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Does cast iron grate make a difference?
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slovelad
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i love searing on my mini, and I am curious... Does the cast iron make a noticeable difference?
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Personally a mini is a great searing machine due to the proximity of the meat and the fire so I don't see the need. OTOH I have only used cast iron on my small for years and never have gone back! With my med and large I see no advantage, but that's just my opinion!
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RRP said:Personally a mini is a great searing machine due to the proximity of the meat and the fire so I don't see the need. OTOH I have only used cast iron on my small for years and never have gone back! With my med and large I see no advantage, but that's just my opinion!
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After many discussions, I hear if you're wanting nice grill marks, the CI is okay. However, I do okay with the standard one. I don't have a mini, but the standard one works well for me.
The CI is also a PITA to keep clean and maintain. Plus I'd rather sear in a CI pan.------------------------------
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I use a CI Craycort on my large and I do like it, but I don't think it's necessary or makes much difference if any. I use the stock grate on my small and I'm perfectly happy with it.L, S, MM, Mini
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slovelad said:i love searing on my mini, and I am curious... Does the cast iron make a noticeable difference?
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SGH said:slovelad said:i love searing on my mini, and I am curious... Does the cast iron make a noticeable difference?
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cast iron grids work better at gaaser temps, high egg temps dont need the benefits of cast iron. i stppoed using mine when bge changed to stainless grids over the porcelain junk grids
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I don't have a mini, but I'm with @tarheelmatt; I'd rather have an overall sear from a CI pan. Sear marks from the grid are all about visual appeal.Greenwood, IN | XL BGE | Weber Genesis | Blackstone 28 | bunch of accessories
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i can tell you this.....i have the CI grids and basically I paid for nothing, because I am either too lazy to put them in when doing steaks or I forget.....so even though I have them they have been of no use to me.gettin lucky in kentucky! 2 XL eggs!
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i can tell you this.....i have the CI grids and basically I paid for nothing, because I am either too lazy to put them in when doing steaks or I forget.....so even though I have them they have been of no use to me.gettin lucky in kentucky! 2 XL eggs!
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They do make GrillGrates for the Mini now, but they are not cheap. I get a good sear with mine for the XL.
http://mygrillgrate.com/grillgrates-for-the-cobb-grill/
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I leave my cast iron grates in for every cook, I've never used the SS since
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