{"id":7195,"date":"2018-08-31T15:30:03","date_gmt":"2018-08-31T20:30:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bbqdryrubs.com\/?p=7195"},"modified":"2023-09-27T11:59:28","modified_gmt":"2023-09-27T16:59:28","slug":"upgrade-your-weber-kettle-grill-grate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bbqdryrubs.com\/upgrade-your-weber-kettle-grill-grate\/","title":{"rendered":"22 inch Stainless Steel Weber Kettle Grill Grate: (Other Upgrades Too!)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">If you want to have more fun with your Weber kettle grill then you need to upgrade your grill grate. There are a surprising number of grate options available for these grills so there is no reason to settle for the standard issue Weber product.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Let&#8217;s look at five different grate upgrades you can add to your kettle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7232\" title=\"Weber Kettle Grill Grate Upgrades\" src=\"https:\/\/bbqdryrubs.com\/gnne\/2018\/08\/Wwber-Kettle-Grill-Grate-Upgrades-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Weber Kettle Grill Grate Upgrades\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bbqdryrubs.com\/gnne\/2018\/08\/Wwber-Kettle-Grill-Grate-Upgrades-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bbqdryrubs.com\/gnne\/2018\/08\/Wwber-Kettle-Grill-Grate-Upgrades-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bbqdryrubs.com\/gnne\/2018\/08\/Wwber-Kettle-Grill-Grate-Upgrades-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bbqdryrubs.com\/gnne\/2018\/08\/Wwber-Kettle-Grill-Grate-Upgrades-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bbqdryrubs.com\/gnne\/2018\/08\/Wwber-Kettle-Grill-Grate-Upgrades.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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href=\"https:\/\/bbqdryrubs.com\/upgrade-your-weber-kettle-grill-grate\/#Gourmet_BBQ_Grate_System_for_22_inch_Kettles\" title=\"Gourmet BBQ Grate System for 22 inch Kettles\">Gourmet BBQ Grate System for 22 inch Kettles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/bbqdryrubs.com\/upgrade-your-weber-kettle-grill-grate\/#Cast_Iron_Grates_for_14_18_22_and_26_inch_Kettles\" title=\"Cast Iron Grates for 14, 18, 22 and 26 inch Kettles\">Cast Iron Grates for 14, 18, 22 and 26 inch Kettles<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/bbqdryrubs.com\/upgrade-your-weber-kettle-grill-grate\/#Stok_Cast_Iron_Grate\" title=\"Stok Cast Iron Grate\">Stok Cast Iron Grate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/bbqdryrubs.com\/upgrade-your-weber-kettle-grill-grate\/#Craycort_Cast_Iron_Grate\" title=\"Craycort Cast Iron Grate\">Craycort Cast Iron Grate<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/bbqdryrubs.com\/upgrade-your-weber-kettle-grill-grate\/#GrillGrate_Panels\" title=\"GrillGrate Panels\">GrillGrate Panels<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/bbqdryrubs.com\/upgrade-your-weber-kettle-grill-grate\/#Arteflame_Weber_Kettle_Inserts_for_18_22_and_26_Inch_Kettles\" title=\"Arteflame Weber Kettle Inserts for 18, 22 and 26 Inch Kettles\">Arteflame Weber Kettle Inserts for 18, 22 and 26 Inch Kettles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/bbqdryrubs.com\/upgrade-your-weber-kettle-grill-grate\/#Summary\" title=\"Summary\">Summary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stainless_Steel_Grate_for_22_inch_Kettles\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Stainless Steel Grate for 22 inch Kettles<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The grate that came with your kettle was made of nickel plated steel.\u00a0 It looked like stainless steel when it was new but wasn&#8217;t.\u00a0 A stainless steel grate is a wonderful upgrade because it will last for many more years and is easier to clean.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Weber does not make a stainless steel grate for their kettles anymore.\u00a0 There are several people selling what they call stainless grates on Amazon but I know that at least two of them are just repackaging the standard nickel plated grate and ripping people off.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The only company I know of that sells a REAL stainless steel grate is SnS Grills.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7230 size-full\" title=\"Stainless Steel Grate for Kettles\" src=\"https:\/\/bbqdryrubs.com\/gnne\/2018\/08\/Stainless-Steel-Grate-for-Kettles.jpg\" alt=\"Stainless Steel Grate for Kettles\" width=\"484\" height=\"276\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bbqdryrubs.com\/gnne\/2018\/08\/Stainless-Steel-Grate-for-Kettles.jpg 484w, https:\/\/bbqdryrubs.com\/gnne\/2018\/08\/Stainless-Steel-Grate-for-Kettles-300x171.