The cast iron grill grate 16 inch is the grate you reach for when you want more searing power than a stainless steel grate gives you. With a diameter of 32.5 cm it sits precisely in the Grill Bill 16 inch Medium and takes the place of your standard grate. You place it in, let the kamado come up to temperature, and grill on as usual.
Why choose a cast iron grill grate 16 inch
Cast iron gets hotter than stainless steel and holds onto that heat far longer. Place a cold piece of meat on a stainless steel grate, and the temperature drops away instantly, so your meat stews rather than sears. Cast iron stays hot and passes that heat to the contact surface. You'll see it on your plate: deep grill marks, a dark crust and meat that keeps its moisture in.
- Deeper grill marks and a crispier crust than on a stainless steel grate
- Holds heat, even when the grate is completely full
- Heavy mass, so a stable temperature while searing
- Replaces the 16 inch's standard grate with no modifications
- Suitable for steaks, burgers, sausage, fish and firm vegetables
How to use the grate
Let the kamado come up to temperature gently with the grate already in place. Cast iron needs longer than stainless steel to get properly hot through, so give it about ten extra minutes. Place your meat on it afterwards and leave it until it releases on its own, that's how you keep the grill marks crisp.
Maintenance
Brush the grate clean while it's still lukewarm, that's the easiest way. Rub the cast iron lightly with a neutral oil afterwards. Don't leave it wet, or rust gets a chance.
Also check out the rest of the cast iron grates, all 16 inch accessories or the heat deflector for the 16 inch if you want to cook indirectly more often.
