Weber Kettle 22" Cast Iron Cooking Grate

[jrob0144]

Hey everyone! Does anyone on here have any experience with this cast iron grate? It seems fairly new on amazon. It looks awesome! I'm curious if this grate is built well. I've tried doing research on it but it seems there aren't any reviews out there yet. Thanks in advance!

https://www.amazon.com/Cast-Grill-Grate-Kettle-Grills/dp/B01MXILON2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1484764200&sr=8-1&keywords=aura+kettle+grate

[MikeRocksTheRed]

I think my biggest concern would be how hard it is to clean since it has so many small corners.  Another concern would be what marks it leaves if you for instance seared something, flipped it, then needed to flip it back over.  I think both of these concerns are exactly why you see most CI grates with straight parallel grates and not a grid like this one has.

[Bob BQ]

I noticed this grate earlier this week, also. Not a bad price. I believe it's about the same cost as the STOK CI grate. The diamond pattern is the same as the Weber GBS sear grate; looks to be the same size pattern, too.

[Travis]

I'd give her a go. Only thing I see is it needs a grate lifter of some sort.


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[WNC]

I'm with Mike, seems like it would be hard to clean


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[trident_of_rivers]

This is the cast iron grate I purchased form Amazon in late 2014. Sill holding up great and easy to clean. Also the center pops out to add extra charcoal if needed.

https://www.amazon.com/SIS9000-Grill-Replacement-2-Inch-Grate/dp/B007ZLIZU4

[swamprb]

I love cast iron, but here in the Pacific Northwet, it is a major PITA to keep seasoned and keep from rusting. The least amount of condensation just wreaks havoc on my CI grates if left in the grill.

I have a few of these 22" expanded metal grates for my drum smokers, but I'll occasionally pull one out for a good direct kettle cook. These will outlast my drums!

http://udsparts.com/grates/22-inch-diameter-uds-drum-smoker-cooking-grate.html

Made in the USA!

[MikeRocksTheRed]

This is the cast iron grate I purchased form Amazon in late 2014. Sill holding up great and easy to clean. Also the center pops out to add extra charcoal if needed.

https://www.amazon.com/SIS9000-Grill-Replacement-2-Inch-Grate/dp/B007ZLIZU4

26% off today on amazon....$44.71  I like the removable center!

[jrob0144]

Long over due update. I ended up going with the Stok cast iron grate for my kettle and couldn't be happier. It's heavy duty and super easy to clean. For maintenance I just burn off any remaining food after my cook and wipe it down with a little cooking oil and she's good to go for next time. I would definitely recommend. Any questions about it just let me know!!!


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[hawgheaven]

I have the SToK CI grate, and bought their CI Dutch Oven as well. Grate combo!

Not sure about the design of that diamond pattern... as was mentioned earlier, might be a bitch to clean, plus lifting it won't be easy.

[Nolamike]

...might be a bitch to clean, plus lifting it won't be easy.

I recently joined a Weber Facebook group, and one of the members was asking about whether anybody made a cast iron chimney starter!  I can't imagine how bad it would be trying to lift such a thing, especially while hot...

[swamprb]

Just a heads up -

I signed up for Aura's e-mail and got a swinging sweet Valentines Day deal on their Pro Zone 18" Cooking System for my Large Big Green Eggs 20% off list price and free shipping ($79) I should have gotten 2 of them!

https://auraoutdoorproducts.com/collections/grilling-stuff/products/the-m-z-multi-zone-cooking-kit

My local ACE had a bunch of close outs and I got a WSM 22" Hanging meat rack and a pair of Kamado Joe Half Moon SS grates for $9.99 each. So I had been looking for some kind of rack system for the Egg-Kamado Joe and the price of the Aura was awesome with all the accessories.

The 22" CI grates aren't listed on their page, but I can vouch for the quality of the Pro Zone System SS grates. Ceramic inserts and SS rack and expander.

They had fast shipping and confirmations every step of the way.  Never hurts to get on their list.