Prepping Your Grill for Thanksgiving 101

Описание: Thanksgiving 101: Your Pre-Holiday Pellet Grill Checklist
In this video, BBQ Dad Jody Flanagan walks you step-by-step through everything you should do before turkey day so your recteq runs flawlessly. From cleaning the firepot and hopper to choosing liners, pans, and cleaners, this is your one-stop pre-holiday checklist—plus his best pro tips for the Classic (Lifestyle) Series, RT-B380 Bullseye/RT-B380X Bullseye Deluxe, SmokeStone wood-fired griddle, DualFire, and X-Fire Pro.

What you’ll learn:
Pre-cook checklist: Do a 400°F test to confirm stable temps before the big meal.
Firepot care (all pellet models): Clean out ash every 4–5 cooks for reliable ignition and airflow.
Hopper health: Run the hopper empty every 5–6 bags to remove wood dust and prevent burn-back.
Ash strategy: Why leaving a layer in the barrel can reduce mess, cut fly-ash, add insulation, and speed warm-up.
Airflow matters: Keep vents/smokestacks clear; pellet grills need unrestricted oxygen.
Creosote control: Knock it down from lids/walls so it doesn’t speckle ribs, turkey, or brisket.
Grease management: Use drip tray liners and keep foil flat and tight to help grease exit quickly and reduce flare-ups.
Thermocouple tip: No chemicals or abrasives—if anything, a light wipe only.
Grease-fire prevention: On high-heat cooks, load greasy foods on the drip-bucket side first.
Pellet freshness: If pellets are ~12+ months old, burn through them now and start fresh for the holidays.

Accessories shown (recteq.com):
Cleaning Kit: https://www.recteq.com/products/all-p...
Nitrile Gloves: https://www.recteq.com/products/nitri...
Drip Pan Liners: https://www.recteq.com/products/drip-...
Teflon Pan Liners: https://www.recteq.com/products/teflo...
Grill Brush/Scraper: https://www.recteq.com/products/recte...
Heavy Duty Scrubber: https://www.recteq.com/products/heavy...
Disposable Bucket Liners: https://www.recteq.com/products/bucke...
Bullseye Pan: https://www.recteq.com/products/drip-...
Griddle Conditioner (for SmokeStone): https://www.recteq.com/products/recte...

Thanksgiving date reminder: Jody can never seem to remember, but the big day is the fourth Thursday in November—get your prep done early so the bird shines!

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