Any tips on cleaning the temp probe?

[Steve In Pa]

The potatoes needed foil dried out a little the squash I cooked at 250 for 4 hrs with a sweet garlic rub And it was wonderful

Thanks
We’ll have to try those here

 

[Sparky]

The last year I lived in New York City we had a blizzard and had to jump out of the 2nd story windows into a snow drift to dig out the snow so we could open the door. Boy how I love Texas

 

[Tim W]

It’s not the cold I mind when smoking it’s this!
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I can’t even open my back door! Over 12 inches of snow!

The back door not opening is a problem we got 3 inches while I was smoking dinner but 12 inches is a problem

 

[Mizterhutch]

For cleaning all my probes, I use steel wool, it’s cheap and it can be used over and over, just dont get it wet or it’ll rust. I keep it in a closed ziplock bag in with my grill accessories which reminds me to clean em all before I get started grillin.

Smoke On

 

[Private]

The potatoes needed foil dried out a little the squash I cooked at 250 for 4 hrs with a sweet garlic rub And it was wonderful

If you foil potatoes, they won't pick up much/any smoke flavor.
Instead, rub them with Margerine (or even Crisco) and it will both help them not dry out and let them get smoke flavor

 

[Private]

For cleaning all my probes, I use steel wool, it’s cheap and it can be used over and over, just dont get it wet or it’ll rust. I keep it in a closed ziplock bag in with my grill accessories which reminds me to clean em all before I get started grillin.

Smoke On

I second the suggestion to NOT get the probe wet. The wiring doesn't like anything wet. Just rub it off - steel wool works. we used it for a while (get the kind without soap in it) . Nowwe use a scotch-brite pad because it doesn't rust,

 

[Mizterhutch]

Yea, scotch-brite my be an even better idea, it can be washed out and you wouldn’t have to worry about it rusting for sure! I’m really liking this forum so far, it’s been great sharing and bouncing ideas off of other members.

Thanks for sharing,
Smoke On

 

[Jimsmokes]

If you foil potatoes, they won't pick up much/any smoke flavor.
Instead, rub them with Margerine (or even Crisco) and it will both help them not dry out and let them get smoke flavor

That or my favorite Duck Fat. I keep a couple spray cans in my grilling stuff.
Try a batch of multi colored new potatoes next time you're grillin. After cleaning and drying. Spray them and a cast iron pan down with duck fat. Season and toss on smoker or indirect grill till soft. Then a high heat sear to finish.