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 484px) 100vw, 484px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The grate from SnS Grills from 304 stainless steel and is hinged for easy charcoal addition.\u00a0 The handles for the grate are welded on the top of the grid instead of the sides so it is easier to rotate if desired.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The grate is offered with free shipping in the lower 48 states.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/snsgrills.com\/collections\/grates\/products\/two-zone-cooking-grate?afmc=bbqdryrubs\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Click Here to Buy A Stainless Steel Grate for Your 22 inch kettle<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">SnS Grills is a veteran owned company based in Concord, North Carolina.\u00a0 I have drank a few beers with the owner of the company, David Parish, and think he is a great guy.\u00a0 SnS Grills is a great company to do business with.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/snsgrills.com\/collections\/grates\/products\/two-zone-cooking-grate?afmc=bbqdryrubs\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Click Here to Buy A Stainless Steel Grate for Your 22 inch kettle<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gourmet_BBQ_Grate_System_for_22_inch_Kettles\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Gourmet BBQ Grate System for 22 inch Kettles<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The Gourmet BBQ System is a Weber product that is a substantial improvement over their standard grate.\u00a0 This grate comes standard with the <a href=\"https:\/\/bbqdryrubs.com\/weber-master-touch-review-original-vs-premium-worth-it\/\">Master Touch<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/bbqdryrubs.com\/weber-performer-deluxe-vs-premium\/\">Performer series<\/a> grills.\u00a0 The Gourmet grate is made of nickel plated steel but the rods are a few millimeters thicker than a standard grate so it will last a year or two longer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7224 size-full\" title=\"Weber Gourmet BBQ Grate\" src=\"https:\/\/bbqdryrubs.com\/gnne\/2018\/08\/Weber-Gourmet-BBQ-Grate.jpg\" alt=\"Weber Gourmet BBQ Grate\" width=\"383\" height=\"286\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bbqdryrubs.com\/gnne\/2018\/08\/Weber-Gourmet-BBQ-Grate.jpg 383w, https:\/\/bbqdryrubs.com\/gnne\/2018\/08\/Weber-Gourmet-BBQ-Grate-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 383px) 100vw, 383px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The Gourmet grate has a 12 inch removable center insert that can be replaced with a bunch of different accessories which are sold separately.\u00a0 The inserts include a cast iron sear grate, wok, pizza pan, poultry roaster and cast iron griddle.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cast_Iron_Grates_for_14_18_22_and_26_inch_Kettles\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Cast Iron Grates for 14, 18, 22 and 26 inch Kettles<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">There are three cast iron grate choices for your grill: Craycort, Stok and Aura.\u00a0 Don&#8217;t bother looking at the grate from Aura.\u00a0 The cast iron grate from Aura is thin, poorly made and has a tendency to crack if used with high heat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Let&#8217;s look at the two other choices, Craycort and Stok.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stok_Cast_Iron_Grate\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Stok Cast Iron Grate<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">This grate was designed to fit the Stok 22.5 inch charcoal grill but it is also an exact fit for a <a href=\"https:\/\/bbqdryrubs.com\/weber-kettle-grills\/\">Weber 22.5 inch kettle<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7226 size-full\" title=\"Stok Cast Iron Grate\" src=\"https:\/\/bbqdryrubs.com\/gnne\/2018\/08\/Stok-Cast-Iron-Grate.jpg\" alt=\"Stok Cast Iron Grate\" width=\"484\" height=\"435\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bbqdryrubs.com\/gnne\/2018\/08\/Stok-Cast-Iron-Grate.jpg 484w, https:\/\/bbqdryrubs.com\/gnne\/2018\/08\/Stok-Cast-Iron-Grate-300x270.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 484px) 100vw, 484px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The Stok grate is similar to Weber&#8217;s Gourmet BBQ System.