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(Duwop) wrote in message . com>...
> (Yip Yap) wrote in message
>
> > cool enough to do so. It's important to never let
> > the rust get much beyond that point.
>
> Why is it important Yip? Don't leave us hangin' here!

Once the grates get really rusty, it's time to throw
them away and buy new ones. That's why.

>
> > 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.
>
> And if you are cooking over the hot part of the fire (steaks, chops,
> etc.) then what? (answer: you're hosed)

Apply oil immediately as soon as it's cool. Do not
store the grate with the seasoning burned off. That's
the best you can do.

> Rust is a fact of life on grills. Get used to it or give up
> grilling/bbq.

True, but it's best to minimize rust if possible.
A cast-iron grate is like a cast-iron frying pan --
nice to use if well-maintained, but terrible if
not.

-- Yip