KonaMesh Grill Mats for Outdoor Grill - Nonstick BBQ Grill Mat & Smoker Mat | The Revolutionary BBQ Net Grilling Mats for The Ultimate Grilling Experience, Set of 2, 16 x 13

GREAT MESH MAT.

I've only grilled with this new mat a couple of times, but both times really tested its nonstick properties and ease of cleaning (fresh salmon and dry-rubbed chicken). First I should note that the mats excelled at what mats are supposed to do - allow grill smoke and sizzle steam to permeate the food being cooked, while preventing small or tender bits from slipping through grill grates - because if they didn't at least perform those basic functions I'd return them. Second, the Kona heavy duty mats are a terrific bargain - and I recommend heavy duty from past experience with other brands; typically slightly cheaper standard mats just don't last very long. But the most satisfying part is how well the mat did at resisting the tendency of food to stick, and how well (and quickly) it cleaned up afterward - a little soap and hot water and seconds later it was good as new. I suspect that many owners will leave their mats on the grill at all times, and with this mat they're probably making a good choice, because its silicon outer layer stands a lot of heat and doesn't appear likely to scrape off any time soon. Obviously I haven't used the mat enough times to speak to its longevity, but I'm very optimistic about its durability. At this price I think you can't go wrong, and buyers should be very happy with the product.

The mats worked well for cooking and nonstick but as some others stated, some of the coating burnt off and ended up on the food. I think that it was partly my fault because the grill flamed up at the very beginning of getting it ready and I had already put the mats up there. In the future, I will wait to put the mats on the grill just before it's ready for the food to go on. I would have given 5 stars if the coating hadn't come off or it was explicit in instructions to wait to put it on.

I have only had this for a short time but it works great for the pork and beef I slow smoke

This mat is mesh-like and the grids fill with food particles that aren’t easily cleaned. And some of them ripped apart while trying to clean away the stuck on food. It’s still usable, but I think I prefer my solid grill mat.

In theory, this could be a great grill mat, but in practice, it doesn’t work for a grill. Both mats were impossible to clean. See photo of clumped on, burned up food. It’s not like I had a high heat in the grill, and I was smoking fish. Removing the clumps of charred food from the mat, after soaking it in hot sudsy water, led to exposing some type of fibers underneath - who knows what they are composed of, but I’m sure it’s not food safe. I regret this purchase.

The Kona mesh mat, with the 600 degrees (F) limit, allows the meat to be initially cooked at a much higher temperature (than regular silicone mats) thus providing a nice char on the outside of the meat. At that point, I reduce the temp to finish off the steak. Works great for grilling stand-alone meat cuts. But the open grid of the mat design is not well suited for sauces or cuts that produce liquids (fat) because it will drip through the mesh and onto the mechanism of the grill (grates, charcoal, gas burner, etc.).

Saw these Kona mesh grill mats while looking for another grill mat and thought they looked intriguing. Received, washed and grilled same day. Have used every time I grill now. From veggies to softer fish and shrimp, these mats are durable, nonstick, easy to clean and food cooks smoothly.