Cast Iron Grilling Grate for Large............

Blaze

Does anybody have one of these? I received one at Christmas to use with my large. It seems like it would be good for steaks, what else does anybody use the cast iron grate for, and pros or cons???[p]Thanks[p]Blaze

Cajun

Blaze,[p]I have one I installed about 3 months ago. [p]The grate is not just for high temp cooks, though, it is good for all cooks. It give more efficient air flow through the coals from what I see.[p]I use it exclusively now.[p]Later[p]Cajun

Unknown

Blaze,
I purchased the cast iron grilling grate about 2 months ago. I have used it for high and low temp cooks. I think it will last longer than the porcilan. Leaves heavy grill marks in steaks. I have gone through several regular porcilan grates. I don't believe they hold up well on high heats.

Aussie_Hugh

Buckiq'er,[p]Yep I agree. My porcelain grill did not last a single cleansing high temp burnout. I use the Weber S/Steel grill mostly these days with the BGE grill just to hold the firebricks and drip tray. A cast iron one should be fine, I imagine they were around well before the porcelain coated ones.[p]Cheers,
Hugh.

JSlot

If your porcelain grates are failing after that short a time, you might want to consider contacting your dealer. It may be a warranty issue. I'm still using the original grates on all my Eggs and I'm sure there aren't many folks out there who cook more than I do. It never hurts to ask. There may have been a bad batch of grates out there.[p]Frosty Ones!
Jim

Aussie_Hugh

JSlot,[p]Frosty ones to you Jim. Thanks for the feedback.[p]Cheers,
Hugh.