- Aug 27, 2008
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Has anyone heard of any health related issues pertaining to meats smoked on exposed copper?
I went to pull my grates for cleaning in prep for a big smoke in the morning, and discovered the nickel plating has worn down from cleaning to the point of baring it to copper in some places.
In case you're wondering how this happened, I used to clean the stubborn spots with a 3M Scotch-Brite scouring pad for a couple years...very good cleaning tool, but apparently too agressive for these more delicate cooking grates. My smoker is coming up on it's 6th year of faithful service.
Is it time for me to fab up some new grates?
Thanks
Eric
I went to pull my grates for cleaning in prep for a big smoke in the morning, and discovered the nickel plating has worn down from cleaning to the point of baring it to copper in some places.
In case you're wondering how this happened, I used to clean the stubborn spots with a 3M Scotch-Brite scouring pad for a couple years...very good cleaning tool, but apparently too agressive for these more delicate cooking grates. My smoker is coming up on it's 6th year of faithful service.
Is it time for me to fab up some new grates?
Thanks
Eric