Techniques

Unknown

I read that one user places a grill between the fire pot & the upper ring. Next, he places a pizza stone. On that grill he sets his drip pan.[p]It appears to limit the about of lump charcoal. [p]Request opinions.[p]Wayne

djm5x9

Wayne:[p]Hmmmm! Sounds like a good reason to consider cooking direct! (smilie thingie)
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JSlot

You may have read that in my old (as in "not updated on the BGE site") rib post in the recipe section. When we first started experimenting with the plate setters, BGE sent out some prototype setters that weren't quite large enough to fit across the fire ring in the large Egg. I used the second grate between the fire ring and fire box and I placed a pizza stone on that for the same effect. It does limit the amount of charcoal, however, that's not an issue when doing ribs or small butts. I never ran out of charcoal during a cook. In fact, I still use that setup every now and then. I haven't gotten a new plate setter yet. I did buy a second grate quite a while back that I now place on TOP of the fire ring, then set my plate setter on that, and top it with the cooking grate.[p]Best Regards,
Jim

Unknown

JSlot,
What is a plate setter?[p]

Tim M

<p />Wayne Moorhead,[p]You haven't been looking at all the pictures in my MSC Pictures section.[p]This is a Plate Setter sold by Bge.[p]Tim

KennyG

Tim M,[p]That plate setter appears to be brand new. Does it have to be seasoned before first use with the Korbel Brut shown in your picture?[p]K~G

Tim M

KennyG,[p]Actually it is the 2nd generation setter (circa 1999-2000)when Bge sent out a few for testing. The 1st generation were the original ones used in kilns before Bge had them made for them and beefed up (like the one pictured). It does not sit on the fire ring but needs a 2nd grid to sit on. The 3rd generation is the current model now being sold that sits on the fire ring and so does not need a second grid.[p]The Korbel bottle has water in it for those pesky hot coals that pop out of the vent opening. I can quickly hit them with water or splash some water on the deck prior to cooking in case some fly out. It worked fine for 2 years until it cracked one cold winter day. We quickly had another in its place the following spring![p]Tim