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Grillgrates Fail

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tcracing
tcracing Posts: 378
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I finally broke down and bought some Grillgrates and I think I  made a mistake by letting them get to hot (temp on BGE 900*). I cooked hamburgers on them last night and the hamburgers had a funky taste. I'm hoping that it was just the taste of burnt meat, not ruining the Grillgrates. I'll let you know the next time I cook on them. I've only cooked steak on them once and I really wasn't impressed. I hope they get better as they season, if I haven't screwed them up.

George Foreman? Who? 
Tim C. Panama City, Fl. 
Large, Minimax-soon
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  • travisstrick
    travisstrick Posts: 5,002
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    Should have got mangrates
    Be careful, man! I've got a beverage here.
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  • tcracing
    tcracing Posts: 378
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    @travisstrick Really?? I knew that it was a just matter of time before someone was have said that, but the first post. Thanks!!
    George Foreman? Who? 
    Tim C. Panama City, Fl. 
    Large, Minimax-soon
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  • travisstrick
    travisstrick Posts: 5,002
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    They're great, don't ya know?
    Be careful, man! I've got a beverage here.
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  • Dredger
    Dredger Posts: 1,468
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    Just an FYI. When we first got ours, I used the IR gun to check the surface temp of the Grill Grates. Consistently run 200 degrees hotter than dome temp. Your mileage may vary.
    Large BGE
    Greenville, SC
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  • SoCalTim
    SoCalTim Posts: 2,158
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    @tcracing  .. ' I've only cooked steak on them once and I really wasn't impressed.' - Hey brother, with all due respect ... the GG's are ingenious.

    I use these religiously, from tri tip to steak to spatchcock chicken to french fries to 'skys the limit' and they are awesome.

    The only real thing you need to know is to not use them on temps over 600 degrees (with 450 dome temp being the sweet spot) dome temp.

    Also, remember that the GG's add 150 degrees to the dome temp. So, (for example) if your dome says 450, the GG temp is 600 or so.

    Good luck, I'm only too sure your gonna love them just as soon as you get them dialed in. Tim 
    I've slow smoked and eaten so much pork, I'm legally recognized as being part swine - Chatsworth Ca.
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  • Jeremiah
    Jeremiah Posts: 6,412
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    Damnit. Now I want to try them. 
    Slumming it in Aiken, SC. 
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  • SoCalTim
    SoCalTim Posts: 2,158
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    Jeremiah said:
    Damnit. Now I want to try them. 
    @Jeremiah  .. hey brother, I got an extra set you can have (free & new) they fit a mini max .. but can be used on any egg.
    I've slow smoked and eaten so much pork, I'm legally recognized as being part swine - Chatsworth Ca.
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  • dstearn
    dstearn Posts: 1,702
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    The Grill Grates will run hotter depending on the grill type. I prefer steaks on a regular grate closer to the coals or even cave man style. The Grill Grates are great for Burgers and Pork Chops.
    I have had best results at 450 dome. 

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  • HeavyG
    HeavyG Posts: 10,349
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    Yep...too much heat is not the friend of GrillGrates.


    “Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ― Philip K. Diçk




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  • travisstrick
    travisstrick Posts: 5,002
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    HeavyG said:
    Yep...too much heat is not the friend of GrillGrates.


    These are not great. 
    Be careful, man! I've got a beverage here.
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  • pgprescott
    pgprescott Posts: 14,544
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    travisstrick said:
    HeavyG said:
    Yep...too much heat is not the friend of GrillGrates.


    These are not great. 
    At least as great as boiled brisket!
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  • Jeremiah
    Jeremiah Posts: 6,412
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    SoCalTim said:
    Jeremiah said:
    Damnit. Now I want to try them. 
    @Jeremiah  .. hey brother, I got an extra set you can have (free & new) they fit a mini max .. but can be used on any egg.
    @SoCalTim would you trade for a smokeware cap??
    Slumming it in Aiken, SC. 
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  • danv23
    danv23 Posts: 953
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    Ya man, 900 degrees is not a good thing. As recommended, check your temps with an IR and you will be amazed at how much hotter they get than your dome temp. One more tip, I was going to return mine because marinated foods stuck to them and i was pretty pissed. Spray on some cooking oil, pam, whatever, and food releases like magic. Don't give up on them.

    The Dude: This is a very complicated case, Maude. You know, a lotta ins, lotta outs, lotta what-have-you's. And, uh, lotta strands to keep in my head, man. Lotta strands in old Duder's head. Luckily I'm adhering to a pretty strict, uh, drug regimen to keep my mind, you know, limber.

    Walter Sobchak: Nihilists! *uck me. I mean, say what you want about the tenets of National Socialism, Dude, at least it's an ethos. 

    Cumming, GA

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    Gasser - Weber Summit 6 Burner

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  • SoCalTim
    SoCalTim Posts: 2,158
    edited January 2017
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    Jeremiah said:
    SoCalTim said:
    Jeremiah said:
    Damnit. Now I want to try them. 
    @Jeremiah  .. hey brother, I got an extra set you can have (free & new) they fit a mini max .. but can be used on any egg.
    @SoCalTim would you trade for a smokeware cap??
    @Jeremiah, these are just sitting in my garage gathering dust. I need these to go to a home. You're actually doing me the favor. I'll ship Monday.
    I've slow smoked and eaten so much pork, I'm legally recognized as being part swine - Chatsworth Ca.
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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 30,974
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    Maybe these things are a little bit overrated or unnecessary.  Just a thought.
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
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  • danv23
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    JohnInCarolina said:
    Maybe these things are a little bit overrated or unnecessary.  Just a thought.
    I bought them for my webber gasser. Got really tired of replacing with the sh*tty OEMs and they want a fortune for SS grates. These were cheaper by hundreds and will last forever.

    The Dude: This is a very complicated case, Maude. You know, a lotta ins, lotta outs, lotta what-have-you's. And, uh, lotta strands to keep in my head, man. Lotta strands in old Duder's head. Luckily I'm adhering to a pretty strict, uh, drug regimen to keep my mind, you know, limber.

    Walter Sobchak: Nihilists! *uck me. I mean, say what you want about the tenets of National Socialism, Dude, at least it's an ethos. 

    Cumming, GA

    Eggs - XL, L, Small

    Gasser - Weber Summit 6 Burner

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