Extra grilling space on large?

Brian22

I'd like to do two things:  1) I'd love to have enough space in between the two grids (existing and new) for a pork shoulder.  2) I'd like to add a half a pizza stone on the standard grate and under the extension for indirect cooking.  Is this the way to go to add a second grate to the large or is there something better?  

http://biggreenegg.com/product/2-level-cooking-grid/

Thanks for any suggestions!

DMW

I think the 2 level grid you linked to is for the XL, won't fit on the Large if it's the one I'm thinking of. And, it's too tight to fit a pork shoulder on the first grid.

Here's another option:
https://ceramicgrillstore.com/pages/adjustable-rig-for-large-big-green-egg-introduction

SaintJohnsEgger

Here is another option for youL
http://smokeware.com/collections/grill-accessories/products/stacker-and-16-grill-grate-combo

That is the way I'll be going soon. I can't afford an AR anytime soon.

DoubleEgger

Fire bricks are used regularly by some on here. 

Biggreenpharmacist

If you have a platesetter already u might look at a pswoo and extender. 

bgebrent

DoubleEgger said:

Fire bricks are used regularly by some on here. 

The easy, low cost solution I use.  Works quite well.

DMW

You can build your own second tier (that's what I did). Here's the basic rundown.

http://www.nakedwhiz.com/ceramicfaq.htm#raisedgrid

Brian22

These are great options.  Thanks y'all.

Mattman3969

Biggreenpharmacist said:

If you have a platesetter already u might look at a pswoo and extender. 

^^^^this.  I had the homemade raised grid for a long time and I'm not knocking it but the woo and extender lets you slide the top grid mostly out of the way so you can flip the protein on the main grid a whole lot easier.  I'm glad I bought the extender 

Legume

I've used a Grill Dome grill extender on my XL for a few years.  Still solid.  About $40 in various egg sizes.

Carolina Q

Buy a second grid (mine is a weber) and three 1/4" carriage bolts (length based on how much space you want between grids), nuts and washers as needed. My setup raises the new grid to gasket level. Indirect piece can be placed on the lower grid. I think the grid was about $15-18 and the nuts and bolts were already on hand ($3-4 if not). 

bgebrent

Carolina Q said:

Buy a second grid (mine is a weber) and three 1/4" carriage bolts (length based on how much space you want between grids), nuts and washers as needed. My setup raises the new grid to gasket level. Indirect piece can be placed on the lower grid. I think the grid was about $15-18 and the nuts and bolts were already on hand ($3-4 if not). 

Don't trust this newbie, he means well!  This or more simply 3 fire bricks around the perimeter of the fire box, on a grate if you want 2 level cooking.  More flexibility moving grates for me.  And I only wish I could cook like the newbie.  Options brother.

pgprescott

Brian22 said:

I'd like to do two things:  1) I'd love to have enough space in between the two grids (existing and new) for a pork shoulder.  2) I'd like to add a half a pizza stone on the standard grate and under the extension for indirect cooking.  Is this the way to go to add a second grate to the large or is there something better?  

http://biggreenegg.com/product/2-level-cooking-grid/

Thanks for any suggestions!

Also should note the eggcessory you linked is exclusively made for the XL. 

Carolina Q

bgebrent said:

Carolina Q said:

Buy a second grid (mine is a weber) and three 1/4" carriage bolts (length based on how much space you want between grids), nuts and washers as needed. My setup raises the new grid to gasket level. Indirect piece can be placed on the lower grid. I think the grid was about $15-18 and the nuts and bolts were already on hand ($3-4 if not). 

Don't trust this newbie, he means well!  This or more simply 3 fire bricks around the perimeter of the fire box, on a grate if you want 2 level cooking.  More flexibility moving grates for me.  And I only wish I could cook like the newbie.  Options brother.

What are ya gonna do with three bricks when you aren't using them? My three bolts are attached to the to grid and I just set it aside when not in use. Plus, bricks take up more real estate.

bgebrent

Carolina Q said:

bgebrent said:

Carolina Q said:

Buy a second grid (mine is a weber) and three 1/4" carriage bolts (length based on how much space you want between grids), nuts and washers as needed. My setup raises the new grid to gasket level. Indirect piece can be placed on the lower grid. I think the grid was about $15-18 and the nuts and bolts were already on hand ($3-4 if not). 

Don't trust this newbie, he means well!  This or more simply 3 fire bricks around the perimeter of the fire box, on a grate if you want 2 level cooking.  More flexibility moving grates for me.  And I only wish I could cook like the newbie.  Options brother.

