Satisfied with Weber Wire grill or have you upgraded the cooking surface?

[nortac]

Just got a Weber Gold kettle grill and was wondering if there was an aftermarket upgrade of the cooking surface available, or are most satisfied with the stock wire grill?

 

[WesternModern]

Stick with the stock wire grill.
I've had my Weber Gold for 10 years now, and the grill is still holding up great.

 

[swcarter]

The stainless steel grate will work fine, especially if you lubricate it each time you use it after giving it a good scrub. However, I found an aftermarket replacement made out of cast iron last year and never looked back after making the replacement. Need to let it heat up another 5 mins or so to get the heat level up but when you do you get great grill marks and less sticking. Made by a company called Craycort, costs about $80. Comes preseasoned and should last forever.

 

[nortac]

The stainless steel grate will work fine, especially if you lubricate it each time you use it after giving it a good scrub. However, I found an aftermarket replacement made out of cast iron last year and never looked back after making the replacement. Need to let it heat up another 5 mins or so to get the heat level up but when you do you get great grill marks and less sticking. Made by a company called Craycort, costs about $80. Comes preseasoned and should last forever.

I definitely see the Craycourt cast iron grate in my near future. That and a Smokenator 1000 would have my Weber pretty much pimped out!

 

[Josh_WA]

That grate is cool. But I've never seen a need for it, I generally don't do much cleaning of mine just scrape with wire brush and then an oiled paper towel right before cooking. Then leave the grill 'dirty' until next use. Weber themselves also make an iron grate that allows you to retain the trapdoors for the charcoal on the sides.

Cheers

 

[nortac]

I don't NEED 60+ razors either. Not too worried about ease of cleaning , I do like sear marks, non stick and other attributes of cast iron. I think the Craycort may be a bit mor versatile than the weber system.

 

[Josh_WA]

I don't NEED 60+ razors either. Not too worried about ease of cleaning , I do like sear marks, non stick and other attributes of cast iron. I think the Craycort may be a bit mor versatile than the weber system.

Oops need is prob not the best word to use.. I do have a minor BBQAD so I have a large number of cooking surfaces to choose from so I get picky sometimes. Lol

 

[swcarter]

I definitely see the Craycourt cast iron grate in my near future. That and a Smokenator 1000 would have my Weber pretty much pimped out!

Have the Smokenator as well...works pretty good if you're not cooking for a crowd. With those two aquisitions I got rid of my Smokey Mountain Cooker - patio was starting to look like a Weber showroom (not a bad thing, just a small patio). I think you would be pleased with Craycourt - should last forever with minimal upkeep.

 

[nortac]

Have the Smokenator as well...works pretty good if you're not cooking for a crowd. With those two aquisitions I got rid of my Smokey Mountain Cooker - patio was starting to look like a Weber showroom (not a bad thing, just a small patio). I think you would be pleased with Craycourt - should last forever with minimal upkeep.

Where are the Craycorts made?

 

[Neognosis]

mangrate

 

[swcarter]

Where are the Craycorts made?

I believe England, may be mistaken. Bought mine thru Amazon.

 

[nortac]

I believe England, may be mistaken. Bought mine thru Amazon.

Thanks for the reply!