Cleaning the grill is the part of a barbecue that nobody looks forward to. After an afternoon spent cooking good food in the sun, wiping down your grates is probably the last thing on your mind, but it's an essential part of the clean-up process that will keep your grill serving you for longer. The good news is, you don't have to rely on heavy-duty cleaners or harsh chemicals to get the job done - a basic vegetable you almost certainly cooked on your barbecue can work just as well.
The vegetable in question? An onion. It might not be your first thought for cleaning down those charred grates, but it can be seriously effective, whether you have one of the best gas grills or an old charcoal fire pit. 'The onion method is a great way to give your grill a quick clean,' says Hope Davis, blogger at The Grilling Dad. 'While you'll still want to do a deep clean of your grill at least once a season, this onion method can help you for all the times you grill in between. '
