1 September 2008 - 17:34Grilling Tip – Cooking grates

Also called grids, these are the grill’s cooking surface. There are several options: Look for stainless steel or porcelain-coated cast iron, which are more durable, sear better and heat more evenly than steel or porcelain-coated steel.

Porcelain coatings can chip, allowing the metal underneath to rust, so on these grates, use brass-bristle cleaning brushes instead of stainless steel ones.