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Expert: - 4/18/2007


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Would like to ask how once the BBQ's grates got rusty, are we still allow to use it?

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I've never let a little rust stop me -- I just scrub the grill with a wire brush to knock off the worst of the rust and go right ahead with the grilling.  But if it's badly rusted (rust so thick that the wire brush treatment doesn't get rid of most of it), replace the grill surface.

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I can answer questions having to do with grilling or barbecuing meat (but not pork), poultry, fish, and vegetables over charcoal or wood. I also have some expertise in marinades and spice mixes. I cook only with charcoal and wood, so please do not ask me any questions about gas or electric grills.

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I've been cooking with fire and smoke for 25 years, using charcoal and wood almost exclusively. While I do not usually cook with gas, I'm willing to try to answer cooking questions in this area. I cook meat, poultry, fish, and vegetables, and I've experimented with a lot of different recipes and techniques. I am not able to answer questions about grilling or barbecuing pork. Most recently I've been using slow-cooking (indirect heat) techniques, and have been very successful at it.

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