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CI Grid for Large

I know quite a few people on here are using a CI grid and was wondering if you had any recommendations for one? I have done the Google search (also searched on here before posting this) and have found a couple however the Craycort for instance has inserts where I believe I want one solid piece. Thank you and I know this topic has been discussed enough.
Birmingham, AL

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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 33,414
    the bge one seems to crack and a chunk falls off, then it works well =) i stopped using mine, the cast iron seems to work better in lower temp gas grills but in the egg where i can get much higher searing temps i dont see it improving my cooks. i believe im in the minority here but i would rather have a ci pan or even better a flat steel plate to sear on if i decided not to use my stainless grate
    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 18,890
    I've used a char-broil brand CI grate from Academy. Don't know if it makes a difference or not, but it makes me feel like it does :) Much cheaper than the BGE one too. 

    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
    A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
  • What size Char-broil CI? I have been wanting one. I was cooking burgers the other day from costco..... Well the standard grate is to wide for costco hamburgers lol. Yea one fell. and I caveman'ed that one it was still good lol. 
    Jacksonville, FL