Cleaning Injector

[chipmanbbq]

What do you guys use to clean your injectors? I used the needle with holes going down the sides to inject a turkey for xmas. After soaking it hot water several times throughout the day there are still solids stuck in the holes.

 

[lemans]

Didn't your injector come with a brush?? Try a tooth pic

 

[chipmanbbq]

It didn't come with a brush. Just the injector and 3 needles. I did do some toothpicking and more soaking, but I'd like some sort of little, stiff brush. Just curious if you guys had something specific you use.

 

[chef jimmyj]

Strain your injection liquid through cheese cloth or coffee filter. No more clogged holes...JJ

 

[chipmanbbq]

That's a good idea! Thanks

 

[daveomak]

Put the needle back on the body and SUCK hot water up the needle...

 

[JckDanls 07]

If all else fails... compressed air ... blow it out ...

 

[SmokinAl]

I do like Dave does & fill up a glass with hot soapy water with the needle on & I pull & push the plunger up and down several times until the needle is clean. Then I do the same thing with just clear water to rinse the soap out.

Al

 

[chipmanbbq]

Thanks for all the suggestions!

 

[diamondmarco]

In a pinch you can use an old toothbrush. Works like a charm.

 

[HalfSmoked]

Life's fun especially when others are dealing with the same problem.

  Some great solutions were given to you that's what so great about this forum the help you get for just about anything is here for the asking.

Warren

 

[crankybuzzard]

Good advice above for sure, but for the time you forget to clean it, and it all dries up on you, CLR can rescue you. If you haven't forgotten, you will if you do it often enough! :laugh1:

Yes, it's food safe. http://www.thecarycompany.com/facility-supplies/cleaners/clr/faq

 

[paul6]

I pulverize my spices in my Nutri Bullet and have no problem with clogging