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Allen LeCuyer

Expertise: grilling, grill cleaning

Allen LeCuyer

  • Competes in professional grilling competitions.
  • Written about various grilling topics, including cleaning a flat top grill, preparing a pellet smoker in cold weather and the difference between lump coal and briquettes for Family Handyman.
  • Board Member of the Minnesota BBQ Society.

Experience

Allen LeCuyer is a writer who competes in professional grilling competitions. He has crafted content on various grilling topics for Family Handyman, including cleaning a flat top grill, preparing a pellet smoker in cold weather and the difference between lump coal and briquettes. Additionally, he is a board member of the Minnesota BBQ Society.

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Articles

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Tips for Cleaning a Pellet Grill

You spent a lot of money on your pellet grill, so treat it right and keep it clean! Here's how.
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Lump Charcoal vs. Briquettes: What’s the Difference?

Are you ready to get serious about grilling? The first step is knowing which fuel to use. Let's talk about briquettes vs lump charcoal.
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How To Clean a Flat Top Grill

Flat top grills are selling like hotcakes (wink!). If you get or have one, be sure you know how to clean it properly so it lives up to all the hype.