Any diy drip bucket liners?

[ifican]

I know they sell stuff online, im just thinking i know there has to be a better (read cheaper) solution. I have read mason jar inside bucket but that could get messy. What comes to mind is saran wrap or foil but im curious if anyone has found a great solution to easy drip bucket cleanup?

 

[NU2SMOKE]

I had read where @Mike had said the drip bucket that comes with the Bull is on the "Flimsy" side and he got a better one and provided a link (thank you) for a better one... Is the one that comes with it really that bad? Kinda goes against the total quality thing that Rec Tec is famous for.

 

[ndfan6464]

I just line mine with tin foil. It's already out when I reline the drip tray so I just reline the bucket as well.. cheap and easy

 

[Mike]

I just line mine with tin foil. It's already out when I reline the drip tray so I just reline the bucket as well.. cheap and easy

Yup. Aluminum foil would be what I suggest as well.

@NU2SMOKE - I bought a new drip bucket mostly just because. The included drip bucket will and does work just fine. To me I wasn't overly impressed by the included bucket, but if that's the only "weak spot" I could find in this entire grill than I'm more than happy to drop less than $10 for a new bucket. No biggie.

I think the new one looks a bit better (has more of a shine to it) and a little thicker material, but again really at the end of the day just line your included bucket with foil and that will certainly help it a lot.

 

[NU2SMOKE]

Thank you @Mike for the explanation. I will be able to see for myself here in a few hours. I am sure it will be peachy.

 

[dsandersus]

@ifican I lined my drip bucket with foil initially, was still a mess to clean up (probably didn't line it properly). I read somewhere that the (Traeger Grills BAC407z 5-Pack Bucket Liner) work well with RT and they were on sale at Amazon, so I picked a set up. I currently have one in my bucket now but haven't had to empty yet. I'll let you know how they hold up.

 

[Mike]

@dsandersus - The traeger bucket liners do work very nicely. I also purchased those with the new bucket.

 

[Buckeye smoker]

Yup. Aluminum foil would be what I suggest as well.

@NU2SMOKE - I bought a new drip bucket mostly just because. The included drip bucket will and does work just fine. To me I wasn't overly impressed by the included bucket, but if that's the only "weak spot" I could find in this entire grill than I'm more than happy to drop less than $10 for a new bucket. No biggie.

I think the new one looks a bit better (has more of a shine to it) and a little thicker material, but again really at the end of the day just line your included bucket with foil and that will certainly help it a lot.

I'll have to agree with this*....

 

[NU2SMOKE]

I think Im going to have to talk to Liza about the bucket. I think there may be a hole in it ?

 

[cookingjnj]

been using tin foil for years and never a problem. Change it out when I clean out the grill and change foil on the drip pan.

 

[wildblue]

You people and your fancy bucket liners

Saw a similar thread going in one of the Facebook groups and thought the same thing. I'm a bit of a cheapass, so $1 a liner makes me cringe and foil works perfectly fine.

Step 1: Turn bucket upside down on a flat surface

Step 2: Place a sheet of foil over the inverted bucket and mold it to the bucket as best you can

Step 3: With your right hand, remove the foil from the bucket and with your left return the bucket to its normal position (feel free to reverse this if you're left handed or ambidextrous)

Step 4: Shove the now bucket-ish shaped foil into your drip bucket.

Step 5: Open a beer, justify drinking at 8am because you saved a dollar by making your own liner and you deserve it

Step 6: Forget to put the bucket back on the grill until about 2 hours into your next smoke

Hope that helps

Seriously though, it works perfectly fine. Use decent foil. I wad it up at the top, give it a little twist and toss it in the trash after any decent smoke. One time I actually must have screwed up my wrap job and all my grease was actually in the bucket. No biggie, scrap it out wash it out.

 

[Uncle Bob]

Step 6 have anything to do with step 5?

 

[NU2SMOKE]

That was awesome!!!

You guys are great!!

 

[cutplug]

Hello fellow smokers, my two cents. Go to a paint or hardware store and get a empty paint bucket with a lid. When full attach lid and toss.
Happy Fourth to all the family!

 

[Grilltreats]

This what I have used for 13 months now. It works well for me and the bucket stays clean (pretty much).

 

[NU2SMOKE]

This what I have used for 13 months now. It works well for me and the bucket stays clean (pretty much).

Hey @Grilltreats glad your back....Havent seen you in a bit. Hows everything goin?

 

[hoopmeister]

I use a old jar from spaghetti sauce or something just like Grilltreats. Toss it in the garbage at any time.

 

[NU2SMOKE]

I use a old jar from spaghetti sauce or something just like Grilltreats. Toss it in the garbage at any time.

Ughhh Spaghetti sauce from a jar!? Im Italian...NEVER...LOL

Welcome to the family @hoopmeister

 

[dsandersus]

Ughhh Spaghetti sauce from a jar!? Im Italian...NEVER...LOL

Welcome to the family @hoopmeister

But... Ragu... That's Italian.

 

[NU2SMOKE]

But... Ragu... That's Italian.

I’m going to totally forget you said that ... and I was inviting you over for Christmas!!! I may have to rethink that!