My new grates are great!

[Justin W]

Before:


After:


These things are really thick. The package they came in weighed 19 pounds.


One of the things I was worried about was getting a good sear. I was afraid I would regret not getting cast iron. I'm no longer concerned.



Just some veggies:


I'm no photographer (obviously) but here is everything plated up.



Mr. Ketchup Lips was pleased.

If anybody is thinking about replacing their current grates with the heavy-duty rod style stainless steel grates, I just want you to know that I think you'll like it. I certainly do. Granted, it's only been one cook but they have already exceeded my expectations.

Hope this helps anyone else with their decision.

 

[Jim Lampe]

Very Nice Upgrade Justin!
I gotta replace mine...
(nice photos also!)

 

[Justin W]

Thanks Jim.

BTW, I'm a big fan of your photos. Those scallops had my wife and I drooling last night.

 

[Jim Lampe]

well, thank you Justin... butt it's only food, and with me around it doesn't last too long

Hope your Easter weekend is most enjoyable!

 

[Dave F]

Hey Justin,
What did the grates cost?

 

[Justin W]

I got them the guy that sells aftermarket SS flavor bars on ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Weber-Cook...&hash=item1e5bc8bfbe

They are like 115 plus shipping. Pricey, but MUCH cheaper (about half) than the same thing from Weber. Even though they are expensive, I like them a lot.

 

[Shaun R]

It would be great if they would make those for a round kettle.

 

[Justin W]

I could not agree with you more. Plus, they could make them hinged like the regular grate.

However, I will say that 1 genesis grate will fit perfectly on top of the stock kettle grate. I do that often when I'm using my kettle and want good grill marks. I have cast iron griddle that I often keep on one side of my Genesis so that leaves one of my SS rods available for that kind of thing.

 

[Shaun R]

Thanks Justin, at the HD near my home they have cast iron sear grills for gassers marked down to 19 bucks. Here I go again with my cheapness Jim. I keep checking back every now and then in hopes they will lower them a little more.
I need help.

 

[Dave W (Demosthenes9)]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Shaun R:
Thanks Justin, at the HD near my home they have cast iron sear grills for gassers marked down to 19 bucks. Here I go again with my cheapness Jim. I keep checking back every now and then in hopes they will lower them a little more.
I need help.

</div></BLOCKQUOTE>

$19 ? For which grills ? Are these for Weber Porcelain coated cast iron grates ?

If so, if they had a deal like that around here I would buy every single one they had in stock !!!

 

[BobPi]

I like that vegetable tray. Is that a Weber part?

 

[Gary McD]

Yes Bob the tray is a Weber item, and I have one just like it. I really don't like it, because if you use EVOO on the veggies it gets baked on the tray and it's a real PITA to clean. I haven't used mine in over two years.

 

[Justin W]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by BobPi:
I like that vegetable tray. Is that a Weber part? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Actually, that particular tray is not a Weber part, but Weber does make one just like it. I like it because it's SS and dishwasher safe so cleaning actually hasn't been that big of an issue. I got it at HD at the end of last grilling season for 5 bucks so all in all it's been a good investment.

 

[Chuck B]

Thanks Justin!! Just upgraded my Summit D with the ss rods and they are great!!! Appreciate the recommendation.