DEEP CLEAN a PIT BOSS in 4 EASY STEPS! Plus RUST Removal!

[@madbackyard]

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[@marctrainor5595]

Man o man, what a difference. Looks almost like a new grill, and you know, it always feels better, to me at least, cooking after you deep clean a grill. You did a great job on the burner shield with the Easy off. Thanks again, for another fun and informative video. Marc T.

[@madbackyard]

Thanks Marc!

[@amandacurry5865]

Thank you so much for these videos!

[@madbackyard]

Thanks for watching!

[@paulpardee]

Lye is often used to deep clean cast iron. It's natural (though pretty harsh) and should theoretically do a great job on the flame broiler. If you're doing another deep clean video in the future, I'd love to see lye and washing soda (sodium carbonate) put to the test!

[@duaneconger2910]

I cleaned up my Pit Boss for the first time and I used SOS on my broiler and it did a very good job.

[@Donut68]

I’m brand new to the smoking world and just recently got my own pit boss and I will say your video is truly easy to follow and the visual breakdown of everything is just awesome!! Thank you so much it’s deeply appreciated

[@madbackyard]

Sweet! Hope you enjoy it and thanks for watching our channel! Make sure to check out our website for more Pit Boss recipes. madbackyard.com

[@JR-hy2mq]

I have used the Costco black bins to clean my cooking grates and flamebroiler. I usually just use dawn with hot water but every once in a while use the oven cleaner for bbq spray the grates and flamebriolet let it set 20 minutes then add the hot water and dawn soap. Using a SOS pad and regular kitchen scrub pad works great. I wash and rinse everything thoroughly. No taste or chemical issues. For easy clean up I use foil to wrap the bottom part of my barrel and I wrap the flame broiler also just cut out area if I want to sear. I also use tray that I put my meat in and metal racks that fit in them so my smoker stay clean all the time. Only clean up is ash and when I sear

[@charlesmoore5840]

Thank you I will watch this one again very helpful

[@madbackyard]

You are very welcome!

[@reddog907]

Great deep clean, for the grill grates I have scrubbed them down and then put them in the dish washer, they come out looking like new , mind you any burnt bits are left at the bottom of the dishwasher, no biggie. As for the flame broiler I cover it in tin foil and when its time to clean it peels off and not so dirty, I don't cover the sear plate. Anyway thanks for the other tips on cleaning. Cheers.

[@madbackyard]

Thanks for watching! Pit Boss doesn’t recommend using foil on the flame broiler. I think it’s ok for lower temps but can stick to it at higher temps and make a mess. That flame broiler gets up over 750 degrees in certain spots so need to be careful.

[@reddog907]

@@madbackyard Thanks , I figured higher would be not wise , I almost never go above 300.

[@rodneyrodgers9229]

got the Grill Daddy the other day. I finally did the semi deep clean and I waited way too long...I am giving the grill to my son in law and daughter and decided to clean it good for them. This was just after about a year of constant use.

[@dhansel4835]

Pit Boss 1150 temp Run-A-Way I purchased my Pit Boss last November when Lowe’s had their $500 off sale. I used it twice without any problem. The cooking temp was rock solid. Yesterday, Feb 14th I put some chicken leg quarters and hamburger meat on the Pit Boss. I had the temp set at 270 deg F. I have been watching the You Tube videos on cooking chicken leg quarters at 270 deg F. for about 3-4 hours. I was outside watching things when in about 2 hours my temperature went from 270 deg to 310 deg F. I hadn’t changed anything. I called Pit Boss and talked to Mr. Jo. He hadn’t had a clue. He ask what kind of pellets I was using and I told him Oak Kingsford pellets. He said he never heard the name Kingsford pellets or charcoal bricks. The pellets were new and dry so I don’t know what was going on. I always clean out all the pellets when I cook. This includes all the pellets in the auger tube. Anyone have this problem?

[@HiFiMods]

OMG, what a process! 😳 I’m so glad I have a Traeger. And in 3 years, the only time I gave it a deep clean was right after I used a Pellet Tube for the first and last time, never again!! Too much liquid gunk from that, returned that crap right after. What was pit boss thinking in desgning that broiler plate?? … on a Traeger you simply replace aluminum foil from it in 5 minutes or less, vacuum out the rest and it’s as new - NO RUST ANYWHERE in 3 years. I feel bad for Pit Boss owners… thx for sharing this, I guess 😅🤷‍♂️

[@madbackyard]

Not sure where the “liquid gunk” was coming from on your smoke tube. Yes, pit boss has a single flame broiler / heat diffuser vs Traegers having two. But you don’t get a searing option. You you have to decide what’s most important to you individually. If you only have room for one grill and want to smoke AND sear, get a pit boss. If you have room for several smokers and the budget for a Traeger, get one of those AND a gas grill for searing.

[@HeroofPearl]

You said it. I'm gonna let my Pit Boss rot out and get a Traeger. This is one of the areas I didn't think about deciding between the two. I focused on features, but didn't realize how bad these things rust.

