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Two level cooking
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ccrider.disabled
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I have seen multiple post with pictures where people have made a two level cooking system (not a bought extender) but rather using two egg grids with stainless threaded rods or some other way of seperating the cooking grids in order have more cooking surface. Any picts that could be posted would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
Charlie
Thanks in advance,
Charlie
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ccrider,
The Whiz has it on his site...[p]DrR
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ccrider,
The Naked Whiz has a good example, see the below link
[ul][li]How to make a raised grid[/ul]Everyday is Saturday and tomorrow is always Sunday. -
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guava wood, Thanks Greg. That was what I needed to kickstart my brain. I just needed a visual. By the way, the guava lump has been perfect for smoked almonds along with some DP Tsunami Spin and kosher salt.
Thanks,
Charlie
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guava wood,[p]I like you set up alot better than mine. I have 2 racks that are bolted together. I thought I would need that for stability when I cooked 50# of pork butts. When loaded it turns into a uncontrollable mess of jiggly pork fat.[p]
[p]Couldn't close the lid...need a shorter fire ring...
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Egg was wrecked when the first batch came off.
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What's the best kind of grate to use for the other levels? I've seen some suggesting cast iron grates. Are those a BGE accessory? Or can I just get a decent stainless steel grate and make that work?[p]I'd really like to try BOB (Butt Over Brisket) this weekend, so I want to make the right long-term investment in a tiered setup.[p]Thanks!
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Old Dave,[p]2 questions:[p]1. the bottom grid, not the BGE extender, but the next one up, does that rest on the BGE ring?[p]2. I see you have 2 grids the same size, unlike others that have a smaller one going into the dome. What diameter are the two grids?[p]Thanks,
Paul
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not as purty as some, but it does work and is easy to clean. i did use a bought extender for the pork butts over 2 briskets and do use that extender regularly
the lower grill is a cast iron from bge.
fukahwee maineyou can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it -
Paul,[p]Good eye Paul and you are right in that the lower cooking grid does rest on the fire ring. [p]Right again in that with my setup, no meat is up into the dome where it will cook much quicker than any other layer in your setup. The diameter of the cooking grids will measure about 17-1/4 in diameter which is about the same as the standard grids. The grids are the standard Weber replacement 18-1/2" in diameter grids with handles to fit both the 18-1/2 " Weber kettle and the WSM smoker. Both of these cooker measure 18-1/2" in diameter but the replacement grids only measure 17-1/4" which is perfect for the large Egg. These grids can be found at about any hardware store that sells the Weber products. [p]Dave
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Old Dave,[p]Can you send (e-Mail) me some pics/instructions for your contraption. I believe I a have condemned mine as a failure. I was trying to use the platesetter and it ended up being way too high.[p]Thank you.
Joe
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Hi, Dave! The Contraption looks perfect for me. I'd love to see any pictures or instructions you've got easily available.[p]Good to hear from ya! I hope things are going well with you.
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