Being basically lazy, well, really lazy, I am always looking to make things easier. This is my new way of cleaning up and saving the lump after a cook. I am sure it would also work with briquettes.
First, I bought the Weber #72501 Charcoal Grate, and combining the “Preventing Lump Charcoal From Falling Through The Grate” and “Separating Leftover Coals From Ashes” tips found in the “Operating Tips and Modifications” section, by wiring the two grates and the charcoal ring all together making one unit.
After the coals cooled down, I took a 10 gallon trash can liner . . .
and lined a 5 gallon plastic bucket.
I set the grill/ring assembly on the bucket and pulled the liner up over the sides of the assembly. It is a perfect fit.
I stirred the lump with a poker and the ashes fell out of the assembly into the bucket.
I now have clean “leftovers” to use for my next smoke.
Ashes are ready to tie up and throw away.
First, I bought the Weber #72501 Charcoal Grate, and combining the “Preventing Lump Charcoal From Falling Through The Grate” and “Separating Leftover Coals From Ashes” tips found in the “Operating Tips and Modifications” section, by wiring the two grates and the charcoal ring all together making one unit.
After the coals cooled down, I took a 10 gallon trash can liner . . .
and lined a 5 gallon plastic bucket.
I set the grill/ring assembly on the bucket and pulled the liner up over the sides of the assembly. It is a perfect fit.
I stirred the lump with a poker and the ashes fell out of the assembly into the bucket.
I now have clean “leftovers” to use for my next smoke.
Ashes are ready to tie up and throw away.