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The Primo cast iron searing grate for the Oval Junior exists to do one thing better than the grate that came with the grill: put a hard, dark sear on meat. It goes over the fire for the searing part of a cook and comes off when that part is finished.
The difference is mass. A standard grate spreads heat thinly across a lot of open space, and when a cold steak lands on it the bars give up their temperature almost instantly. Cast iron bars carry far more stored heat per inch of contact, so they stay hot under the meat and keep driving heat into it. That is what produces defined, near-black marks rather than faint grey ones, and it is why searing is the one job worth owning a second grate for.
Sized for the Primo Oval Junior ceramic charcoal grill. The Primo cast iron griddle for the Oval Junior covers the flat-surface side of things, and the Primo Extension Rack for Oval Junior gives you somewhere to move food that is already seared. More in grilling accessories.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, it is made for the Oval Junior specifically. Primo cuts a searing grate for each Oval size, so the fit comes down to buying the listing that names your grill. A grate sized for a larger Oval will not sit properly in a Junior firebox.
It concentrates the fire into the food instead of spreading it around. Cast iron bars hold much more heat than a light grate and hold onto it when cold meat arrives, so the contact points stay hot enough to mark and crust the surface rather than dropping off and letting the meat steam.
Most people do not. Searing is a short, hot stage, so the usual approach is to sear over the cast iron and then move the food to gentler heat to finish. On a grill the size of the Junior it is easy to sear in batches and hold the finished pieces off to one side.
Yes, and properly. The whole benefit is stored heat, and stored heat takes time to accumulate. Put it over the fire well before the meat is ready to go on. A cast iron grate that has only been on for a minute or two will sear no better than the standard grate did.
Burn off residue while the fire is still up, brush the bars, then wipe them with a thin film of cooking oil once things have cooled. Keep it dry between cooks. Cast iron looks after itself if you never let it sit wet or dirty.
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Don’t know how i ever cooked without this before. Love the char this locks in the meat every time. May add a second one to the other end of the grill.
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| Product | SKU | Description | Collection | Availability | Product type | Other details |
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| Product Information | |
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| Title | Primo Searing Grate, Cast Iron, for Oval Junior PG00363 |
| Brand | Primo |
| Type | Searing Grate |
| Price | $69.00 |
| SKU | PG00363 |
| UPC | 651772003630 |
| Specifications | |