What’s a grill grate?

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A grill grate is the grate that sits above the grill heat source, upon which you place the food for cooking. While the other parts of the grill are important, in most cases it is not possible to grill without the grill. You can take any size grill and build your own barbecue. Some people build temporary ones with a few levels of bricks and place a simple grid on top of them. Just be sure to place the temporary grill in a cleared area where there is no fire hazard.

Since there are so many sizes of grills, you’ll find numerous sizes of grills. Most barbecues will come with at least one or more if the barbecue has several levels of grates. If you buy a used grill, the grill grates may need to be replaced if they are really dirty.

Buying a new grill grate means you’ll usually have to choose three types, stainless steel, porcelain-coated stainless steel, and cast iron. Each has advantages and disadvantages and you may be limited in your choice. Because grills come in so many different sizes, you may need to order replacements directly from the grill manufacturer. Some sizes can be easily purchased at hardware or barbecue stores. For example, it generally won’t be difficult to buy round Weber barbecue grills, as they remain very popular.

The stainless steel grate is by far the most common and one of the most popular choices. They tend to be easy to use, fairly easy to clean, and can be thoroughly washed. If you tend to wash your grill grates a lot, you’ll need to season the grill next, simply by coating it in a little oil and cooking it on the grill for an hour or two afterward.

Porcelain-coated stainless steel is preferred by some cooks, but you can’t scrub it as much. Porcelain can chip easily during a heavy wash. People feel the advantage of this type is its ability to heat food evenly. They may need to be replaced more frequently and are typically the most expensive.

The cast iron grate is a favorite choice of other chefs and is a bit thicker and stronger than the stainless steel types. This is a grill that will take the heavy abuse of scrubbing with steel wool, but it definitely needs to be seasoned. It is very important when rinsing this type to dry it thoroughly, because it can rust easily.

Grill grates from different manufacturers have differences in appearance, price, size and thickness. There are no standard sizes, so it’s important to understand the size of your grill and decide which one will fit. In the books you will find defenses of each of the types. So when you become a barbecue expert, you’ll probably decide which one works best for you. In a pinch, as long as the grill fits, any kind can make wonderful barbecue.

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