Curing your grill grates will extend their life.
Most commercially available grills come with grill grates already equipped with a protective coating to inhibit rust. However, these coatings often wear away quickly, making necessary a process called curing that adds a thicker protective and non-stick coat. In fact, most grill manufacturers recommend a curing process for grill grates in addition to any factory applied layers of protection or lubrication. Following the proper steps resurfaces the cooking grate with a layer easily rejuvenated with ongoing maintenance. The curing process also works well for restoring surfaces on grates or grill interiors exhibiting rust, char and other wear. Add this to my Recipe Box.
Instructions
1. Scour the grill grate (top and bottom) with the stiff wire grill brush to remove any factory wax on new grates or to remove excess char, rust or food debris on older, unkempt grates.
2. Remove the grate from the grill and spray both sides with a thin layer of vegetable oil grilling spray. If using shortening instead of spray, apply a thin coat of shortening on the grate's top and bottom using the wax paper as the applicator. Get the lube on all surfaces of the grate, including between the slats or bars.
3. Fire up the grill. If using a charcoal grill, build a fire large enough to cover the entire coal grate with a layer of lit charcoal. If using a gas grill, light all available burners.
4. Place the greased cooking grate back into the grill, close the grill lid and adjust charcoal grill vents or gas grill temperature knobs to maintain a grilling chamber temperature of about 300 degrees F.
5. Allow the greased grate to heat inside the grill for about two hours. When properly cured, grease coatings cease smoking and a dark, protective layer forms on the grate.
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