Originally Posted By: Steelspanker
I was wondering if any of you have found a food-safe cleaner/dissolver to remove all the built up crud on/around the One Touch Gold bottom vent controller.

Yeah, I could've maintained it better but...

Just pulled it out of hibernation to take advantage of this 65 degree winter day. Grillin.

I find a spot where I won't kill grass, etc. and start with pouring in some boiling hot water to melt out the grease.
Then I hit it with dish detergent/warm water and a scrub brush.
Rinse with the garden hose.

I use a 9x12-ish aluminum dish (Weber product) lined with heavy 18" foil to catch the drippings. Keeps the One Touch petals cleaner.
You don't have to line, but they last indefinitely if you do.

Also, if you have the aluminized steel One Touch system, you might consider grabbing/installing the stainless steel version.
Mo' betta.


I have some Memphis style loin back ribs going right now.
22.5" kettle w/both Weber charcoal baskets Minion Method.
5 hour cook @ 225°....should be done around 6:00

Malcolm Reed's recipe with my rub.
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