Have you ever experienced the frustration of removing a perfectly charred chicken breast from the grill, only to have a quarter of the meat cling to the grates? Been there, and — sadly, done that.

Chefs weigh in on how to preserve your beloved grill.

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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." It depends how often you're using the grill, but at least twice a season—once at the beginning and once ...