Griddle Grill Plate - 18" Weber Kettle

🔥 Elevate your grilling experience with the Smokey BBQ 18" Griddle Grill Plate!

Meticulously designed as a replacement for the Weber Jumbo Joe. Crafted from robust 5mm thick carbon steel, this griddle ensures superior heat retention and even cooking, allowing you to prepare a diverse range of dishes with precision.

🌟 Why Choose the 18" Griddle Grill Plate?

✅ Perfect Compatibility:

Specifically tailored to fit the 18" Weber Jumbo Joe grill, ensuring a seamless and secure fit. 

✅ Dimensions:

• Diameter: 18 inches (45.7 cm)

• Thickness: 5mm

✅ Durable Construction:

Made from heavy-duty 5mm thick carbon steel, this griddle is built to withstand high temperatures and resist warping, providing longevity and reliable performance.

✅ Enhanced Cooking Versatility:

Transform your grilling surface to cook a variety of foods such as pancakes, eggs, bacon, seafood, and vegetables that are typically challenging on standard grates.

✅ Even Heat Distribution:

The substantial thickness of the griddle promotes uniform heat distribution, reducing hotspots and ensuring consistent cooking results. 

🌟 Why You'll Love It:

Designed for grilling enthusiasts seeking to expand their culinary capabilities, this griddle plate offers the perfect solution for cooking delicate or small foods that can slip through standard grates. Its sturdy construction and precise fit make it an indispensable addition to your Weber Jumbo Joe setup.

🔥Upgrade and enjoy unparalleled versatility and durability in your outdoor cooking adventures. 🔥

🌟 Why Do We Use "Mild Steel" Instead of "Stainless Steel"?

✅ Superior Heat Retention

Mild steel heats up faster and holds heat better than stainless. This means:

• Faster coal ignition
• More even and sustained heat

• Better performance in high-temp cooks

Stainless steel tends to reflect heat, while mild steel absorbs and radiates it, giving you that consistent, powerful BBQ zone you want.

✅ Ideal for Seasoning (Like a Cast Iron Pan)

Mild steel can be seasoned with oil to create a natural, non-stick and rust-resistant surface, much like cast iron cookware. Over time, it develops a tough, protective coating that:

• Improves with use
• Enhances flavor over time

• Helps prevent rust when looked after properly

Stainless steel can't be seasoned the same way, and once it discolors or blisters under high heat, there's no going back.

✅ Stronger and More Durable Under High Heat

Stainless can become brittle or warp under extreme or prolonged heat, especially thin, cheaper grades used in some BBQ accessories.
Our 2mm mild steel can handle repeated high-temp abuse — it’s less likely to warp or degrade like stainless-steel and is built to last years with proper care.

✅ Cost-Effective Without Sacrificing Strength

High-quality stainless is expensive — and often unnecessary for outdoor cooking tools that don’t need corrosion resistance as their main feature.
Mild steel gives you:

• Better performance for the price
• More thickness, more durability

• A BBQ tool that performs like commercial gear

🧼 Maintenance Is Easy:

• Just like cast iron: apply a thin layer of cooking oil after use
• Store dry and covered if possible
• Season it well and it will only get better with age

👉 The Bottom Line! 🔥

Mild steel performs better, costs less, and lasts longer when treated right.
It’s what serious BBQers and pitmasters prefer — and it’s why we use it in our gear at Smokey BBQ Bits.

🛒 Order Yours Today!

Don’t settle for less when it comes to your barbecue. Grab your Griddle Grill Plate - 18" Weber Kettle and take your grilling to the next level! Experience the satisfaction of grilling with reliable, heavy-duty equipment—your taste buds will thank you!

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