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Topic: I have a problem with a Char-Broil Professional 9000 gas grill . . . .
From: Mark,
Subject: Re: Use and care of cast iron grate

Smoky,

I have a problem with a Char-Broil Professional 9000 gas grill I bought last year. It has a cast-iron grid cooking surface, which I had never seen before I bought this one. I figured it would be like an old cast-iron skillet - keep it seasoned and it would could cook well and impart a distinctive flavor.

This surface has turned out to be very problematic. I can't keep it seasoned because the higher grill temperatures burn off the seasoning.

Consequently, almost everything I cook, no matter how much I oil or butter it, sticks to the grate. Now, since it has been outdoors for nearly a year with no protective coating on the grid, it is beginning to rust badly, which is now coming off on the food. Help! What do I do? Regards,

Mark Hall

Hi Mark,

Sorry to be slow getting back to you. Been riding the range a bit.

Three solutions:

First: when you crank up to cook, heat the grates to smoking, then brush with a wire brush. Cool down and wipe with paper towel. At this point, I use trimmed fat to rub over the grates.

Second: If the grates are hot enough, the meat will sieze but will not stick. Wait until the meat releases before trying to turn. (Read the column on 'Steaks')

Third: After cooking, rub the cooling grates with a little oil/fat.

Char-Broil has a toll free number  1-800-241-8981  1-800-241-8981 if you want to check with them.

Fun,
Smoky

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