Before we talk about cleaning the grill, and ways to clean each grill, we can know the types of grills, to know how to clean the grill you have, in the right way, in addition, we will help you to know more than one way to clean, to use the easiest and available, for you.
With the rapid progress around us, we see many different shapes of grills, used in the grilling process, as well as a variety of fuels used in the process of cooking and grilling food, but also vary and differ, the flavors of foods differ from each grill from the other, so we will also recommend to you, the best types of grills used in the roasting process.
Types of grills
The types of grills differ and vary, as we mentioned earlier, and here we will talk about each type in detail, the advantages of its use, and the taste of the food prepared on it, we will start with the first type…
- charcoal grills
One of the forms of charcoal grill
Charcoal grills are numerous, of different shapes and sizes, and have many designs, which distinguish each type from the other, for example, we find some charcoal grills, which are characterized by long, high stands, which may reach a meter, and others with short legs, up to half a meter, and other short-legged designs.
The bodies of charcoal grills are also different, including rectangular, spherical, and may use a net, or skewers, and some grills are equipped with both.
Charcoal grills are preferred by everyone, because of the merging of charcoal, with the fat falling from the food, with smoke rising, which adds a flavor and a favorite taste for everyone, and charcoal does not pose any harm to public health when used in the process of cooking and grilling foods.
Also, whenever the charcoal is ignited correctly, by supplying it with air that helps in the ignition of all the coals, it cooks the food, in a record time, and is an ideal way.
The charcoal must first be ignited, compressed with air to ignite, and when all the pieces are corroded, we can put the grill, in a place that is constantly ventilated, for best results.
- Charcoal Kettle Grill
The charcoal boiler grill is one of the most popular types of grills, and it is preferred by travelers and travelers. It is very suitable for those who want to spend an enjoyable summer vacation, in natural places devoid of restaurants, because it will be ideal in the process of placing and carrying, because of its design with a stand with wheels, that can be easily disassembled.
It is also designed in a round shape and is equipped with a lid that can also be lifted, and from the bottom is a container, in which the decomposing fuel, or the fallen food remains, are placed.
- Komodo Grill
Komodo Grill/ Egg Grill
Its name may seem a little strange, or unfamiliar to you, but during the past ten years, this type of grill has achieved a high sales rate, because it is very similar to a charcoal grill, but it is more advanced, and equipped with additional options, allowing you to grill, Faster, more delicious.
However, it weighs a little bit, so its weights can range in different designs, from 60 kg: to 200 kg, and it is similar in design to the shape of an egg, so some may call it an egg grill, or a ceramic grill, which is also designed from a thick decorative material, And it has a control machine from the bottom because it works with a temperature adjustment system, so any small change can make a difference in the grilling temperature.
We note the necessity of using, natural charcoal for the Kamado grill because it produces less ash than the ash of manufactured charcoal, and the taste of natural charcoal gives a strong flavor than manufactured charcoal.
- pellet grill
This grill has been popular over the past five years, and what made users prefer it, over other types of grills, is that it works unattended, because of its specific design, you can adjust the temperature, at which you want to prepare food, and leave it until it is fully cooked, so the control system in Pellet grill.
A pellet grill is designed from a pot that carries burning fuel, and its fuel is natural wood, long, the size of a pea, for example, and the energy of this fuel allows cooking rib meat, such as breast meat, as well as large pieces of meat, but the degree of redness of the meat, not as high as in other grills, Due to the control of the degree and speed of grilling, an electronic system determines the amount of fuel consumed, and the cooking time.
- Gas and propane grill
One of the reasons why gas and propane grills, one of the most popular types of grills, and the best sellers in the market, is that they are similar to the grills of gas stoves if they heat food quickly because they contain more than one grill, and they release more than 40 thousand calories, such as Stoves are perfect, they heat foods directly, but without burning, as in stoves.
One of the advantages of these types is that they do not need a long time to heat up, and add a delicious taste to foods, unlike stoves, and gas stoves are characterized by large areas, so you can prepare more pieces, without consuming time or effort.
- electric grill
One of the forms of electric grill
Electric grill, modern grill, for those who want to prepare food in record time, this grill is characterized by using electric energy, fuel energy to prepare food, and the electric grill can be used very easily through these steps:
- Heat the rectangular grill grate, by connecting the grill to the power source.
- Spray cooking spray on the grill grate, to ensure it's clean, but must be placed evenly.
- Place the pieces of meat on the grill surface, using the flipping tongs.
One of the advantages of grilling over electric grills is that it facilitates the grilling process, by adjusting the temperature, it can be used at home, and it is a clean source of barbecue.
One of the disadvantages of the electric grill is that it does not burn all the fat inside the pieces of meat, in addition to not getting the taste of smoked meat, because it lacks the heat of the burning coal, which prepares the food in an ideal and delicious way, and the foods prepared quickly, have many Damage, which falls under the category of fast food diseases, or fast food.
- Ceramic/Tefal grill
The grill, just like the electric grill, is used to grill foods, such as fish and meat, quickly, and it is effective in cooking, because it contains an airtight gasket, to seal the two layers of granite, and it has a ventilation hole for the leakage of excess steam, and foods can be grilled on a quiet stove fire For optimal results, the lids can be removed when you want to use it as a charcoal grill, or when grilling fish with it.
It has many advantages, including the taste of food, including the speed of its preparation, in addition to its lightweight and ease of carrying, and its disadvantages are very few compared to the disadvantages of other types of grills.
