Benefits of the V-Channel Grates
Round bar grates in every gas grill. Flat-top griddle grills filling out big box stores aisles. Hex-bar grates, Diamond-plate mesh, and so many more choices out there vying to become the base foundation to create the sizzle for your steak. All these types of grates can work, and bring something to the table when it comes to grilling.
But the standard choice for most high-end Argentinean style grills is … The V-Channel Grill Grate!
The V-Channel Grates Waiting to do Their Thing!
Minimizes those flare-ups: The V-Channels takes the grease for a ride straight to your drip trays. (Make sure your grates come with drip trays!) No more burnt hockey pucks when grilling your burgers over an inferno caused by dripping grease. The V channel’s shape draws the grease into the channel and away from dripping onto your coals. (Watch below to see this in action.)
Great heat distribution: The stainless steel V shape creates a nice surface area that remains in contact with your food. A good sear for caramelizing steaks and burgers is a big benefit of this. Whisking away the grease and creating a good surface sear also ensures that food cooks evenly and retains its natural juices.
Speaking of the juices and grease: Sometimes its nice to be able to collect these juices instead of letting them drip down onto your grill bottom and wreaking havoc with your grill base and flames. The collection of drippings into your drip trays can be used for flavoring sauces or marinades, thereby elevating the overall taste of grilled dishes. (Keeping the pork loins tasty and moist below.)
Construction: Look for V-Channel grates that are constructed from strong and thick angle material and watch out for thinner cheap, bent sheet metal parts. They are under some serious heat and it is important for welds to hold up and for parts to not bend and warp from the heat. Corrosion resistant Stainless Steel will help the grates to last, and keep you from scraping unwanted plating and materials into your food.
Quality Counts - Check materials. Ask where the parts are made.
Versatility: The V-Channel grates are great. But you don’t have to lock yourself into just one option. Look for the ability to swap out one of your V-Channel grates and try another style grill plate.
Removable Grill Plates
Pop out a V-Channel grate to try something else on your grill.
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