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| Author: | TheFuzzy [ Mon May 02, 2016 8:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Cast iron vs. porcelain cast iron vs. stainless |
Folks, So I got a used commercial grill for cheap. However, it needs new grates. I'm wondering if I should just order replacements from the company (Char-Broil), which would be enameled cast iron. I think I could alternately get regular cast-iron, or stainless grates which would fit. Thoughts? |
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| Author: | Paul Kierstead [ Mon May 02, 2016 9:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cast iron vs. porcelain cast iron vs. stainless |
I previously had SS; after 10 years or so of hard use, the welds started giving away, so I replaced them and ended up with enameled, which I've used a few years. I'm not sure there is a significant different between the two; if anything, I prefer the enamel so far. Cast iron will require more regular use and maintenance; however, if they are very heavy, they will give a nice sear better. Common wisdom says they will season better. |
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| Author: | TheFuzzy [ Tue May 03, 2016 11:32 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cast iron vs. porcelain cast iron vs. stainless |
Paul, Do I need to use special cleaning brushes on the enamel? |
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| Author: | wino [ Tue May 03, 2016 11:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cast iron vs. porcelain cast iron vs. stainless |
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| Author: | TheFuzzy [ Tue May 03, 2016 12:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cast iron vs. porcelain cast iron vs. stainless |
Wino, Cute. To be more specific: manufacturers ask you to use a nylon or other softer brush to clean "porcelain-enameled" grill grates. This doesn't make sense to me; if they are actually porcelain coated, then they should be harder than steel. So what's actually required? |
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| Author: | Paul Kierstead [ Tue May 03, 2016 1:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cast iron vs. porcelain cast iron vs. stainless |
*I* use a metal brush. I ignore whatever recommendations they gave, as a clean grate is more important. So far it has held up well; possibly the life will be shortened, but I've not ran enough years on it yet to tell. |
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| Author: | wino [ Tue May 03, 2016 2:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cast iron vs. porcelain cast iron vs. stainless |
I use Weber ceramics upon which I use their recommended brass brush. I have used Weber SS which is frustrating because high heat seems to help it corrode and I throw them out. The Weber Smoky Mtn. comes with SS but there the temperature rarely goes above 225F because I only use it for smoking or cold smoking. I also had the Weber cast iron with my gas BBQ and they are just darn fine; I use a steel brush on them. But, I use the porcelain all the time because I like the look. The following is the latest and 'gratest' but I don't want to spring for that much $ when converted to Canuck Bucks: http://www.bbqguys.com/item_item_2872102.html Wonderful reviews on all serious bbq/smoking sites 
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| Author: | jeanf [ Tue May 03, 2016 2:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cast iron vs. porcelain cast iron vs. stainless |
My dh left the bbq on high overnight (natural gas) and basically melted SS grates. We switched to cast iron which lasted around 12 years. Just redeemed airmiles for a new grill, no idea what it comes with. |
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| Author: | TheFuzzy [ Tue May 03, 2016 11:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cast iron vs. porcelain cast iron vs. stainless |
BTW, this is way more grill than I think I really should have gotten ... Jean, The pizza must have been *amazing*. |
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| Author: | wino [ Wed May 04, 2016 4:33 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cast iron vs. porcelain cast iron vs. stainless |
Fuzzy - Please post a photo 
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