Grill Brush Substitute

This grill brush alternative is made from an inexpensive kitchen staple.

A good grill brush is the best tool for removing stuck-on food from the grill grate, but most brands wear out so quickly that we often make our own "brush." We use a crumpled wad of aluminum foil held in a pair of long tongs to scrape stuck-on food off a hot grill grate. Once the grate is clean, we toss out the foil and use the tongs to flip the food as it cooks.