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Is a cast iron grill burner replacement worth the extra money over the regular stainless steel versions?
I have an older grill that has been wonderful and now needs a new burner to keep me happy. While looking at all of the options that are priced around $25, I noticed that there is a cast iron burner that is $55 that fits my grill. Has anyone ever bought one and is it worth the extra expense? What is the difference? What advantages or disadvantages are there? Also, does it grill any different?

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Skipper1974
Stainless steel still stains, cast iron all you have to do is scrub it...it won't stain becasue it is black...Time and money ....Get that cast Iron. It also heats up quicker...easier to clean. you will be disappoiinted with the stainless Steele.

norsmen
go with the cast iron cast iron cooks better and the foods taste better. but it must be seasoned.

ApplianceGuy
The cast iron burner will not rust away as your "stainless steel" one did. You should not have any effect in operation of the grill unless the burner holes are different.

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