Do these grates need to be seasoned? If so, what would you recommend?
1865523
This is the second set of the grills that I have bought for my natural gas weber grill. I don't know what you mean by "seasoned" in this context. I often use a Pam high heat grill spray when grilling. Other than that I just clean them with the wire brush. After three or four years I chose to replace them with new ones; I use the old ones for campfire cookouts on my outside fireplace.
1865524
This is the second set of the grills that I have bought for my natural gas weber grill. I don't know what you mean by "seasoned" in this context.I often use a Pam high heat grill spray when grilling. Other than that I just clean them with the wire brush.After three or four years I chose to replace them with new ones; I use the old ones for campfire cookouts on my outside fireplace.
1865525
Not sure what you mean. I replaced my old ones and fired the grill up. They have been great so far.
1865526
I put some olive oil on them before using. Use my grill year round at least 3 times a week
1495800
I have found that oiling the cooking grates before each use has eliminated most of the rust issues. I also clean the grates with a brush after cooking while they are still hot and leave the grill on high for at least ten minutes or until the grill stops smoking.I found that marinating increase the rust so I stopped marinating.
1754817
Did you try greasing the pan? I brushed a little oil into each cup before adding the batter and they came out perfect. I wonder if the stoneware needs to be seasoned... Kind of like cast iron?
163290
Greetings, No seasoning required. We did a good cleaning before using to remove any sealers or debris.For cleaning, just regular care with no abrasive substances. Let the pan cool a bit before washing. We use the Le Creuset cleaner for the colored surfaces which occasionally get some burned fluid on them.Enjoy!
1558684
You can, but it is more labor intensive. It takes my husband about 4 minutes to clean his grill. It is about 4 years old and the grates look as good today as they did when he got them, actually better as they are now seasoned. he is adament about keeping a spotoless grill and I don't want him spending the kind of time that he used to keeping it that way. I love that he is done quickly and joining the family again.
155703
We clean the the grates with a damp dish washing cloth. If it ever needed serious scrubbing, I would use a scouring pad sold for a barbeque grate and rinse with water. 'Mom' may have been worried about rust in a cast iron skillet or depleting the conditioning oil in the skillet. I sometimes use water in my cast iron skillet if it is seriously messy, but it rusts a bit if it is not dried out after cleaning. It takes a touch more oil to use the skillet the next time.
736695
I would not for the simple reason that these are seasoned and easily rinse clean. I put a drop of liquid soap and hot water in mine and let them set. Swish and rinse. Caustic dishwasher soap will remove your seasoned process and the pans will not perform as well.
795629
Just lay 'em on the racks after rubbing with seasonings and cook by weight for pork. I have cooked them and baby backs and they came out tasting great. I now "finish" mine on my Weber grill 'cause I like a little char. I don't use the rib hangers anymore because the ribs tend to fall of making a mess of getting them out.
1172049
No, you have to be sure to use lots of oil or something to keep things from sticking. Or you need to season them not the same way you do a cast iron skillet.
595282
I must admitt, I've not had this experience, so I really cannot answer. But I think you've been given some good advice by Louis A., and Homer G. I have been under the impression, that like cast iron, the surface of this iron also needs to be 'seasoned'. I hope you'll post your end results to help anyone else who encounters the same issue? Best Wishes.
237894
They are cast Iron , what I did was after you get them as hot as you can by boiling in water then clean them with a grill brush and after you do that wash them with soap and water rinse well and coat them in granola oil again after every use repeat the entire process . think of them like any cast iron skillet . I have gotten great use out them and no problems . it is a bit of a hassle but well worth it as long as you keep them well seasoned .
799754
Yes. I have cast iron grates on my grill. They will not be damaged at all. Be more concerned about rust. Make sure clean thoroughly and often after grilling. Oh, and oil it up your grates should be great!
683102
Yes. These are natural cast iron grates. Some cast iron grates have a porcelain coating. I like the natural cast iron much better.
1952063
Heat the grill up to temperature, oil the grates using a rolled up paper towel saturated with vegetable oil and you should be fine. I rarely have food stick to this grill and I've been using it for over 3 yrs. now. Cleanup is a breeze, just brush it down with a grill brush after you finish cooking while the grill is still hot and then again before you start cooking. Wait until the grill is hot and brush it down again and then oil the grates as I mentioned above.
622786
The grill does not need to be seasoned. So far, this is a very good grill.... I have had stove top grills crack on my electric range.This one seems great.
789260
Oh yes, it will eventually make your porcelain flake! It may take a year or so but it will happen. I would only use these brushes on stainless grates. For our Weber porcelain-coated cast iron grates, we use a wadded up piece of newspaper & tongs. Get your grates hot & then rub them clean. I wish Weber sold stainless versions of their grates for ALL their grills. They are so much nicer. You still get killer grill marks, heat retention without all the trouble with cast iron flaking. I've never had to replace a stainless grate but the cast iron is another story....
970952
I keep them in the grill. As soon as I am done cooking, I use a wire brush to clean while still hot. It works especially well if there is remaining grease on the racks.