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Default removing rust from grates


"AG" > wrote in message
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> It's a great weekend for smoking!
> The only problem is I just found out that my smoker grates are rusty. I

have
> access to a sandblaster normally but it takes a few days for the guy to

get
> them done and back to me.
>
> What ways do you folks use to get the rust off? Is navel jelly safe around
> food?
>
> These are new grates and I have not had time to season them properly. I
> guess I need to get some lard and have a brush fire once I get them clean
> ;-)
>
> ag
>
>
>



When my racks get rusted badly I just build a hot-ass fire under 'em then
scrape 'em off when I can get close to 'em.

Then cook something on them and quit cleaning after you cook. Clean before
you cook......with fire.

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