Hi every one. New here. I've decided on the Weber Silver B. Can't wait to get it. My question is this. Do I need to season the porcelin cooking grates? I know you should for cast iron, but what about porcelin.

Thanks.

Nope, no seasoning required.

Even the Weber cast iron grates are porcelin coated and don't require seasoning.

Just run the thing at full blast until it stops smoking and grill away!

However, similar to "seasoning," but not really, you should keep the grates oiled so your food doesn't stick to it, "Keep it hot, keep it clean, and keep it lubricated."

The literature you get with the Weber will tell you everything you need to know. If not, I encourage you to give their customer service a call - you actually get to talk to a real person who will answer any question you throw at them!

Welcome to the forum!

I also recently purchased a Genesis Silver B with the Porcelain grates. I understand that seasoning is not required, and you want to keep the grates lubricated. What is the best way to do this? Before the grill is heated or after? Is there a particluar type of oil/grease people use for the lubrication?

Thanks, Brad

Hi Brad,

You can, if you like, season the ceramic coating in the same way as cast iron. The down side, if you do a real high temp burn-off, you would need to re-season again. If you choose to keep them clean, pre-warm the grates and then just before placing the meat on, I will take a paper towel soaked with olive or canola oil and wipe the grill surface with the paper towel using a set of tongs. If you are using spray type oil, I have even put a light coat on the meat just before putting on the grill. I would suggest trying a few of the suggested ways and see which works best for you.

Happy grilling,

Eric D