Sear Grates vs Cast Iron Insert: does one work better for searing steaks?

[BZZY]

Need advice on which to buy for searing steaks on a RT 590. Thanks

 

[Greg Jones]

Need advice on which to buy for searing steaks on a RT 590. Thanks

Do you have a 590 or a 680? Asking because you appear to be a bot.

 

[BZZY]

It's pretty clear I'm asking about a 590. bot?

 

[Greg Jones]

It's pretty clear I'm asking about a 590. bot?

You have in your profile: Grills owned, RT-680. Not a 590. Just looking to identify the not-legitimate accounts here.

 

[kstone113]

For that grill, I would go with sear grates. If you had a bullseye, I don't think it makes a huge difference. I use a cast iron grill grate on my bullseye all the time. I will say if I am doing skirt steaks or I would call arrechera, I do bust out the grill grates(since I have them) and use the flat side.

The reason i say sear grates is I believe they will heat up faster and hold more heat in but I could be wrong on that. That's just my perception from using both.

 

[Greg Jones]

It's pretty clear I'm asking about a 590. bot?

The sear grates (GrillGrates) are nice that they can be reversed to sear other foods on the back side. Eggs and bacon are one example. Neither is a good substitute for a griddle (AKA Blackstone). GrillGrates are easier to clean IMO, due to their modularity. I have both, would give away a recteq griddle for my 380 if someone wants to come pick it up.

 

[dosmas2xs]

Do you have a 590 or a 680? Asking because you appear to be a bot.

Man that chatgpt asks interesting questions