\u00a0 The grate has a center insert that can be removed and replaced with other inserts like a griddle, wok, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Craycort_Cast_Iron_Grate\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Craycort Cast Iron Grate<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The Craycort grate is very different from the Stok product.\u00a0 A Craycort grate consists of a cast iron frame that seats four modules.\u00a0 The grate comes standard with four regular grill modules but different ones are sold separately.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The one I had included a grill, griddle, wok and veggie pan.\u00a0 It was a blast to play with.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1508 size-full\" title=\"Craycort with three inserts\" src=\"http:\/\/www.qualitygrillparts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Craycort-with-three-inserts.jpg\" alt=\"Craycort with three inserts\" width=\"816\" height=\"612\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Craycort Grates are available for all kettles sizes except the Ranch.\u00a0 The extra inserts are available on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cast-iron-grate.com\/index.php\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Craycort website.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GrillGrate_Panels\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">GrillGrate Panels<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">GrillGrate panels are designed to sit on top of your grill grate and do not actually replace it.\u00a0 That being said, GrillGrate offers a three panel set that is custom cut for a 22 inch kettle and once you use them you will never want to take them off.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7228 size-full\" title=\"GrillGrates for 22 Kettle\" src=\"https:\/\/bbqdryrubs.com\/gnne\/2018\/08\/GrillGrates-for-22-Kettle.jpg\" alt=\"GrillGrates for 22 Kettle\" width=\"486\" height=\"492\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bbqdryrubs.com\/gnne\/2018\/08\/GrillGrates-for-22-Kettle.jpg 486w, https:\/\/bbqdryrubs.com\/gnne\/2018\/08\/GrillGrates-for-22-Kettle-296x300.jpg 296w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 486px) 100vw, 486px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>GrillGrates are awesome.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">They eliminate flare ups almost completely.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">They put down amazing grill marks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">They make grilling with direct heat just flat out stupid easy.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">You can read <a href=\"https:\/\/bbqdryrubs.com\/how-to-get-grill-marks\/\">my full GrillGrate review here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Arteflame_Weber_Kettle_Inserts_for_18_22_and_26_Inch_Kettles\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Arteflame Weber Kettle Inserts for 18, 22 and 26 Inch Kettles<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The kettle insert from Arteflame converts your kettle into a wood fired griddle and comes with a removable center sear grate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Here is a nice look at this insert being broken in and seasoned for the first time.\u00a0 The video is a fun watch.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AiDLjRBohVA\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The insert is made in the USA from 1\/4 inch thick carbon steel.\u00a0 You can read a <a href=\"https:\/\/bbqdryrubs.com\/arteflame-grills-and-weber-kettle-inserts\/\">more detailed Arteflame grill review here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Arteflame inserts are available for 18, 22 and 26 inch kettles.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summary\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Summary<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">With all of these cool options available there really is no reason to buy another standard grate for your Weber charcoal grill.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Whether you like stainless steel, cast iron, gadgets or griddles there is something listed here that is an easy upgrade to add to your kettle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Related Posts:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bbqdryrubs.com\/weber-charcoal-grill-accessories\/\">Weber Kettle Grill Accessories<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bbqdryrubs.com\/weber-kettle-rotisserie-or-cajun-bandit\/\">Weber Kettle Rotisserie Options<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you want to have more fun with your Weber kettle grill then you need to upgrade your grill grate. 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