Tools

  • GrillMark Grill Brush
  • Ace Hardware 6-1 Paint Tool
  • Craftsman 2.5 gal Shop Vac

Supplies

  • Traeger Grill cleaner spray
  • Simple Green Cleaner
  • HD Shop Towels

When to clean your grill

I DEEP clean mine every 3-5 cooks, more often if I’m cooking higher fat foods.

Steps to clean your Big Green Egg

  • Make sure grill is cool and there are no embers remaining. Keep the lower screen and flap closed to prevent any ash from falling out while cleaning
  • Open your Big Green Egg and using a grill brush clean the grill grates top side and bottom side
  • Remove the grates and set aside
  • Remove any unburned charcoal and clean out until the fire grate is fully exposed
  • Asses the amount of soot or particulate on the inside of the dome and on the top of the fire ring
    • Lightly scrape with the paint tool or light brush
      • Do NOT clean to a brand new look, leave it well seasoned and focus on removing any buildup
    • Use the paint tool to get around the edges of the grill and into the ledges on the fire ring
  • Push all crumbs into the bottom of the Big Green Egg
  • Remove the fire ring and scrub the inside and outside to remove any stuck on food bits or bbq crumbs
  • Remove the fire grate and push any remaining bbq crumbs into the fire pit
  • Remove the fire bowl carefully and asses any cleaning needs, set aside
  • Remove any final large chunks of charcoal leaving only ash behind
  • Using the Vacuum clean out ALL of the ash and crumbs inside the grill
  • Open the front screen and flaps and vacuum out the channels
  • INSPECT ALL BGE PARTS FOR ANY CRACKS OR DAMAGE PRIOR TO REBUILDING THE GRILL
  • INSPECT ALL BGE NUTS, BOLTS SPRINGS, ETC FOR ANY ADJUSTMENT NEEDS
  • INSPECT THE REGGULATOR FOR ANY CLEANING NEEDS
  • Verify inside OF THE EGG is clean and all parts/bolts are tight and everything is in working order
  • Rebuild the grill from the bottom up starting with the Fire Bowl, Fire Grate, Fire Ring, and top grate
  • Refill with fresh or recycled lump charcoal if using, or leave empty until the next cook
  • Using Simple Green or Traeger Grill cleaner, spray exterior of Egg as heavy as needed, allow to soak for 1 minute and wipe down the grill from top to bottom. Spot clean again if heavier cleaning is needed.  I wipe down the sides of the grill and modular nest as well