That burger tasted delicious fresh off the grill, but we bet the, uh, residue it left behind won't taste so good at your next cue. Cleaning your grill carefully is as important as the cut of meat you use and how you prepare. A dirty grill will definitely affect the taste of your food. So get scraping!
The best time to clean a grill is about 15 to 20 minutes after you finish cooking, when the crusted-on food bits have burned and turned crispy (that way, they're easier to scrape off). Don't use any products when cleaning; it will eat away at the treated surface of the grill and make it more susceptible to rusting. Just let the grill brush do its job: Its hard wire is designed to wiggle into all the nooks and crannies while still leaving your grill's seasoned coating intact.
Nestpert Cleaning expert Dr. Larry Weiss.
-- The Nest Editors
Jul 06, 2010
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