are the grates porcelain enameled or just plain cast iron?
1266386
The description says "...heavy duty cast-iron enameled cooking grates..." The description of the grates is accurate. I clean after each use, and they still seem new.
1266387
They are enameled, however a bit rougher (vs. heavey smooth coating) then I'd like. I'd recommend you grease them well and let it burn a while before putting food on the grill.
1266388
They don't seem to be enameled to me, at least they don't look smooth and bright like other enameled cast iron grates I have seen. However they are not as rough as regular cast iron as well.
1266389
Cast Iron. They clean up ok. The spacing is a little large and it is easy to lose a skinny piece of food
1266390
Hey all,The cooking grates on this model are porcelain-enameled cast-iron cooking grates. If there is any confusion or you have any questions, feel free to call us at 877-447-4768 or email us at customerservice@ghpgroupinc.com. You can also find additional information on our products at www.ghpgroupinc.com. Thank you for the questions and feedback, we greatly appreciate it.- GHP Group Customer Service Team
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Jennifer - it's supposed to come with porc enamel like it says in the description but we got cast iron. We made a lot of calls to the company and we sent pictures as they requested because they insisted they were porc enamel. Customer serv not the best. They final got back to us and said we were correct and the grates we got were cast iron and they would send us the correct grates. It took forever but grates arrived - but as far as we can tell they are cast iron, not porcelain enameled. I will say this - the BBQ is great! Not too pleased with their customer service though. So to answer your question, the grates are cast iron as far as we can tell. Jennifer - it's supposed to come with porc enamel like it says in the description but we got cast iron. We made a lot of calls to the company and we sent pictures as they requested because they insisted they were porc enamel. Customer serv not the best. They final got back to us and said we were correct and the grates we got were cast iron and they would send us the correct grates. It took forever but grates arrived - but as far as we can tell they are cast iron, not porcelain enameled. I will say this - the BBQ is great! Not too pleased with their customer service though. So to answer your... » Read More Jennifer - it's supposed to come with porc enamel like it says in the description but we got cast iron. We made a lot of calls to the company and we sent pictures as they requested because they insisted they were porc enamel. Customer serv not the best. They final got back to us and said we were correct and the grates we got were cast iron and they would send us the correct grates. It took forever but grates arrived - but as far as we can tell they are cast iron, not porcelain enameled. I will say this - the BBQ is great! Not too pleased with their customer service though. So to answer your question, the grates are cast iron as far as we can tell. « Show Less
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It's taken me longer than it should to figure out there are 3 options with Weber: porcelain enameled STEEL, porcelain embedded CAST IRON, and stainless steel. The 7525 model is the porcelain covered steel. Everyone loves cast iron skillets for a reason. They hold heat longer than steel. From a cooking standpoint, the cast iron is the best choice. I am not sure that it will last the longest. I've read a bunch of reviews on lifespan: some weber owners swear by the stainless and some swear by the cast iron.
994463
shiny. not super sparkly or anything, but they are normal enamel finish - NOT a fuzzy/matte finish.
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Neither, they're porcelain. I like the not too thick not too thin feel of them. They're very stylish and yet they are durable. I love them!
129995
No, the burners look like stainless with porcelain coated heat tents. Grates and grill inserts are cast iron as well as the optional griddle plate and kettle insert. I would recommend seasoning the grill grates for best performance an long lasting service and look at the optional accessories on https://www.directtoolsoutlet.com/brands/stok.
2148733
They are porcelain. They are not heavy enough to be ceramic nor is there any firing marks.
1291472
The grates are easier to clean than cast iron grates. The never come bright and shiny like they were when purchased. However, the can be scrubbed with plastic mesh pads with tough chunks of something. They get clean but not metal shiny. It hard work to get them really clean.The stainless finish gets fingerprints and crud like a stainless refrigerator with fingerprints. Being outside, its gets more crud and doesn't clean up as well. Still looks better than cast iron.
555357
Lodge's plain cast iron is US-made. The enamel-coated Lodge products are Chinese.
2189634
I believe porcelain enamel. Hopefully this is what you were looking for!! :)
1116791
It is very dark grey, like untreated cast iron (which it is). The inside is a cream enamel.
1268432
Honestly I do not remember. I am very pleased with the grates. They are heavy and fit perfectly. I would check my gril but my grill cover is loaded down with snow.
1168253
They are iron. Get a little hot but easy enough to handle. This pan is a fun grill feature.
619064
Its cast iron. Which means things won't stick if you season it correctly. No other coating on inside. Enamel is on the exterior, not cooking surface
1268434
they have a matt finish not porcelain. I am happy with their construction and cooking results.
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A porcelain grill grate will be better. A stainless steel grate will tend to lose it's "non-stick" capabilities faster over time than a porcelain coated steel. A stainless steel grate, however, will give you better "sear" marks on your food due to the better heat transfer, but, unless you are in the restaurant business, or don't mind the more-frequent replacement and you really want the sear marks to stand out, the porcelain grates will last longer!
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NO it is non-stick enamel I think but its a good iron this is my second one
789260
Oh yes, it will eventually make your porcelain flake! It may take a year or so but it will happen. I would only use these brushes on stainless grates. For our Weber porcelain-coated cast iron grates, we use a wadded up piece of newspaper & tongs. Get your grates hot & then rub them clean. I wish Weber sold stainless versions of their grates for ALL their grills. They are so much nicer. You still get killer grill marks, heat retention without all the trouble with cast iron flaking. I've never had to replace a stainless grate but the cast iron is another story....