How to care for cast iron grills

In the summertime, we really like cast iron for grill grates. They retain heat efficiently and evenly, and there's nothing better than grilling on cast iron.

Unlike stainless steel grills, cast iron grills require a little more care. Here's how to care for your cast iron grill grates so you can keep your grill in tip-top shape.

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First, cast iron grills are not the same thing as porcelain grills. This guide applies to cast iron grill grates, not ceramic coated grill grates. Okay, now that we have that out of the way, let's get started.

First Time Use

When you first get your Sarchi grill, you will want to remove the cast iron grill grates and wash them well in warm water. If needed, you can use soap at this point. After cleaning, make sure to dry the grills completely with a towel.

Using a paper towel or brush, brush the grill grates with cooking oil. We recommend vegetable oil, grapeseed oil or bacon grease. Once the grates are coated, you can bake them in a 400 degree oven for one hour or on a 400 degree grill for 40 minutes. When the time is up, let the grates cool naturally.

Maintaining the grill grates

It is recommended that you season your grill grates regularly, especially if they are new. When finished grilling, allow the grill to cool slightly and then use a grill brush or spatula to remove any burnt residue from the grates. You can also use half an onion to clean your grill grates.

After scraping the grill, dip a paper towel into vegetable oil or bacon grease, then use a pair of tongs to wipe the paper towel over the entire grill grate. Do four to five passes with the oil to ensure proper seasoning.


Soap or no soap

Well, people have strong opinions about using soap on cast iron. Those who don't use soap contend that it removes all the hard-earned seasoning, while those who do use soap argue that soap is the only way to really clean the grille.


We don't take sides, but however you choose to clean your grill grates, don't forget to scrape all food scraps off the grates and brush a good coat of oil on them to make sure they stay seasoned.

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How to avoid rusting

Cast iron grills can rust if not properly maintained. Thankfully, there are some simple ways to avoid this.


Make sure you scrape the grates after each use

Brush on oil to season after each use

Leave the damper open a little so condensation doesn't collect on the grill

Put the lid back on the grill when not in use

Cover the grill when not in use

If you need to store the grill for a long time, coat the grill with a thick layer of cooking oil, wrap them in plastic and store them in a covered grill

Cast iron can sometimes be difficult to care for, but with a little effort and persistence, you can quickly turn these grills into something beautiful that can handle anything you throw at them.

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