How To Care For Cast Iron Grill Grates

Today we're going to be doing another episode in our BBQ from the Ground Up series and talking about how to care for cast iron grill grates. Cast iron grill grates are something that can be a really cool accessory for your grill but for some people they can be a little intimidating as well. The big thing to remember when working with these grates is that you'll really never be able to mess them up to a point where we can't bring them back to being like new. In this video we explain how to season your cast iron up but also if you feel like your grates have got a little too gunked up how to strip them down and bring them back to like new. I hope this one helps you out and if it does let me know. As alway, till next time take it easy and have a good one.

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[Steadyrock]

Thanks for this post! I got a grill that has cast iron grates but the instructions were pretty vague on "how" to do the procedure properly. I'm glad to see a demonstration.

[bw]

Just picked up my Akorn this morning, assembled it, seasoned it following these guidelines.... I think I just cooked the best steak I ever made. I can’t believe how fast it cooks . I was going to buy a pit boss pellet and was going back and forth, then I saw your video 5 reasons to buy an akorn. I’m satisfied. Thanks for your videos, very helpful and informative.

[ismaelllamas]

Firing up the akorn Jr for the first time today. First step, season it. Thanks man.

[hannahthompson]

Hey buddy! I love my acorn and your videos are really helpful! I jumped in and just made all the mistakes with a pork butt for my first go around! But I can’t wait to jump in to round number two with a whole chicken on my awesome acorn!

[musicman]

Thank you 🙏 SO SO much. This is just what I needed. Great tutorial. Again, THANK YOU. Hope you have a great Labor Day weekend as well.

[RayMacksKitchenandGrill]

Steve thank you so much for sharing this tip.

[hazelrw]

Wow 👏 nice to know a new thing. I just clean then season my grates in the oven.

[pniiice]

got a brand new akorn myself. seasoning it up tomorrow! subscribed!

[UnitBeerMonsta]

Just the man I was lookin for cheers mate!

[dp]

Great video. I have an Akron and I love it.

[lulutileguy]

thank you have nice grill like to look after things

[krazmokramer]

The cast iron grill grate insert in my Weber 22" kettle cart is nearly 30 years old. Other than burning off the original factory wax/cosmoline, I have done absolutely NOTHING to this grate. This is a charcoal grill. I brush it vigorously after it has heated up. I do not wipe/brush it with oil before cooking or after cooking. I have never intentionally seasoned it. It is now black like my cast iron pans. But other than the black color...no rust or degradation of any sort. And no disgusting gunk build-up either.

[fatheadmeetoo]

Think I just messed mine up, , that’s why I’m here

[SWGGATRON]

do you have to season the underside of the grates after you clean them as well?

[USSRBot]

So pissed my Akorn top vent broke burning the 3rd use, junk! Was so happy to get one for it to be junk.

[old_lem]

Can I use either beef or bison tallow to season the grate? 🤔

[harikrishnan]

Hii brother.. I'm ur subscriber from india. I whish to make a offset smoker. So can i chose mild steel to make smoker body? Especially cooking chamber and fire box. Which types of meterial used to make smoker instead of stailness steel?

[HelmetToHelmeters]

What was the thing you used to put the oil onto the grate? Sponge? Rag?

[marcusfuller]

I didn't season my cast iron grasses before I used they now they have rust on them, how do I fix that?

[seanpena]

Thank you for the help great how to video