Craycort's Cast Iron Grate


 
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A couple thoughts..

On the cleaning of the cast iron grates... I've had cast iron grates on a Kingsford Barrel grill for years. I'm slightly embarrassed to say that I haven't always taken the best care of them, but when it comes time for cleaning I just put them on top of my chimney or on the grill with a whole bunch of really hot coals and burn em up. All the crud, including the rust, comes off. Then I spray em down with canned oil spray and away we go!!

Regarding the ease of use of the CI aftermarket grates, has anyone tried just buying a CI griddle and just putting it on top of your current weber crates? You know those ones that Lodge sells for $60. I've actually seen them at Cost Plus World Market for $20. One side is flat for pancakes, eggs and bacon and the other side is raised ridges for steaks and things that you want grill marks on. You can use it on your BBQ, or on your stove top, or take it camping with you. Or just buy a flat grill mark pan. Put it over the coal for searing and then indirect for cooking. That's what they do in restaraunts. On the grill for searing and marking then in the oven to finish it.

Just my two cents.

Or here's this for $23.00
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nothing wrong with those but to me its not the same. with those there is no direct contact with flame and smoke. to me, one of everything is a good thing !
 
Or here's a cool idea. Answers the "direct contact with smoke and flame" problem.
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Just perfect for 22-inch Weber grill, even allows for opening the side flaps on the Weber Gold model grill. Much nicer grill marks on meat.
 
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