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    I've been playing around with a new grilling tool. They're called grill grates and are configured to whatever setup you have. I got mine for the BGE but they are easily transferable to another grill, such as a gasser.

    Anyway, the theory is they transfer and displace heat evenly so there aren't any hot spots. Also, with the design, flare ups from fatty foods are pretty much eliminated. Instead, the flavors and juices hold between the rails and helps the meat. I guess you could even flip them and use it as a skillet.

    After all is said and done, I have to agree. I have done burgers, chicken, fish on it so far. The funny thing is, I don't tell my family when I'm using them. So, it's really a blind taste test. They know when I'm using it by virtue of the comments.

    Although they are designed for grilling, I think they might be interesting for smoking as well, a brisket flat comes to mind. I don't think a butt would work too well as there is too much fat perhaps. As it gets warmer out here, I'll play around with the smoking aspect more. So far, the grilling aspect is a home run.

    Here are some pics, from brand new on the gasser, to seasoned on the BGE and a shot of some chicken breasts I did yersterday for a stir fry Mrs. Abelman did.







    I figured I'd pass it along for anyone who may have an interest.
    Pete
    Large BGE
    Char Broil Tru-Infrared Commercial series

  • #2
    Very nice looking sear marks on the chicken!
    Wife and I have a set of these ordered, looking forward to trying them out!
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    • #3
      I heard real good reviews of these, but I just didn't get what they did exactly. I can see it now though in your pics.

      Do you think it's mostly aesthetic or do you think it does improve how the grill cooks the food?

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      • #4
        I think it's both. As I said, I didn't tell my family when I was using them.

        Case in point, my 9 year old is a burger hound. He think Dad makes the best burgers ever. I know that not to be true but I appreciate his confidence .

        Anyway, I always do burgers the exact same way. The time I did them on the GG, he told me at the table that it was the best burger he ever had. Now, it may have been I just caught him on a good day where the old burger would have gotten the same response.

        Last night, when I did the chicken, I gave both boys a sliced piece. The 6 year old loved it and told his brother, you have to come over and get some of this. He loved it as well. They asked for more and I told them to wait for dinner.

        I know a lot of what we do is subjective so I have tried to keep the whole ting blind to the family. I think it really does help taste wise as well as visually.

        The spatula works great and it's a perfect platform for fish, veggies, and tender foods that may fall apart easily.

        I know it's not for everyone but I'm a big fan.
        Pete
        Large BGE
        Char Broil Tru-Infrared Commercial series

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        • #5
          Looks like they work well, Pete. Where did you find them? I'd be interested since my old Coleman gasser does have a couple of hot spots. Fortunately, I know where they are, but it would be nice not having to worry about shifting food around when I have a grill full.
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          Smoke Vault 24

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          • #6
            Yea where did you get them?
            Propane Smoke Shack
            UDS
            Great Outdoors Smoky Mountain
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            • #7
              Here's where I bought mine. You can google some stuff up and watch some video as well.

              http://www.grillgrate.com/
              Pete
              Large BGE
              Char Broil Tru-Infrared Commercial series

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              • #8
                That might work good for a heat deflector on a UDS. They sure bump up the price when you get the custom ones that fit into a 22.5" weber.
                Propane Smoke Shack
                UDS
                Great Outdoors Smoky Mountain
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                • #9
                  I have them for the Yoder YS640 and I have nto used them yet but they are heavy for their size. Will be using them soon!!
                  Brian

                  Certified Sausage & Pepper Head
                  Yoder YS640
                  Weber Genesis
                  Weber 18.5" Kettle
                  Weber Performer
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                  • #10
                    Those are very cool - I am going to get some for my grill and give it a try
                    Scarbelly

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                    • #11
                      Cool...Louie bought a new gasser grill...Has that type grill...It sure aid's in indirect heat & grill marks are right nice....
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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by rbranstner View Post
                        That might work good for a heat deflector on a UDS. They sure bump up the price when you get the custom ones that fit into a 22.5" weber.
                        I would just get the large one & cut it down with an angle grinder & a cut-off wheel. Save $30 bucks.
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                        Not to mention the occasional campfire

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                        • #13
                          Nice grates pete and that dish beneath is mighty fine looking too!
                          Smokers:
                          ECB -The Brinkman All-In-One Bullet type Water smoker aka -Baby Bink)Camp Chef Smoke Vault 24 Inch propane smoke (aka -Black Beauty)
                          SunJoy horizontal with left side firebox (aka - Lefty Lucy)
                          River Grille - Black Ceramic Egg (aka Black Egg)

                          Smoke preference:Combination of Charcoal, Hickory, Apple, Cherry & Pecan wood.

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                          • #14
                            Interesting. My bro keeps a cast grilling plate on his gasser. I don't use mine any more tho - could get one for the Weber tho... Hmm.
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                            • #15
                              Thanks for sharing that.
                              I was asking around about these a year or so ago and didn't get much feedback

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