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Default removing rust from grates

TFM® wrote:
> "AG" > wrote in message
> ...
>> 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
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>>

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> 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.
>
> TFM®


Fat prevents rust!

BOB