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Grill Talk => Weber Grill Forum (Grills, Accessories) => Topic started by: PotsieWeber on March 10, 2020, 05:38:14 PM
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Generally, I just keep using my trusty rusty grates.
However, I recently picked up a newer 26, which appears to have SS grates so I'm guessing I might get spoiled.
Some time back, when looking at a kettle, I noticed the guy had what appeared to be a porcelain coated wire grill.
I also noticed that you can get non-Weber porcelain coated wire grates plain (but with handles) for pretty darn cheap. I was thinking these might work fairly well on smokers, stackers & the like because the flip up grates are not necessary. Additionally, because the temperatures tend not to get as hot & what get on there basically winds up less crusty & might be fairly easy to clean on cold porcelain or using something gentle like the wood scraper stuff (mine is actually a $5 long handled wood restaurant cooking paddle). In another thread, I remember reading that another type of porcelain coated grates needed to be cleaned gently or while cold to prevent damage to the porcelain coating.
Wondered if anyone tried these on a smoker, stacker, elevated grate, whatever and what your experience was.
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I did a mod on my WSM 22.5, adding a 3rd grate (between the top and bottom) 5 inches down from the top grate using shelf L brackets with the pins knocked out. I needed a grate exactly 21” wide and could only find one made by charbroil that is porcelain coated. Amazon had them for $19 but I found them online from Menard’s for $6 with free shipping. (No Menards in my state). I’ve used the grate only once during a combo ribs/pork butt cook and it was super easy to clean with warm soapy water and a paper towel afterward. I did spray it with canola oil though before and after, treating it the same as a plated grate. Hope that helps....
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Thanks @bamakettles. I was actually looking at the ones at Menards.