Are the grates porcelain enameled cast iron or just plain cast iron?
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Patrick, the grates are not enameled, but plain cast iron grates. I am truly enjoying this grill. It is my first gas grill. Hope this helps.
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Porcelain. The ones I have are definitely not plastic. Love them by the way.
1741553
I think it's enamel . We love the kettle , it still works great and we use it multiple times each day. It heats a full kettle very rapidly.
2148733
They are porcelain. They are not heavy enough to be ceramic nor is there any firing marks.
375450
Neither, they're porcelain. I like the not too thick not too thin feel of them. They're very stylish and yet they are durable. I love them!
217660
this is what I purchased --it fits fine------------------the porcelain has deteriorated & some rust is on the grates---we use aluminum foil
332025
Yes, they're porcelain coated. They don't need seasoning in the same way that cast iron grids do.
1814718
This is summer # 2 using mine. They clean up nicely and I cook a lot of salmon, burgers, steaks, and oiled veggies on them. They certainly are enamel coated but I'm not metallurgist so I have no idea if it's porcelain. I use a wire brush to clean them and sometimes put them in the dishwasher. I've used the scrapper tool on the wire brush to remove dripping gunk but not every cook event is this necessary.
458219
They are not porcelain, I'm pretty sure. More likely stoneware. They are REALLY nice and I like them enough that I'm going to get another 4 place settings so I have twelve.
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I prefer porcelain because the baked-on crud can more easily be wire-brushed off using a grill brush. While stainless steel can also be wire-brushed off, I can't help but feel that the steel will leave a metallic taste around after each brushing. Not scientific, perhaps, but aluminum does this, so maybe steel does it, too? My Weber grill has, I believe, stainless steel drip bars below the porcelain cooking grates. I never clean these, as I think they are meant to impart a smoky flavor to what is being cooked by burning the drippings, causing the smoke.
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The top grate is stainless steel. The rest of the BBQ wipes down easy with disinfecting wipes(my preferences). Also add a little a little water in bottom drip tray before cooking for a easier clean up. This is our second one and love! Love, love it.
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Lodge's century-old tradition of excellence continues as we marry the benefits of cast iron with the beauty of porcelain enamel. Workhorses in the kitchen and show pieces on the dinner table, our enameled iron will become your go-to cookware. And with Lodge's pledge to quality, it is sure to be a part of fond memories for many years to come.Our enameled cast iron is made to our strict specifications by our partner foundry in China..................This sounds to me like it is Cast AND Enamel applied in China
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If I'm understanding you correctly, I didn't know I was changing from Infra Red, but I always swap to the iron grates because for me they last longer and cook better. With spray oil I cankeep them clean and not have to watch the porcelain rust off the lesser grates. I just like them and we use the grill at least 3 or 4 times a week for steak to smoking oysters.
2180699
If your original grates were cast iron, these will be a disappointment as they are very thin. I placed them over my original grates rather than removing the originals. Works but non-aesthetic.
2211698
I can't tell you the actual weight, but I can say they are a little heavier than the stainless steel. However. If you oil the cast iron grates before and after grilling' they work better than the stainless steel. I love them.
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Jennifer,These are matte cast iron cooking grid with a clear porcelain coat over the cast iron.Please let us know if we can be of any other assistance.
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The grates are easier to clean than cast iron grates. The never come bright and shiny like they were when purchased. However, the can be scrubbed with plastic mesh pads with tough chunks of something. They get clean but not metal shiny. It hard work to get them really clean.The stainless finish gets fingerprints and crud like a stainless refrigerator with fingerprints. Being outside, its gets more crud and doesn't clean up as well. Still looks better than cast iron.