From what we have mentioned, you can choose the type of grill that is best for you, and the most appropriate in terms of your need to use, as well as the cost of each type, because the types do not differ only in the consumed fuel, or space, but differ as we have seen in weight and cooking speed, as well as size.
- Grill cleaning
Now that we have mentioned to you, the types of grills, their advantages and disadvantages, and the ways to use them, we will not forget the necessity of cleaning the grill from food residues, as well as the sticky fats on the food carrier, but for each type of grill, an ideal way to clean it deeply, we will also help you prepare Grill cleaning powders, with tools that are available in every home, to reduce the cost for you, let's start by cleaning our first type of grill.
Important note/ When cleaning any type of grill, it must be cleaned immediately after grilling, that is, when the grill/grill is warm so that it is easy to remove food residues and sticky fat.
Charcoal grill cleaning
Cleaning grills, vary from one type to another, depending on the cavity and fuel of each grill. For example, for a charcoal grill, we need to clean it immediately, after we finish grilling food, for the following reasons:
- Food residue sticks to the grill, and when left without immediate cleaning, it sticks to the net, dries, and hardens, which makes it difficult to get rid of, after a while, and if you want to use it again, if not deep clean, it will leave an unpleasant effect in the taste of other foods.
- Fat rising from foods. When grilling foods, the fat flies away, and sticks to the grill’s edges, grilling net or grilling skewers. When neglecting to clean the fat immediately after grilling, these fats bring flying dust into the atmosphere, and some weak insects, causing a change in the taste of foods.
You don't want it to taste bad, that's why it's best to clean the grill immediately after grilling, and now we'll know the perfect way to clean it.
- Use a protective glove, to protect your hand from dirt while cleaning.
- Carry the grill out of the way, and empty the ash container, you can deep clean it, using a bristle brush.
- To clean skewers/grilling net, there is more than one way, but before we start with the methods, you must first get rid of food residues using a bristle brush, immediately after grilling.
- A sponge can be used with warm soapy water, to wipe down the skewers/grid.
- The accumulated fat, which needs a deep cleaning, can be placed in a bowl containing warm water and baking soda. Or you can pour hot coffee onto the skewers/grid and let it sit for a while, until the fat melts, then rinse well with water.
- Cleaning the grill with onions: When the skewers are hot, we prepare an onion, cut the onion in half, and insert one of the pieces into the sheik, moving it back and forth to clean the fat.
Cleaning the electric grill
There are some steps that you will follow in cleaning the electric grill, including:
- The power source must be disconnected from the grill.
- The net/skewers must be warm.
- Use wet kitchen wipes, and put them on the skewers/grid, you will notice some noises, and smoke, these are sticky fats.
- Leave it for no less than five minutes until the fat melts.
- Take off the wet wipes, and use dry wipes to wipe the grease more deeply.
- For deep cleaning, if there are other traces of grease, use a sponge and dip it in a bowl of soapy water, then squeeze it well, and scrub gently, using the soft side of the sponge.
- Use a dry kitchen towel to wipe away traces of powder, so your grill is completely clean.
Cleaning the grill grill
The grill, which is a multi-use and grilling method, needs a special cleaning method, depending on the mode of use, and now we will mention how to clean the grill when we use all its parts (the grid - the inner bowl).
Network cleaning method
We will put an amount of table salt on the net, and add boiling water to cover the level of the net. We will leave the net for some time, until the fat melts and disintegrates, but do not forget to use a rough brush to remove the food residues stuck to the net before we start cleaning it.
After that, we will need a sponge washing brush, with a liquid cleaning briel for deep cleaning, after finishing the grill should be heated to dry so that it does not rust, then use olive oil or any other type to grease the grill, when you want to cook food next time.
How to clean the grill pan
- Once you've finished grilling, throw food scraps and food scraps out of the bowl into the trash.
- Use kitchen towels to wipe the grease from the inside of the bowl, to make it easier to clean.
- Use a washing brush and a washing bril to remove the stuck fat. If the fat is hard and strong, but white vinegar with hot water, leave it for a while until the fat breaks down.
- Rinse the grill in cold water, heat it again to dry, and put it in a safe place.
Gas grill cleaning
For internal grills in gas ovens, it is possible to get rid of the volatile fat inside the oven, which causes an unpleasant smell of smoke, while heating the oven, by placing a pot of water and two tablespoons of baking soda with lemon or coarse salt, then Turn on the grill, letting the water vapor rise to the inside walls of the grill, until the stuck fat has melted.
Grease cleaning powders
Basically, all kinds of acidic substances can help clean the grease in-depth, but some rumors about bleaching and chlorine cleaning are very wrong, leave toxic substances, and affect the metal of the grill, so stay away from them completely.
Alkaline materials can be added to acidic materials, such as lemon and sodium bicarbonate, to create a fizz that helps break down fats and make them easier to clean from the grill.
If you cannot provide this mixture at home, you can buy ammonia, which is highly effective in removing grease and impurities from metal surfaces.
Or you can prepare a solution of coarse table salt with white vinegar, then add boiling water during cleaning, and this method is very effective when you soak the grill in powder for a certain period so that the fat dissolves.
Lemon can also be used with boiling water when soaking grill grates because lemon is effective in removing stuck-on fat.
Ready-made powders
There are some types of ready-made powders, which can be purchased from household cleaners stores, and they work very efficiently in removing fat, but with continuous use, they may affect the metal of the grill, especially the ceramic grill, in addition, they change the color of the metals after cleaning, which calls To worry about the possibility of these materials interacting with metals.