MAMEWorld Forums - The Loony Bin - Re: BBQ cleaning protocol

> OK, thanks so much for the insight! But this leads to the next question: how long do
> the grill grates last before deterioration sets in, e.g. rust? I already had adopted
> the "mostly clean" practice, but it wasn't long before the grates started looking
> scary.
>
> Mind you, this was an older hand-me-down from our duplex neighbors when they moved,
> and the "flame diffuser thingie" was crumbling apart too, so who knows how long the
> original grates had served.

Are we talkin' 'bout gas or charcoal grills? I've never had a gas grill so I cannot comment on them other than I don't like the taste of the food that comes off of them as much as a real charcoal grill. Actually, I've never figured out why someone would cook on a gas grill. Isn't it the same as using the broiler section of your oven? You know the part on the bottom that you always wondered what it is for.

I've never had anything deteriorate on my Weber grill. If you get enough grease and (borrowing from Italie) char, it protects the grill. We usually put it in the garage in the winter. In summer, it stays against the house which is somewhat protected from rain, but not totally.

One tip I have for charcoal grillers...
Get a chimney to start your charcoal. You take one sheet of newspaper and wad it up in the bottom. Put the charcoal in the top and your fire is good to go with one match. No lighter fluid needed.