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Lodge 17 Inch Skillet/XL Big Green Egg

Krelder
Krelder Posts: 2
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I'm a new EggHead, and wondered if many of you experienced folks utilized cast iron skillets with your egg.  I've just purchased an XL, and am thinking of getting a Lodge 17 Inch cast iron skillet to use in my egg for a drip pan - turkey, chicken, prime rib, etc.  Makes sense to me since it is round, but somewhat heavy.  Let me know what you think.
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,989
    I have the 17" Lodge pan myself. However I have a large BGE not a XL. The dome on my large will not close due to the handles on the pan. That said, it should work great on your XL. As far as the pan its self, I love it. I use it on a outdoor propane burner and my large offsets. The pan is a great tool to have in your cooking arsenal.  

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  • SmokeyPitt
    SmokeyPitt Posts: 10,490
    Honestly I wouldn't use it as a drip pan because it is too nice of a piece and it will tend to burn the drippings. Use it to cook on and get something cheap for a drip pan. 

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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,989
    SmokeyPitt said:
    Honestly I wouldn't use it as a drip pan 
    I concur 100%.

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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 21,680
    Get the ceramic grill store stainless steel drip pan for the XL.

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  • Krelder
    Krelder Posts: 2
    I ordered the Lodge, and just got it in - fits perfect in my XL.  I also have an outdoor stove, so cooking externally is not a problem - the damn thing is a work of art - once I season it it should be ready to go - still want to utilize it as a drip pan since it fits so well in my XL Egg!
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  • Begger
    Begger Posts: 607
    These days, Lodge CLAIMS its cast iron comes pre-seasoned.
    For me?   I'll go looking for the 5 quart stock pot w/lid.  I'll bet a pot of Smoked Chili will be spectacular.  I've seen 'em for 35$

    Any idea if PYREX will work as a drip pan or does it get too hot on top of the plate setter?
    Right now, I'm using the pressed cheap-o aluminum stuff from the big-box store for pennies each.    

    How about SPACERS between the drip pan and the Plate Setter?  
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