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Searing on Large BGE

phil28
phil28 Posts: 42
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I want to cook direct just 1 or 2 steaks at a time on a Large BGE without piling up so many coals and waiting to get up to temperature. Has anyone tried using a Woo ring with their 13" grate, that moves the cooking surface downward, using fewer coals and grilling closer to the coals?
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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
    I have an 8" grid that fits directly on the coals. Only did it once years ago, but it worked well. You can also go commando and just throw the meat on the coals.

    But yeah, plenty of people do what you asked about.


    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 36,754
    Give commando aka caveman a search.  Quick read thermo, long tongs and go.  Just pull from coals to check the temp.  FWIW-
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period. CHEETO (aka Agent Orange) makes Nixon look like a saint.  
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  • johnnyp
    johnnyp Posts: 3,932
    Yep. No problem with that plan.
    XL & MM BGE, 36" Blackstone - Newport News, VA
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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
    The Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 23,179
    I have the CGS spider and cast iron SBGE grid. Its a Great sear rig.
    Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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  • Teefus
    Teefus Posts: 1,259
    Perhaps heresy here, but I use my Weber instead. My LBGE is a fine cooker and it excels at many things. That said, grilling a couple quick steaks is Weber territory. 
    Michiana, South of the border.
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  • Amish_BBQ
    Amish_BBQ Posts: 4
    Agreed with Teefus. At the risk of being labeled a hater, while I love my XL BGE, am a big fan, and use it every week, my Weber Kettle with a Slow-N-Sear makes the better steak.
    XL BGE, Large BGE, MinMax BGE, Meadow Creek TS70P, Weber Performer Deluxe, Weber Smokey Joe,  Breeo Fire Pit.
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  • jtcBoynton
    jtcBoynton Posts: 2,814
    Yes

    Southeast Florida - LBGE
    In cooking, often we implement steps for which we have no explanations other than ‘that’s what everybody else does’ or ‘that’s what I have been told.’  Dare to think for yourself.
     
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  • hoosier_egger
    hoosier_egger Posts: 6,808
    +1 on the spider and a cast iron grid. 
    ~ John - Formerly known as ColtsFan  - https://www.instagram.com/hoosier_egger
    XL BGE, LG BGE, Med BGE, BGE Chiminea, Ardore Pizza Oven
    Bloomington, IN - Hoo Hoo Hoo Hoosiers!

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  • Amish_BBQ
    Amish_BBQ Posts: 4
    Yes, the Woo Ring with a grate down low does work quite well.
    XL BGE, Large BGE, MinMax BGE, Meadow Creek TS70P, Weber Performer Deluxe, Weber Smokey Joe,  Breeo Fire Pit.
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  • phil28
    phil28 Posts: 42
    thanks all for the replies. Very helpful. Was looking at buying another grill, such as a PK for this, but this may be a better solution 
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  • Sea2Ski
    Sea2Ski Posts: 4,131
    I do it all the time. Go for it!  

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    Burning lump in Downingtown, PA or diesel in Cape May, NJ.
    ....just look for the smoke!
    Large and MiniMax
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    Caliking said:   Meat in bung is my favorite. 
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  • GregW
    GregW Posts: 2,678
    edited April 2020
    phil28 said:
    thanks all for the replies. Very helpful. Was looking at buying another grill, such as a PK for this, but this may be a better solution 
    If you are interested in a PK grill, please be aware that the Original is USA made. The new 360 is not. This may be a non-issue for you.
    I have an Original. It's a good grill, but sadly it ships with a Nickel-plated cooking grid. The stainless grid is a separate $80 purchase and even then is low-grade stainless that still rust.

    I like my PK Original but probably wouldn't purchase it again. 
     
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  • phil28
    phil28 Posts: 42
    Thanks for the information. Was looking at the original, but w/ the ss grates and cover, it's over $500 for essentially an aluminum box on wheels. Wish there was a better compact charcoal solution. 

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  • TEXASBGE2018
    TEXASBGE2018 Posts: 3,831
    I went a more expensive route than buying an extra grate and bought a minimax, problem solved


    Rockwall, Tx    LBGE, Minimax, 22" Blackstone, Pizza Party Bollore. Cast Iron Hoarder.

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  • phil28
    phil28 Posts: 42
    Good solution!
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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
    The Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 23,179
    phil28 said:
    thanks all for the replies. Very helpful. Was looking at buying another grill, such as a PK for this, but this may be a better solution 
    I have the adjustable rig as well and it fits on top of the spider/grid. I put a stone in the A/R to do the indirect part of a cook then pull it out and sear down low in the spider. It’s a great reverse sear rig for a bge and allows 2
    zone cooking pretty easily. The spider also holds the 13” stone so you can use that as the indirect piece and have more levels to cook on above. I can go 3 levels in my AR if in use the spider as the indirect setup. AND...magically a wok fits perfectly on a spider and at the perfect height.  For such a simple little thing, it does a lot! 
    Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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  • SonVolt
    SonVolt Posts: 3,316
    phil28 said:
    Wish there was a better compact charcoal solution. 


    The Weber Smokey Joe is only ~$30...  



    South of Nashville  -  BGE XL  -  Alfresco 42" ALXE  -  Alfresco Versa Burner  - Sunbeam Microwave 
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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
    The Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 23,179
    SonVolt said:
    phil28 said:
    Wish there was a better compact charcoal solution. 


    The Weber Smokey Joe is only ~$30...  



    I have the jumbo joe as my beach/camping grill. Great little cooker. 
    Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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  • jtcBoynton
    jtcBoynton Posts: 2,814
    phil28 said:
    Good solution!
    You originally asked about searing one or two steaks on the large BGE. But since you seem willing to entertain alternative solutions, consider using a charcoal starter. A $10-15 charcoal starter will get charcoal ripping at searing temps.  A small grate on top and you can sear off one steak at a time quickly.
    Southeast Florida - LBGE
    In cooking, often we implement steps for which we have no explanations other than ‘that’s what everybody else does’ or ‘that’s what I have been told.’  Dare to think for yourself.
     
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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
    jtcBoynton said:
    phil28 said:
    Good solution!
    You originally asked about searing one or two steaks on the large BGE. But since you seem willing to entertain alternative solutions, consider using a charcoal starter. A $10-15 charcoal starter will get charcoal ripping at searing temps.  A small grate on top and you can sear off one steak at a time quickly.
    You can stir fry on it too. =)

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • phil28
    phil28 Posts: 42
    Thanks. 2 more good options to try.
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