Taking the time to clean your pellet grill or smoker is necessary to get the best, most flavorful food. You don’t want accumulated grease, rust, or debris to stand in the way of your dinner plans.If you carve out some time for maintenance, the process won’t take as long as it would if you put off cleaning. Plus, we’ve got some tips and tricks to help you out and make the process quick and easy.Before you start:Before cleaning your pellet grill, it is important to remove your pellets from the hopper and burn off any pellets that are left over in the auger. Wet pellets can cause an auger jam, so doing this step is crucial. Simply remove the pellets from your hopper, turn on the grill to 400°F and the remaining pellets should burn off in about 15 minutes. Shut down the grill and let it cool down before starting your clean.How to clean a pellet grill:Before removing your grates from the grill, give them a scrub with a brush to remove any excess, stuck on particles or grease.Take the grates...
