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06-19-2014, 12:57 PM | #1 | |
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I just added a porcelain cast iron to my Weber. Instructions say to wash with soap and water after it's cooled. |
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06-19-2014, 12:53 PM | #2 |
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When are you oiling the grates, before or after grilling?
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06-19-2014, 12:58 PM | #3 |
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Right before I put the meat down (this was the first time I had used it).
Before, I would fire up the grill on high, wait 5 minutes of so, scrape, oil, then cook. After the food was done, crank back up to high, wait 5- 10 minutes, turn off, scrape and oil. Worked fine for years. It didn't seem to work with the new grates, though. |
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06-19-2014, 01:01 PM | #4 | |
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Do not scrape porcelain enameled cast iron! You also don't need to season them. And you'll likely need to preheat 10-15 minutes to get a really good sear. |
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06-19-2014, 01:07 PM | #5 | |
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The instructions say it's okay to use a grill brush. Why is it bad?
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Looks like I will be soaking these and washing by hand. |
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06-19-2014, 01:10 PM | #6 | |
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Anything that's very abrasive can chip the enamel, so you'll have to season like its regular cast iron or it will rust. Try a wooden spoon to get off bit of carbonized food, then clean and dry. (And keep it dry.) |
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06-19-2014, 01:22 PM | #7 |
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That sorta defeats the purpose of having porcelain coated grates. The maintenance is supposed to be far easier. If I had to wash my grates after every use, I'd just get regular cast iron replacements. I don't think I've ever washed my grates. I do bring them inside to store, though. I don't keep them outside.
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06-19-2014, 01:01 PM | #8 |
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Try doing it after they've cooled. Scrape after food is done, then oil. Don't scrape again before grilling. That might help.
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06-19-2014, 01:03 PM | #9 |
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06-19-2014, 01:19 PM | #10 |
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I'm just relaying what the guys at the KC BBQ store told me to do. I wire brush them after cooking, then oil them. The porcelain is pretty tough. No issues in a year and a half so far. That may change in the future. I don't know.
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06-19-2014, 01:22 PM | #11 |
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My understanding is you can use brass grill brushes but the stainless steel can scratch.
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06-19-2014, 01:24 PM | #12 |
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06-19-2014, 01:15 PM | #13 |
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I don't know if you can use this on a porcelain grill but I don't use a wire brush much anymore because of the risk of the bristles coming off and sticking to food...
These bristles can kill you stuck to chicken or something... I use these now and they work great |
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06-19-2014, 01:47 PM | #14 |
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If you say so. I haven't seen any proof that this is true.
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06-19-2014, 01:54 PM | #15 |
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Do you guys, after removing the food, crank the temperature back up to get rid of the stuff on the grates? I've never done that. I just fire up the grill to maximum before cooking, brush the grate, let it run at maximum for another few minutes and then lower to whatever temperature I need.
Re-cranking just seems redundant and a waste of gas.
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