What are ya gonna do with three bricks when you aren't using them? My three bolts are attached to the to grid and I just set it aside when not in use. Plus, bricks take up more real estate.

They store well.  And if ever you need one to throw through a window....  Your bolts would bounce off . Seriously brother Q, they're cheap, easy and quickly interchangeable.  Simple solution of several.  If you want to start a fight I'll have to age something special for your visit

Legume

that's fantastic, arguing about who has the best Sanford and Son rig.


https://youtu.be/NIK9yffjRK8

JohnnyTarheel

Play nice boys!!  

xfire_ATX

Mattman3969 said:

Biggreenpharmacist said:

If you have a platesetter already u might look at a pswoo and extender. 

^^^^this.  I had the homemade raised grid for a long time and I'm not knocking it but the woo and extender lets you slide the top grid mostly out of the way so you can flip the protein on the main grid a whole lot easier.  I'm glad I bought the extender 

When I was at the CGS Store I went with PSWOO knowing that in the next 12 months I would be back getting the Extender and Grid (or maybe a Weber Grid).  Every time I do the math to get SS parts its not that far off getting the extender.

johnkitchens

@Brian22 I am confident that as a Tech guy you can successfully engineer something that will work. Isn't that right @theyolksonyou? 

Stormbringer

I'm with @Carolina Q on this one .

fishlessman

you can improvese with bricks and random grids or purchase a woo or ar from cgs which makes things easier. this was my setup from the old days

theyolksonyou

johnkitchens said:

@Brian22 I am confident that as a Tech guy you can successfully engineer something that will work. Isn't that right @theyolksonyou? 

Without a doubt. THWG!

SaintJohnsEgger

bgebrent said:

Carolina Q said:

bgebrent said:

Carolina Q said:

Buy a second grid (mine is a weber) and three 1/4" carriage bolts (length based on how much space you want between grids), nuts and washers as needed. My setup raises the new grid to gasket level. Indirect piece can be placed on the lower grid. I think the grid was about $15-18 and the nuts and bolts were already on hand ($3-4 if not). 

Don't trust this newbie, he means well!  This or more simply 3 fire bricks around the perimeter of the fire box, on a grate if you want 2 level cooking.  More flexibility moving grates for me.  And I only wish I could cook like the newbie.  Options brother.

What are ya gonna do with three bricks when you aren't using them? My three bolts are attached to the to grid and I just set it aside when not in use. Plus, bricks take up more real estate.

They store well.  And if ever you need one to throw through a window....  Your bolts would bounce off . Seriously brother Q, they're cheap, easy and quickly interchangeable.  Simple solution of several.  If you want to start a fight I'll have to age something special for your visit

When not in use put them on your egg table spaced out to sit hot grates or place setter on. Keeps the really hot stuff off of your nice table top.

SaintJohnsEgger

I have the PSwoo and I'm thinking about the extender. Does it require any specific grill grate? Or will just any ole 16" grate will work?

johnkitchens

This was my solution to extra grilling space on a large. 

Brian22

Thanks for the suggestions, guys.  Firebricks and grids did the trick.  We got it, Kitchens.  THWG!

humbleprisoner

When you use a setup like what @Stormbringer and @Carolina Q  are using does it throw off your cooking time? I am wanting to do something similar, but I cannot wrap my head around having two levels of cooking in the LBGE. Maybe I need to just do more research. 

THEBuckeye

johnkitchens said:

This was my solution to extra grilling space on a large. 

Show off 

Stormbringer

humbleprisoner said:

When you use a setup like what @Stormbringer and @Carolina Q  are using does it throw off your cooking time? I am wanting to do something similar, but I cannot wrap my head around having two levels of cooking in the LBGE. Maybe I need to just do more research. 

Cooking items on the top level generally cooks them faster. For example, a spatchcock chicken cooked at the felt line can take around 65 minutes, whereas it takes 50 minutes raised. These are guidelines as I cook to internal temperature. I generally cook meat on the top level and then other items (sweetcorn, for example) on the lower level, covered up.

It just takes a cook to get used to it .

GATraveller

johnkitchens said:

This was my solution to extra grilling space on a large. 

That was the same solution I came up with.......with the exception of that fancy table 

PirateBill

SaintJohnsEgger said:

Here is another option for youL
http://smokeware.com/collections/grill-accessories/products/stacker-and-16-grill-grate-combo

That is the way I'll be going soon. I can't afford an AR anytime soon.

^^^^ This is the way I go, very versatile and works with or without the plate setter.