BBQ Pit Maintenance
Look after your pit with proper BBQ Pit
Maintenance
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subject that new BBQ pit owners face is the setup and maintenance. |
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Without
proper care, a BBQ pit's performance can be severely affected,
resulting in early wear and tear, broken parts, poor quality food
results and unstable internal temperatures.
Worse
yet, it could lead to a very expensive repair bill that could mean
replacement of the BBQ pit itself.
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It
is recommended that all owners of BBQ pits take the time to educate
themselves a little with a few simple tips and tricks that will help to
significantly increase the working life-span of their BBQ pits and
smokers. It is time well invested and does not cost a single penny.
Curing a BBQ pit
Before using a BBQ pit for
the first time, pit curing is part of the "setup" process that all new
owners should implement prior to cooking with the pit for the first
time. PAM offers a specially formulated spray that is designed for use
with BBQ pits and it is both efficient and easy to use. Conventional
bottled cooking and olive oil work just as well.
The easiest
method to apply a coating to a BBQ pit is to use a cup or empty tin can
and a clean paint brush, and apply the oil evenly over the interior and
the exterior of all areas of the pit that get warm.
It is
recommended that after the first application, a low heat is applied
inside the BBQ pit, to "cure" the oil. Repeat this process again a
second time for the best results, and avoid cooking without curing your
BBQ pit as this will invariably lead to damage that can be very easily
avoided.
BBQ pit maintenance
Most BBQ pits are painted
using
several coats of a specialist high-temperature BBQ paint capable of
withstanding 1000 degrees or more. Despite this, it is not
uncommon for BBQ pits to eventually start flaking a little in certain
places, and this is considered to be quite normal.
Keeping
your BBQ pit out of inclement weather, preferably covered in a dry
location is highly preferable, and it is surprising to see how much
longer protected pits seem to last compared to those that are left
uncovered.
Always use a cover on your BBQ pit as part of
your BBQ pit maintenance. For a relatively small investment, you could
be prolonging the life of your grill or smoker by several years.
Grill covers can be bought almost anywhere that sells BBQ pits and
accessories. Always clean your pit out after using.
Get rid of old ash and wood that can causes premature rusting and
possibly burn-out.
If you notice rusting on the exterior, use a wire brush to remove the
rust. Then use a can of BBQ spray paint and touch it
up. BBQ spray paint can be purchased anywhere that sells BBQ
pits and accessories.
A few final words on BBQ pit
maintenance
Correct BBQ pit maintenance
will extend the life of your BBQ pit and give better results time and
time again. Learn it, and practice it. It will save you money in the
short and long term.
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