XL Accessories?

QDude · June 2012

Greetings from Fort Collins, CO!

I am the proud owner of a new XL that I am going to pick up this evening. I just sold my 22.5" WSM and a Weber Performer because I figured that the XL would replace both of them. I am going to build an island for it with a concrete top most likely over the next couple of weeks. In the meantime though, I am looking for advice concerning useful accessories for the XL. Mostly I will be doing chicken, burgers, pork butts, pizza, and ribs on the egg. I assume that a platesetter is a must but are there other options that would be better?

I have never used an egg before so any advice would be greatly appreciated!

QDude (Stewart).

jafenske · June 2012

I went to college in Ft. Collins. I miss that town.

bpclay · June 2012

I've had my XL for about six months....you'll love it! You'll also find that just about any question you have as you're learning can & will get answered on the forum.

As for accessories, you are spot on with the platesetter. I've also picked up the pizza stone, the cast iron grates, a V-Rack for cooking ribs, as well as a 'tiered' grid for having an 'elevated' surface when cooking direct. While not purely a BGE accessory, I also have a cast iron dutch oven that I only use on the egg...it's great for cooking baked beans and chili.

tazcrash · June 2012

It doesn't have to be a plate setter. Just something to do indirect.
Personally for my large I wish i bought a spider and Stone from ceramic grill works to do indirect.

Sgt93 · June 2012

You have a lot of reading to do on here. Congrats on the XL. It's an amazing piece of gear.

Jrod72 · June 2012

I have an XL. Indirect grilling set-up is a must but wish I would have bought a spider instead of the plate setter. Check out the ceramic shop on line before your accessories purchase. Welcome to the family.

Sgt93 · June 2012

Make sure you check out the 2 Tier system from Ceramic Grill Works. I have on on order for my XL. Can't wait.

Mighty_Quinn · June 2012

Ceramicgrillstore.com

Lots of more versatile options than platesetter there....

Bmeier · June 2012

Get the adjustable rig for sure! Got these butts going right now!

tjv · June 2012

Bmeier, that is my favorite set-up on the xl for smoking on one grid.....really opens up the cook and puts the meat at the dome's sweet spot.....

I'll be doing a brisket this weekend with it.....thanks for sharing.

t

Bjorg · June 2012

Lump reducing ring is essential for the XL. It provides 2 heat zones and saves on lump. I would also recommend the woo2 kit from ceramic grill store instead of the platesetter.

woody's wood pit · June 2012

the only thing you need besides a platesetter or the spider is a thermapen...that is the best thing i have bought since i started with an xl...have added a mini and large over the last year...enjoy your xl...

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