Stainless or Regular Steel

[mad fisherman]

I'm in the process of my first build and was wondering if it makes a big difference using stainless steel for the grates or if regular steel is ok? I would think they would act similar from a cooking standpiont, it's the sanitary stand point I'm thinking of.

Thanks in advance,

mad fisherman

 

[ribwizzard]

Stainless would be better, never rust.

I use regular steel for cost reasons, season them and if they do start to rust due to my own negect, blast them and re-season.

 

[JckDanls 07]

I used stainless for my grates on my "Mini WSM" http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/...ini-wsm-40-temp-difference-need-your-thoughts They do work great as the meat doesn't seem to stick to them and also clean up easier... put them over a hot fire and burn em off then use your brush on em and they are nice and shiny again...

 

[bruno994]

If you can afford stainless, by all means, but with the right care and seasoning, regular steel will work just as well.