Weber Genesis E vs EP

I've got the one with the cast iron grates. I abuse them, and they end up getting somewhat dirty with a bit of rust on them. I clean them once a year in the oven on the self cleaning cycle, then re-season like a cast iron skillet. No complaints.

But this summer I cooked on my brother-in-laws Weber at the beach. It was his Dad's grill, and I bet that joker was 20 years old. The stainless grates looked brand new, and cleaned up nicely after cooking. I'd go stainless.

If you don't happen to know, Weber's customer service is stateside, and top notch.

I have the cast. I think next go round I will get SS.

I have the Genesis EP-330 Brick Red

ApplianceConnection.com has good prices. 799 for E 849 for EP free delivery.

I like the SS grates. My last grill had cast iron and they rusted bad over time even though I took care of them. That was a cheaper grill though. I would guess Weber does a much better job in making those grates though. Just prefer the ease of the SS. Its a great grill. The side burner is pretty powerful but I have never used it for a small boil like you are asking.

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The E has porcelain coated cast iron grates

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The answer to your question.