I really do love the cast iron grids for searing and adding the nice hash marks on my meat. I'm now on my second set of grids in 5 years because the ceramic keeps peeling off. I know it doesn't harm my food, but my family doesn't like eating "crunchy black stuff" I'll be going with stainless steel next time.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from broilkingbbq.comBy Customer Support, Customer Support, March 29, 2017
Thank you for taking the time to provide this review. Cast iron grids provide excellent heat retention and searing power, but they also require a little maintenance. Seasoning cast iron cooking grids help protect the porcelain coating, decrease sticking, and protect damaged or worn grids from rusting. To discuss this issue in more detail or to order stainless steel grids please contact us at 800-265-2150 or customersupport@omcbbq.com