Adjustable Rig set-ups

I have the SS drip pan, use it all the time. Cover it in foil, when done toss the foil, easy clean up !

They make an oval ring that you can cover with foil to make a homemade drip pan. I use that all the time. It fits perfectly over the oval stone.

I have their half-circle stone, which I use quite a bit when I want to do a mix of direct and indirect cooking at the same time. I also use it when I cook steaks. I'll put the steaks above the half stone at 275 for the indirect part of the cook, then crank up the heat and throw the steaks in the fire for the sear. That way, I don't have to pull a hot stone out of the grill in the middle of the cook.

 A stone, cast iron grill, cast iron pan all  for the spider

I have the spider and the 13" stone along with my AR B&R w/ extender. My standard setup for reverse sear would be using the spider and AR. 

I tried something different this past weekend.  I usually place the oval stone at the 1.5 level.  I cooked a 15.5lb brisket and 3 racks of BB ribs.  I pinged Tom and he gave me some ideas but I kept running out of head room from the 3.0 level and the 4.5 level for the racks of ribs.  I ended up placing the oval directly on the fire ring and then placed the AR on top of the stone, racks at 1.5 and 4.5 for the ribs and kept the brisket up top on the extender.  Everything worked out great!  some coordination with the moving around of the ribs but worth getting it all in at once.  Would do that setup again if I am under space constraints.  Highly recommend for that type of application. 

I use the spider and 13" stone.  If I'm doing ribs or brisket, I just use foil for the edges.  If I'm doing a multilevel cook with different meats (i.e. pork, beef), I drape a layer of foil in between to deflect the drippings.

If it's low and slow, I rarely worry about rotating the meat (I do have the sliding grids and like them) - I find the egg cooks pretty evenly regardless.

I also have the SS drip pan.  Despite foiling religiously, it doesn't stay shiny for long!!  (I imagine I could clean it up, but why bother?)

I'm pleased someone posted this, because I'm pondering what setup would work for me. I've been loving my Large BGE for the time I've had it... under a year, still... but it'd be great to have more cooking surface.

I've read this Rig vs. Woo article on the CGS website. I have a 15" stone already, and I'm wondering if I could use that for indirect cooks if I bought an AR. I watched one of the videos with the sliding D grid, and that looks awesome. All in I'm looking at another $200+ for Egg goodies, and I don't know if it's worth it just yet.

I have been looking at the AR setups recently so the timing of this thread is perfect. I currently have the PSWoo2 and am in need of an extra level. I emailed CGS and was informed that they are getting ready to release an attachment for the PSWoo2 to add the extra level. Now I have to decide which way to go.