Kamado Joe KJ-HCIGRIDDLE Half Moon Cast Iron Reversible Grill Griddle for Classic Joe - Premium Black Outdoor Cooking Accessory | Perfect for Grilling, Searing & Smoky BBQ Flavors | Ideal for Backyard BBQs, Camping & Tailgating Parties

Great product to add futures to your Kamado JoeWe love using this for our Kamoda grill for burgers, vegetables and pork chops.Have and high quality!Great for cooking fish and vegetables. Better for maintaining a consistent surface temp. I’ve been using spray avocado oil to keep food from sticking and after the stone gets cool, dry off residual oil and food with a paper towel. I never wash it.Kamado Joe cast iron grill grates are a perfect companion for your Kamado Joe grill. While not a necessity for outstanding Kamado grill flavor which your Kamado Joe already provides what these cast iron grates do provide is that crowning expert touch of perfect grill marks on any food you prepare upon them. The secret is the cast iron heats up hotter and holds more heat along the broader grill rails leaving broader sear marks on your food. For sexier meat try turning the meat a quarter turn half way through each sides cook. This will leave a very nice diaganol grill sear on your meat.Be forewarned these cast iron grill grates require extra care and do NOT come preseasoned. If not properly seasoned and cared for the grates can rust so you will want to take necessary steps to keep them in optimal condition for many years of use. To preseason the cast iron grill grates simply apply a liberal coat of peanut oil fully coating the cast iron from both sides and heat them either on your Kamado Joe or in an oven. I decided to perform the seasoning process on the Kamado Joe but more on that and general care in a moment. I recommend and used peanut oil because it typically withstands higher heat levels before flashover and therefore I believe it would be a better over all durable seasoning for these grates considering some cooks may require hotter temperatures.Now let's talk about the steps to season the cast iron grates. This is also a good time to mention each cast iron grate does come with a long cast iron grate tool with leather strap for hanging it on your grill's utensil hook. It's purpose is for removing hot cast iron grates around on your grill, repositioning the grate height or fully removing the grates when hot. Now initially seasoning your new cast iron grates is very important and necessary. To do this on your Kamado Joe you will want to build a fire in your grill and allow your grill to come up to a temprature of 350 degrees. Once this has occurred allow it to settle at that temperature for a short period as to get the vent controls to maintain the 350 degree temperature. Upon lighting your fire set in your grilling appliance and set both grill deflectors in place as the seasoning process will be performed over indirect heat as to not allow an open flame to kiss your cast iron grates burning off any oil. Also as you don't want to cook off any of the seasoning so high temperature is not recommended nor will it create a better cure. To season the cast iron grate apply cooking oil liberally at room temperature. As mentioned I used peanut oil and once the grate is fully lathered you can lightly wipe any drips as the grate just needs to be fully coated. Once the grill temprature is sustained at 350 degrees open the grill lid, place your cast iron grill grate at the top position on the grill appliance, close the lid and allow the cast iron grate to season for about an hour while maintaining a constant 350 degree temperature. After an hour you can use your cast iron grill tool to remove the cast iron grill grate and allow it to cool naturally. I recommend repeating the seasoning process to ensure the cast iron grill grate is well seasoned. Upon completing the second season you can simply shut off the air vents on your Kamado Joe and allow the cast iron grates to cool down in place as the grill snuffs out the fire and your cast iron grate(s) will be ready for use.The cast iron grill grates will require some extra attention after each cook but if your follow the seasoning directions above and cook regularly on your Kamado Joe grill using them they may be a little forgiving. However I recommend keeping a stiff brush like a small paint brush or food brush along with some peanut oil and coat the cast iron often. I often start my grill, use a stiff plastic grill brush before the grilling surface becomes hot and coat the cast iron with peanut oil using the stiff food brush allowing the grill to come up to cooking temperature for 45 minutes to an hour before placing any food upon it. Thus far the process has kept the grates clean and seasoned.I've used this for searing ribeye and tried tip. The grill marks make for a nice presentation.This grate is sturdy and easy to clean and leaves great grill marks on your food. The product description says this, though: “Includes cast iron lifting tool for installation and to lift the grid when hot.” This product definitely DOES NOT come with the lifting tool. Too bad. You really need it - the product is very heavy and cumbersome to lift when it’s hot.Puts on a great sear! I use it on all direct heat applicationsThe stone is pretty expensive for what you get. I was expecting a strong granite like slab, but the stone is soft, scratches very easily and small pieces come off it. Also my friend's cracked after he used it several times so I don't have much trust in it. I use the cast iron mostly and if I had to choose one I'd stick with the iron.I have two of these. This is the newest one. Cooking about 300 degrees and heard a crack. Opened it up and the stone split it two!If you want to do smash burgers, and let’s face it who doesn’t! Then you will need this. I’ve also fried potatoes on it.Excellent seller. Really impressed with their conscientious and kind attitude for customer service. Thank you!Great extra to have for the BBQ the brother loves this