Abha93 Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 Agreed Andrea. Speaking of braais, what's the best way to clean a barbie? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansaPlease Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 Agreed Andrea. Speaking of braais, what's the best way to clean a barbie? Burn off the remnants of the last one, steel brush, then clean it with an onion whilst it's hot. Ready for the next round! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadEnoughofJuju Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 Easy Off Bang oven cleaner. Spray on, leave for 30 minutes and rinse off. Sorry Hansa, becoming like a true Aussie. Far too lazy to do all the work you just suggested. Guess I am fitting in better than I thought.This is all done while I sit with a beer in hand watching and cheering the wife on. Also making sure she removes the grill and plate from the barbie before starting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abha93 Posted October 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 I've been told that cleaning the grid with oven cleaner or even dishwashing liquid isn't the best thing to do, because the flavour and oil that's impregnated it gives extra flavour to the meat, and is highly prized by seasoned meatmasters. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansaPlease Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 I misunderstood, I thought he meant how do you clean the actual grid. The barbie itself is another story....You don't clean a barbie, you just buy a new one every 4 years. Lekker in Aus. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abha93 Posted October 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 You understood right Hansa. My only focus is the grid. I've also noticed that you just push the barbie onto the sidewalk for collection when it gets too dirty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadEnoughofJuju Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 I don't think I'll ever be able to toss a perfectly good barbie out no matter how dirty it is. Better things to spend my dosh on. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 Agreed Andrea. Speaking of braais, what's the best way to clean a barbie? I'm not sure, being a boy and all (with only two other brothers), I'll ask my niece... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansaPlease Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 I don't think I'll ever be able to toss a perfectly good barbie out no matter how dirty it is. Better things to spend my dosh on.I didn't say they were perfectly good. My barbies are knackered after four years with the amount that I used them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreaL Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 Agree, mine is nearly ready for the tossing stage..................I could clean it, but I've got my eye on a new toy......................actually there was a thread on Aussikaners ( O.K. I go there sometimes when I feel the need to rumble..... ...actually there are some nice folks there too). Apparently you can clean the stainless steel parts (exterior) with WD40.For the inside, most people just burn the crap off the grill and use a steel brush. I also use those Selleys tough wipes on the flat plate of my barbie ( that is the vegetarian and seafood side......lol)I'll give the onion a try Hansa..........................................and so the conversation meanders off in another direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21yearsoutofrsa Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 (edited) I use my waterblaster. I use it to deep clean the shower as well, about once every 2 months. Edited October 18, 2013 by 17yearsoutofrsa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansaPlease Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 (edited) Just to clarify. - The onion bit is for the grid itself, whilst it's hot, just before you're ready to cook. Cut it in half and with a long fork or pair of tongs rub the onion up and down along the bars of the grid. Do it with pressure, pretty hard so that the onion sizzles and you see grooves starting to develop in the onion. This helps to season the grid nicely, get rid of rust, gunk, etc. Chuck the onion, don't eat it. Edited October 18, 2013 by HansaPlease Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronfire Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 Burn off the remnants of the last one, steel brush, then clean it with an onion whilst it's hot. Ready for the next round!Hey, I haven't tried the onion thing yet! Tonight...Just to clarify. - The onion bit is for the grid itself, whilst it's hot, just before you're ready to cook. Cut it in half and with a long fork or pair of tongs rub the onion up and down along the bars of the grid. Do it with pressure, pretty hard so that the onion sizzles and you see grooves starting to develop in the onion. This helps to season the grid nicely, get rid of rust, gunk, etc.Chuck the onion, don't eat it. Dunno....when that sizzling sound and the smell of roasting onion hits......who knows??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killerjoe Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 (edited) Is nobody braaing with wood or coals anymore?....lol is it just gas now or what?If somebody read from the end of this thread they would think that you should be careful be very careful when you BBQ and use an onion before you BBQ....lol Edited October 18, 2013 by Killerjoe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac777 Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 I was thinking the same thing. It's quite a drift from emotional investment in a visa to investing in onions...Personally I try not to get rid of too much inside the braais as there is a lot of flavour locked in those oils and ashes. Get rid of the bulk of the ash but don't put too much effort into cleaning it much. The same thing with a poitjie pot, rinse, wipe away solids, oil it up and stat afresh. The onion is definitely the way to go though, do it while the fire's hot but beware the fingers, use a long fork or tongs as Hansa said. When that scent goes into the air and you have an ice cold one in hand that's about as close as we can get to heaven here on earth. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreaL Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 At least with a gas bbq you can braai all year round and it is quick and easy when you come home from work, with no mess or smell, no smoke for the neighbours to complain about.We also use charcoal, but at this time of year and with us having had no rain ( and the devastating fires in NSW) there are fire bans in most places, so gas it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac777 Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 That's going to take some getting used to... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreaL Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 Nah....just think of it like a big skottel when you have been camping etc. I love it, it keeps the mess out of the kitchen. I've got a great set up with a fridge (beers a chillin') on the patio and TV. Great for lazy breakfasts etc.We insist on doing our turkey in the Weber at Xmas though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCabes Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 lol... what a drift...we do the onion thing on the grid as well... works really well. Will have to try the beer with it next Andrea... nomnomnom on turkey in the weber. Think we need to do something like that this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansaPlease Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 Is nobody braaing with wood or coals anymore?....lol is it just gas now or what?I braai with both. Depends in what I feel like and how much time I have. The onion thing applies to both the gas BBQ and the braai. Mods, I wonder if we should split this thread? Or I'm going to start a braai appreciation thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GideonVD Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 (edited) For me everyday is a matter of WTHFDWD (definition available on request, but PG is advised)...But each night I put my head down on that cushion... I know I will still be there slogging it on...Less uncertainty, more stable limbo Edited October 18, 2013 by GideonVD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreaL Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 I braai with both. Depends in what I feel like and how much time I have. The onion thing applies to both the gas BBQ and the braai. Mods, I wonder if we should split this thread? Or I'm going to start a braai appreciation thread O.K. I have split the thread. If you don't like the name just let me know and I'll change it................................now you actually have to contribute to the thread.............maybe a few hints and tips for gas bbq's and some advice on charcoal/wood for our kettle braai's................................go mad 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shannonc4 Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 (edited) Burn off the remnants of the last one, steel brush, then clean it with an onion whilst it's hot. Ready for the next round!BEST answer I've read. I have watched many-a-man do the same (minus the onion) Edited October 18, 2013 by shannonc4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreaL Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 BEST answer I've read. I have watched many-a-man do the same Hey, hey, this forum is gender equal I do most of the bbqing in this house, I even have a set of pink bbq tools ( the kids bought them for mothers day..................my wire brush is styling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronfire Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 Hey, hey, this forum is gender equal I do most of the bbqing in this house, I even have a set of pink bbq tools ( the kids bought them for mothers day..................my wire brush is styling P-P-P-Pink...? Hmmm....maybe that'll encourage my other half to use ours. Where did they get those again?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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