Comments on: Steak Sear Battle: Grill Grates VS 3 Other Methods In Blind Test!

By: @crizo7

@crizo7 — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 10:10:48 +0000

Grill grates upside down are good for gas grills with hot spots. Evens it out a lot. Plus get a little dripping that makes smoke for flavor. Works better with lid closed to trap in the smoke.

Unfortunately some apartment dwellers are stuck with gas, often the little portable camping tank type, due to fire code. I was such for about 8 years. Then I got back in a house and suddenly somehow have 10 grills and bbqs.

By: @drukkosz2196

@drukkosz2196 — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 10:10:48 +0000

James, I have been using grill grates for few years now and they are pretty great. Unfortunately you didn't use them right for searing. Next time flip them upside down and sear it on the flat surface. Game changer. I will try the caveman method next… Happy Grilling!

By: @patrickchamberlain3980

@patrickchamberlain3980 — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 10:10:48 +0000

Ha, not at all surprised – I know it as dirty steak, direct on the charcoal, it's the best.

By: @teslatalk42069

@teslatalk42069 — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 10:10:48 +0000

Those green egg checks must be sweet. No way anyone goes from kamado joe to green egg without kickbacks. Things may change in the future but kamado III CRUSHES THE CURRENT GREEN EGGS.

By: @daveevans6783

@daveevans6783 — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 10:10:48 +0000

what are them green things

By: @trooperdru2727

@trooperdru2727 — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 10:10:48 +0000

Are you letting your steaks come up to room temp before grilling?

By: @infiltrateassimilate

@infiltrateassimilate — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 10:10:48 +0000

Any suggestions on a good Canadian lump? I've always used Jealous Devil, but I'm looking for an alternative.

By: @Allan-.

@Allan-. — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 10:10:48 +0000

Hello James.
How do you think Guga's technique of constantly turning the steak on thin, cold grill grates to achieve an even crust would fare in this comparison?

By: @geraldsahd3413

@geraldsahd3413 — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 10:10:48 +0000

I've always wondered about the grill mark myth- I guess it's about $$$

By: @rhen-o-snap

@rhen-o-snap — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 10:10:48 +0000

I use the grill grates upside down for an even sear. Would recommend giving it a shot 😉