{"id":1460391,"date":"2020-05-04T22:50:20","date_gmt":"2020-05-05T03:50:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?p=1460391"},"modified":"2023-03-03T10:46:16","modified_gmt":"2023-03-03T16:46:16","slug":"how-to-season-grill-grates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-season-grill-grates\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Season Grill Grates"},"content":{"rendered":"It's time to fire up the grill! But before you do, ask yourself, when was the last time you seasoned the grates? Like seasoning and cleaning a cast-iron skillet<\/a>, it's possible to use this oil-and-heat process to keep your grill nonstick. Plus, the oil protects the grates from rust and makes them easier to clean<\/a>.\r\n

The Best Oil to Use<\/h3>\r\n

Seasoning your grates involves using very high heat, so it's important to use the right\u00a0type of oil<\/a>. Most grill manufacturers recommend canola or peanut oil because they have a smoke point over 450\u00b0 F. You can also use vegetable oil, sunflower oil or avocado oil. The high smoke points of these oils ensure that the oil won't burn; which can ruin the seasoning process as well as the taste of your food.<\/p>\r\n[dam-video dam-id=\"48257\"]\r\n

How to Season Grill Grates<\/h2>\r\n

Tools You Need<\/h3>\r\n