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Hi Guys.

First question of possibly many, and probrably a dopy one, but here goes!

Got a free weber drip tray with my one touch, but it is the disposable variety. Tesco have cheap (97p) trays with a non-stick lining abou the same size. I was thinking of using one of these, lined with foil so I could just pour the drippings into a pan for sauces/gravy. Would the heat of the coals burn the non-stick and cause fumes?

Not bothered about the non-stick getting knackered up as I am lining it anyway, but more worried about the toxic side of things.

Thanks!

I just use cheap foil trays. I do wash them out after use and only throw them out when they start developing holes.

Shouldn't worry about the toxic side, they are meant for food after all. Line them with foil to speed up washing up. I object to paying the price for Weber trays jiust because they are a branded item, unless you line them with foil they get thrown away like the cheapo ones from the takeaway

You'll probably be alright.

If you're genuinely concerned, throw it onto some hot coals for half an hour. That will burn off anything in the coating that would cause fumes when cooking.

That's excellent news.

Thanks for the advice guys!