How to Remove Mold in Your Big Green Egg (My Easy Yet Effective Solution)

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The Big Green Egg is one of my favorite grills. When I get it out of the shed, my family knows they are in for a good cookout.  

When I opened it last winter and found it covered in white spots, I instantly knew what it was. It was mold, and it had come for my Big Green Egg!

I have now managed to combat this moldy problem! I will show you exactly how to remove mold from your Big Green Egg, so you don’t have to worry about it either!

9 Easy Steps to Remove Mold from Big Green Egg

Don’t worry it is possible to remove mold from your Big Green Egg.

So lets’ get to work because the mold won’t kill itself.

Step 1:
Remove the cooking grates and add in some charcoal (or top it up if you’re doing it after a cook)

Have you finished your Green Egg brisket recipe? To clean it after a long smoke session, start by topping up the charcoal.

Step 2:
Crank your grill to the highest setting. I want to get the temperature up to about 600°F.

This heat is high enough to kill all the mold growing inside. In this way, the grill will also get a thorough cleaning.If you are wondering what temperature kills mold on a grill, it’s 140°F. But we want to go this high also to loosen any food debris or oil.

Step 3:
Put the cooking grates back inside.

Step 4: After 50 minutes, open the grill lid.

This extra oxygen will increase combustion.

Step 5: Check around the inside corners of the grill.

You see that much of the mold has already started to burn off, right?

Step 6: Check it out after 60 minutes.

If all the mold hasn’t burnt off, get your scrubber.

Step 7: Let the grill cool down and remove the ash

Step 8: Now, remove the grates, the firebox, and the fire ring.

You have to clean all of these parts individually.

Step 9: Use the scrubber to get down to business, then dry

Give all the parts a good scrub. Once you have done this, dry everything

Step 10: Now you’re ready to cook again! Here are some delicious ribs I did!

Note: The Big Green Egg is a ceramic cooker. So, do not use a wire brush as it scratches it.
Also, don’t use bleach on it; the ceramic will absorb it, damaging the protective coating.

3 Reasons for Mold to Grow in Big Green Egg

Here are the three reasons why mold grows inside grills.

1. Humidity:

Mold grows in damp conditions. So, make sure you leave your grill dry and clean. That way, your grill willn’t become an attractive breeding ground for mold.

2. Infrequent Use

If you’re not using your BGE often, it can become a breeding ground for mold. Make sure every time you do use it, you clean it thoroughly and ensure it is completely dry. Winterize your grill before the colder months if you’re not using it.

3. Buildup of food particles

If you leave food on the grill after cooking it, it will contribute to the growth of mold.

4. No Use

If you leave food on the grill after cooking it, it will contribute to the growth of mold.

Got mold in your grill but don’t have a BGE? I’ve got a comprehensive guide to removing mold from any grill, plus some homemade cleaning solutions!

How to Prevent Mold from Growing in Big Green Egg?

So I have shown you how to clean the mold from your BGE above but what about preventing it? Here’s all you need to know about preventing mold from growing in your BGE:    

Give It a Bit of Heat

After using your grill, throw in some coals and crank up the heat. Give it 45-60 minutes at high temperature, then turn it off, let it cool, and give it a light scrub with your scrubber.

This maintenance will remove all the food residue from the grill, which will discourage the growth of mold and bacteria.

Ensure it is Completely Dry

When you finish cleaning the Big Green Egg, make sure that your grill is completely dry. This is especially important if you don’t use your BGE often.

Ditch the Cover

Another factor that prevents mold from growing inside your grill is the cover. If possible, store the grill without a cover. Yes, dust will form on it, but that will still be much better than growing mold.

It is not at all unusual to get mold in your Big Green Egg. It used to happen to me all the time!.

Just remember it is super easy to heat it right up after each cook and wipe it. Then it is too scrub, and the mold is out of control!

Smoke On!

Charlie

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