Don’t have the tools to be this Summer’s grill master? Check out how you can win a complete grilling tool set at the end of this post!
Giveaway closed as of July 1, 2019
We’ve already covered getting your outdoor space ready for entertaining, now let’s get into prepping a Summer time essential: the grilling station.
Keep it Fresh
Coming from a big farming state, we are big proponents for growing your own produce, but that’s not always an option for some people. If anything, we suggest creating your own little herb garden. Fresh herbs really do take your dishes to the next level.
An herb garden really can be as simple as grouping together a few of your favorites like rosemary, mint and basil in a large pot near the grill. Not to mention these herbs are also great for crafting Summer cocktails! Take a little trip to your local home and garden store and fresh flavor will be ripe for the picking all Summer long.
Clean it Up
It’s time to tackle cleaning up the grill! Here is what you’ll need:
Clean rags/paper towels
Rubber gloves
Sponge/Brillo pad
Grill Brush
Glass Cleaner
Dish Soap
Warm water
First, you will want to run the grill for 10-15 minutes to loosen up any leftover gunk. After the time is up, let it begin to cool down and start scraping the top and bottom of the castings inside the grill with he flat side of your grill brush.
Grab your Brillo pad or sponge, dish soap and warm water and get to work on the grids! TIP: pre-soaking the grids in a bath of warm water and soap for an hour beforehand make the process MUCH easier!
Next, take your sponge and more warm, soapy water and begin cleaning the exterior of the grill to remove any residue from last year’s grilling.
Use your rags or paper towels and the window cleaner to remove grease streaks from both stainless steel and other exterior surfaces.
If your grill has a cabinet, be sure to clean out any leaves or cobwebs that may have accumulated over the colder months.
Remember to check the gas levels and refill the propane tank or stock up on charcoal!
Keep it Together
Now that everything has been cleaned, ensure all of your tools and ingredients have a proper place to be stored. Having your utensils and spices at the ready makes prep work so much easier. Plus, with not having to run in and out of the house, you’ll be able too keep your focus on safely manning the grill and monitoring your food.
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Tools of the Trade
What good is all this information if you don’t have the right tools? Win a 21 piece stainless steel BBQ tool set on us! Just follow the simple rules below to enter:
Head on over to our Facebook and/or Instagram and give us a follow!
Find this post, like and tag a friend you’d love to have a Summer cookout with.
That’s it! It’s just that simple.
This giveaway will be open to both Facebook and Instagram users, US and Canada residents only. Tag multiple friends for multiple entries. Giveaway closes on July 1.
