The Searing Surface That Changes Everything.
For perfect sear marks on your food, utilize the superior heat conductivity of the Cast Iron Cooking Grid as an alternative to the primary Stainless Cooking Grid. The cast iron gets very hot and retains the heat, turning it into a perfect searing surface. Flip the grid over for a flat searing surface for fish or seafood.
Why cast iron sears better:
Cast iron holds heat like nothing else. When you place a steak on a cast iron grid, it doesn't lose temperature — it maintains that searing heat for a perfect crust. Stainless steel is great, but for that steakhouse-quality sear, cast iron is the answer.
Two searing surfaces:
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Grate side: Classic grill marks, perfect for steaks, chops, and burgers
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Flat side: Smooth searing surface ideal for fish, scallops, and delicate proteins
The Half Moon advantage:
Use one Half Cast Iron Grid alongside your stainless grid for zone cooking — sear on the cast iron, then move to stainless for indirect finishing. Or use two for a full cast iron cooking surface. The EGGspander system gives you options.
Perfect for:
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Steaks: Restaurant-quality sear every time
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Lamb chops: Beautiful grill marks, perfect crust
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Pork chops: Caramelized exterior, juicy interior
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Fish: Flip to flat side for delicate proteins
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Scallops: That golden sear without sticking
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Burgers: Serious crust development
Specifications:
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Size: Fits Large Big Green Egg
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Material: Heavy-duty cast iron
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Design: Half-moon shape for EGGspander compatibility
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Surfaces: Grated on one side, flat on the other
How to use:
- Preheat the grid with your EGG — cast iron needs time to heat evenly
- Oil the food, not the grate, for best results
- Place proteins and let them sear — don't move until ready to flip
- Flip to flat side for fish and delicate items
- Season regularly to maintain the cooking surface
Pro tips:
- Let the grid preheat for 15+ minutes for serious searing
- Pat steaks dry before searing for maximum crust
- Don't press down on burgers — let the heat do the work
- The flat side prevents delicate fish from falling through
- Combine with a Plancha Griddle for ultimate versatility
