]

Last weekend for Father’s Day I went to the river but I was in a hurry. I grabbed my drill and a scouring pad attachment with some dishwashing soap and went to town on the grill. My wife laughed because it looked brand new. But I normally take my time and clean it just like you did it.

[@ceciliagongora8777]

Good morning from College Station Texas thanks for your videos. I really enjoyed them your teachers all a lot.

[@scooter5940]

You rock, Arnie. I thought I kept a clean charcoal grill, but I’m gonna have to up my game. Hasty Bake, Webers all day long!

[@ineedbbq]

You are making the best content on KZbin. Thank you for sharing these tips.

[@elEnginiero]

Good point on making sure the old coal/ash is a few days old. I did the mistake one time of taking a shop vac to help remove the ash and the hose began to get hot VERY quickly. I then realized the coal was still hot 😥

[@EleanorBabauta]

Thank You so much Mr. Ernie for this post on cleaning the grill. Continued Blessings

[@gregorystell6858]

I would like to add if using all wood charcoal and if you have a garden, take that Ash and mix it with soil as it makes a great fertilizer.

[@RayneHellfire]

Weber grills are awesome! American classic! Can’t go wrong with one! I don’t grill often and forget about the tin foil ball. Thanks for the video thanks for the tips!

[@akquicksilver]

I step you forgot bro - Turn that grill over and scrape the bottom side to remove the haning boogers. Also quite a bit of the charcoal chunks you dumped weren't fully burnt. I always use the left overs in my next fire.

[@fingereze7202]

While I totally agree with turning the grill over and then cleaning, I wouldn't agree with using leftover charcoal. It can, depending on conditions, introduce really funky smokey flavors that may or may not be good. It just depends. Maybe use them before the food goes on?

[@graemeelliott4147]

I never clean my grills, even after the Winter season. I just empty the ash and fire up again, then brush the grate with a circular steel (safe) brush once it's hot. Never had an issue.

[@frederickvanpelt6393]

After a cook I shut all vents to suffocate the charcoal. The next day I remove the old charcoal, bang off the ash and save them for the next cook. I think it's important to keep it clean because any left over ash and charcoal will retain moisture and lead to corrosion.

[@FedericoTesta1]

Rule number 1 in bbq. Keep it clean. I only use vinegar, aluminum foil and soapy water. It's so satisfying to see it all clean at the end.

[@miyagijames5170]

9:50 “we’re ready to cook” I love it😂 you can hear the kid in him. True sign of an amazing chef

[@robertworlds6765]

I never thought of using foil paper after using the wired grill brush normally I use a brush with heavy duty bristle so I can clean it off the little pieces of metal grate that come off wire grill brush

[@williamcornelison4721]

I use a soup can lid, holding it with a paper towel so I don't cut myself...... I also use Easy Off Oven cleaner to spray the inside of the weber and also the lid. I spray the inside of the grille and sit the grille in the sun all day... I also put he grille in a plastic bag. after I spray it with Ez off let it sit in the bag in the hot sun.. Evenually I take steal wool and also use soap and water to make the grille look like brand new.

[@christopherwilson6724]

when I use the chimney, I put the grill grate on top. This super heats it and I take the grill brush to it at this point. I juse use my mitt to stableize it and move it arounnd

[@keywestpuma4095]

Best Grill cleaning video I have ever seen! You Rock!

[@parkerazz4385]

If its extra dirty i use a soaked cotton rag then let the grills heat back up and finish with an onion

[@catdeddy8427]

I used to clean exactly as you do, but I still had slight stomach upset from the food I cooked next. (Yes, I have a bit of a gut problem.) Nowadays, I place the cooking grill on the concrete driveway after brushing with the grill brush. Then I spray it heavily with Walmart heavy duty ammoniated oven cleaner and then cover it with a clean, heavy trash can liner for about fifteen minutes. My grill brush also gets the ammonia treatment. Next I spray the grill and the brush with a "jet" nozzle on the garden hose, which removes a bit more debris. This method kills the remaining bacteria and prevents fungus in case the Weber sits for a very long time before the next use. (Note: The Walmart oven cleaner is noticeably stronger than the name brands.)

[@Shel-fu9jb]

Dude I don't even own a grill, but your chill vibes made the video great. You are a natural!

[@promagnuman]

I use restaurant style thick grill towels "2 towels sewn together" that I get wet then after the grill is real hot I scrub the grill one last time, instead of using an onion.

[@sillysiji5257]

Arnie, you make me miss my home, Texas, every time I watch!

