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 Жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂
@lobsterbisque7567 Жыл бұрын
@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 Жыл бұрын
I usually box them back up and give em to kids for christmas, not sure why but they love it.
@incub8 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
For the win
@ahill209 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Great point. Those were awfully large and nearly full-use briquettes he tossed in the trash box.
@ZerMetKi3 ай бұрын
If they have old grease the flavor or your new meat is going to get ruined. Wouldn’t recommend it (used to do it).
@FurryWooki Жыл бұрын
Just another testament to how well built these Weber Kettles are. Overlooked rockstar of grills.
@darrylgaston7009 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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-gtv3227 ай бұрын
Who's overlooking Weber?
@bonedigggss Жыл бұрын
We were drinking some beers long story short, my brother ate the onion...lmao
@ArnieTex Жыл бұрын
Lmao
@rickydlp Жыл бұрын
Rough!!!
@a1crazychewy Жыл бұрын
Lmao 🤣
@JLewis-el7hd Жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂
@adamj.8398 Жыл бұрын
Ahhhh hahaha! Excellent
@MrTdcline Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Completely agree
@RobCardIV7 ай бұрын
thats the truth. these guys are better than prime time TV.
@adamcoe Жыл бұрын
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.
@Elsanta6667 ай бұрын
Left over ashes and charcoal goes in the planters plants and trees love it
@johnstone9396 Жыл бұрын
Long story short, I have never cleaned a bbq grill, it’s all flavor enhancing
@martinnorbeck4657 Жыл бұрын
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.
@shindukess Жыл бұрын
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.
@ledheavy26 Жыл бұрын
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.
@r000tbeer Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
There are other brushes than metal lol that's the old way. Grill smart
@DrFeelGood96 Жыл бұрын
Maybe hit it with a stiff bristle plastic brush after the metal wire brush?
@stevestewart3816 Жыл бұрын
@@DrFeelGood96 maybe just don't use a metal brush at all
@HeatherValentineMsFoodie Жыл бұрын
😂😂😂 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 Жыл бұрын
@@HeatherValentineMsFoodie laughable until it happens
@karlkiessling3785 Жыл бұрын
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. :)
@HeatherValentineMsFoodie Жыл бұрын
I never thought about cleaning the whole entire grill. Thanks, Arnie.!! I am SOOOO GLAD you stopped the music when you started cleaning ❤❤❤❤❤
@sandman9601 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Lol😂
@miyagijames51705 ай бұрын
9:50 “we’re ready to cook” I love it😂 you can hear the kid in him. True sign of an amazing chef
@doyleholloway1818 Жыл бұрын
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
@bencarlos2555 Жыл бұрын
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.) 😬
@jcorpus209 Жыл бұрын
I just watched you clean your grill. Thanks for the tips 😊
@joemartinez4091 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the information. Nothing like a good clean grill. You made it look easy and quick.
@ceciliagongora8777 Жыл бұрын
Good morning from College Station Texas thanks for your videos. I really enjoyed them your teachers all a lot.
@DanWilliams25billsАй бұрын
You are THE MAN my bro! You are in my tiop 5. Thanks for the content!!
@GaryYork-tk2ow Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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. Жыл бұрын
I would also point out that lump charcoal is a much better alternative to briquettes.
@gale212 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Arnie. I always love a kettle vid. Those copper ones are so pretty.
@user-neo71665 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Dang. Deep cleaning. Good idea.
@texyat7388 Жыл бұрын
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.
@Speeding7773 ай бұрын
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.
@jonathanbillingslea1262 Жыл бұрын
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
@martinklaus2203 Жыл бұрын
I have the same setup...RT700 and a Weber Kettle. All I ever need for cooking. Excellent video.
@ineedbbq4 ай бұрын
You are making the best content on KZbin. Thank you for sharing these tips.
@CdA_Native Жыл бұрын
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!
@roypettigrew64537 ай бұрын
YIKES!!!!
@zacharyflores3736 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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!
@elEnginiero Жыл бұрын
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 😥
@Gallasl666 Жыл бұрын
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.
@LadysFarm Жыл бұрын
Thank you Arnie ❤❤❤ love BBQ and Smoking meats. You are the best
@EleanorBabauta Жыл бұрын
Thank You so much Mr. Ernie for this post on cleaning the grill. Continued Blessings
@Shel-fu9jb Жыл бұрын
Dude I don't even own a grill, but your chill vibes made the video great. You are a natural!
@jaimeleos5546 Жыл бұрын
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.
@tts626 Жыл бұрын
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.
@therealmaxprophet Жыл бұрын
Nice video. I'm definitely going to be adding that onion to my cleaning and cooking process
@IncogKneegrow1 Жыл бұрын
When Super Mario shows you how to clean grills, not just rescue princesses 🤯
@robertworlds6765 Жыл бұрын
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
@JacksonHighlander Жыл бұрын
I like a wooden grate brusher. Nice piece of minds pertaining to the wire bits.
@sillysiji5257 Жыл бұрын
Arnie, you make me miss my home, Texas, every time I watch!
@gregorystell6858 Жыл бұрын
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.
