Grill seasoning?

[Fletch]

Our 10-year-old el cheapo outdoor grill has finally given up the ghost. Rather than buy new burners for it and try to squeeze another season out of it, we went ahead and got a new one.

I read a couple of things that say to brush the grates down with vegetable oil, then close the lid and burn it on high for 15 minutes. Some folks think you should do this a few times before cooking on it, and I've done so. Anyone know of any other prep steps to take before slappin' down the steak?

 

[Eddie]

I always like to cook something cheap and greasy like hamburgers before I cook a steak on a new grill.

 

[tyler34]

unless your grates are cast iron then it's just a waste of oil and gas/charcoal. everything else is either stainless steel or porcelain coated so no need to "season" it.

 

[printcraft]

Depends on the fat content of the items being cooked.
I have "greased" the grill before but I found I get better results if I just make the food non stick.
Burgers nothing.
Chicken breast I will brush a little olive oil on the chicken
before I put it on the grill, makes the breast brown nicely too.
Brats - nada
Pork chops - nada
Steaks - light olive oil or if I marinade then nada.

Also, if you did not trash the old one remove the burners and use it as a charcoal grill.

You can have the best of both worlds.

 

[Fletch]

unless your grates are cast iron then it's just a waste of oil and gas/charcoal. everything else is either stainless steel or porcelain coated so no need to "season" it.

They're cast iron. Supposedly porcelain-coated, but I'll be darned if I can find any evidence of that. Looks more like my cast-iron frying pan than my porcelain coated roaster, let's put it that way.

Also, f you did not trash the old one remove the burners and use is as a charcoal grill.

You can have the best of both worlds.

Been thinking about that, but it'll probably be put on craigslist for free without tank. Charcoal smacks of effort.

 

[tyler34]

They're cast iron. Supposedly porcelain-coated, but I'll be darned if I can find any evidence of that. Looks more like my cast-iron frying pan than my porcelain coated roaster, let's put it that way.

then yes oil them beotches up and crank the dial. you want it at least at 500 degrees for anywhere between 30-60 minutes, then you should be good, but I would do a second round personally.

 

[Protest]

Turn the grill on, cut an onion in half and run it back and forth for awhile. If the onion gets cooked, use the other half and do the same. Back and forth, back and forth. Will season it nicely for next use.

 

[HighStrung]

Since no one else has said it, season that baby with bacon grease.

 

[tyler34]

Turn the grill on, cut an onion in half and run it back and forth for awhile. If the onion gets cooked, use the other half and do the same. Back and forth, back and forth. Will season it nicely for next use.

more info please? it just doesn't make sense to me.

 

[Protest]

more info please? it just doesn't make sense to me.

Just makes it taste great the next time you use it.

 

[tyler34]

Just makes it taste great the next time you use it.

so it doesn't doing anything to make it function better just taste?

 

[Protest]

so it doesn't doing anything to make it function better just taste?

Right.

 

[Naptown]

what kind of grill is it?

 

[Fletch]

what kind of grill is it?

A gas grill with cast iron grates.

 

[wolfman]

Coat grates with veg oil, heat till it just starts smoking, then continue to brush oil on, untill it quits drying out and maintains the wet sheen, then close the lid and keep the heat on till the smoking stops.

 

[Suprtek]

Grill season? It's always grill season!!


Oh wait...that's not what you meant is it?


See what you think of this:
How to Season a Gas Grill | eHow.com

 

[mettle]

Our 10-year-old el cheapo outdoor grill has finally given up the ghost. Rather than buy new burners for it and try to squeeze another season out of it, we went ahead and got a new one.

I read a couple of things that say to brush the grates down with vegetable oil, then close the lid and burn it on high for 15 minutes. Some folks think you should do this a few times before cooking on it, and I've done so. Anyone know of any other prep steps to take before slappin' down the steak?

Olive oil and Pepper.

 

[CountryBoy19]

Right.

I think you have a misconception about what "seasoning" means regarding cookware....

 

[Protest]

I think you have a misconception about what "seasoning" means regarding cookware....

I missed the fact that it was cast iron. We season our cast iron with oil.

 

[CountryBoy19]

I missed the fact that it was cast iron. We season our cast iron with oil.

I figured as much, just wanted to inform you that you were thinking of the wrong type of seasoning. I do like the onion suggestion though, I might have to try that.