I found this smoker (listed at link below) that has cast iron grates and was
wondering about any of your opinions on this. They are basically in four
sections that you can add/remove as needed, which I really like. I'm just
curious about the upkeep/maintenance of these. And yes, I'm one that is a
fan of the offset smokers, I guess I just like playing with fire!

http://www.chargriller.com/smokinpro.html

Any opnions?

B-Worthey

On Fri, 10 Dec 2004 23:46:05 -0600, Brian Worthey wrote:

I found this smoker (listed at link below) that has cast iron grates and was
wondering about any of your opinions on this. They are basically in four
sections that you can add/remove as needed, which I really like. I'm just
curious about the upkeep/maintenance of these. And yes, I'm one that is a
fan of the offset smokers, I guess I just like playing with fire!

http://www.chargriller.com/smokinpro.html

Any opnions?

B-Worthey

I have an old (30years) CharBroil with cast iron grates in three sections.
Works perfect. Just burn off the grates over the hotest part of fire
(I stack them for that process over flame) and wire brush then go to
cooking.

On Fri, 10 Dec 2004 23:46:05 -0600, Brian Worthey wrote:

I found this smoker (listed at link below) that has cast iron grates and was
wondering about any of your opinions on this. They are basically in four
sections that you can add/remove as needed, which I really like. I'm just
curious about the upkeep/maintenance of these. And yes, I'm one that is a
fan of the offset smokers, I guess I just like playing with fire!

http://www.chargriller.com/smokinpro.html

Any opnions?

B-Worthey

I have an old (30years) CharBroil with cast iron grates in three sections.
Works perfect. Just burn off the grates over the hotest part of fire
(I stack them for that process over flame) and wire brush then go to
cooking.

"Jay" wrote in message
I have an old (30years) CharBroil with cast iron grates in three sections.
Works perfect. Just burn off the grates over the hotest part of fire
(I stack them for that process over flame) and wire brush then go to
cooking.

Thanks. I was really impressed with this one, had never seen one like this.
The grates were wider and weren't just the little round sticks like most
others. I don't have it yet, and I hope to get it for Christmas for some
New Year's BBQ!

B-Worthey

"Jay" wrote in message
I have an old (30years) CharBroil with cast iron grates in three sections.
Works perfect. Just burn off the grates over the hotest part of fire
(I stack them for that process over flame) and wire brush then go to
cooking.

Thanks. I was really impressed with this one, had never seen one like this.
The grates were wider and weren't just the little round sticks like most
others. I don't have it yet, and I hope to get it for Christmas for some
New Year's BBQ!

B-Worthey

Brian Worthey wrote:

"Jay" wrote in message

I have an old (30years) CharBroil with cast iron grates in three sections.
Works perfect. Just burn off the grates over the hotest part of fire
(I stack them for that process over flame) and wire brush then go to
cooking.


Thanks. I was really impressed with this one, had never seen one like this.
The grates were wider and weren't just the little round sticks like most
others. I don't have it yet, and I hope to get it for Christmas for some
New Year's BBQ!

B-Worthey



When I bought my Weber gasser, it came with cast iron grates. No
matter what I did, they'd rust. Now don't go off on me about
seasoning, I know how to season and use cast iron. I have a set of
Griswold CI skillets that I use all of the time but the moisture in
the NE US was just too much apparently for CI being outside. I threw
'em out and bought the enamel coated CI grates and no problem in six
years.

--
Steve

Who was the first person to say, "See that chicken there... I'm gonna
eat the next thing that comes outta it's ass?"

Brian Worthey wrote:

"Jay" wrote in message

I have an old (30years) CharBroil with cast iron grates in three sections.
Works perfect. Just burn off the grates over the hotest part of fire
(I stack them for that process over flame) and wire brush then go to
cooking.


Thanks. I was really impressed with this one, had never seen one like this.
The grates were wider and weren't just the little round sticks like most
others. I don't have it yet, and I hope to get it for Christmas for some
New Year's BBQ!

B-Worthey



When I bought my Weber gasser, it came with cast iron grates. No
matter what I did, they'd rust. Now don't go off on me about
seasoning, I know how to season and use cast iron. I have a set of
Griswold CI skillets that I use all of the time but the moisture in
the NE US was just too much apparently for CI being outside. I threw
'em out and bought the enamel coated CI grates and no problem in six
years.

--
Steve

Who was the first person to say, "See that chicken there... I'm gonna
eat the next thing that comes outta it's ass?"

"Steve Calvin" wrote in message
...
Brian Worthey wrote:

When I bought my Weber gasser, it came with cast iron grates. No
matter what I did, they'd rust. Now don't go off on me about
seasoning, I know how to season and use cast iron. I have a set of
Griswold CI skillets that I use all of the time but the moisture in
the NE US was just too much apparently for CI being outside. I threw
'em out and bought the enamel coated CI grates and no problem in six
years.