@RatdogDRB Жыл бұрын
LOVE my Weber Kettle grill!! So versatile.
@scooter5940 Жыл бұрын
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!
@keywestpuma40957 ай бұрын
Best Grill cleaning video I have ever seen! You Rock!
@kevinoneill41 Жыл бұрын
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
@keesha6078 ай бұрын
Very helpful!! Happy Memorial day 🇺🇸
@christopherwilson6724 Жыл бұрын
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
@popsfishing Жыл бұрын
excellent cleaning system I need to do this for my grill.
@rick-val22 Жыл бұрын
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?
@leaguecitysmokeshow80886 ай бұрын
I always learn something from you Arnie! Thanks.
@JaVvii3 Жыл бұрын
You gotta give us a tour of that backyard! Looks really nice !
@navid8276 Жыл бұрын
“These young people live very busy lifestyles” I appreciate you saying that. Really respectful way of acknowledging the truth. Loving your content brother.
@mikeomaly Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the pro tips brother! Love your channel!
@sammartinez8084 Жыл бұрын
You have a great show my friend 👍👍🙂 God bless 🙏 your show 👏👏👏👏👏💪💪💪👍👍🙂🙂
@RayneHellfire Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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?
@Dadzilla2 Жыл бұрын
Great video on cleaning.
@ajjskins Жыл бұрын
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.
@acrinx Жыл бұрын
I just made taqueria style steak tacos from his recipe.. and now i'm hooked.
@TheGrainBench Жыл бұрын
Hey Arnie, what are your thoughts on old school Lawry's in a brisket rub.
@Horray4dpp9 ай бұрын
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!
@louieleos12186 ай бұрын
What about cleaning expanded metal grates? Any tips?
@parkerazz4385 Жыл бұрын
If its extra dirty i use a soaked cotton rag then let the grills heat back up and finish with an onion
@peadookie Жыл бұрын
Never heard of your channel, never seen one of your videos. Instant sub at 0:14.
@GilMichelini Жыл бұрын
Any tips on fixing the vanes in the bottom of the kettle that are bent up?
@gregmonger5747 Жыл бұрын
Arnie, thank you for some good cleaning tips. Clean grill equals good tasting food!
@louispalacios2379 Жыл бұрын
Gracias Ernie
@Elmusiico Жыл бұрын
Great video! Gracias
@graemeelliott4147 Жыл бұрын
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.
@joelrodriguez3568 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much great advice 😊
@branboom3342 Жыл бұрын
This is my new favourite channel man, so damn wholesome
@marcuspaul3686 Жыл бұрын
Great tutorial on cleaning a grill‼️‼️
@lance4217 Жыл бұрын
Damn A.T. You Polished out that Weber Better Than I do Put’n My Chevy in a Car Show…..🏁🔥🍺
@davek605 Жыл бұрын
Packed full of grate tips! Thanks for the content!
@thatpointinlife Жыл бұрын
I see what you did there... 😎
@flexathillcrest17 ай бұрын
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
@xordoom84678 ай бұрын
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...
@ignaciodominguez321410 ай бұрын
Can you wash the grate with water?
@c.valley5572 Жыл бұрын
Nice video... pro tip, clean the top grate when its still hot, then you dont have to later.
@leviathannephilim7769 Жыл бұрын
I got the same grill & I'm wondering what's the best way to start it with the charcoal like lining it
@ejcm55 Жыл бұрын
I use crumpled aluminum foil a lot. I usually wet it. It is a softer metal and doesn't scratch most other metals.
@MineyM0 Жыл бұрын
Hi ArnieTex - what kind of gloves are you wearing when you are cleaning the grill grate?
@Mikeymikesyeah Жыл бұрын
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.
@WalkerSmallEnginePerformance Жыл бұрын
The large ice scoop works great. I use it for my charcoal.
@rovervitesse1985 Жыл бұрын
I have the same bbq in red but your copper one looks epic
@cepaasch Жыл бұрын
Nice tips Arnie!!! Thanks.
@admgloval Жыл бұрын
Was hoping you would show what you do to clean the actual inside of the kettle itself. Mine is all gunked up with grease drippings from chicken leg quarters I have grilled. Thinking I will just make up a big bucket of dawn and hot water and try that to see how it does.
@michaelacosta981410 ай бұрын
How often should I clean up my grill after cooking ?
@BK-yu8xh7 ай бұрын
I usually toss the ashes but keep the bigger used charcoal pieces and add them to my next fire.
@chuck2011able Жыл бұрын
Arnie, you are a life saver
@amesornish1232 Жыл бұрын
What do u think about crosd contamination
@VincentMolina86 Жыл бұрын
New favorite channel
@shumardi1 Жыл бұрын
I use a cat litter scoop and a whisk broom. I have a small metal trash can for ashes.
@philipb2958 Жыл бұрын
What do I do about rust if I'm not grilling after cleaning for awhile? Oil? I live in a high humidity area.
@sheuerman03 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for all your videos! Just wondering…why don’t more people use Pit Barrel Smokers? We LOVE ours!
@joevaldez3651 Жыл бұрын
Good tips! On cleaning the grill grates, do you ever clean the bottom of the grates? Or do you think that's not necessary?