"Donna Judson" > wrote in message >...
> I have a grill with a set of cast iron grates. I seasoned the grill grates
> as recommended. But as much as I try to oil and keep them oiled after use,
> they still have rusted, particularly where the heat of the coals is the
> hottest. They grilled so nice when I first got them last year, but now they
> impart a grittiness to my steaks (rust particles -- high in iron!), and they
> are flaking as well.
>
> Before I look for chrome replacements, is there a way to keep this from
> happening with cast iron?

That matches my experience -- putting cast iron over
very hot coals burns off the seasoning. I always
re-coat with cooking spray as soon as the grate gets
cool enough to do so. It's important to never let
the rust get much beyond that point.

I try to avoid the burn-off problem by taking
out the grate over the hot part of the fire
unless I'm cooking on it. Also, I find that
starting a fire under the grate is a sure way
to burn off the seasoning. I've got the Bar-B-Chef
charcoal grill, and taking out one of the four
grates is easy.

-- Yip