--
Steve

Well, I was wondering about that too. They have the at Lowe's and have
several sitting outside and they are rusted as well. Would you season them
like you would your skillets in the oven or just using them on the grill
enough?

B-Worthey




Who was the first person to say, "See that chicken there... I'm gonna
eat the next thing that comes outta it's ass?"

"Steve Calvin" wrote in message
...
Brian Worthey wrote:

When I bought my Weber gasser, it came with cast iron grates. No
matter what I did, they'd rust. Now don't go off on me about
seasoning, I know how to season and use cast iron. I have a set of
Griswold CI skillets that I use all of the time but the moisture in
the NE US was just too much apparently for CI being outside. I threw
'em out and bought the enamel coated CI grates and no problem in six
years.

--
Steve

Well, I was wondering about that too. They have the at Lowe's and have
several sitting outside and they are rusted as well. Would you season them
like you would your skillets in the oven or just using them on the grill
enough?

B-Worthey




Who was the first person to say, "See that chicken there... I'm gonna
eat the next thing that comes outta it's ass?"

Brian Worthey wrote:

Well, I was wondering about that too. They have the at Lowe's and have
several sitting outside and they are rusted as well. Would you season them
like you would your skillets in the oven or just using them on the grill
enough?

B-Worthey


I tried both ways, and the oven method several times. They still
rusted which is why they are in a landfill somewhere. I don't know
where you live. If it's a dry climate they may be fine but they sure
were a P.I.T.A. in the Mid-Hudson Valley of New York. And yes, I wiped
them with an oiled paper towel after each use.

--
Steve

Why is it that most nudists are people you don't want to see naked?

Brian Worthey wrote:

Well, I was wondering about that too. They have the at Lowe's and have
several sitting outside and they are rusted as well. Would you season them
like you would your skillets in the oven or just using them on the grill
enough?

B-Worthey


I tried both ways, and the oven method several times. They still
rusted which is why they are in a landfill somewhere. I don't know
where you live. If it's a dry climate they may be fine but they sure
were a P.I.T.A. in the Mid-Hudson Valley of New York. And yes, I wiped
them with an oiled paper towel after each use.

--
Steve

Why is it that most nudists are people you don't want to see naked?

"Brian Worthey" wrote in message
...


Hey Brian, glad to see you around.

I've got a CharGriller. May I suggest you purchase the grill and purchase
the firebox extra? If you buy their BBQ smoker they dont give you the
firegrate for the main box. So get the grill and buy the bolt-on side
firebox. All the holes are ready drilled just waiting for the box to be
bolted on.
IMO, It's a great grill, and a decent smoker. The tines on the two fireboxes
are a bit thin, I burnt through some after 2 years (I use it a LOT). And the
sheet metal could be thicker. But for the price? No way.
Lots of room as you can see, and yeah, having the 4 removable grates is
great for doing a Turkey with the fire in the main box.
I sure like mine for the versatility and size.

D

--

"Brian Worthey" wrote in message
...


Hey Brian, glad to see you around.

I've got a CharGriller. May I suggest you purchase the grill and purchase
the firebox extra? If you buy their BBQ smoker they dont give you the
firegrate for the main box. So get the grill and buy the bolt-on side
firebox. All the holes are ready drilled just waiting for the box to be
bolted on.
IMO, It's a great grill, and a decent smoker. The tines on the two fireboxes
are a bit thin, I burnt through some after 2 years (I use it a LOT). And the
sheet metal could be thicker. But for the price? No way.
Lots of room as you can see, and yeah, having the 4 removable grates is
great for doing a Turkey with the fire in the main box.
I sure like mine for the versatility and size.

D

--

When I bought my Weber gasser, it came with cast iron grates. No
matter what I did, they'd rust. Now don't go off on me about
seasoning, I know how to season and use cast iron. I have a set of
Griswold CI skillets that I use all of the time but the moisture in
the NE US was just too much apparently for CI being outside. I threw
'em out and bought the enamel coated CI grates and no problem in six
years.
-----------------
Yep. Enamled is very good, but is subject to chipping. I prefer
stailess steel grates myself. although either is better than cast
iron.
http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=sta...y-vert-web-top

When I bought my Weber gasser, it came with cast iron grates. No
matter what I did, they'd rust. Now don't go off on me about
seasoning, I know how to season and use cast iron. I have a set of
Griswold CI skillets that I use all of the time but the moisture in
the NE US was just too much apparently for CI being outside. I threw
'em out and bought the enamel coated CI grates and no problem in six
years.
-----------------
Yep. Enamled is very good, but is subject to chipping. I prefer
stailess steel grates myself. although either is better than cast
iron.
http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=sta...y-vert-web-top