Anyone using Stainless Steel 304 Mesh

[knightsilver]

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Besides using the 304 Mesh against coals, can ya use this for food contact as well?

KS

 

[JckDanls 07]

I don't see why ya couldn't.. I mean it's stainless steal after all.... I made some racks for my mini wsm out of 1" sq stainless screen...

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• JckDanls 07
• Aug 5, 2012

 

[knightsilver]

Maybe throw it on the grill, get it how hot? And just some mild soap and water  afterwards, would Dawn work?

KS

 

[dward51]

I bet the fine mesh will clog up with food drippings that caramelize.  It would be easy for that fine of a mesh too have the openings bridged shut, but this is just speculation.

 

[JckDanls 07]

I bet the fine mesh will clog up with food drippings that caramelize.  It would be easy for that fine of a mesh too have the openings bridged shut, but this is just speculation.

:yeahthat:

 

[daveomak]

That stuff is expensive.... I would use at least 2x2 mesh size or larger openings... 2x2 is approx 1/2" opening....

Using mild steel expanded metal and cleaning and seasoning with Flax Oil  will give you a very good meat grate material... for a lot less money...  check out seasoning cast iron with flax oil....   Dave

 

[rokems]

Yes, 304 and 316 stainless steel are generally what you want for anything that makes contact with food.

Although the mesh you're using is probably a fair bit finer than what you want.

 

[knightsilver]

Im wanting to do two things:

One, for Steamed Veggies.

Two, to use under the coals, when need be.

KS

 

[knightsilver]

Did find this one, cant seem to find anything smaller, 12x18's would work?


Stainless has gone up past few months.......