Christmas gift to me anyone heard of these?

fuzyslipas

I got my first LBGE for Christmas and I am off to a rockin good start.

I got these as a "stocking stuffer"

Does anyone know anything about them? Worth using?

JethroVA

Oh dear. Here we go...

johnmitchell

Oh boy..Let me go and pour a drink and enjoy the ride..

DMW

I think @travisstrick found a good use for his.

http://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1170826/mangrates-in-action

http://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1140329/mangrates/p1

Edit: Disclaimer - The video below contains NSFW language.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnjQKZpmRC0

fuzyslipas

? I guess these are no good.?

DMW

I have no idea, I have never used them. @henapple posted a video review here:

http://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1149676/mangrates-review-video/

travisstrick

They are very good. They are a pain to maintain but they leave great grill marks.

Ladeback69

I'm not interested in trying these, but I am these I got for Christmas. http://www.amazon.com/BBQ-Grill-Mat-Set-2/dp/B00C1LWE32/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1419789556&sr=8-1&keywords=grill+mats

onedbguru

If you want CI, get the CI grates.  The only time I use the original grate is when I am doing anything with the PlateSetter-legs up. (low-slow or pizza)

https://www.google.com/search?q=cast+iron+grate+big+green+egg+xl+1/2+moon&espv=2&biw=1022&bih=506&tbm=isch&imgil=GLEGGwtwiGyctM%3A%3B_52hQvq-_ndbFM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.watsons.com%252Fdefault%252Fxl-1-2-moon-cast-iron-grid-for-big-green-egg&source=iu&pf=m&fir=GLEGGwtwiGyctM%3A%2C_52hQvq-_ndbFM%2C_&usg=__mMkfv3zteNxMqDfUWt37V3EU0wA=&ved=0CEMQyjc&ei=klWgVP6UNIOfgwT9mYLYDA#facrc=_&imgdii=_&imgrc=GLEGGwtwiGyctM%3A;_52hQvq-_ndbFM;http%3A%2F%2Fwww.watsons.com%2Fmedia%2Fcatalog%2Fproduct%2Fcache%2F1%2Fimage%2F9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95%2Fh%2Fa%2Fhalfmooncastiron.png;http%3A%2F%2Fwww.watsons.com%2Fdefault%2Fxl-1-2-moon-cast-iron-grid-for-big-green-egg;255;238

blind99

Ladeback69 said:

I'm not interested in trying these, but I am these I got for Christmas.
http://www.amazon.com/BBQ-Grill-Mat-Set-2/dp/B00C1LWE32/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1419789556&sr=8-1&keywords=grill+mats

I got one of those too. I wonder if there's much use for it?

minniemoh

blind99 said:

I'm not interested in trying these, but I am these I got for Christmas. http://www.amazon.com/BBQ-Grill-Mat-Set-2/dp/B00C1LWE32/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1419789556&sr=8-1&keywords=grill+mats

I got one of those too. I wonder if there's much use for it?

It looks like the same thing I use to smoke almonds. I bought it from a BBQ store off a bulk role. It works fine for that. I haven't used it for anything else yet. 

Little Steven

Awshit!

Chelnerul

I loved mine when I only had a gasser, and as others have said they did a fine job with the grillmarks. They are hard to maintain, and I didn't fastidiously do that, so they rusted out on me. Now that I have a BGE, haven't seen a need for them.

Dobie

revolver1

I have the Grill Grates, about the same only made out of Aluminum.  No rust and just burn the grease/oil off.  Designed for gasers to minimize flair ups but will work on Eggs too if that is an issue.  

caliking

fuzyslipas said:

? I guess these are no good.?

They are sort of an inside joke here, I think because of a blatant sales attempt on the forum some time ago.

I have never used them, but some folks have. From what I know, they work as advertised.

nolaegghead

http://www.thelongestlistofthelongeststuffatthelongestdomainnameatlonglast.com/wearejustdoingthistobestupidnowsincethiscangoonforeverandeverandeverbutitstilllookskindaneatinthebrowsereventhoughitsabigwasteoftimeandenergyandhasnorealpointbutwehadtodoitanyways.html

theyolksonyou

nolaegghead said:

http://www.thelongestlistofthelongeststuffatthelongestdomainnameatlonglast.com/wearejustdoingthistobestupidnowsincethiscangoonforeverandeverandeverbutitstilllookskindaneatinthebrowsereventhoughitsabigwasteoftimeandenergyandhasnorealpointbutwehadtodoitanyways.html

I followed the link only because it was your post and I never know what to expect. Thanks for that.

Skiddymarker

Love these. Not worth a damn to cook with, but if you carry a set in the car you can use use as traction mats if the weather turns on you.  

bcsnave

Be thankful that whom ever stuffed these into your stocking is not opposed to buying accessories. Try these if you like them great, if not, you can always get a cast iron grate or skillet.

 

You will find yourself getting into "ALL" sorts of discussions from ...what is the best thermometer...or don't use this or that brand lump...use the man grates..be thankful you have a LBGE and someone that isn't opposed to outfitting it with extras.

 

Enjoy my friend.....POST SOME PICTURES OF A STEAK WITH GRILL MARKS

NPHuskerFL

smbishop

Ladeback69 said:

I'm not interested in trying these, but I am these I got for Christmas. http://www.amazon.com/BBQ-Grill-Mat-Set-2/dp/B00C1LWE32/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1419789556&sr=8-1&keywords=grill+mats

I have the Grill Mats.  I ordered them large enough to cut in circles to fit 3 grill sizes.  I use them for cheese or other items like scallops. They work great!