only fireBarbecue Rectangle X-Marks Pit Cooking Grate, 32-Inch

Full disclosure - I ordered this for something besides a fire pit. I have a Char-Griller Gravity 980 smoker and wanted a large removable second shelf to use in it. I ordered the 32" version as the inside of the cooking chamber of the Gravity 980 is just under 36". Once I received the cooking grate I immediately removed the metal handles so it would work for the purposes I wanted. I used four 1/2 x 6" stainless steel carriage bolts for legs (heads down to be used as feet) as well as two stainless steel washers and two nuts for each "leg" to make the shelf usable. I am very happy with how it all worked out.As to the grate itself it is very nice. I like how the grating is flat and not sharp and uneven like many others. The construction is good quality but I wouldn't see this being used heavily for more than a season or two on a fire pit; my usage will be much less intense and it should last a long time. The handles were welded very well as I had to break out a jigsaw to remove them.

The product is light weight / frame suitable only for burgers, steaks etc. NOT a roasting pan. High heat caused warping of the mesh and paint to burn / leaving paint ash residue. I looked online re: manufacturer - couldn’t see if they used food safe paint ie no lead. In the end, I burned off the paint and found an old cast iron frame that I now use to support the grill. Rusts a bit - but that probably is a good thing since I hope the grill might mostly be iron - not toxic re: cooking.

I took this grill out camping for a week and used it directly over the campfire - sometimes with charcoal and sometimes just the over the burning logs and embers. The grill performed extremely well. It is big enough to cover the entire fire pit so you can cook a lot and move the food around to find the hot and cooler spots as needed. The handles were far enough away from the actual fire to stay cool. We cooked chicken wings, steak, peppers and onions for fajitas, pork satay and pork chops, all of them released really well. The grill also cleaned up quite easily. I highly recommend this grill for campfire use.

A little bit pricy. Should do the job.

We have a standard landscape supply block fire ring and have a propane bbq grill, but wanted to get the taste from grilling over charcoal briquettes. This fills the need without having to buy a separate stand alone grill. It is easy to clean and had no problems with food sticking (sprayed with cooking spray prior). I would not leave it out in the elements and would lightly coat it with cooking oil for storage to prevent rust. Overall, very satisfied.