ceramic lump reducer for XL

Canugghead · April 2019

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 · April 2019

Chopped it.

marysvilleksegghead · April 2019

looks like it should work . . . great idea

caliking · April 2019

Don't see why it wouldn't work.

Hack on, Gary! 😊

Canugghead · April 2019

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

mEGG_My_Day · April 2019

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

Mattman3969 · April 2019

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

Canugghead · April 2019

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 · May 2019

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.

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5017260/uploads/editor/qa/jefpe11vgnl6.jpg

cookingdude555 · May 2019

Very nice.

cookingdude555 · May 2019

$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 · May 2019

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

Canugghead · May 2019

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

Canugghead · May 2019

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

HeavyG · May 2019

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 · May 2019

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 · May 2019

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

ryantt · May 2019

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 · May 2019

very cool

Canugghead · May 2019

@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.

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5017260/uploads/editor/hk/uf2dsc3b3gl0.jpg

Canugghead · May 2019

NPHuskerFL said:

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

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

ceramic lump reducer for XL

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