Great Grilling Starts with a Clean BBQ

Gearing up to grill? Start the BBQ season off right with a clean grill. Your food will thank you!
 
Get better grill marks & avoid unnecessary flare-ups with a clean BBQ, and the easiest way to clean one is with steam. This chemical-free option is easy and loosens up grease and cooked on food. 
 
Simply bring a metal (bbq safe) pan of water to a boil on the grill with the lid closed, and the resulting steam does the cleaning. Easy-peasy. Then use a brush to wipe away what the steam loosened up. 
 
For tips on how to deep clean your entire BBQ or Smoker, click here for Barbeque Expert Steven Raichlen's advice.
 
Now that your BBQ is clean, what are you going to grill? We think homemade burgers are a great choice! Widely appealing, and easy when cooking for a crowd, there's nothing better than a grilled burger done right. Try J. Kenji López-Alt's, from Serious Eats Food Lab, techniques for the best burger. He suggests having a good 'fat to meat' ratio, seasoning well, and working the meat as little as possible. And if you're feeling 'serious' about your BBQ, he also suggests grinding your own meat, but even initiating a few of his 10 tips will result in a better burger.
 
So get the garnishes ready, and get grilling!