[@edaced4]

I spray mine with easy off and out it in a trash bag for a few hours to overnight. Works great every time

[@bryanaxtens5295]

just wondering why you wouldnt put foil down over the baffle (grease catcher plate not sure what its called) for easier cleanup

[@ryanragan8899]

Should I spray high temp cooking oil on on my surfaces BEDFORE the initial burn in?

[@madbackyard]

When it's brand new...No. Do one high heat burn with no oil to burn off factory residues, then another after spraying to season it. Everything's new and nothing is wet so there's no worries about rust. However, when cleaning, it's a different story. If you've just removed rust or washed any kind of metal like the flame broiler or lid, you need to dry it and spray right away or else they can re-rust within a few minutes even. So I just keep it simple and quickly dry and spray anything I've washed right away then do the burn in after that. Hope that helps and makes sense. Thanks!

[@jamesbrown7991]

is there another vid that shows the easy steps?

[@madbackyard]

Here you go! CLEAN Your Pit Boss GRATES in Minutes - NO Burn Off, NO Bristles! kzbin.info/www/bejne/emmYiKiFl92Gpbc

[@orional1977]

if you want to do a real deep clean, empty the hoper and auger of any pellets. Remove the grates, fire pot, heat shield, etc and vacuum out the pellet dust. Unplug the grill and use a steam cleaner on the grates, barrel, etc. Spray the interior and interior parts down with a non-toxic degreaser. Let it sit for 10 min or so. Then use a 1700 psi or so pressure washer to clean it out. Do the outside the same if needed. Let it sit in the sun for a few hours (I'm in the southern US so this isn't an issue), colder climates, YMMV. Spray the interior down lightly with Weber grill spray after it is dry. Do the initial start up procedure as recommended in your Pit Boss manual. Smoke a Boston butt to add back some of that awesome fatty seasoning. I do this about once a year, just do it on the lawn, not the patio or deck (lesson learned the first time I used this method... Also, make sure the smoker isn't level, able it to where the grease bucket is a few degrees lower than the pellet hopper. Anyway, just my experiences over a few years. Most important, keep on cooking and smoking.

[@madbackyard]

Great tips! Thanks for watching!

[@orional1977]

Thanks for the video that reminded me I need to clean my PB pellet smoker! @@madbackyard

[@luismaca142]

what pit boss do you use? can you do a video of different types and see which one is better :)

[@madbackyard]

Haha. Maybe someday when we have the budget!! I’ve got the pit boss pro series 1150.

[@jacintofragoso1211]

😂 who got that kind of money😂😂

[@WeiseGuy91]

How often should you do this deep clean?

[@stuisalive8997]

If you get waterspots on the outside vinegar will get those off too

[@tommythompson1854]

Can you pressure wash the flam broiler to clean?

[@madbackyard]

I don’t see why not if you wanted to try it out. maybe start on a lower setting at first. I know a lot of people pressure wash their grates. Let’s us know how it goes!

[@tommythompson1854]

@@madbackyard thank you love your channel very informative for a beginner pellet griller.

[@madbackyard]

Thanks so much!

[@ggoeman-ev6tx]

Good Video but 3 helpful tips for you : 1) Scrape most of your heat shield IN the smoker, then vacuum with the rest of the ash. 2) Line the grease trough and spout at the end of the smoker with foil for easy clean-up 3) Wash the grates and shield in a bucket, keeping the mess contained before spraying off.

[@madbackyard]

I believe we did 1 and 3 in the video already. As far as 2, I don’t see a need. It’s easy enough to wipe out the grease catch chute with a paper towel. When you start putting foil in there you risk blocking the spout and messing up airflow and grease drainage.

[@kathywalter5297]

Would you use the wooden grill scraper to get the carbon build up off? It looks like bubbling paint but it's not (i had to google it)

[@madbackyard]

Hi Kathy- I only use my scraper on the flame broiler as I show in the video. I would not use it on the enamel of the inside walls of your grill if that’s what you’re referring to. Some build up is actually a good thing. Don’t worry about cleaning this back to brand new. Just use a gentle cleaner like citrusafe and a shop towel to wash and rinse. No scrapers or steel wool etc. scratching the protective enamel can lead to some serious rusting pretty fast. Hope that helps!

[@adamshepherd5595]

You are awesome pl more videos

[@madbackyard]

Thank you so much!!

[@btdwonch]

What kind of product did you use for the rust, the spray?

[@mitchellhott]

He used white vinegar soaked paper towels and let them sit on the rusted areas for an hour

[@mitchellhott]

Then he sprayed high heat cooking oil to keep it from re rusting

[@madbackyard]

Yes. White vinegar soaked paper towels work amazing on rust! Just give them some time to work, wipe clean, repeat if necessary, and then re-season with cooking oil right away to keep rust from reforming.

[@charleseggers6176]

Thanks

[@billpurcell3551]

I foil wrap my flame broiler and replace every couple of cooks.