[@gregmonger5747]

Arnie, thank you for some good cleaning tips. Clean grill equals good tasting food!

[@zigwil153]

As is the case with most things, cleaning after each use is the best way not to have to go to extremes... a stitch in time...

[@c.valley5572]

Nice video... pro tip, clean the top grate when its still hot, then you dont have to later.

[@Mashedtaders]

If you get into the habit of doing these steps (especially the grates) after you cook instead of on a cold start you are always going to have a clean grill. People are just usually impatient and want to eat. Meat needs to rest anyway so it's a win-win.

[@therealmaxprophet]

Nice video. I'm definitely going to be adding that onion to my cleaning and cooking process

[@sammartinez8084]

You have a great show my friend 👍👍🙂 God bless 🙏 your show 👏👏👏👏👏💪💪💪👍👍🙂🙂

[@keesha607]

Very helpful!! Happy Memorial day 🇺🇸

[@VincentMolina86]

New favorite channel

[@acrinx]

I just made taqueria style steak tacos from his recipe.. and now i'm hooked.

[@chuck2011able]

Arnie, you are a life saver

[@kevinviel6177]

Good tip. I may have missed it, but perhaps you could save some of the waste for compost? If you do not have a garden, then you can donate it? I do not add meat to my compost, because I do not pay enough attention, rotate it enough, or make sure of the temp, but if you are as attentive with your composting as your cooking and cleaning, then you might have success.

[@popsfishing]

excellent cleaning system I need to do this for my grill.

[@peadookie]

Never heard of your channel, never seen one of your videos. Instant sub at 0:14.

[@Mikeymikesyeah]

Hello Arnie, I was sort of raised that to clean the grill grate, I clean it with water, dish soap and a stainless steel dish scrunchie. Is that not necessary? To grill, we do clean it with the onion, prior to putting any meat on it.

[@BK-yu8xh]

I usually toss the ashes but keep the bigger used charcoal pieces and add them to my next fire.

[@bc454irocz89]

cleaning all that flavor out the grill

[@JacksonHighlander]

I like a wooden grate brusher. Nice piece of minds pertaining to the wire bits.

[@saywhat6453]

Quality After market Stainless steel grills clean easy and never corrode

[@shumardi1]

I use a cat litter scoop and a whisk broom. I have a small metal trash can for ashes.

[@leaguecitysmokeshow8088]

I always learn something from you Arnie! Thanks.

[@richierussell]

Use the oil. Will prevent the grates from rusting and they’ll last longer.

[@muppetarms8406]

You can also make the grill non stick by using a potato the same way you used the onion.

[@WalkerSmallEnginePerformance]

The large ice scoop works great. I use it for my charcoal.

[@MrDoneboy]

I always wash my grill grate in the sink after a cook, and I store it inside in a plastic bag. Keeps it from rusting really well. Plus, I use a nylon bristled brush to keep the metal bits off of the grate.

[@dreamachines8584]

The onion is a Mexican must in every bbq

[@davek605]

Packed full of grate tips! Thanks for the content!

[@thatpointinlife]

I see what you did there... 😎

[@navid8276]

“These young people live very busy lifestyles” I appreciate you saying that. Really respectful way of acknowledging the truth. Loving your content brother.

[@mattphilip8288]

Yes

[@tava7886]

I toss the ashes into the trash can. It helps reduce the odor AND controls the flies 🪰

[@travisyarbrough4033]

PLEASE !!!!! Por Favor !!!!! This is sooooo me right now sir. I have to be better to the grill for sure. Thanks for the videos and your Mom is great !!!!!

[@jontnoneya3404]

All that unburned charcoal can be reused and NO it doesn't give off foul flavors. Any drippings from previous cooks burns off in minutes once it's relit. No need to throw it away - yes throw the ash away but not those big ole chunks of charcoal. There's still TONS of cook time left in them.

[@stanwich6799]

i didnt think so thanks for getting back to me

[@jcorpus209]

I just watched you clean your grill. Thanks for the tips 😊

[@contentlessincali602]

My charcoal burns away completely, nothing but ash left, am I burning it too hot, should I be venting more efficiently? Love your quick cleaning regiment, I generally take an hour to do what you did in 10 minutes! 😂

[@mikeomaly]

Thanks for the pro tips brother! Love your channel!

[@JaVvii3]

You gotta give us a tour of that backyard! Looks really nice !

[@branboom3342]

This is my new favourite channel man, so damn wholesome

[@marcuspaul3686]

Great tutorial on cleaning a grill‼️‼️