Using GrillGrates for steak searing

[Mr Eegees]

I am going to try the big chill method this weekend and have a question. I will be using a Slow N Sear for my two zone cooking and the matching GrillGrates for the sear. I have always used the flat side to sear but have been told to use it grill side up so drippings will add flavor when they vaporise hitting the surface. What do you guys do?

[Jerod Broussard]

I use flat all the time.

[Donw]

Flat for full contact for the Maillard reaction. That will give the flavor across the entire surface.