How to Prep Stainless Steel Grill Grates
Stainless steel is a common material used for the gill grates of modern grills due to the nonstick material and ease of use. Most stainless steel grill grates do not require much preparation before the initial use; however, you should keep them free of grease and debris in between uses to help keep them cooking like new for years to come.
Items Needed
- Dish detergent
- Hand towel
- 1 Teaspoon vegetable oil
- Wire grill brush
- Wash the stainless steel grates that come with your new grill using water and a small amount of liquid dish detergent. You want to remove any residue that may have settled on the surface of the grates during the packing and shipping process.
- Dry the grates of you grill with a dry towel, and replace them on your grill.
- Apply a small amount of vegetable or olive oil to a dry rag or paper towel.
- Rub down the surface of the grates with the oil in order to cook the grates and help ensure that your food does not stick to the grates while grilling.
- Clean the grates each time you use your grill to remove any food or grease from your food that may have gotten on the grates using a wire grill brush.
- Wash down the grates with dish detergent and water every three uses to keep them clean and remove any stubborn stuck on food or grease on the surface of the grates.
- Reapply a small amount of grease to the grates each time you clean them in order to oil the surface of the grates which will help prevent your food from sticking.
- Keep your grill closed when not in use. This will help keep your stainless steel grill grates clean in between uses so that dirt and dust is not allowed to settle on the surface of the grates.