{"id":4142,"date":"2023-05-25T12:08:20","date_gmt":"2023-05-25T05:08:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/how-to-clean-your-grill-with-an-onion\/"},"modified":"2023-05-25T12:08:20","modified_gmt":"2023-05-25T05:08:20","slug":"how-to-clean-your-grill-with-an-onion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=4142","title":{"rendered":"How To Clean Your Grill With an Onion"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p> <span class=\"drop-cap__first text-dropcap \">T<\/span>he food hack you&#8217;re sure to use over and over again this summer is cleaning your grill with an onion. That&#8217;s right. As grilling season heats up, there&#8217;s an easier way to clean up post-barbecue that avoids the use of caustic grill cleaners and detergents.<\/p>\n<p>With just a freshly halved onion, you can break down char and stuck-on gunk in seconds, without all the scrubbing and brushing. All you need is a white onion and a <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FAnolon-Stainless-Steel-13-25-Inch-Gadgets%2Fdp%2FB01EYJM1WC%2F%3Fth%3D1%26tag%3Dwgtrx1016-20%26asc_refurl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.wellandgood.com%252Fhow-to-clean-grill-with-onion%252F%26asc_source%3Ddirect%26asc_campaign%3Dno-campaign&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fhow-to-clean-grill-with-onion%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Anolon-Stainless-Steel-13-25-Inch-Gadgets\/dp\/B01EYJM1WC\/?th=1\">grilling fork<\/a>. Follow these step-by-step directions on how to clean your grill with an onion, and other general tips to care for your grill all summer long.<\/p>\n<h2>How to clean your grill with an onion<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Never use water directly on cast iron grates<\/h3>\n<p>Don&#8217;t use water directly on cast iron grill grates\u2014it can cause them to rust, which will hinder the success of future BBQs. Instead, stick to the onion hack (more on that below) or use a cast-iron friendly natural grill cleaner.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u00a0<em>don&#8217;t <\/em>have cast-iron grates, water is okay, particularly for end-of-season deep cleanings. To do this, remove the grates and soak them in a tub of soapy water (or with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hunker.com\/13425339\/how-to-clean-a-grill-with-vinegar-water\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.hunker.com\/13425339\/how-to-clean-a-grill-with-vinegar-water\">water-vinegar solution<\/a>). You can also dip your grill brush in some water to help scrape away debris on the grates post-grill.<\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content \" style=\"\" data-module-init=\"related-content\" data-module-immediate=\"\" v-cloak=\"\">\n<div class=\"related-content__wrapper \" v-cloak=\"\" :class=\"{'is-loaded':isLoaded}\">\n<p> <span class=\"inline pr-6 text-seafoam-dark\">Related Stories<\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <related-content class=\"related-content__links\" parent-article-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/how-to-clean-grill-with-onion\/\" current-title=\"Why You Should Always Clean Your Grill With an Onion\" current-image=\"stocksy-how-to-clean-your-grill-with-an-onion-burrows-425x285.jpg\" v-on:parsely-posts-loaded=\"onPostsLoaded\" start-date=\"2022-11-24\" tag=\"div\" inline-template=\"\" url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/how-to-clean-grill-with-onion\/\" secret=\"w5ztterVB03LGZJLfXS0hf3EvQBuFFIWew9hmVQxthU\" apikey=\"wellandgood.com\" limit=\"3\"> <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"related-content__card mb-[10px] sm:mb-[20px]\" :class=\"{'related-content__card--full':posts.length === 1}\" v-for=\"(post, key) in posts\"> <a v-on:click.prevent=\"trackLinkGA($event, key)\" :href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/how-to-clean-grill-with-onion\/post.url\" data-url-source=\"related-content\" class=\"related-content__link\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content__card--image bg-tan\" :style=\"{ backgroundImage: 'url(' + post.image_url + ')' }\"> <img decoding=\"async\" :src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/how-to-clean-grill-with-onion\/post.image_url\" :alt=\"post.title\" class=\" js-inline-lazy-load\" src=\"\"\/> <\/div>\n<p> <\/a>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <\/related-content> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>2. Use an onion to clean the grates<\/h3>\n<p>After you&#8217;re done grilling, leave your grill on. Then, stick half of a white onion on the end of your grilling fork and scrub it face-down along the grates. The heat paired with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcgill.ca\/oss\/article\/health-you-asked\/it-true-onions-can-absorb-bacteria#:~:text=Onions%20feature%20a%20variety%20of%20sulphur%20compounds%20that%20have%20antibacterial%20activity.&amp;text=Also%2C%20a%20cut%20onion's%20surface,bacteria%20in%20the%20first%20place.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.mcgill.ca\/oss\/article\/health-you-asked\/it-true-onions-can-absorb-bacteria#:~:text=Onions%20feature%20a%20variety%20of%20sulphur%20compounds%20that%20have%20antibacterial%20activity.&amp;text=Also%2C%20a%20cut%20onion's%20surface,bacteria%20in%20the%20first%20place.\">natural antibacterial properties of the onion<\/a> will break down any stubborn char or sticky sauce. Remember: The grates should be hot, so use a fork or a pair of tongs to hold the onion (you don&#8217;t want to burn your hands). And if food is really stuck, try using a natural acid, like lemon juice or white wine vinegar, to expedite the process.<\/p>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_682719\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-682719\" style=\"width: 724px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-682719 size-full js-inline-lazy-load\" alt=\"cleaning grill with onion\" width=\"724\" height=\"483\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/GettyImages-174921551_falsexfalse_true_70.webp\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-682719\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Getty Images\/ideeone<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<p>For those of you with a charcoal grill, save that onion to reduce<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/how-to-reduce-food-waste-justins\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/how-to-reduce-food-waste-justins\/\">\u00a0food waste<\/a>. Once you&#8217;re done, toss it into the hot coals and let the smoky flavors infuse whatever you cook next.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Scrape away excess carbon<\/h3>\n<p>Each time you use your grill, grease builds up on its components and smoke vaporizes into carbon, the little flakes that sit in your grill hood. To avoid dirt and carbon getting into your food, you should scrape your hood, drip plates, and burners regularly.<\/p>\n<p>When you&#8217;re soaking those grill grates, use a grill brush along the hood to remove any excess carbon and debris. (Note: Metal grill brushes are best used at the end of the season rather than every day because the bristles can break off and end up in your food.) 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