Some hacks are so simple you wonder how you never thought of them before. One cooking tip making waves online right now proves you don’t need expensive sprays, fancy oils, or high-tech gadgets to get perfect results on the grill. All it takes is a raw potato – yes, really.
It all started with a viral video from Matt, a self-proclaimed grill enthusiast, who opens with a question that instantly hooks you: “You might be asking yourself, Matt, what are you doing with a raw potato on the end of a fork?” The answer is the kind of kitchen wisdom that spreads like wildfire: use it to make your grill completely non-stick.
How the Trick Works
Preheat your grill fully – the hotter, the better.
Cut a raw potato in half.
Skewer one half on a fork or metal skewer for an easy grip.
Rub it across the hot grill grates from side to side.
As the potato makes contact with the hot metal, it releases natural starches. These starches coat the grates in a thin, invisible layer that prevents food from sticking. The result? A natural non-stick surface – no chemicals, no mess, and no wasted cooking spray.
Why Grill Fans Are Loving It
Matt swears by this method for delicate foods like fish, which are notorious for sticking and falling apart on the grill. In his own demo, he mentions prepping salmon that had been marinating for three days – and he wanted every flaky piece to make it to the plate intact.
But fish isn’t the only winner here. Steaks, chicken, vegetables, burgers – anything you throw on the grill benefits from even cooking and effortless release. Plus, the whole process takes just seconds and costs almost nothing.
Key Benefits:
Chemical-free: 100% natural – just a potato.
Time-saving: Quick rub, instant results.
Budget-friendly: One potato can handle multiple grilling sessions.
Better cooking: Food cooks evenly and lifts right off the grates.
Thousands of viewers who tried the hack have reported the same thing: it works exactly as promised. For some, it’s even replaced their use of oil entirely.
Next time you fire up the grill, keep a raw potato nearby. It might not make it to your plate, but it could be the secret ingredient to your best barbecue yet – no sticking, no stress, just perfectly cooked food every time.
