This cast iron grate 21 inch is the half made for the Smart Qooking System of your Grill Bill. You slide it into the frame and place your stainless steel grate on the other half. That way you cook on two materials at once: cast iron for searing, stainless steel for gentler cooking.
Why a cast iron grate 21 inch next to stainless steel
Cast iron gets hotter than stainless steel and holds that heat much longer. That's exactly what you want for searing meat and setting deep grill marks on steak or vegetables. Stainless steel responds faster to temperature changes and is more pleasant for dishes that need a milder, more even heat, such as fish or chicken. Because both materials sit side by side, you don't have to choose: you sear your steak first and then finish your vegetables more gently afterwards, in the same session.
- Extra-thick cast iron that gets properly hot and stays hot
- Crisp grill marks on steak, vegetables and fish
- Measures 44 x 22 cm and, with a stainless steel grate, forms the full cooking surface
- Weighs 2 kg, so it's easy to handle with one hand
- Two cooking zones on your kamado without swapping grates
Fits this kamado
The grate is made for the 21 inch Grill Bill and specifically designed for the Smart Qooking System, the frame that lets you split your cooking surface into zones. Have a different kamado size? Choose the grate that matches that size: this half grate only fits properly in the 21 inch frame.
Maintenance
Clean the grate while it's still lukewarm, with a brush and hot water. Dry it thoroughly afterwards and rub it lightly with oil: that keeps rust away and doubles as a non-stick coating for next time. Store it dry and don't leave it wet inside the kamado.
Bill's tipLet the cast iron heat up for at least ten minutes before you put meat on it. Cold cast iron gives grey stripes instead of a good crust.
You'll find the matching frame under the Smart Qooking System 21 inch. Want to cook indirectly too? Add a heat deflector 21 inch. For the rest of your setup, check the accessories for 21 inch or browse all cast iron grates.
