Clean the cooking grates with a wire grill brush or curly steel scour pad before adding food to the grill—when the coals are the hottest. Wipe the remaining soot and debris from the grates with a ...

A clean grill can enhance the flavor of your food, making regular grill maintenance an essential part of your outdoor cooking routine. Grills, especially those exposed to the elements, can accumulate ...

Have you ever opened your grill for the season and been surprised with a nest of some sort or a nasty buildup of gunk? You’re not alone. Most home cooks don’t know this, but you should give your grill ...

A person scrubs grill grates with a wire brush - Emma Boiko/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. For some, grilling season is nearly here. For others, it's every ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Grilling season has officially arrived, and if you’re anything like us, you’re already getting ready to ...

Chefs weigh in on how to preserve your beloved grill. Figure out the material your grill grates are made of: cast iron, stainless steel, or porcelain-enameled steel/cast iron. Clean your grill grates ...

Investing in some grill-cleaning tools now will help keep your outdoor cooker working perfectly for years to come. Plus, it's a lot safer than a wire brush. By Brandt Ranj Published May 27, 2025 4:35 ...

Each and every time you use your grill, there are a few quick things you should do to keep it at its best. To make sure it performs its best for years to come, you have to periodically get in there ...