Cast Iron Cooking Grates

[HiDesertHal]

 
Hi,

I like the appearance of those bold grill marks on my steaks.  Can you recommend a one-piece cast iron grate to replace the factory one on my 18" Kettle?

Thanks!
HAL

[Old Dave]

You might want to look at Grill Grates. Not cast iron but great for searing steaks and chops.



This is my 18-1/2" Weber Jumbo Joe kettle with a set of standard Grill Grates.

[Nolamike]

Yeah, I'd definitely go with Grill Grates over cast iron; cast iron grates can be a real pain to keep clean and keep rust-free.

[captjoe06]

Yeah, I'd definitely go with Grill Grates over cast iron; cast iron grates can be a real pain to keep clean and keep rust-free.

If you feel like you really need wider grill marks then, Grill Grates.


When I first started out with charcoal I was obsessed with getting cast iron grates until discovering how much maintenance they require.


Makes me really appreciate the simplicity and ease of handling of the standard Weber flip up grates.  If I really wanted to splurge I'd get the better quality stainless flip up grates but I grew out of my cast iron desire phase pretty quickly.

[kettlebb]

Same here Joe. The stainless grates are good enough for me.


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[order66]

+1 cast iron is a pain.


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[dwnthehatch]

The Charbroil universal cast iron kettle grate is a 2 piece for a 22" but the center section fits on an 18" perfectly.

[Old Dave]

This is the center section of the Char-Broil cast iron cooking grate in my 18" Weber Jumbo Joe grill.



Here is another option but kinda expensive.

[Troy]

I really prefer craycorts over the grill grates.
In my opinion, there's a big difference in flavor and to me that's the most important thing.

[Troy]

This is the center section of the Char-Broil cast iron cooking grate in my 18" Weber Jumbo Joe grill.



Here is another option but kinda expensive.

What is that 2nd one? That looks... kinda freaking awesome! I'd put that right in the coals!

Also: there's a page that lists all of the cast iron grates for the Weber .

[LiquidOcelot]

that char grate is pretty freggin awesome. I like thar you can use it with everything.

[Old Dave]

Troy, this is one of the the setups I use for competition steak cooking. I started with the Weber Jumbo Joe kettle for this task and it works a treat.





I purchased the cast iron grate from a commercial firm in California and it goes into a commercial cooker and measures about 21" long and will just fit into a standard Weber 22-1/2" kettle. I had to cut it down to fit my smaller Jumbo Joe and I also use it in several more of my grills.



You mentioned putting it right down on the coals and I do come pretty close to that with my steak cooking setup for the Weber Jumbo Joe. This might be about the finest steak cooking setup a fellow can do with a Weber kettle.



Here it is over a Slow 'N Sear in a 22-1/2" Weber kettle with the SNS pulled out and away from the side of the cooker.



As I would present for a steak contest.

[WhaleinaTeardrop]

I use the Napoleon Cast Iron grate and it's pretty awesome; I use it for beef, pork, sausage, burger and fatty cooks; I use a good stiff grill brush  when still hot, wipe with oil and put the lid on until the next cook.  That's the same routine I use with grates of all materials and I haven't had any rust issues whatsoever.

[kettlebb]

That last pic! Awesome.


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[bbquy]

Troy, this is one of the the setups I use for competition steak cooking. I started with the Weber Jumbo Joe kettle for this task and it works a treat.





I purchased the cast iron grate from a commercial firm in California and it goes into a commercial cooker and measures about 21" long and will just fit into a standard Weber 22-1/2" kettle. I had to cut it down to fit my smaller Jumbo Joe and I also use it in several more of my grills.



You mentioned putting it right down on the coals and I do come pretty close to that with my steak cooking setup for the Weber Jumbo Joe. This might be about the finest steak cooking setup a fellow can do with a Weber kettle.



Here it is over a Slow 'N Sear in a 22-1/2" Weber kettle with the SNS pulled out and away from the side of the cooker.



As I would present for a steak contest.

Love this! Can you provide any contact info or the name of the company?