GrillGrates for Traeger

[illini40]

After doing a reverse sear this past weekend on my Traeger Pro 34, I can see where the benefits of a set of GrillGrates may be good.

For those of you with a Traeger (or any pellet smoker for that matter), how has your experience been with a set of GrillGrates? How much more heat or better of a sear do they provide?

How long do they take to heat up?

Also, what do you use the flat surface for? I see there are still holes so not a true flat top.

Thank you!

 

[Thebutscher]

They are fantastic for creating grill Mark's on steaks, chops, chicken etc. The lit that comes with them claim surface temps 100-150 degrees higher than standard grates. I can see that being true given the Mark's but I think that is restricted to the surface....dont notice higher overall internal temps.

Flat side makes a great surface for grilling fajitas and make for a pretty good pizza stone.

 

[illini40]

They are fantastic for creating grill Mark's on steaks, chops, chicken etc. The lit that comes with them claim surface temps 100-150 degrees higher than standard grates. I can see that being true given the Mark's but I think that is restricted to the surface....dont notice higher overall internal temps.

Flat side makes a great surface for grilling fajitas and make for a pretty good pizza stone.

Thank you. You are confirming my thoughts - I think I will put these on my future purchase list.

For the fajitas, are the holes small enough that stuff does not fall through?

 

[Thebutscher]

Yes, small enough. Actually help because allows liquid to drain so stuff browns more. Also good for griddling burgers etc. Basically just gives a pellet grill more versatility to act like a traditional grill.