[@madbackyard]

Works for low and slow but will adhere and make a mess if you turn up the heat with it wrapped in foil so just be mindful of that.

[@dacvidz]

Would you consider seasoning the outside of the grill chamber with oil to prevent rust?

[@madbackyard]

You can. The areas I’ve found needing it after several years of use now are the top of the exhaust chimney pipe itself (not the cap) and where the lid overlaps the body of the grill. Check out our deep clean video where we show how to season these area after cleaning off rust. DEEP CLEAN a PIT BOSS in 4 EASY STEPS! Plus RUST Removal! kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHW0hZtqfM10oJI

[@carolinerincon1900]

Arent the grates made out of cast iron? I thought cast iron and water dont mix

[@madbackyard]

Yes but they are coated in enamel so no worries.

[@bqcaldwell99]

The only thing that concerns me is regarding the Flame Broiler plates. The owner manual says do not wash clean. Only wanna verify because I’m new to smoking and my wife would kill me if I ruin it! 😂

[@bqcaldwell99]

Also interested because man, a 16-1/2 lbs brisket was a mess afterward!

[@madbackyard]

Thanks for watching Chris- washing it is optional. Don’t do anything you aren’t confident about until you get more used to your smoker. You can just use the wooden scraper like I show and as long as you keep up with it should stay in pretty good shape. Thanks!

[@madbackyard]

Yes that can be a pretty big clean up afterwards! I just did a brisket this weekend and actually put it on top of a wire rack baking sheet combo wrapped in foil for the second half when more of the fat started rendering. It caught most of it and made cleanup a lot easier.

[@Arouth249]

What about the auger?

[@madbackyard]

I don’t generally clean the auger (it’s possible to remove but a pain). But to simply empty all the pellets out of it you can follow along what we do in this video here: How to Empty a Pit Boss Pellet Grill Hopper kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaqbeI2hjNmFg6s

[@anthonyw1382]

Why not use metal scrapers and wire brushes?

[@paulbonaventura4969]

Wire brushes loose the little wires and are dangerous as it can be ingested

[@racer3212]

I just use aluminum foil on the heat shield for easy cleaning.

[@madbackyard]

Works fine at lower temperatures but foil can meld onto the flame broiler at higher temperatures on a Pit Boss because there is no type of diffuser under it like on other brands such as Traeger, where it is fine to do that. So the flame broiler takes a lot of direct heat and gets incredibly hot. So be careful covering it with foil at higher temps you can end up with a mess.

[@madbackyard]

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[@Streetside_Media]

Was this a challenge to see how many times you could say Pit boss in one video? Lol

[@madbackyard]

Haha yes. It’s a also a drinking game!

[@ArghjanDutchpirate]

Ah come on, don’t make it any bigger than it is, he only mentioned it 42 times in 13.5 minutes so it’s only 3 times a minute😂

[@madbackyard]

While I hope you didn’t actually spend your evening counting how many times I said it 😂 I appreciate you watching, thanks!

[@ArghjanDutchpirate]

@@madbackyard I watched it the first time, and the comment of @Streetside_Media got me thinking, did he really say it this much?🤔 so I watched it again, and counted indeed, and I was shocked😱 @Streetside_Media wasn’t kidding. That being said, the video showed some good tips, even if you don’t own a Pitt Boss pellet grill like me. I put my grates in the dishwasher after each long cook since they are coated as well. Or if they got gunk on it that’s pretty hard, I wrap my grates in water soaked newspapers for a while, and it softens as well.👍🏼

[@victor-ling]

How to "naturally" clean your grill without chemicals: Use white vinegar, which is a name for a mixture of water and a non-naturally occurring chemical acetic acid. How to clean your grill with (non-natural) chemicals: Use ammonia, which is a naturally occurring chemical. 😆 You gotta admit it's kinda funny how the word "natural" has been co-opted to mean the exact opposite of natural! Now obviously I am not suggesting that vinegar isn't actually less harsh and less toxic, and the ammonia you used definitely was not naturally occurring. But no matter how you look at it you can't go out into nature and harvest vinegar but you could go out into nature and harvest ammonia.

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[@victor-ling]

@@wayne1125 Not so sure why finding humor in the oddity and irony that is the English language kills a buzz? I'm not saying that anything in the videos is wrong or incorrect. I'm not even saying that it's wrong to use the word "naturally" as it's used in the context of the video. Maybe you've lost the wonder in life to enjoy humor in the small things and now can't stand to see that joy in others which causes you to lash out at them... I don't know, I'm not your therapist. While you figure yourself out, I'm just going to be here laughing over how the word "naturally" has come to acquire a definition that is the exact opposite of its original definition and we all know and understand what it means now. If finding that interesting and wanting to share makes me a helmet then I'm okay with that, at least it's better than being someone who calls people a helmet

[@stevewoods17]

Guys its not that deep. Just a solid grill cleaning video from a great channel with two methods depending on if youre okay with harsh checmicals or not

[@hangdogdaddy38]

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