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    Seasoning Cast Iron Grates

    Yeah, they all say "PreSeasoned", but

    I prefer to add several coats of canola oil.

    I would guess treat like any other cast iron, wipe on a thin coat, and build a hot (500F) fire.

    welcome to any other suggestions!

    #2
    Yes, I prefer a controlled temp. I apply the oil at around 300 degrees F so that the pores are open and it’s easier to get a thin coat. Then it’s on up to 500 for an hour. At that point I either shut the vents on my kamado or turn the oven off. Now just walk away until tomorrow and do it again.

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      #3
      You also don't need to season them in the grill unless you want to. You could just toss them in the oven and do it there which would make it easier to control the temps etc.

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      • texastweeter
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        Oven them. 400° for an hour, then turn it off, and let it cool unopened completely. Long chain polymerization for the win.

      #4
      Don't forget our Accessories > Cast Iron Cookware channel. Spinaker has a great topic in the stickies about restoring CI items, which also covers a bit of seasoning. Also here's Doc Blonder's article from his site about seasoning, it's fantastic: https://genuineideas.com/ArticlesInd...seasoning.html

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      • SammyJ
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        Lot of data on this site!

      • JLR
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        Thanks for posting these. This is great information, but Imight never have come across them if you didn’t post it.

      • Huskee
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        My pleasure JLR. We have accumulated so much great info over the years even I forget lots of it, so I'm glad to share what I do remember we have.

      #5
      These CI grates are MASSIVE, In the oven now with the first coat of canola oil. Walmart spray is Canola..
      Ah, the smell

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        #6
        Be careful with these grates if you are cooking at really high temps. High temps can remove the seasoning pretty easily, if you do not apply an ample amount of oil before starting your cook. If you are searing at really hight temps, you pretty much can't over do the oil. If they are not properly oiled, you may find your self having to preseason as the seasoning can be baked off at long exposure times over 500F.

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