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cast iron and raised grill suggestions

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j2lindsay
j2lindsay Posts: 2
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I am new to the Forum, have just purchased my Large BGE in the last month.  LOVE, LOVE it, however, I have discovered I am in need of a couple more accessories.  Looking for suggestions for elevated grill to cook pizza on as well as another layer of cooking surface.  Also looking for suggestions for a cast iron grill to cook steaks.  I like to let the fire go through my steak to sear them  and would like any suggestions related to a cast iron grill you have used that you really like. 

Thanks in advance.
j2lindsay
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  • cortguitarman
    cortguitarman Posts: 2,061
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    Swing rack from ceramicgrillworks.com
    Mark Annville, PA
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  • jbva
    jbva Posts: 11
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    i got the adjustable rig and have been very pleased with the quality and features.  I was able to lay down 6 full racks of ribs for superbowl and the stone so i had three layers with the extender.  I think website is ceramicgrillstore.com

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  • Eggcelsior
    Eggcelsior Posts: 14,414
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    Swing Rack or the plethora of eggcessories from tom at Ceramic grill store. Adjustable Rig, Spider.... You can call him to find the best set-up for you. He is also an active member of the forum, as is Franco at CGW.

    tjv and CGW1 are their handles, respectively.
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  • eggingout1983
    eggingout1983 Posts: 83
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    Call Tom and CGS and he'll fix you up right away. the AR will be your new best friend 
    Toronto,  Ontario,  Large, Large, Mini Max
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  • BigGreenBBQ
    BigGreenBBQ Posts: 109
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    The AR is a must. Tom is the real deal and his products are made in the USA. I have had an egg for a long time but just bought the AR -- should have done it years ago... here is one of my previous reviews on the AR. http://eggheadforum.com/discussion/comment/1302993/#Comment_1302993

    I look for cast iron on craigslist. Sometimes you can get a great deal.

    I also just bought a Paella pan - never had it before but cooked some up last weekend -- it was awesome. 

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  • henapple
    henapple Posts: 16,025
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    cast iron grates... you need mangrates.
    Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN 
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  • BigGreenBBQ
    BigGreenBBQ Posts: 109
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    henapple said:
    cast iron grates... you need mangrates.
    Damn you beat me to it...
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  • scooter759
    scooter759 Posts: 257
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    Bought the AR R&B combo last year. Just got the AR extender. Really gives you a lot of flexibility. As already stated, I can't beleive I waited this long. I went with the R&B with the oval stone  because I already have a platesetter.
    Extra Large, 2 Large, Medium, Mini Max, Weber Summit gasser, Weber Q. Mankato, MN
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  • j2lindsay
    j2lindsay Posts: 2
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    Thanks for all of your recommendations!  
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  • Solson005
    Solson005 Posts: 1,911
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    The ceramic grill works swing rack sounds like it would be perfect to fit your needs. It is made from carbon steel but sears like cast iron. 
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    Large & Small BGE, CGW Two-Tier Swing Rack for BOTH EGGS, Spider for the Wok, eggCARTen & and Cedar Pergola my Eggs call home in Edmond, OK. 
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  • Fred19Flintstone
    Fred19Flintstone Posts: 8,168
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    You can't go wrong with either sysyem because they're both very well made. Franco at www.ceramicgrillworks.com is a good guy. So is Tom at www.ceramicgrillstore.com . Enjoy shopping!

    Flint, Michigan
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  • KennyLee
    KennyLee Posts: 806
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    Solson005 said:
    The ceramic grill works swing rack sounds like it would be perfect to fit your needs. It is made from carbon steel but sears like cast iron. 
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    Totally agree with Solson005.  I wanted both a two-tiered system and something to sear steaks.  This setup is a bit pricey, but very high quality and well worth it.  And it would have been what I would have spent or a little less had I bought both a rack and iron grate separately.

    LBGE

    Cedar table w/granite top

    Ceramic Grillworks two-tier swing rack

    Perpetual cooler of ice-cold beer

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  • grege345
    grege345 Posts: 3,515
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    I just have two fire bricks with a standard cast iron grate. 55$ and done
    LBGE& SBGE———————————————•———————– Pennsylvania / poconos

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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,674
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    Gave away CI for Large and Small years age. Just did nothing for me, went with SS. To get height: Adj Rig (IMO) is best.
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers.   

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  • chrisnjenn
    chrisnjenn Posts: 534
    edited April 2013
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    Buy from the best. Plus he continually improves his product and has it in stock all the time. I have both systems (swing rack and adj rig) described above and the adjustable rig is a better product and much more versatile. Tom@ http://www.ceramicgrillstore.com/
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  • BigWader
    BigWader Posts: 673
    edited April 2013
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    +1 for the AR.  I got the Adustable Rig from Ceramic Grill Store and love it.  I don't always want sear like the CGW swing rack but I love the sliding D rack on the extender from Tom.

    Indirect heat has never been easier.  So far there isn't a configuration that I haven't been able to do and now doing mains and sides at the same time is so easy. 

    Hope this doesn't turn into a Ford vs. Chevy vs. Dodge debate...

    :)>-

    For Cast Iron - look for a Comal... or a Lodge Griddle and cut the handle off

    Toronto, Canada

    Large BGE, Small BGE

     

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  • CigarSmokinEgger
    CigarSmokinEgger Posts: 213
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    I've searched the Ceramic Grill site and cannot find an AR for the Medium, is this only available for the L/XL?
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