Safely putting out a charcoal grill is relatively easy. Stopping the fire is as easy as shutting off the supply of oxygen and waiting for the coals to die down.
Charcoal grills are one of the most commonly used cooking appliances in the modern world. They are also a great source of heat and smoke. However, they are often difficult to put out without causing damage or injury.
It is important to know how to put out a charcoal grill safely so that you can avoid any injuries or damages.
Here is how: Three Methods of “How to put out charcoal grill”
Method 1: The Easiest way
- Push down the lid of the grill with your hand
- Place a bucket or pot on top of the grill and pour water over it
- Open up the lid and remove any coals that may be left on top of it
Note: Relax if you don’t like this cleaning procedure.
You may also follow the second procedure.
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Method 2: Waiting Method
Three sub-steps to follow this method
- Shutting down the grill
- Ash Removel
- Deal with any hot coals
1- Shutting down the grill
The first step to putting out your charcoal grill is to stop the supply of oxygen. You can shut off the air vents and close the lid, along with any other controls that are on the cooking surface of your grill. Closing off these vents will ensure that absolutely no oxygen is allowed in- stalling a charcoal chipbox can also help prevent pollution on the cooking surface.
Make sure all of your coals are fully closed before you begin burning. This will absorb oxygen and prevent the coals from burning out, providing maximum use of your fuel.
If you are cooking at home you can go eat, and by the time your meal is finished your grill should be almost cold.
If you are worried about starting a fire or reaching your marked spot, using tongs or a metal spatula is a good way to ensure it’s not smoldering. It might take time for the charcoal or whatever you have lit to become entirely extinguished, so don’t do this too soon.
2. Ash Removal
Once you’ve shut down your grill and let it cool down, you’re going to want to remove any remaining coals by using tongs or heat-resistant gloves. Grills like the Weber Premium Kettle come with an ash catchment feature which will help save you time when cleaning out your cooking area.
Don’t dump hot coals in water as the resulting steam can scald you.
Clear out the ash in your grill by using an old brush and dumping them into a bucket of water mixed with baking soda. Small granular substances like baking soda or salt help to absorb grease, smothering grease fires.
Make sure that everything has cooled completely before wrapping it in aluminum foil, disposing of it properly, and never pouring this mixture down your sink.
2- Deal with any hot coals
If you followed the above steps, your coals should now be extinguished. However, if you used shortcuts and some coals are still burning inside your bucket, you can cover them with either baking soda or salt.
Don’t let your grass go up to high without trying to intervene. Clear them with some water and then encourage them go out on their own accord with a confirmation of death.
Method 3: Spraying Water
If you followed the above steps, your coals should now be extinguished. However, if you used shortcuts and some coals are still burning inside your bucket, you can cover them with either baking soda or salt.
Don’t let your grass go up to high without trying to intervene. Clear them with some water and then encourage them go out on their own accord with a confirmation of death.
- Wear gloves and clothing
- Fill a water bucket
- Spray water onto the burning coals
- Pick the wet metal coals using a pair of tongs
- Place on a sheet of aluminum foil
- let coals dry
Handle cool coals and - put off them to a container.
FAQ’s
To ensure your grill is out at all times, we have gathered the most commonly asked questions about grilling and answered them for you here.
Q: While grilling what to do in an emergency?
A: It’s important to always be aware of the fire risk present in your grill. Some flare-ups may be harder to control than others, so it’s helpful to know what actions you can take before you find yourself in a very dangerous situation. Under normal circumstances, you can simply close your lid and all vents to prevent any more oxygen from getting into the fire pit.
Q- How to put charcoal grill (According to WEBER)?
A- The best way to put out your fires is by blocking your gas flow and closing the vents on the bottom of the kettle. This can
prevent oxygen from reaching your coals and causing them to go out.
This will limit the amount of charcoal that’s available for cooking. However, what this technique does is preserve enough heat to keep the grill on for a while which benefits your food when it’s done.