CI Grid from a Big Steel Keg.

BananaChipz

I've been thinking of Getting a CI grid for my egg. Today I was at Ontario Gas BBQ and looking at the Big Steel Keg (aka Bubba Keg). The grid on it is CI, and has an extender piece that makes it a swivel-out two level grid.... very cool.

Low and behold it fits the egg perfectly, and it's relatively inexpensive for the setup. I picked one up and will try it when I get home. I'll send some pics your way.

Boatman

That sounds interesting....please post the pix. I think this will generate a lot of interest

HungryMan

I'll post in OT if you own a keg and want to use a bbq guru. Makes you want to run out and get a keg

BananaChipz

Ok, so i'm sad to say it doesn't fit right.. Well it does, but when the platesetter is in, the second tier is too high in the dome, and the thermometer hits it..

too bad really, 'cause it's such a great design. I suppose if you didn't use the platesetter (or used something else lower to deflect the heat, then it would fit.

WessB

Thats why Big Green Egg's accessories..or even the Ceramic grill store..are the best value..they are proven to work in an egg..no need in wasting money on something that may or may not work...

RRP

I'm confused...why would you want to use your platesetter at the same time as cast iron? I use cast iron because IMHO it gets hotter from the direct heat from the hot lump and sears the meat.

Unknown

RRP wrote:

I'm confused...why would you want to use your platesetter at the same time as cast iron? I use cast iron because IMHO it gets hotter from the direct heat from the hot lump and sears the meat.

Technically it doesn't get hotter. That would be against the laws of physics. I think you meant it has more heat capacity.

I though I'd throw that out there for all the physics wonks out there.

BananaChipz

RRP wrote:

I'm confused...why would you want to use your platesetter at the same time as cast iron? I use cast iron because IMHO it gets hotter from the direct heat from the hot lump and sears the meat.

It shouldn't get hotter at all, as the temp in the cooker is the same. It will get up to temp faster than the porcelain grid, and hold the heat longer yes.

It shouldn't matter at all at smoking temps anyway.