Straight up opinion question: Will the Weber Cast Iron Searing Grate Insert (for the Gourmet Grate system) stand up to the temps from the medium Vortex with the 12" side up? Inverted, it seems to me the Vortex should be concentrating less heat due to the 12" surface of burning coals.
Straight questions:
1. Does anybody like the Weber Cast Iron insert?
2. Has anybody had issues with the size of the diamond pattern on the Weber Insert?
3. If not this, then what else. My objective is uncovered direct high searing (looking for charring). Looking for something very close to "cave man" type cooks.
4. Has anybody tried the Vortex Grate supplied by the Vortex company. SS and tabbed to sit directly on the Vortex.
Thanks in advance for your opinion and you assistance. I am acquiring gadgets at an alarming rate, but, I have read that this is a known hazard for new Kettle owners.
v/r rch