Cleaning the Kettle

[G-MO]

So I have had the grill for 6 months or so I bought it brand new and I attempted to clean the bowl yesterday for all the caked on crab with some weber grill cleaner and some soapy water and mild sponge.... is there something better to get the bowl clean and keep it clean I like the new-ish look vs caked on sauces, fats and ashes.

Thanks in advance!
Glenn

[Grillagin]

Drip pans go a long way in keeping kettle interiors cleaner.

[G-MO]

Yea I have learned that much.... thats why I want to get it all cleaned up and try and keep it that way

[JEBIV]

http://weberkettleclub.com/weber-grill-restoration-interior-and-exterior-kettle-cleaning/  @G-MO try looking here and go from there

[G-MO]

Thank you for the link... I was nervous about using a razor blade inside because I thought it would damage it... clearly i was wrong.

[HoosierKettle]

If you plan on using the grill frequently, just a quick scrape with a plastic putty knife is all that is needed. Trying to keep the interior shiny would be futile.


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[JEBIV]

Here is a picture of 2 of my daily drivers right after I "cleaned" ? them ! LOL

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[G-MO]

Thanks for advice and good looking set of kettles...

[Travis]

If you plan on using the grill frequently, just a quick scrape with a plastic putty knife is all that is needed. Trying to keep the interior shiny would be futile.


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I agree.


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[Paul S]

Yup, the only time I cleaned the kettles was installing new sweeps and taking hold of some craiglist buys.

I know what I cook in my own kettle and I DON't know what the "used" kettle prior owners cooked up in it. In my neck of the woods, the melting pot of America, we have a very diverse culture of people and their culinary fares. I clean them really good before I use em and dump the grill grates that has grease and watnots built up on it.

[G-MO]

Is the drip-n-griddle worth the money or would be throw away aluminum pans do just fine? I know it covers more space especially since I have the slow-n-sear it would cover the whole bottom... just curious if anyone has experience with it.

[Cellar2ful]

Is the drip-n-griddle worth the money or would be throw away aluminum pans do just fine? I know it covers more space especially since I have the slow-n-sear it would cover the whole bottom... just curious if anyone has experience with it.

I have both the SNS and the drip-n-griddle.  I have no regrets purchasing the drip-n-griddle. They both stay in a dedicated kettle.   To clean it I occasionally scrape off all the drippings with a putty knife into the green recycle container.  That being said, aluminum foil works just as well.  I take my SNS with me on vacation and use aluminum foil to catch the drippings.  I utilize aluminum pans when cooking indirect with charcoal baskets. They work fine between the charcoal baskets but are difficult to adjust to the curves of the bowl when using a SNS.

[G-MO]

Thank you for the tips... I must pick one up.

[hawgheaven]

Is the drip-n-griddle worth the money or would be throw away aluminum pans do just fine? I know it covers more space especially since I have the slow-n-sear it would cover the whole bottom... just curious if anyone has experience with it.

Save your money and go with the disposable aluminum pans. I use them all the time. Just bend them into shape if you need to adjust. Cook and toss. One of the best inventions ever IMHO... We get a stack of them at the local big box store (BJ's around here) for cheap. I hate cleaning up greasy, dripped on pans... this works grate 4me. 

[G-MO]

I was using the aluminum pans and then I made a couple things in a pinch with a wet marinade and now the bowl is all gross and clumpy but I suppose it would be the cheaper alternative and mess free option.