Fun With New Toys - Grill Grates Edition

Fred19Flintstone · September 2016

I bought two sets of Grill Grates from CGS and today was the day to try 'em out. One set only covers 1/2 of the XL cooking surface. Since Grill Grates are famous for the grill marks they make, why not test it with steak?
Today I reverse seared 2" ribeyes. I'm using my phone so pardon the picture quality. Photos coming shortly.

Lit · September 2016

They make grill grates for the XL that cover the whole cooking area.

Fred19Flintstone · September 2016

Fred19Flintstone · September 2016

blasting · September 2016

Fred, that steak looks great, but you did that corn perfectly too.

Lit · September 2016

Something I like about the grates they are almost indirect. You can set the egg at 450 or so and cook the steaks on the grates the whole time no need to go indirect. Gives a great crust.

Fred19Flintstone · September 2016

Lit said:

Something I like about the grates they are almost indirect. You can set the egg at 450 or so and cook the steaks on the grates the whole time no need to go indirect. Gives a great crust.

That's interesting. I'll have to try that!

pgprescott · September 2016

You can also turn them over and use them like a plancha or CI pan. Nice post.

JohnInCarolina · September 2016

Fred - what do you see as the advantage of these over a standard CI grill? Just easier to get on and off?

pgprescott · September 2016

@JohnInCarolina one benefit is that you can cook at lower temps and achieve the same or superior results. Uses less fuel.

Care and cleaning are also a benefit. No rust.

For the record, I've always been a cast iron guy, but I certainly see these as a great new tool.

stantrb · September 2016

I have a set for my gas grill, and they are absolutely amazing on that thing. Even, great surface caramelization, beautiful results every time. But when it's time for steak, I kind of prefer the intense raw heat that my direct Egg gives me. I don't want grill marks; I want a uniform, deep crust. I've never been able to do that with grillgrates.

pgprescott · September 2016

stantrb said:

I have a set for my gas grill, and they are absolutely amazing on that thing. Even, great surface caramelization, beautiful results every time. But when it's time for steak, I kind of prefer the intense raw heat that my direct Egg gives me. I don't want grill marks; I want a uniform, deep crust. I've never been able to do that with grillgrates.

Turn them over.

Fred19Flintstone · September 2016

JohnInCarolina said:

Fred - what do you see as the advantage of these over a standard CI grill? Just easier to get on and off?

I would have to say the thinner grid gives crisper grill marks. I have always struggled with that as a presentation issue. Mission accomplished there. Taste? No difference. As @stantrb points out, it's not the best for crust production, but it ain't bad either. If crust is your thing, then go with a griddle.

Fun With New Toys - Grill Grates Edition

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