Seasoning your BBQ grill grate is an important step to prevent sticking and protect the metal. It's a simple process that creates a non-stick surface.
Steps for Seasoning Your Grill Grate
Here's how to properly season your grill grate based on standard practices:
- Clean the Grate: Before seasoning, ensure your grill grate is clean. Remove any old food debris or rust using a grill brush.
- Apply Seasoning: Use paper towels to coat the grate with a high-heat cooking oil, or spray it on well evenly. If using a powder seasoning (more common for griddles but the principle applies), it should also be spread evenly. Ensure the entire surface of the grate is covered.
- Heat the Grill: Once your oil or powdered seasoning is properly and evenly spread, turn the grill on.
- Let it Cook: Allow the seasoning to cook on the grill for about 30 minutes. This process bakes the oil onto the metal, creating the desired seasoned layer.
- Cool Down: Turn off the grill and let the grate cool completely before use or storage.
Applying a thin, even layer of oil and letting it cook on the heat helps polymerize the oil, creating a durable, non-stick finish that improves over time with repeated use.
Remember to repeat this process periodically, especially after deep cleaning, to maintain optimal grill performance.
