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TXFlyGuy

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Cast Iron Grates?
« on: December 16, 2019, 04:20:15 AM »
Owning 3 Weber Grills, with multiple accessories...what cast iron grate is the best?

Ceramic coated? Seasoned? Best buy for the $$$?

I have the Weber center heavy grate item and it is awesome. But it would be nice to have the entire cooking area with the heavy grate, as it cooks better with awesome grill marks. Burgers and steaks actually taste better!
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RRRanger99

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Re: Cast Iron Grates?
« Reply #1 on: December 16, 2019, 05:12:01 AM »
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Schaefd2

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Re: Cast Iron Grates?
« Reply #2 on: December 16, 2019, 05:46:47 AM »
Personally, my favorite all time grate(not just CI) is the one from Stok grills. I got it for free since someone put their Stok out on the curb!


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View to a Grill

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Re: Cast Iron Grates?
« Reply #3 on: December 16, 2019, 06:29:06 AM »
I use Craycort cast iron seasoned grill grate. Here is a video I did a while back comparing the Craycort against a stock Weber grill grate... steak cook off...


Craycort Cast Iron Grill Grate vs Weber Grill Grate - Tenderloin Grilled Steak Cook Off!!

https://youtu.be/0tzL2baBnBE


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« Last Edit: December 22, 2019, 08:34:11 PM by View to a Grill »
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hawgheaven

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Re: Cast Iron Grates?
« Reply #4 on: December 16, 2019, 07:51:35 AM »
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JEBIV

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Re: Cast Iron Grates?
« Reply #5 on: December 16, 2019, 08:12:20 AM »
I've been letting cast iron grates rust for years, I love using them just can't seem to remember to take care of them
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inkaddictedchef1

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Re: Cast Iron Grates?
« Reply #6 on: December 16, 2019, 11:32:54 AM »
Plus one
Quote from: JEBIV on December 16, 2019, 08:12:20 AM
I've been letting cast iron grates rust for years, I love using them just can't seem to remember to take care of them

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View to a Grill

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Re: Cast Iron Grates?
« Reply #7 on: December 16, 2019, 11:58:07 AM »
Sounds like a new video.... cast iron upkeep...


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JEBIV

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Re: Cast Iron Grates?
« Reply #8 on: December 16, 2019, 01:11:40 PM »
Quote from: View to a Grill on December 16, 2019, 11:58:07 AM
Sounds like a new video.... cast iron upkeep...


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It would have to be a motivational video about getting off your ass and doing it
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Red_5_Wrangler

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Re: Cast Iron Grates?
« Reply #9 on: December 16, 2019, 01:47:13 PM »
Quote from: Schaefd2 on December 16, 2019, 05:46:47 AM
Personally, my favorite all time grate(not just CI) is the one from Stok grills. I got it for free since someone put their Stok out on the curb!


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I vote (used) stok also. Very happy with no real maintenance, I just use it a could times a week  it holds up grate!

And if you like the GBS accessories they work too, not to mention the vortex thing that comes with each stok.

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« Last Edit: December 16, 2019, 01:49:50 PM by Red_5_Wrangler »
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inkaddictedchef1

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Re: Cast Iron Grates?
« Reply #10 on: December 17, 2019, 08:23:36 PM »
Quote from: JEBIV on December 16, 2019, 01:11:40 PM
Quote from: View to a Grill on December 16, 2019, 11:58:07 AM
Sounds like a new video.... cast iron upkeep...


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It would have to be a motivational video about getting off your ass and doing it
... I know a guy. He need to clean and season his craycort. Oooh maybe he can do it in his mothership K code rancher too. Suppose he coulda done it after getting lit earlier https://youtu.be/7INQZtnfszc

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Schaefd2

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Re: Cast Iron Grates?
« Reply #11 on: December 19, 2019, 05:55:37 PM »

Quote from: Red_5_Wrangler on December 16, 2019, 01:47:13 PM
Quote from: Schaefd2 on December 16, 2019, 05:46:47 AM
Personally, my favorite all time grate(not just CI) is the one from Stok grills. I got it for free since someone put their Stok out on the curb!


Sent from my iPhone using Weber Kettle Club
I vote (used) stok also. Very happy with no real maintenance, I just use it a could times a week  it holds up grate!

And if you like the GBS accessories they work too, not to mention the vortex thing that comes with each stok.

Sent from my SM-G965U using Weber Kettle Club mobile app
Yup!! No maintenance! Mine just sits outside and my chicken never sticks!

Sucks I missed out on the vortex thingy..... didn’t even know I missed out on it until you mentioned it lol durn you!! 🤣🤣


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captjoe06

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Re: Cast Iron Grates?
« Reply #12 on: December 22, 2019, 12:04:48 PM »
Quote from: JEBIV on December 16, 2019, 08:12:20 AM
I've been letting cast iron grates rust for years, I love using them just can't seem to remember to take care of them


This.
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CurtP

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Re: Cast Iron Grates?
« Reply #13 on: December 22, 2019, 12:44:39 PM »
Unless you constantly cook at low temps, forget about keeping seasoning on cast iron.  High temps also destroys porcelain coatings.  Easiest way to care for them is to scrape them down immediately after cooking while they're still hot, then heavy coat of fat during the cool down to keep them from rusting.  I love cast iron cookware, but hate cast iron grates.  While I don't condone grill marks, you can get a cast iron grill mark press if that's what you're after.
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