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New XL Ang-L Direction
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Herky
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Just picked up an XL yesterday and my Ang-L brackets should be here today. I want to have a direct and indirect but I'm not sure what the best way to divide the firebox. Should it be left to right or front to back or doesn't it matter? Anyone have an opinion?
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I have tried both. It doesn't really matter. I will say it doesn't work nearly as well as a weber would for this because the ceramic and airflow makes the environment so even. But it still works pretty darn well. I usually go left/right because that's easier to work with.XL, Small, Mini & Mini Max Green Egg, Shirley Fab Trailer, 6 gal and 2.5 gal Cajun Fryers, BlueStar 60" Range, 48" Lonestar Grillz Santa Maria, Alto Shaam 1200s, Gozney Dome, Gateway 55g Drum
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I do mine front to back with high heat in the back.
I also normally put an aluminum drip pan in the front right on top the cast iron lump grate. This catches drippings and also blocks some of the wasted air flow in the from part of the Egg. Have also formed a double layer of heavy duty foil to cover the lump grate in front of the L-brackets. This will help your direct area in the back get more air through the lump.
Making a second raised grate is also nice. It will give you 2 levels of direct cooking at different intensities.
Wish I had some photos to post.Thank you,DarianGalveston Texas -
direct back, indirect front, no ang-l brackets, just a pair of firebricks for $1.50 a piece. Works like a charm...
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PM1 said:direct back, indirect front, no ang-l brackets, just a pair of firebricks for $1.50 a piece. Works like a charm...
They also store easy and take up little space when not in use, cool down faster and don't break.Thank you,DarianGalveston Texas -
I originally used firebricks but found after the lump grate sagged, they would tip over easy. so, fabricated the ang-l.
on how to set-up, consider if you're right or left handed and what part of the cooker will be more active. set up the active side of the cook on our dominate side.
if going front and back, then cooler side forward, so you don't have to reach over the hot side.
for quick small cooks, I do 1/4 firebox forward, shortest distance to lower slider for airflow.
twww.ceramicgrillstore.com ACGP, Inc. -
I thought about using firebricks but I think the smaller storage space needed for the ang-l'so will be worth it.
Thanks for the suggestions, think I'll start with hot on the right.
Does using a half moon stone over the indirect side help at all? -
Herky said:I thought about using firebricks but I think the smaller storage space needed for the ang-l'so will be worth it.
Thanks for the suggestions, think I'll start with hot on the right.
Does using a half moon stone over the indirect side help at all?Two XL BGEs - So Happy!!!!
Waunakee, WI
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FWIW ... Firebricks work fine on an XL grate. They can be adjusted to your liking the same as "L" brackets.
I even place a regular red clay brick across the "V" of the firebricks for ultimate heat deflection.
Works wonderfully!!
XL BGE, 22" Weber Red Head, Fiesta Gasser .... Peoria,AZ -
Where do you all get your fire bricks? I have checked Home Depot and find nothing but pavers, none of which are the right sizeXLBGE, Small BGE, Homebrew and GuitarsRochester, NY
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If you know of any Electric Utility guys in your area (that also have power plants), they have access to tons of firebricks in all sizes and shapes. Most are brand new from when the boilers were built, and left over. Free for the taking. There are at least 500 sitting behind my office...come and help yourself!
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Did my first cook last night. Set it up with the coals on the right and it worked wonderful. Was able to move the chicken breasts to the indirect side to finish and cook some thin butterfly pork chops on the direct side. Thanks for the help.
Now I just need to learn to light it in under 45 minutes. The paper towel and olive oil trick didn't work great for me. -
Cookinbob said:Where do you all get your fire bricks? I have checked Home Depot and find nothing but pavers, none of which are the right sizeXL, WSM, Coleman Road Trip Gas GrillKansas City, Mo.
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I have the brackets and I prefer it direct in the rear.Flint, Michigan
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That may have been over the top, but I do put the direct zone in the back.Flint, Michigan
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Herky said:Did my first cook last night. Set it up with the coals on the right and it worked wonderful. Was able to move the chicken breasts to the indirect side to finish and cook some thin butterfly pork chops on the direct side. Thanks for the help.
Now I just need to learn to light it in under 45 minutes. The paper towel and olive oil trick didn't work great for me.
350º in less than 30 min.
want quicker, use a weber chimney
I never worry about time when lighting egg. Beer and mezcal are great companions for that time...
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