ceramic lump reducer for XL

Canugghead

Scored a damaged KJ Jr. firebox, going to try using it as lump reducer (ceramic Vortex?) for my XL! May have to cut off the 'leg' to reduce the height.

Canugghead

Chopped it.

marysvilleksegghead

looks like it should work . . . great idea

caliking

Don't see why it wouldn't work.

Hack on, Gary! 😊

Canugghead

@marysvilleksegghead @caliking @caliking Thanks! the ceramic is very porous, it was almost like slicing with the masonry disc.

mEGG_My_Day

Cool idea - looks like time to make some wings!!

Mattman3969

I can see that working great for a flat bottom wok!!

Canugghead

https://eggheadforum.com/discussion/comment/2427712#Comment_2427712

Been there!

Unfortunately, after several uses the intense heat cracked the bottomless wok. Hopefully this ceramic piece with expansion slit stands a better chance!

Canugghead

Finally got to try it, works well. 
Started with Jr. firebox filled to top with leftover lump.
Raised direct Char Siu, followed by US Prime striploin, both low and slow.
Still have about 1/3 firebox lump left after several hours. 

cookingdude555

Very nice.

cookingdude555

$50 shipped for a new one:

https://www.bbqguys.com/kamado-joe/ceramic-firebox-for-joe-jr-grills?ef_id=EAIaIQobChMIhLPzpdKr4gIVjSCtBh3tmgmnEAQYASABEgKiCfD_BwE:G:s&s_kwcid=AL!5468!3!341652417329!!!u!298328454861!&product_id=2895414&merchant_id=3173333&creative=341652417329&target=&placement=&device=m&campaign=1757301804&adgroup=67470556263&source=google&medium=cpc&species=shopping-ad-smart&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIhLPzpdKr4gIVjSCtBh3tmgmnEAQYASABEgKiCfD_BwE

caliking

Nice, Gary! This is the way to go IMO for setting up 2 zones in an egg. 

Canugghead

@cookingdude555 John, that's a great price with shipping included. 

Canugghead

@caliking True Ashish, although it works better with XL than L.

HeavyG

Anybody try a standard size Slow n Sear for a 22" Weber Kettle in an XL? Should fit...maybe.

https://abcbarbecue.com/product/slow-n-sear-2-0/

cookingdude555

Should fit. The XL shares the same charcoal grate size. I have always maintained that the XL is just a ceramic kettle. Part of what makes it so damn awesome.

NPHuskerFL

My initial thought is this would act like a modified Arteflame.

ryantt

HeavyG said:

Anybody try a standard size Slow n Sear for a 22" Weber Kettle in an XL? Should fit...maybe.

https://abcbarbecue.com/product/slow-n-sear-2-0/

I talked with Dave the owner and he said it wouldn’t work, wrong shape.  Fast forward a year and he’s got a kamado with it for sale 🤨

johnnyp

very cool

Canugghead

@HeavyG my red neck slow n sear, you just reminded me to fabricate a deeper one, this is too shallow for long cooks. Taller fence will also define the two zones more distinctly.

Canugghead

NPHuskerFL said:

My initial thought is this would act like a modified Arteflame.

Thanks for the good catch, I've yet to test that.