How clean cast iron grill

Question

Hi

I bought a pre-seasoned cast iron grill/griddle that goes on top of the Camp Chef BBQ.. I dont know anything about cast-iron, but after the first use, it had burnt BBQ stuff all over it. Normally, I would have used a wire brush to clean it off, but reading online, a lot of people dont advise it. I tried washing it with hot water, soap, and a nylong scrubbing sponge, but it's so difficult to get the gunk off.. Any ideas on how to clean it up without damaging it? I already notice the parts that i scrubbed is now lighter than the rest of the grill. :(

Answer 1

Put it back on the BBQ, close the lid and fire it up.   Let it burn for 5-10 minutes, but keep an eye on it.  Then, take a wire BBQ grill brush to it.