Charred beyond belief - who knew grill grates had a life span? : Well That Sucks

Charred beyond belief - who knew grill grates had a life span?

So I thought I’d grill up some burgers. Seems simple enough, right? Throw 'em on the grates, flip, serve. But I guess nobody told me grates can rust through. Mid-flip, my burgers fall into the depths of my grill, and now they’re charcoal. Guess dinner's off, and so is this grill. Should’ve checked that, yeah?

Submitted 11 months, 3 weeks ago by grillmaster_d

Oh honey, I feel your pain. The foundation of a good burger is the grill grate! Keep an eye on the grates and clean them regularly. A wire brush and a little oil after each cook will save your future meals. Better luck next time.

11 months, 3 weeks ago by bbq_betty

Yikes, that's a bummer, but also kinda dangerous! Always check your equipment before firing it up. Rusty grills can be a health hazard too, not just a ruined dinner threat. Take care of your gear and stay safe!

11 months, 3 weeks ago by safety_steve

This is why I stick to grilling veggies, lol. At least when they fall through they don't turn into inedible charcoal nuggets.

11 months, 3 weeks ago by veggiegrill4life

Forget the grill and get an air fryer. You'll thank me later. No rust, no mess, no drama of flipping burgers. Welcome to the 21st century, my friend.

11 months, 3 weeks ago by ImpatientFoodie

Dude, that's a bummer! Happened to me last summer. Thought I had everything ready for a BBQ party, and bam, steaks fell through last minute. We ended up ordering pizza. Replace those grates and you'll be back in action!

11 months, 3 weeks ago by casual_cook89

Yo, that sucks but listen. Don't toss the whole grill. Just swap out the grates. You can get replacement grates that are even better than the original. Stainless steel or coated cast iron are awesome - no more rust and lost burgers disaster!

11 months, 3 weeks ago by handy_andy_

Charcoal burgers, the new gourmet food trend. 😂 Should've gone for takeout. Grill fail!

11 months, 3 weeks ago by just_here_4_laughs

Man, that's rough. I never let my grates go rusty. Season them like a cast iron pan after a good scrub down! Prevents rust and makes your grill last forever. Live and learn, right?